In a message dated 8/15/02 8:57:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

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,
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Steve Stokowski
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Building Products Microscopy
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