Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884
Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884

Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884

Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884Puerta del Sol, or Gate of the Sun, Madrid, is...
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884

Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884

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Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884

Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884

$103.59 $51.77
Author: Various
Format: eBook
Language: English
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884

Puerta del Sol, or Gate of the Sun, Madrid, is the most famous and favorite public square in the Spanish city of Madrid. It was the eastern portal of the old city. From this square radiate several of the finest streets, such as Alcala, one of the handsomest thoroughfares in the world, Mayor, Martera, Carretas, Geronimo. In our engraving the post office is seen on the right. Large and splendid buildings adorn the other sides, which embrace hotels, cafes, reading rooms, elegant stores, etc. From this square the street railway lines traverse the city in all directions. The population of the city is about 400,000. It contains many magnificent buildings. Our engraving is from Illustrirte Zeitung. Buildings made of concrete have never received the attention in this country that they deserve. They have the merit of being durable and fire-proof, and of not being liable to be blown down by violent winds. It is very easy to erect them in places where sand and gravel are near at hand and lime is comparatively cheap. Experiments made in England show that coal screenings may be employed to good advantage in the place of sand and gravel. Mr. Samuel Preston, of Mount Carroll, Ill., has a dwelling and several other buildings made of concrete and erected by himself. They were put up in 1851, and are in excellent condition. In The Farmers' Review he gives the following directions for building concrete walls: ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 16773
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Release Date: Sep 29, 2005
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Language: English

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