Fire Tests Of Some New York Building Stones

by Walter Edward McCourt

Book Overview

This groundbreaking study explores the fire resistance of various types of building stones used in early 20th-century New York City. Including detailed accounts of the test methods, results, and analysis, this work sheds light on a little-known aspect of fire safety in urban areas. A must-read for historians, architects, and anyone interested in the history of American cities.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022387189
• ISBN13: 9781022387188
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"