I know I have seen it, but have not really taken an up-close look. Given the
construction date there is about a 75% likelihood that the original mortar is
Rosendale cement, which could very well be in good condition after 130 years.
Edison Coatings, Inc.
Michael P. Edison
President
3 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: (860) 747-2220 or (800)697-8055
Fax: (860)747-2280 or (800) 697-8044
Internet: www.edisoncoatings.com
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From: [log in to unmask]
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Sent: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 13:12:15 -0500
Subject: Re: [BP] [forum-l] Primer for Rusty Metal Surfaces
> The building was restored a long time ago (my guess is early 70's),
> and if it was pointed, it was done very well. Leading me to think it
> probably wasn't pointed. If you haven't seen it, Mike, you must do so
> on your next visit. Ralph
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: edison <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:11:28 -0500
> Subject: Re: [BP] [forum-l] Primer for Rusty Metal Surfaces
>
> So speaking of butchering things, was this building repointed and what
> was used?
>
> Edison Coatings, Inc.
> Michael P. Edison
> President
> 3 Northwest Drive
> Plainville, CT 06062
> Phone: (860) 747-2220 or (800)697-8055
> Fax: (860)747-2280 or (800) 697-8044
> Internet: www.edisoncoatings.com
> E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> ---------- Original Message -----------
> From: Jim Follett <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 08:58:45 -0600
> Subject: Re: [BP] [forum-l] Primer for Rusty Metal Surfaces
>
> > Thanks, I would have voted forit, but I'm not that old, great building.
> >
> > Jim
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: The listserv which takes flossing seriously!
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
> > [log in to unmask]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:45 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: [BP] [forum-l] Primer for Rusty Metal Surfaces
> >
> > In a message dated 11/9/2005 9:29:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> > [log in to unmask] writes:
> > Ralph: Do either of you have a picture of this building, for
> > those of us on the other side of the Mississippi? Sheltered Life
> >
> > This was voted one of the ten best american buildings in 1886 or so.
> > But then, they were only asking architects. Interior positively
> > butchered in a 1960's "restoration".
> >
> > c
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