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Re: Early Concrete House
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Fri, 4 Jun 1999 16:22:27 +0000
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         Reply to:   RE: Early Concrete House
Ken:

The east coast may have the oldest concrete structures, but California has the oldest reinforced concrete buildings.  Ernest Ransome, developer of the Ransome reinforcing bars was a prominent engineer in the Bay Area. If you are interested, I can provide more info.

David Wessel

Ken Follett wrote:
>Horace Greeley Conc. House
>
>Built by Horace Greeley in 1856 this structure is reputed to be the oldest
>concrete house in America.
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>Would appreciate information regarding BP experience w/ early concrete
>structures such as their construction & materials composition. Need input
>before I mess up the house without it.
>
>Looking for interesting information on the history of the house regarding
>Horace Greeley. Understand he commuted on weekends by steam train.
>
>Need background input to impress potential customer.
>
>][<en Follett

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