December, 1 906 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



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A Concrete Residence at Elberon, rs. .J. 



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"CONCRETE COUNTRY RESIDENCES" is the title of a i*w book just published by the Atlas Portland Cement Co. This book contains about 90 photographs and 

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 tive house-builders the many advantages to be derived from a concrete dwelling. A copy'of this book (size 10x12 in.) will be sent, charges paid, upon receipt of $1.00. Address 



THE ATLAS PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY, 30 BROAD STREET, NEW "YORK CITY. DEPARTMENT NO. lO 



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