Masonry Magazine May 1979 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, Richard Matthews, Eugene George, William Dentinger, Paul Clements, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Donald Leonard, Louis Helbert, William Young, Blaine Warner, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, Norbert Hynek, D.T. Allen, Anthony Zolollo
Masonry Magazine May 1979 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine May 1979 Page. 3
masonry
The MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY

Official Publication of:
Mason Contractors Association of America
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Eugene George

Vice President
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.

Secretary
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.

Treasurer
Robert Tubesing

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zolollo
Paul Clements
Richard Matthews
William Dentinger
Richard Felice
D. T. Allen
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
William J. Young

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James Agency, Inc.

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona

Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181
Area Code 312 620-6767

About Our Cover
The Foxcroft Apartments in Fox Point, Wis., was one of seven construction projects that won "Excellence In Masonry" awards presented recently by the Masonry Institute of Wisconsin. This beautiful development was designed by Blake-Huettenrauch Associates, Architects, Inc. of Milwaukee with masonry by Ma-Con Construction Corp., Germantown, Wis. Special thanks to the Masonry Institute of Wisconsin, Norbert J. Hynek, Executive Director, for the color photography on this month's cover. For more details, please turn to page 8.

MAY, 1979-Volume 19, Number 5


More About Our Cover
8


The Residential Masonry Story
9


Excellence Awards Presented by Chicago Masonry Council
20


Historic Relevance Is Key In Selecting "M Awards" Winners
21


Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry
25


People & Events
26


Books
28


Coming Events
29


Product Profit Makers
33


Advertisers' Index & Classified Ads
34

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association, Masonry publishes authoritative articles and timely news concerning activities of the MCAA and CMCA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA or she CMCA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised or statements made concerning them.

Masonry (USPS469470) is published 11 times annually (November/December issues combined). Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 17W601 Fourteenth St., Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181. Area code 312/620-6767. Subscription price: $6.00 per year (Canada, $7.00). Copyright 1979. Mason Contractors Association of America.

Controlled Circulation postage paid at New Richmond, WI 54017.

Postmaster: Send address changes to
Masonry 17W601 Fourteenth St.
Dakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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