For cast in-place buildings, refer to Orson S. Fowler's, "A Home For
All, or the Gravel Wall and Octagon Mode of Building", published in
1853. (Dover reprint, ISBN 0-486-22887-8.)

Fowler promotes the use of lime, gravel and stone walls for the
construction of buildings. He refers to such buildings being observed in
Jaynesville, Wisc. in 1850. He met a Mr. Goodrich that he credited with
the discovery of this mode of building. The Fowler book describes the
process of constructing such a building and the virtues of the octagon
shape.

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Ken Follett wrote:
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> Horace Greeley Conc. House
>
> Built by Horace Greeley in 1856 this structure is reputed to be the oldest
> concrete house in America.
>
> 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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