Masonry Magazine May 1972 Page. 17
Independence Hall Replica
Portland, Oregon
Architects: Stanton, Boles, Maguire & Church
General Contractor: Reimers & Jolivette
Mason Contractor: L. C. Pardue, Inc.
Photographer: Hodge Photos
A series of colonial buildings reproducing the historic beauty of Early American architecture are going up in the Portland area. The second in this series, pictured here, is the recently completed Independence Hall of Philadelphia. It follows the first replica of Mt. Vernon in Portland's Lake Oswego District.
These reproductions of famous historial landmarks are subject, however, to certain necessary modifications to conform to present-day building codes and fireproofing regulations for commercial buildings. In the recreated Independence Hall, for example, stairs are broader, window size has been adjusted, and the clock tower will be 104 feet tall with a steel frame, procelain enamel panels and wood trim. Other 20th century advantages include air-conditioning, elevator and ample parking.
The building is set back from the street with the 40-car perimeter parking area slightly depressed and surrounded by a low landscaped brick wall to afford maximum visibility of the structure itself. Gas lamps will lend authenticity, and the area is lighted at night with the clock tower flood-lighted.
The exterior is faced with colonial red brick, custom made for this project, grouted and reinforced to comply with seismic zone #2. The roof has rigid asbestos-cement shingles, and the wood exterior is painted white.
The third reproduction project in this series the Governor's Palace of Williamsburg. Virginia-is presently under construction and will feature brick masonry, traditional of that period and requiring many special brick shapes.
Make your plans now to attend the '73 MCAA Convention, Marriott Hotel, Atlanta, February 23-28.
masonry • May, 1972
THE HIGH
BOND CLASSROOM
a monthly feature by Amspec
You masonry contractors have wrung every last cent out of your process, to the point where concrete masonry is the most efficient construction system today. And the producers of block are manufacturing an economical and efficient product. So where can you look for reduced costs?
The application of the product and the work of the contractors themselves are the only avenues left of greater efficiency. Generally a contractor can count on doubling his productivity by using THREADLINE adhesive mortar-we've found this out over the years. That's the reason for THREADLINE. It's easy to use, quick to apply, simple to clean up.
THREADLINE is a self-contained. pre-measured, easy to mix formula. The 10-pound kit takes the place of sand, cement, lime and water. Also no mortar mixer is required. This new method in masonry construction doesn't even use a trowel. Instead, a caulking gun applies a diameter toothpaste-thin line of THREADLINE. This small amount of THREADLINE forms a bond usually stronger than the blocks it joins! There's no waste and no mess. less materials to transport, less storage room used up on the construction site and almost nothing to clean up.
After being tested and used for twelve years, construction with THREADLINE is finally catching on. Catching on because this unique concept of thin bed adhesive mortar and ground block offers substantial savings in construction materials, construction time, and new freedom in design.
Because construction with THREADLINE does not offer the thick mortar joint of conventional block construction, the block needs to be ground. the block surface must be smooth and the sides and edges straight and true.
This modification in block design led Amspec to decide that the best way to sell THREADLINE is through the same quality manufacturers who also supply the ground block. This insures consistent high quality materials for THREADLINE construction, and top savings for the contractor.
Sure, the ground block system with THREADLINE is more expensive than conventional block construction. But, substantial savings are realized because productivity is twice as much or more. The real cost of concrete masonry construction is in how much the in-place cost is per square foot. The ground block system cost is less than the cement, sand and lime mixes. And that's in addition to all the time saved from little or no clean up.
See for yourself. Compare the savings on a THREADLINE job. Just call your block supplier. If he doesn't handle THREADLINE, call us, collect, (614) 457-2580 at our Columbus headquarters and we'll give you the name of the THREADLINE supplier in your area.
There's more on THREADLINE in upcoming classroom discussions, so be sure to watch for more on this new, economical system of masonry construction.
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