Apbil 3, 1913. 



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Note how securely the struts are bolted to them 

 by bolting plates. 



In order that the rafter and cross tie joining 

 plate ihay come between a face of each of the col- 

 umn angles, they are separated at intervals by iron 

 washeis, through which bolts holding them together 

 pass. 



At intervals the roof and sides are cross tied 

 between the posts and rafters to prevent any length- 

 wise give. The post tie rods are fastened to angle 

 irons bolted on each side of the posts, fortifying them 

 against any additional strain. 





Building a Second Lord & Burnham House: 



^sing that the house is entirely rigid. I had the sides of the house made 7 ft. II ^ in. high, so I could have ample room to grow 



[ted by cast iron washers, and bolted 

 hmendous strength, eliminating 



best of building practice 

 ructed. 

 lile still being unusually light. 



the 



It is the 



anything i wanted to grow at any time. 



I think there can be little question as to the 

 economy of big houses as compared to small or medium 

 ones, both in construction, heating and operating. 



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BOSTON 

 rremont Building 



SALES OFFICES 



PHILADELPHIA 

 Franklio Bank Bldg. 



CHICAGO 

 Rookery Building 



ROCHESTER 

 Granite Building 



FACTORIES 



IRVINGTON, N. Y. 

 DES PLAINES. ILL. 



