Masonry Magazine March 1977 Page. 26
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Key figures in the expansion and restoration of the Hotel Utah are pictured here in the ornate lobby. (From the left) architect Robert A. Fowler, AIA; Stuart G. Cross, executive vice president of the Hotel Utah; masonry contractor Earl Child of Earl Child Masonry; general contractor Stephen Jacobsen of Jacobsen Construction Co., and architect Edward Joe Ruben, AIA.
Enduring Elegance of Masonry
(Continued from page 9)
contractor could continue with the remodeling portion. A hoist was shared by both the mason contractor and the general contractor.
Looking back on the job, Child said, "It was tedious work-not fun, but challenging-for masonry craftsmen aren't doing this kind of work every day as they are with bricklaying." Three men, for example, were needed to put in the 280-lb. keystone above the window arch. Masonry foreman Jay Diamond agreed, indicating. "There was not a craftman on the job who wasn't challenged. For example, if the terra cotta was not in line, the craftsman had to stay with it until it set. Thus, on every piece of terra cotta, the mason had to make his own decision when it was set well enough for him to let it go. However, just when the mason would become familiar with the setting process for one shape of terra cotta unit, it would be time to use a different type unit requiring different work procedures."
Child was especially pleased that he did not have a mason on the job who didn't take a considerable amount of pride in the unique job he was doing. So did their business agents, Charlie Rodarte and Bobby Chivers. Commented Chivers, "Over the years, I've worked with all of the masons who were assigned to the Hotel Utah job, and there are not better mechanics. They know their business and their attitudes are consistently outstanding."
Obviously, all who were involved in the project agree with the Hotel Utah slogan that "It costs no more for the very finest."
As we heard it, the pompous physician was often inclined to criticize others. One day he was watching a stone mason build a fence for a neighbor. He thought the mason was using too much mortar and said, "Mortar covers up a good many mistakes, doesn't it?" "Yes, doctor," replied the mason quietly, "and so does a spade."
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