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A Section Showing the Reinforcement 



the building, and with one line of longitudinal beams eight concrete was laid; after the floor was set, the forms were re- 

 inches deep. It is interesting to note that the strength of moved, thereby completing the floor and making it ready for 

 these smaller beams was tested to the weight of 32,000 use. 



pounds. The floors, which are four inches thick, were built on One of the most novel features is the roof which is also 



forms, the reinforcement being placed in position before the built of reinforced concrete, three and one-half inches in 



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The Court Showing the Wall, and Fence Wall Built 

 of Reinforced Concrete 



The Gateway from the Street to the Court, and the Wall 

 Built of Reinforced Concrete 



