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In the United States District Court, Northern
District of Illinois, on February 13, 1914, a decree was
entered declaring the Newberry patent, No. 851,247,
to be good and valid, and that the McCORMICK
WATERPROOF PORTLAND CEMENT COM-
PANY and S. T. SJOBERG infringed said patent and
are perpetually enjoined from making or selling water-
proof cement or carrying on the process described in
said patent, and that the complainant shall recover
the damages resulting from said infringement.
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By the U. S. Court of Appeals
The United States Court of Appeals, Seventh
Circuit, rendered a decision on January 4, 1915, fully
affirming the decision of the U. S. District Court,
Northern District of Illinois, rendered February 13,
1914, by which the Newberry patent No. 851,247
was declared to be good and valid, and that the
McCormick Waterproof Portland Cement Co. in-
fringed said patent.
A copy of the decree, in pamphlet form,
will be sent on application to
Ssmdysky P©fffcHaimd Cemraeinift C©„
CLEVELAND,
AVERY LIBRARY '
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
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parts clean, sharp sand
To be % of an inch thick.
This coat must be well troweled so as to fill all crevices in the wall,
and thoroughly scratched to insure a perfect bond for the second coat.
SECON D COAT :
1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
2 parts white sand or ground marble
To be 'o of an inch thick.
THIRD COAT:
If slap-dash or stipple coat is desired, make second coat its of an inch thick,
use same mix as for second coat, and make finish coat Lf of an inch thick.
( Keep wet as already stated.)
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If the wall to which the stucco is to be applied is smooth and hard,
clean the surtace thoroughly ( in some cases it is necessary to clean the sur-
lace with a solution ot 1 part commercial muriatic acid and 5 parts water,
which must be thoroughly rinsed off afterwards) and brush well into it
a neat gray cement grout, leaying the surface rough, and while it is still
green apply finish coat.
FINISH COAT:
1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
2 parts white sand or ground marble
To be Y 2 of an inch thick.
( Keep wet as already stated .)
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MEDUSA WATERPROOFED WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
Colored Concrete
Any desired color can be produced by the use of dry mineral colors
with Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement, making possible
permanently artistic and brilliant effects not heretofore obtainable.
Mix the coloring-matter thoroughly with the sand till a uniform color
results and then mix with the cement. The Association of American
Portland Cement Manufacturers in their “Cement Stucco” bulletin refer
to this subject in part as follows:
“One of the most important questions, and one that is bound to arise
whenever the use of coloring-matter in cement is contemplated, is that
of permanency. Blacks are safe colors, as a rule, although it is better to
avoid experiments with cheap blacks. The carbon blacks are preferable
to lampblacks, because they do not have the same tendency to float to
the top during mixing. There are fewer grades of carbon blacks and there
is, therefore, less likelihood of getting a worthless color. Ultramarine
blue, if of good quality, will hold its color for a number of years, and gen-
erally possesses the virtue of fading out evenly, when it does finally lose
its color. It cannot be classed as a permanent color, as is black, brown
or ochre.
TABLE OF COLORS
Pounds
of Color
Required for Each
Color Desired
Commercial Names of Colors
Baft of Cement
to Secure:
For Use in Cement
Light
Medium
Shade
Shade
| Germantown Lampblack
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( •rays, blue-black and black
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Blue shade. .
Ultramarine Blue
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Brownish-red to dull brick red
Red Oxide of Iron
5
10
Bright red to vermilion.. _ _
Mineral Turkey Red
Indian Red
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10
Red sandstone to purplish-red
5
10
Brown to reddish-brown.
Metallic Brown (Oxide)
5
10
Buff, colonial tint, and yellow
Yellow Ochre
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10
Green is an unsatisfactory color to experiment with. Commercially,
there is no green cement color on the market that will not fade when
mixed with cement and exposed to light and weather.
Reds and browns need little comment in addition to the explanation
given in the Table of Colors. Yellow ochres offer a wide variety of shade
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SANDUSKY PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY, CLEVELAND, OHIO
and quality. French ochre, if genuine, is safe to use, and with it most
attractive colonial yellow and buff tones can be secured. There are a
number of good yellow ochres manufactured in this country, but natur-
ally they are not of the cheapest variety. It is always safe to know the
name of the manufacturer, and also whether or not the color was specially
designed for coloring cement.”
Finish
SMOOTH FINISH — A smooth finish can be secured by bringing the
final coat to an even surface with a steel trowel, with as little rubbing
as possible.
STIPPLED — After a smooth finish is secured, pat lightly with a whisk
broom when sufficiently set to obtain a uniform surface.
SPARKLING FINISH — Make 10 per cent, solution of muriatic acid
in water and scrub with stiff brush after final setting. Thoroughly
rinse with clean water.
SLAP-DASH OR ROL T GH CAST — After the second coat has been
brought to a smooth, even surface and before attaining final set,
dash on the third coat evenly with a wooden paddle, to produce a
rough surface of uniform texture when viewed from a distance of
20 feet.
PEBBLE-DASH — A pebble-dash surface can be secured by applying
the final coat fairly wet and then throwing clean pebbles into the
fresh plaster. The pebbles should be about 1 2 inch in diameter and
should run uniformly. Before throwing them on the fresh plaster
the pebbles should be wet. The work should be started at the top
and the pebbles thrown with a sweeping motion such as is used in
sowing grain. The pebbles must, of course, be distributed uniformly
over the surface, and must be thrown against the fresh soft plaster
with sufficient force to embed them securely.
Care must be taken not to disturb the cement after it has
started to set, and in order to avoid this, the surface must be covered
with the pebbles immediately after the fresh plaster is applied. A
plasterer by ordinarily quick work can cover a surface of 6 feet square
with plaster and then apply the pebbles.
Aggregate
To produce white concrete or white artificial stone, Medusa Water-
proofed White Portland Cement should be carefully mixed with white
sand, ground white marble, quartz or white limestone, graded from fine
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MEDUSA WATERPROOFED WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
to coarse, and passing when dry a screen having inch diameter holes.
Extra precaution should be taken in the selection of white sand,
ground marble, etc., for all non-staining work, as some contain a large
percentage of organic substances which discolor.
Excellent grades of white marble can be obtained from Conlin X
Co., Tuckahoe, X . Y. and The Hoosac Company, North Adams, Mass.;
white quartz from The Enos Adams Company, Bennington, Yt.; white
granite from Monarch Mining Co., Jersey City, X . J.
Every keen observer interested in the construction of fine buildings
or monuments, has noticed with regret the discoloration of the cement
mortar that has shown vividly in the joints, and in many cases has run
down over the face of the stone causing a disfigurement that is difficult,
expensive and sometimes impossible to eradicate. For years architects
sought a cohesive substance that would give positive results, a non-
staining product of high tensile strength and absolutely impervious, and
this combination ot requirements in now being met by the use of Medusa
Waterproofed White Portland Cement.
The following should be specified:
FOR LAYING AND BACKING LIMESTONE, TERRA COTTA AND FACE
BRICK:
1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
3 parts fine white sand
FOR LAYING AND BACKING GRANITE:
1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
3 parts Monarch White Granite Sand of Jersey City, N. J., or Ottawa
Silica Sand of Ottawa Silica Co., Ottawa, 111.
FOR SETTING MARBLE, GLAZED TILE, ETC.:
1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
1 part ground marble
By i he use of 2 parts ground white marble or white sand and 1 part
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement, effects can be produced
iu concrete blocks which give them the appearance of solid blocks of white
marble. This mixture should be used in the face of the blocks, about %
of an inch thick.
It is important that blocks be kept moist for a period of from three
to four weeks.
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For garden furniture, balustrades, statuary, etc., use 1 part Medusa
Waterproofed White Portland Cement and 2 parts ground white lime-
stone, marble or white sand. Mix dry until thoroughly incorporated,
add water and mix again to the consistency of thick cream.
Keep moist for til least a week, allow surface to dry, and wash with
dilute muriatic acid (1 part commercial muriatic acid, 4 parts water)
applying this with a brush having no metal. Then wash with clean
water, scrubbing the surface with a house scrubbing brush.
Window Sills, Lintels, Copings, Watertables, Etc.
Cast stone has passed the experimental stage, and is now being
used by many of the leading architects throughout the country, as it is
possible to produce a material of permanence and beauty. To avoid
dampness through the cast stone, which is liable to ruin the interior,
specify Medusa W aterproofed White Portland Cement throughout the
mix, or in the face from one to two inches thick as the case may require.
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Concrete floors in banks, offices and public buildings are subjected
to more or less severe conditions. Often excessive troweling, to make them
smooth and less porous, causes cracks and crazing, and unless specially
treated they will absorb more or less dirty water tracked in from the street
or from mopping, and the effect that the architect strived to obtain is
soon lost. In such cases specify:
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1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
2 parts crushed marble (d" to 40 mesh sieve).
It a courser grain is desired, add two to three parts of a larger stone.
Mix wet. After being struck off, it should be allowed to set for a sufficient
length of time to become firm before finishing with a steel trowel (excess-
ive troweling is dangerous). Allow to set for three days, keeping wet,
then rub with stone or rubbing machine to remove trowel marks and
cement film. Scrub with 10 per cent, solution muriatic acid and thor-
oughly rinse with clean water. Grout into the surface a mixture of 1
part of the cement and 1 part of fine marble. Allow to set for one week or
more, keeping the work damp. Then rub with stone or rubbing machine
until desired surface is obtained. Floors can be brought to a polish by
this method.
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I. II. Verry Residence, Worcester, Massachusetts
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement Exterior on Hollow Tile
IV. Briggs Co., Architects Faucher Bros. & Co., Plastering Contractors
Residence oj Theodore Peterson, Rockford, Illinois
Medusa Waterproofed White Cement and White Sand used for Exterior Finish on Metal I.ath
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Residence of C. E. Johnson, Milwaukee , Wisconsin
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement used for Exterior Finish on Hollow File
Fitzhugh Scotl, Architect William Gregory , Plastering Contractor
Residence of F. B. Waite, Worcester , Massachusetts
Exterior (also columns and balustrades) of Medusa Waterproofed White
Portland Cement on Hollow Tile
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Residence of L. Livingston . Davenport. Iowa
Exterior Finish of Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
B. IF. Garlside, Jr.. Architect ll'm. Struve if Son. Contractors
Davenport, Iowa, April 10, 1915.
Sandusky Portland Cement Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Gentlemen :
* * * * By way of further information 1 am glad to state that Mr. Livings-
ton and Mr. Feiner as well as many other of my clients are well pleased with Medusa
Waterproofed White Cement, which we have used from time to time, and 1 am sure
as lar as I am concerned personally 1 would never specify anything else if a nice white
job was required.
1 am inclosing a copy of the specifications which apply to all of the stucco houses
of which you have photographs:
EXTERIOR LATH AND PLASTER
All exterior stud walls to be furred with Y%' strips properly spaced to receive
galvanized metal lath ol approved make. Cover lath and exposed tile walls with two
2) coats of cement plaster with lime enough to make free working, hirst coat to be a
light scratch coat. When scratch coat is dry, apply second coat of cement mortar mixed
one (1) part cement to three (3) clean sharp sand, to be well troweled and left straight
and plumb.
After second coat is well set cover same with rough coat composed of Medusa
Waterproofed White Cement and clean rock dust and clean small crushed stone, no stone
to exceed G" in diameter. Mix same to a paste and splash on wall with a paddle, to be
put on even and without streaks. Care must be taken in mixing so as to give an even
color when piaster is dry. Corners to have galvanized metal corner beads.
Yours very truly,
B. W. GARTSIDE, Jr., Architect.
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Residence of II. .1 . Ilass, Daven port, Iowa
Medusa Waterproofed W hite Portland Cement on Expanded Metal Lath
Harrows, Architects Bod: Bros, cr 5 Conger, Contractors
Temple
Residence of J. Reed Lane, Davenport , Iowa
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement on Tile Building Blocks
’ Burrows, Architects Bock Bros. c° Conger, Contractors
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MEDUSA WATERPROOFED WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
Woolworth Building, New York City
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The world-wide reputation that the Woolworth Building, New York
City, has already attained is sufficient proof of its structural great-
ness. Rising 789 feet from the side walk level, 55 stories, it is the
highest building in the world.
The first three stories are of Bed-
ford limestone, and from the third
story to the roof it is entirely of
Atlantic terra cotta.
To guard against the discolor-
ation of the joints, which is caused
from the smoke and dust, and the
danger of the face of this beauti-
ful structure becoming streaked
and disfigured, the architect
thought best to use Medusa
Waterproofed White Portland Ce-
ment for backing and setting lime-
stone and terra cotta, thereby
making not only a non-staining
cement mortar but also an im-
pervious one, that would prove
capable of withstanding the driv-
ing storms that frequently batter
the sides of all tall buildings.
After three years M e d u s a
Waterproofed White Portland Ce-
ment mortar has met every ex-
pectation of the architect in the
preservation of the limestone and
terra cotta, and no discoloration
has shown in the joints.
This building will remain a
monument to the architect, Cass
Gilbert, a great credit to the
builders, Thompson-Starrett Co.,
and is a valued addition of beauty
to a wonderful city.
Over 5000 barrels of Medusa
Waterproofed \\ hite Portland C e-
ment were used in this work.
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Family Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Exterior Finish of Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
Many residences, hotels and apartment houses in Brazil, Uruguay
and Argentina have exterior finish of Medusa Waterproofed White
Portland Cement. So as to supply the demand promptly, we have
established agencies in the large cities of Porto Rico, Cuba, Trinidad,
Jamaica, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru and Chile.
Our Mr. W. B. Newberry, assistant manager, who speaks Spanish
very fluently, recently visited the countries named, in the interest of
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement. Catalogs printed in the
Spanish language regarding this material are now being distributed
throughout South America, Spain and Mexico.
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Residence of E. II'. La Riant, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement used for Exterior Finish on Hollow 'File
II. F. Jones, (lateral Contractor .1. >>'. Kaufman. Plastering, Contractor
Campbell's Island Inn, Mississippi River, near Davenport, Iowa
Owned by Tri-City Railway Company
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Exterior Stucco of Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
G. Holbrook, Architect Wm. Struve Son, Contractors
Davenport, Iowa, April 10, 1915.
Abel Lime & Cement Co.,
Davenport, Iowa.
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to state that we are using' Medusa Waterproofed White Cement
on all contracts where same is specified, and when other material is specified we always
try to have it changed to “Medusa.” We do this on account of the fact that we have
confidence in Medusa, and feel satisfied that it will produce a first class job.
We always use Medusa White in all of our ornamental cast stone work including
bird baths, urns, all classes of garden furniture, and also building stone.
We were the plastering contractors for residences of Henry Brockmann, H. J.
Hass, A. F. Dawson, J. Reed Lane, and L. M. Marks. Medusa Waterproofed White
Portland Cement was specified and used in all of this work.
Yerv truly yours,
ULLRICH & FOSTER.
Davenport, Iowa, April 8. 1915.
Abel Lime & Cement Co.,
Davenport, Iowa.
Gentlemen:
In reply to your inquiry in regard to Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
will say that I have used this material on the First Christian Church, residences of Wm.
Pohlmann, Mr. Walters, Mr. Hahn, Dr. Elliott, Walter Herrick, 2 houses for Mr. Voss,
5 houses for Herman Yolquardsen, and numerous other jobs in this city.
I find that in using Medusa Waterproofed White Cement I have obtained better
results than with any other similar material, and prefer to use this cement to any other
material of this kind on the market, as I know it will stand up.
Yours very truly,
R. G. CRITES, Plastering Contractor.
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Concrete Blocks Faced with Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement and Ground Granite
Sandusky Portland Cement Co., Tipton, Ind., Oct. 1, 1915.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Gentlemen :
In reply to your letter of the 27th ult. , beg to advise that I used Medusa Water-
proofed W hite Portland Cement in construction of a residence for myself. The house is
built of 4" x 8" x 16" cement blocks faced with Medusa Waterproofed White Portland
Cement and ground granite and sparkles as if studded with diamonds, and blocks are as
dry as they can possibly be.
Basement under entire house is concrete to grade line, and was made waterproof by
the use of Medusa Waterproofed Gray Portland Cement. The work was completed one
year ago and there has never been a time I could not strike a match anywhere on my
basement walls.
W^ords cannot express my great appreciation of the results secured by the use of
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement, and 1 unhesitatingly recommend it
whenever possible. Too much cannot be said of the beautiful effect that can be obtained
with this material. Yours respectfully,
TIPTON CEMENT WORKS,
T. D. Foster, Prop.
West Liberty, Iowa, March 20, 1915.
Sandusky Portland Cement Co.,
Cleveland. Ohio.
Gentlemen :
We have sold Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement for three years with
the best of results. This has been used in pebble-dash and plain surface finish, and when
white sand is used the effect is very pleasing. The call for this cement is growing very
fast and we predict it is the coming material and will replace house siding in all modern
houses. We have also sold your Medusa Waterproofed Gray Portland Cement for silos,
and find it makes them waterproof and preserves silage.
We can recommend your Waterproofed Cement for all purposes where waterproof-
ing is desirable. Respectfully yours,
DITMARS, KERR & CO.
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Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement used
Designed and executed by Adolf Schilling, Haddon Heights, N . J.
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Residence of Chas. Kirchhoff, Architect, IVauwautosa, Wisconsin
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement used for Exterior Finish
Kirchhoff cr* Rose, Architects William Gregory , Plastering Contractor
Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 7, 1915.
Sandusky Portland Cement Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your letter of September 28th, having for subject the Medusa Water-
proofed White Portland Cement used in the construction of the residence for Mr. Charles
Kirchhoff, the writer wishes to state that the waterproofing is up to now perfect, and
certainly beyond expectations, and as to color, it has turned out beautifully, as the sand
which was used was a bank sand, giving it a very tender cream tint.
The construction of the superstructure of the residence is a balloon frame, using
2" x 6" studding, sheathed on the outside, upon the sheathing two thicknesses of water-
proof paper and upon this a 4" hollow tile split and nailed to the sheathing, then plastered
with cement mortar using the Medusa Waterproofed White Cement, showing no cracks
of any kind, blisters or any defects. In other words — up to now it is a perfect piece of
work.
Yours very truly,
CHAS. KIRCHHOFF,
of Kirchhoff & Rose, Architects.
Chicago, Illinois, April 9, 1915.
Sandusky Portland Cement Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Gentlemen:
I am pleased to state that your Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
was used throughout the entire building of Christian Science Church, Davenport, Iowa,
for the rough cast plastering for outside, and proved to be very satisfactory both to the
workmen who mixed it and more so to the owners who are well pleased with the results.
Yours respectfully,
MARTIN E. NELSON, Gen’l. Contractor.
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Residence of R. G. Herrmann, Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Note from the following testimonial the low cost of a finish of Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement,
its excellent storage qualities, pure white color, and the satisfactory results.
Sandusky Portland Cement Co., Wapakoneta, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1915.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Gentlemen :
On May 5, 1913, I bought 10 barrels of Medusa Waterproofed White Portland
Cement from you, but did not have occasion to use any until this Fall. Some of it caked
a little, but readily pulverized when sacks were dropped on the floor. In the construc-
tion of my residence the weather boards were painted well, covered with expanded steel
lath, and stuccoed as follows:
1st coat — 1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement and 4 parts Tuckahoe white marble.
2nd coat — 1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement and 2 parts Tuckahoe white marble.
3rd coat — Same proportions as second coat.
The last coat was a “slap-dash” and the three coats are one inch thick. White
paint was used on the borders (frame work) but the stucco is much whiter, in fact it makes
the paint look slightly drab.
Although I have had previous experience in cement work, this is the first job of
stuccoing I ever tackled. The men who did the work were inexperienced also, but had
some previous experience at plastering, which helped. 1 gained some valuable knowledge
from your Medusa Review which always contains valuable pointers.
Only 6% barrels of cement were required for the entire residence. The cost of labor,
putting on the lath and stucco, two men at S2.00 per day each, was $42.80. As it took
only 200 square yards of lath to cover the building, you can readily see that the total
cost was very reasonable, in fact only 21 cents per square yard for putting on the lath
and three coats of stucco.
The work was thoroughly sprinkled, every day, morning and night, for a week.
It is as hard as a rock, no cracks have appeared, and I am well pleased with results.
After all the “ifs,” "buts,” “ands,” and “whys,” I predict that there will be more
of this work done in this community, for within the past week there have been at least
200 property owners out to look at the place and ask questions. I will be glad to answer
inquiries at any time, and in the meantime the house still stands and looks better every
day in spite of the croakers and evil prognosticators.
Very respectfully yours,
R. G. HERRMANN.
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Worcester Country Club, Worcester, Massachusetts
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement Exterior on Meta! Lath
L. YV. Briggs Co., Architects Faucher Bros. & Co., Plastering Contractors
L. II'
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Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement Exterior on Hollow Tile
Briggs Co., Architects Faucher Bros, isr Co., Plastering Contractors
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“Rhodes-On-The-Pawtuxet,” Providence, Rhode Island
One of the largest and finest public dance halls in New England
This building is considered the finest and most beautiful ever dedicated to the
dance in New England. The new structure standing on the river at Pawtuxet, and com-
bining a public ball room of two stories with a cement basement equipped as a public
canoe house and as quarters for the Swastika Canoe Club, is a heavily beamed building
of modern style, 220' x 190', 2 stories in height, with an exterior of cement stucco of
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement and Conlin & Co., Tuckahoe, N. V.
marble.
The architects were John F. O'Malley and Henry F. Lewis. It is managed by the
Rhodes Brothers Corporation who are to be commended upon the way in which this
famous place of amusement has always been conducted.
The General Plastering Co. of Providence was awarded the plastering contract,
and used in the finish coat:
1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
1 part Conlin & Co. 20 to 30 Tuckahoe, N. V. marble
1 part Conlin & Co. 8 to 20 Tuckahoe, N. V. marble
10% in weight of cement of hydrated lime.
After thorough mixing, water was added slowly until the proper consistency was
attained, then applied with a steel trowel, stippling with a whisk broom when sufficiently
set. The material was accepted after a sample containing the above mix, submitted by
our representative, had been thrown into a mud puddle on the site and allowed to remain
there several hours before an attempt was made to scrub off the grime. The sample when
cleaned showed no sign of discoloration which proved beyond a doubt the value of Me-
dusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement for stucco, and showed the extreme caution
used by the owners in selecting all material for the building.
A plaster consisting of:
1 part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
1 part 20 to 30 marble
10% hydrated lime
was used as a finish coat over the interior concrete walls of the basement which form
retiring rooms for ladies and gentlemen, toilets and smoking room.
Material was furnished by James C. Goff Co. Medusa products are also sold by
M anchester & Hudson Co. and H. R. Horton Co., all of Providence, Rhode Island.
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Residence of L. O. Cooley, Rock Island, Illinois
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement used for Facing Concrete Blocks
Art Stone Company, Block Manufacturers Harry Key faurcr. Contractor
Pergola, Lawn Vases, and Gourds for Birds, Van Wert, Ohio
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement and Granite used
Work executed under direction of Luman Balyeat
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Cemetery Lot Fence of Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
Sandusky Portland Cement Co., La Porte City, Iowa, March 23, 1915.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Gentlemen:
In regard to your Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement, will say that I
now use it exclusively in the manufacture of cemetery lot fences, individual grave frames,
flower urns, porch pillars, in fact I use it wherever I use White Cement, as it is the only
cement I have found that does not stain or become darker with age, but seems to get
whiter.
The cemetery lot fence as shown on photo herewith was pronounced by experts
to be the finest piece of work of its kind the) - had ever seen.
I highly recommend Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement to anyone who
wants a real white, impervious finish. Yours truly,
LA PORTE CITY CEMENT WORKS.
J. W. Stewart, Prop.
Beautifying the Garden
Artificial stone sun-dials, bird baths,
flower vases, Italian fountains, urns,
pergolas, etc., are superior to iron as they
require no paint, will withstand the test
of all weather, and in the case of vases
artificial stone does not heat and wither
the flowers. At the same time its soft
color blends wonderfully with the green
of the grass and foliage.
Vase illustrated herewith was made
by the Architectural Decorating Co.,
Chicago, 111., of 1 part Medusa Water-
proofed White Portland Cement and 3
parts white silica sand, in gelatin molds.
Decorations of this character should be of
such material that they will always retain
their whiteness and artistic value, forwhich
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Ce-
ment is noted.
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Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement used for Exterior Finish
Leenhouts & Guthrie, Architects William Gregory, Plastering Contractor
Tews Lime & Cement Co., Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 13, 1915.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Gentlemen:
I have used stucco finish on the exterior of many residences and other buildings
coming under my supervision with more or less satisfactory results, but until using
Medusa White Cement had difficulty in getting the light color often so desirable by
owners and architects.
I also found that the waterproofed brand of this cement was superior and had
lasting qualities which make it especially desirable for spattered finish as it prevents
the cracking and disintegration caused by absorption of dampness and the staining
which results therefrom.
I specified Medusa Waterproofed White Cement for my own residence because 1
believe it will last and retain its new appearance for a long period.
Yours very truly, HUGH W. GUTHRIE,
of Leenhouts & Guthrie, Archts.
Residence of John Iiorter, Milwaukee , Wisconsin
Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement used for Exterior Finish
Leenhouts & Guthrie, Architects Blevel b 3 Stevens, Contractors
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MEDUSA WATERPROOFED WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
These vases are manufactured by Eastman Plastic Relief Co., St.
Louis, and are 35 inches in diameter and 21 1 o inches high, with four 12
inch cement legs. One part Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Ce-
ment to two parts crushed white marble constitutes the mix, and castings
are made from gelatin molds. Nothing is more appropriate and orna-
mental than a vase of this kind for city and private parks.
The Eastman Plastic Relief Co. also manufacture many styles
of vases, fountains, flower boxes, seats, pedestals, sun dials, urns, and
statues in which Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement is used.
Hotel Arexo, San Carlos, Uruguay, South America
Facade Finish of Medusa Waterproofed White Portland Cement
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