Digitized b^b&ilffi^neL. Archive in 2017 with funding from Columbia University Libraries https://archive.org/details/specimenbookofduOOdunn ZEA-O-LIE Galvanized Iron Cornice IV ores. Specimen ^ook OF DUNN & WITT, MANUFACTURERS OF 'RNAMENTAL GALVANIZED LOUVERS, DORMER-WINDOWS, FINIALS, Balustrading, w indovv Caps, Vanes, etc., ALSO, TIN, IRON, AND SLATE ROOFERS. 144 West Third-Street, Between Race and Elm, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by Dunn «fc Witt, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. STROBRIDGE k CO-, Lithographers and Printers, Cincinnati. REFACE. GALVANIZED IRON CORNICES, Dormer-Windows, Window and Door Caps, Balustrading, Finials, Gutters and Gutter Linings, Spouts, Statues, Statuettes, Architraves, etc. a i| j N presenting the following few specimens of work done by us in gal- dfj vanized iron, we would remark, that as it is the first Illustrated Cata- logue of the sort issued in the United States, it is not as complete as we would wish. It is only within the last few years that the application of galvanized iron has been so extensive as to require a publication of this description, and in this place it may not be amiss to give a brief history of the adoption and uses to which the article is now so largely applied, and of the many changes and improvements in machinery for its preparation. The first attempt to protect iron for practical purposes from rusting, by means of the application of an unoxidizable metal, was made by Prof. John W. Revere, M. D., of New York. On March 17, 1829, he brought before the Lyceum of Natural History of New York, the results of ex- periments upon which he had been occupied the two preceding years, and exhibited iron spikes, which, after being driven into a block of wood, had been left since June 14, 1827, in sea water, also an iron plate secured in wood with iron nails, which had been similarly exposed. These did not present the slightest appearance of corrosion. Dr. Revere at first looked only to the preservation of the iron fastenings used in copper sheathing, but his experiments satisfied him that the sheathing itself might be of iron sheets protected from all danger of rusting by electro-chemical agency. The name of galvanized iron is, however, given to plates of iron coated with zinc, without any reference, as its name would imply, to galvanism. Most probably it was applied by its French inventor for the special pur- pose of misleading, and for concealing the real nature of the manufacture. The value of giving a thin coating to iron of some easily fusible metal, much less liable to oxidization than itself, had, however, been long known ‘P'RBBsL CB. hi and acted upon, as in the case of tinned iron, or tin, as it is commonly called, but this could not be applied on a very large scale, such as for roofing, or for large iron structures, such as have of late been extensively erected for various purposes. It is not known exactly when zinc coating was first used in France, where it was invented; but the first English patent was taken out in 1837, by Mr. H. W. Crawford, who applied it chiefly to sheets of corrugated iron, or sheet iron bent by a peculiar process into alternate semicircular elevations and depressions, and this soon became extensively employed for roofing purposes, especially for railway sheds, which were then beginning to be in great request. The enormous demand that soon sprang up for galvanized iron, espe- cially in sheets, attracted considerable attention in this country, and led to improvements in machinery for its preparation, and simultaneously it was adopted as a desirable substitute for wood and stone wherever it could be employed. By various improvements on Crawford’s patent, the effectual coating of sheets, or other articles of iron, was found to render it by far the most economical means for covering buildings, as it requires no paint and withstands the action of the atmosphere for a very considerable length of time. In the treatment of iron the greatest nicety is required as to its quality. The iron to be coated must have a uniform surface, and be of the finest quality, and possessed of combinations allowing for all degrees of contrac- tion and expansion. In this respect the sheets thus prepared stand unri- valed, as they naturally possess the durability of the zinc and the strength of the iron with the qualities that inure them to the most trying changes of temperature. It has been found that where copper, zinc, and lead will soon give out, the sheets thus prepared will stand unharmed. There are, besides, other qualities possessed by this material which render it far preferable to wood or stone for many purposes to which the former is applied, among which its lightness and elasticity, its fire-proof qualities, and its great durability may be mentioned. For cornices it has almost entirely superseded both wood and stone, the immense weight of stone necessary to give the required projection being one of the principal objections to its use, while the danger to wood from fire, besides its great cost, precludes its employment as a cheap, durable, and substantial mate- rial. Besides, the absorption of moisture to which our freestone is liable causes it to scale after damp and frosty weather, while in case of fire it is liable to split and fly to pieces. Its cost, moreover, is about four times as much as that of galvanized iron, while the latter will look better and wear out any quality of stone that may be employed. In all of the better class of both private and public buildings, including IV TftJSFA CJS. many of the finest churches erected within the last ten years, galvanized iron has been employed not only in cornices, but in all ornamental work exposed to the action of the atmosphere. It is now generally used in cor- nices, dormer-windows, window and door caps, balustrading, finials, gutters, and gutter linings, spouts, statuettes, urns, architraves, etc. The accompanying illustrations show a few specimens of the work lately done in our manufactory. The styles are innumerable, there being as great a variety in the work as taste or fanc} r may dictate. Patterns can be made from any design or plan furnished by any competent architect. It is over twenty years ago since we established the business in this city ; at that time it was entirely unknown throughout the Western States, but was coming extensively into use in New York and other Eastern States. Being the pioneers in the business, we have kept pace with its. growth and advancement. Our new establishment — a correct view of which will be found on the front page — the entire front of which is of gal- vanized iron, backed up with brick, and which, when painted and sanded, can not be distinguished from freestone, will give the reader an idea of the perfection to which this business has been brought. We have improved our machinery to an extent that affords us facil- ities such as no other establishment can claim. We have engaged daily about one hundred and twenty-five skilled workmen, who have mostly been taught under our own instruction. Our work is now to be found in Balti- more, Pittsburg, Cleveland, St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, and the lead- ing cities of the West and South-West. We believe that the adoption of galvanized iron for cornices alone has saved millions of dollars’ worth of property in the State of Ohio, by the protection afforded from fire. Among many other large buildings and public institutions which we have furnished with cornices, we might mention Longview Asylum, at Carthage, O., the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, at Columbus, O., the Work-House, at Cincinnati, O., the Lunatic Asylum, at Athens, O., the Western Lunatic Asylum, at Hopkinsville, Ky., the Neil House, United States Arsenal, Union Block and Hayden’s Building, Columbus, O., Galt House, Louisville, Ky., Lagonda Hotel, Springfield, O., National Fire Insurance Company’s Building, Baltimore, Md., Opera-Houses at Alliance, O., and Keokuk, Iowa, St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum, Vincennes, Ind., Academy of Music, Akron, 0., Miami University, Oxford, 0., Pike’s Opera-House, Wesleyan Female College, Carlisle House, Enterprise Insurance Building, Masonic Temple, Lane Seminary, and nearly all the magnificent business blocks, private residences, school-houses, and churches in this and neighboring cities. Many of the cornices we have erected have been in use from seventeen to nineteen years, and are considered as sound to-day as when first put up. T'JiJSFA CE. v We are at all times prepared to execute promptly all orders intrusted to us. Our facilities enable us to turn out work with great rapidity. Where material and labor are high, we can erect a whole front for a build- ing of any size, and have it shipped safely in sections to any part of the country. Such fronts, backed up with brick, are much more durable than stone, and the tilling can be done quicker and at less expense ; at the same time the important desideratum of greater strength is secured, besides ren- dering the work completely tire-proof. Parties desiring any thing contained in this volume, should send the number of the figure as it appears, and the probable quantity necessary. These designs, or any others, we are prepared to make to order of any size required. Hoofs covered with tin, iron, copper, or slate at the shortest notice. All further information can be procured, and specimens of work seen at our establishment. Letters addressed to us will meet with prompt attention. DUNN & WITT, Galvanized Iron Cornice Manufacturers, and Tin, Iron, and Slate Roofers, 144 West Third-Street, Cincinnati, O. INDEX. Figure 1 — Represents our own Building, No. Ill West Third-Street, the entire front of which, above the Cast-Iron Columns on the ground-floor, is made of Galvanized Iron, backed up with brick. No. 2 — Is the Jewish Temple, corner of Plum and Eighth Streets, Cincinnati. The Cornices, Parapets, Balustrading, Finials, etc., are all Galvanized Iron. No. 3 — Is a Section of Galvanized Iron Cornice on Kuhn, Stern & Co.’s Building, corner of Vine and Third Streets. No. 4 — Is a Section of Henry Brachman’s Building, 149 West Third-Street. Cornice of Galvanized Iron. No. 5 — Cornice on Fireman’s Insurance Co. Building, corner Main and Front Streets. No. 6 — Front of Mohr, Solomon & Mohr’s Building, Third-Street near Elm. Cor- nice of Galvanized Iron. No. 7 — Represents a Section of the residence of E. G. Hayes, Esq., Lawrenceburg, Ind. The Cornices, Dormers, Window Hoods, Balustrading, Ridge Moldings, Chimney Caps, Window and Door Caps, are of Galvanized Iron. No. 8 — Is a Section of the Mansard Roof of the residence of Geo. Davis, Esq., Portsmouth, 0., showing Main and Mansard Cornice, with Corbels, Dormers, Finials, etc., of Galvanized Iron, and Fancy Slate Roof. No. 9 — Represents a Section of Mansard Roof, with Balustrading, Dormers, Window Caps, and Cornices of Galvanized Iron. On Pages 8 to 29, inclusive, will be found a most complete Set of Designs for Cornices. They are for the most part new, and comprise a variety from which the most fastidious can select. On Page 30 are designs for Galvanized Iron Gutters. Pages 31 and 32, Designs for Dormer-Windows. Pages 33 to 43, inclusive, contain the Newest and most Elegant Designs for Window and Door Caps of Galvanized Iron. Page 44 contains Front and Side Views of Galvanized Iron Balcony. Page 45, Different Styles of Balustrading of Galvanized Iron. Page 46, Balustrading and Chimneys of Galvanized Iron. Pages 47 and 48 consist of Designs for Chimneys. Page 49 contains Design for Chimneys and for Finial. Pages 50, 51, and 52, Finials of Various Patterns. Pages 53 and 54, Designs for Turrets constructed entirely of Galvanized Iron. One of these surmounts the Dexter Chapel, Spring Grove Cemetery, and is generally remarked for its beauty and elegance of finish. Pages 55 and 56 contain Designs of Grotesque Heads, Busts, Ornamental Vase, Balustrade. Pages 57, 58, and 59, Various Designs for Vanes, surmounted by Chicken Cock, Eagle, Horse in Motion, Horse with Jockey, and Bullock. 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