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> Steve,
>
> Do you have any information as to if coal was used in the mortar for the
> Coal Palace of Ottumwa, Iowa? The exterior of the building was built of
> coal. All that remains is a small model in the local historical museum.
>
> Thanks,
> ][<en

No

Steve Stokowski
Stone Products Consultants
Building Products Microscopy
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