/ I> IT ft I 1 r \J t3 L 0 I THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS I Public Comfort Stations Public Baths The y. L. Mott Iron Works S^-go Beekman Street^ New York Branches 110 Fifth Avenue . New York 911 Locust Street St. Louis 378 Boylston Street Boston Flood Building . San Francisco 11 28 Walnut Street . Philadelphia Home Life Building 135 Adams Street Washington, D. C. Chicago Copyright, 1904, by The J. L. Mott Iron Works PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS— PUBLIC BATHS Plate go'/6-R Exterior of Fuhlic Comfort Station, Saratoga Park, Brooklyn, N'ew York O NE of the greatest needs in all large cities of the United States, and, singularly enough, one which, although fully realized by city authorities has never, until within the last few years, received their serious attention, is that of public comfort stations. In Europe, the necessity for public comfort stations was realized many years ago and acted upon, the result being that in all the large cities a station is to be found in every square or section where large numbers of the population pass or congregate. London is a conspicious example in this respect, the underground stations in Picadilly Circus, Oxford Circus, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Holborn Circus, etc., being excellently planned and fitted up. During the past few years, public comfort stations have been erected in New York, Boston and Detroit. These have been such a great success in every way, and have afforded accommodation to so many hundreds of thousands, that (at least so far as Greater New York is concerned) they will be followed by other stations until the entire city is provided for. An econo?nical feature and one that will commend itself to municipal authorities is that the public comfort stations are to a greater or less extent rendered self-supporting by the pay compartments. These usually contain a water closet, lavatory, clean towel and soap, the charge for their use being a nominal one of five cents. Such an arrangement, moreover, secures the user entire privacy. With a more general understanding of the value of cleanliness as an agent in the na' - ^- -.—.. ... — .. prevention ot disease, come the demand for Public Bath Houses where persons not having the advantage of proper bathing facilities in th( home may be accommodated at either a nominal cost or entirely free. The need and utility of such institutions hav( been thoroughly demonstrated by the great large attendance at the erected in .success and the public baths that have been Greater New York. The sanitary appliances in the public com¬ fort stations and public baths thus far erected in the United States are almost exclusively of our manufacture, many of them having been especially designed for the purpose. Eeeling assured that all large municipalities will be interested in this subject, we have prepared this catalogue showing the general arrangement and details of some of the best and most modern public comfort stations and baths. We shall be pleased to correspond with municipal authorities and others having in mind the erection of similar buildings, and shall be glad to furnish any further information which they may desire. Plate goyy-R Exterior of J'ultie Comfort Station, Riverside Drive, Neio York City THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate po/8-R General Vie^n of Men's Side of Public Comfort Station, Lorimer Street and Broadway, Brooklyn, Neiv York O NE of the most important considerations in the construction of buildings of this sort is the provision for their proper heating and ventilation. The heating can often be economically provided for where it is possible to locate the station near some large public building from which a supply of steam can be obtained. In most cases, however, it is necessary to install a separate boiler. The usual method of ventilation consists of drawing fresh air from out of doors by means of an electrically-driven fan ; the air after being tempered by passing over a coil of steam pipe, is conducted through ducts to various parts of the station, being discharged into the rooms through registers located near the ceiling. To make more certain a positive change of air and its proper circulation, an exhaust fan is provided similar to the supply fan and connected to a system of ducts terminating in exhaust registers located in the back of the water closet stalls and near the floor. This fan draws out the vitiated air, discharging it outside the building. Where the stations are located tinderground, two ornamental cast-iron shafts surmounted by electroliers are placed on the surface above the station, as shown on page i. These act as air shafts, the supply fan being placed at the base of one and the exhaust fan at the other. The height of the opening in these shafts above the' surface of the ground is such that a supply of pure air, free from dirt and dust of the street, is insured. Details and prices of these shafts will be furnished upon ajjplication. Plumbing Fixtures. —Water closets, the “Torrento;” urinals, the “ Sanito ; ” lavatories, the “ Tremont ” imperial porcelain. See subsequent pages for separate illustration. ..4|i lli 1 ----- U i — ‘ - / Plate go'jg-R Section sho7ving Arrangement of Lavatories set Back to Back 3 PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS PUBLIC BATHS Genet(x/ 1 Ian and Sections, Public Comfort Station, City Hall Square, Brooklyn, lYexc York 4 THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate go8j-R General View of Men's Side of Public Comfort Station, City Hall Square flrooklyji, New York T his station is located in the square near the Borough Hall, in Brooklyn, one of the busiest portions of the city. 'hhis particular station, which is open day and night, has averaged as high as 7700 persons daily, this number including men and women. The urinals are our “ Sanito ” all-porcelain urinals, a fixture which above all others is adapted to the requirements of such a building. The urinals are made in several varieties, as may be noted in the following pages. There is absolutely nothing about them to get out of order. 'Fhey are durable, absolutely non-absorbent, not affected in any. way by uric acid, are in one solid piece with no joint, and are easily kept clean. 'I'he unqualified success which has attended the introduction of these urinals is the strongest recommendation which can be given them. The flush for these urinals is automatic, the length of time elapsing between flushes being regidated at will by the attendant. Piach time the cistern discharges, all parts of the urinal are thoroughly flushed, the proper distribution of the water being effected by the nickel-plated spreader. Plumbing Fixtures.— closets, the “ Torrento ; ” urinals, the “Sanito”; lavatories, the “ Tre- mont ” imperial porcelain. See subsequent pages for separate illustration. Plate goSg-R Section of ‘■‘■Sanito" Urinal, showing Method of Setting PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS PUBLIC BATHS Plate go8yR Plate po86-R Plate go8j-R Getieral lUan and Sections, Public Comfort Station, corner Grcenpoint and Manhattan Avenues, Brooklyn, N. V. 6 THE J . L . MOTT IRON WORKS Plate go88-R Ge7ieral View of Men’s Side of Public Comfort Station, Corner G 7 -ee 7 ipoint and Ma 7 ihatta 7 i Ave 7 iues, Brooklyai, New York A SLOP sink should always form a part of the equipment of a Public Comfort Station. The better the facilities for keeping such a build¬ ing clean and neat, the greater the probability that such conditions will obtain. This is one of the strongest reasons for constructing the walls of such material as tile or enameled brick and the floors of asphalt or terrazzo. Another custom which has been found desirable in this connec¬ tion is the grading of the floors, preferably toward the center of the rooms; where a floor drain or catch-basin similar to that shown on page lo may be located. Such construction makes it feasible to flush not only floors but walls. The pay closets are commonly equipped with a water closet, and lavatory with mirror as shown by Plate 9089-R, and the fee includes the use of soap and a clean towel. The fee charged is usually five cents. Ptiimbing Fixtures .—Water closets, the “Torrento;” uriirals, the “ Sanito ; ” lavatories, the “Tremont” imperial porcelain. See subsequent pages for separate illustration. 7 Plate go8g-R Detail of Fay Closets PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS — PUBLIC BATHS Plate go(^i-R RENWK K, ASPIN\VALL & OWEN, ARCHITECTS J'/an of Public Covifort Station, Longacre St/uare, Xc7o York City 8 T ME J . L . U O 1' T IRON W O R K S Plate gogz-R General View of Men's Side of Public Co 7 nfort Station, Mor/tingside Park, New. York City T HA'F a Public Comfort Sta¬ tion may be made attractive from an architectural point of view is clearly shown by the accompanying elevation of the station at Morningsicle Park as well as by the exteriors of the stations at Riverside Drive and Saratoga Park shown on other pages. 'I'his fact will no doubt do away, in a great measure, with the objections sometimes raised that public urinals are necessarily unsightly. Plumbini:; Fixturc'i — Morningsicle I’ark .Station—Water closets, the “Tor- rento”; urinals, the “ Kclipso ” ; lava¬ tories, the “ 'rremcnit ” imperial porce¬ lain. l,ongacre Scjuare Station—Water closets, the “Torrento”; urinals, the “ Sanito ” ; lavatories, the “ Tremont ” inii)erial porcelain. See subseciuent pages for separate illustration. Plate gogj-R Exterior of Public Comfort Station, Morningside Paik, New ) m k City 9 PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS — PUBLIC BATHS Plate gog4-R General Vien' of Women's Side of Public Comfort Station, Corner Liberty and Rockaway Avenues, Prooklyn, New York T he lavatories used in this station are the “Tremont” imperial porcelain, fitted with the “Presto” slow-closing basin faucet and adjustable brass trap. The water closets are the “ Torrento ” wash-down syphon. All these fixtures are illustrated separately on subsequent pages. Plate gogy-K. —The “ Purita” combination floor drain and trap with flush¬ ing rim (cast brass with polished top) . . . . . . . $35 oo Dimensions: Length over all, 1' i" ■, diameter of top, \i"\ height, 914^"; outlet, 3"; inlet to flushing rim, inlet to trap, W'- The “ Purita” is an admirable floor drain embodying the latest and best sanitary developments. The flushing rim and jet thoroughly cleanse the interior of the flooV drain and eject the sediment from the bottom of the trap. The trap is made of brass and will not corrode or rust. The trap can be flushed and cleaned without wetting the floor. The depth of seal is much greater than in the ordinary floor trap. Plate gogf-R Sectional J ’iew of the ‘■‘■Purita ” Combination Floor Drain and Trap (Patented) I O THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate gog6-R General \neu< of A/en's Side of Public Comfort Station, Riverside Drive, Adiv York City I X the Public Comfort Station illustrated hei'e, our “ Syphono ” imperial porcelain urinals are installed, the stall partition being of glass set in iron frames. 'The partition frames shown in this illustration are Mott’s special adjustable pattern. It will be noticed that they are extremely simple in design, and are made in such a manner that they can be supplied to fit practically any dimension of partition desired. 'Phis fact will, we think, appeal to the architect, as with this style of frame he is not held down to stock sizes. Another advantage claimed for this .style of frame is, that it is possible to in.sert or remove the partition slabs, which may be of slate, marble or glass, without taking down the frames. Details and prices of frames on application. 'Phis station is built above ground. An exterior of this station is shown on page 2. 'fhe expcrienri’ of the authorities in charge of the pulrlic comfort stations and public baths here about has shown that the installation of drinking fountains in such buildings is not only desirable but imperative. The “ I’urita ” fountain in its several forms, shown on page 15. does away with all the objections which have hitherto been encountered when installing such fi.xtures, namely, the danger of contagion when the same drinking cup is used bv a large number of people, and the inconvenience arising front the fact that mischievous and meddlesome people are continually stealing such drinking cups. With the “ I’urita ” fountains no drinking cu]t is necessary, one drinking directly from a bubbling jet. Plumbiitg Fixtures .—Water closet, the “ Torrento; ” urinals, the “Syphono;” lavatories, the “ Premont” imperial porcelain. See subsequent pages for separate illustration. I I P U P L I C C O M F O R T S T A T IONS PUBLIC BA 'P H S Plale gogg-R Detail of Pay Coinpartnieiit Plate gioo-R Interior of a Public Bath 1' H E J . L . MOTT IRON WORKS Plate gioi-R Interior, Men's Side, First Floor, Public Bath, Hicks Street Brooklyn, New York ^ T ^ 11 K indi\'iclual shower stalls are generally divided into 1 two compartments, one being used as a dressing room, supplied with seat and hooks on which to hang cloth¬ ing, while the other is used for the bath proper and is ec|uipped with a shower and seat. 'I'he Hoors of these stalls are made of some of the numer¬ ous water-proof materials and are slightly graded for the pur¬ pose of drainage. This may be in the form of a single outlet for each stall, or of a gutter running the full length of a line of stalls. The gratings covering these gutters should of course be made removable. 'I'he shower stalls in the bath house here illustrated are made 3' wide and 6' deep, the front half being used as the dressing compartment. 'I'he top of the dividing partitions, which are 7' high, is covered with a projecting shelf made of wire grating of sufficient width to prevent reaching over from one dressing compartment to the next. public bath house here illmstrated was 1 erected as a free imstitution, no charge whatever Ireing made for the use of the regular shower stalls. A small admission is charged for the u.se of several private rooms fitted up with bath tub; clean towels and soap being included in the cost of admission. Almo.st perfect ventilation for the building is obtained by the use of two fans; one situated in the basement, supplying fresh air, tempered by being passed over a steam coil, and the other located on the roof, exhausting the \'itiated air from the building. A copious supply of hot water can be obtained at any time, a 'fobey heater being used for the pur¬ pose, obtaining its supply of .steam from the boilers which also serve to supply steam for the heating ot the building. 'bhe popularity of the new bath house can be easily appreciated when it is known that during the first winter season of its existence, 1903-1904, the average daily attendance was 900. 'I'he total capacity of the bath house is 52 showers and 8 tubs. In rush hours the time allowance for a bath is 20 minutes. I’litmbing dixtures. —“ Torrento ” water closets, “ Sanito ” urinals, " I'reniont ” imperial porcelain lavatories, "Lexington” porcelain- enameled irtm baths and showers with adjustable heads. See sub¬ sequent pages for separtile illustrations. Plate (^io2-R Interior, showing Shosver Compartment and Dressing Room Public Bath, Hicks Street, Brooklyn,New York 1 O PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS — PUBLIC BATHS Plate gio^-R Exterior I'iews of J^ul’hc Toilets at Coltitnbns Circle Station of the N'eiv York Subway O XK of the most recent public conveniences is that built by the Rapid Transit Commissioners of New York City in their subway station at C’olumbus ('ircle, a plan of which is above shown. '1 he tiooring of the toilets is of vitrified tile, while the walls are of glazed tile. All the partitions are of Italian marble. 'bhe fixtures used in this station are our “ Sanito ” all-porcelain urinals, “ Torrento ” water clo.sets, “ 'Fremont ” all-porcelain lavatories and all-porcelain slop sinks. 'Fhese are all illmstrated on the following pages. THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate gio6-R 'I'he “Purita” drinking fountain, with imperial porcelain bowl, crown white metal drinking cup, bronzed iron standard, nickel-plated regulating faucet and waste pipe to floor %22 oo If with self-closing regulating faucet , 24 50 Dimensions: Height, 30''; diameter of bowl, <)" \ diameter of waste pipe, Plate gioj-R The “Hlenwood” drinking fountain, comprising cast-iron painted roll- rim receptor with four nickel-plated bubbling cups, iron brackets, galvanized-iron supply pipe, nickel-plated brass waste coupling and adjustable nickel-plated brass trap ....... $33 00 If receptor is galvanized . . . . . . . . . 39 00 If receptor is enameled . . . . . . . . . 41 00 If receptor is imperial porcelain . . . . . . . 76 50 If receptor is colonial ware . . . . . . . . 61 50 * Dimensions: Length (outside) of iron receptor, 4'6" ; width outside, 12"-, depth inside, 2"; distance from center to center of nozzles, 12''. Length outside of porcelain receptor, 4' 6 "-, width outside, 17"; depth inside, sH"'^ distance from center to center of nozzles, 12". It will be seen that water enters the drinking cup through the controlling valve, which can be set so as to permit the water to bubble up in a small jet to the desired height. In this way one can drink of running water without using a cup. Plate gioS-R Class A Class H Imperial porcelain recessed drink¬ ing fountain with nickel-plated brass lever handle self-closing faucet, waste strainer and coup¬ ling . $39 °° I25 25 Dimensions: Height, 27"; width, 18"; depth, 5". Plate giog-R Imperial porcelain double drinking fountain with integral back, nickel-plated brass self-closing rabbit-ear faucets, waste strainer and coupling, adjustable trap for i^"iron pipe, and galvanized iron brackets ...... Polished brass grating, as shown, extra, ^5.00. Dimensions: Height, 17"; width, 31"; depth, 12". Class A Class B 349 OO 834 OO 15 Plate 6o6y-R The “ Sanito ” Ituperial Porcelain and Colonial Urinals I ^LA'l'K 6067-K is an admirable combination in every way and will appeal to architects, sanitarians and plumbers. The all-porcelain feature of the “ Sanito ” urinal is clearly indicated by the illustration. The back, sides and bottom are of one solid piece of hea\ y glazed porcelain, non-absorbent and impervious to the action of urine. Each time the cistern discharges, all parts of the urinal are thoroughly flushed, tlie proper distribution of the water being effected by the nickel-plated brass spreader. The installation of Plate 6067-R is exceedingly simple and inexpensive. The urinals are ground on both sides so that they fit tightly against the slate or marble partitions. One “ Sanito ” urinal, with oak automatic flushing cistern, nickel-plated brass brackets, nickel-plated brass spreader and inlet coupling, and brass waste plug and coupling with removable porcelain grating ..... Add for each additional urinal ................ Partition, back and floor slab, for one urinal .............. For each additional urinal, add ................. Piping from cistern to inlet coupling not included in -price. If with enameled cast-iron trap as Plate 6069-K, add for each urinal, $3.25. Dimensions: Width of urinal, 2'; width from center to center of partitions, 2' \''\ height from floor to top of urinal, 3' 6"; height to top of partitions, 5'; depth of partition, T 9"; outlet, 3". Imperial Porcelain Colonial $ 6 i 50 ;?si 50 50 75 40 75 Marble Slate S40 00 $17 50 25 00 I I 00 16 T HE J . M O V r IRON WORKS L . Plate 6068-R A ll urinals should have a glazed surface. Those that do not have it, such as slate, soap¬ stone and marble, are more or less unsanitary. To keep a urinal clean and non-odorous is one of the most difficult problems in sanitation ; it is simplified in the imperial porcelain because the urine strikes against an absolutely smooth, china-like glazed surface to which it cannot adhere. Where the water supply is limited, the method of flushing shown by Plate 6068-R may be advantageously employed. Iffie “ Presto ” flush valve is simple in construction and operation, and reliable in action where the water is not abnormally charged with grit, alkali, etc. The push button is china and is plainly marked push. By a slight quick pressure upon this button, the valve is operated and the urinal flushed by a measured quantity of water. Imperial Porcelain Colonial Set of four double (two back to back) “ Sanito ” No. 2 urinals, with the “ Presto ” nickel- plated brass push-button flush valves, nickel-plated brass spreaders and inlet coup lings, nickel-plated brass waste plugs and couplings with removable porcelain gratings ^277 00 $235 00 .\dd for each two additional urinals, as described . . . . . . . 138 50 117 50 Slate middle and end partitions with backs and top capping for set of four urinals, $65.50. Slate for each two additional urinals, $23.50. Italian marble middle and end partitions with backs and top capping for set of four urinals, $184.50. Italian marble for each two additional urinals, $60.75. Enameled cast-iron trap as Plate 6069-R, extra for each urinal, $3.25. Plate 6068-R can be arranged to operate under a pull or automatic flushing cistern. Prices on application. Dimensions : Height of partitions, 5' 6 " ; floor space required for set of four urinals, length, 5'; width, 3': projection of lipped bases, 5". The space of between the urinals (covered by the top capping) is sufficient to install and get at the pipes. Plate 6o6g-R Section of the ‘ ‘ Sanito ’ ’ No. 2 Urinal ‘7 P U B L I C C O M FORT STATIONS P U 13 L I C BATHS Plate 60/0-R Plate doyi-P Cross Section K “ Syphono ” makes a very satisfactory urinal at a moderate price. Being made of 1 imperial porcelain or colonial, it has all the advantages claimed for the “ Sanito ” on this ground. Imperial Porcelain Colonial 'I'he “ Syphono ” Urinal, 4' long, and back, with nickel-plated brass perforated flushing pipe, nickel-plated brass waste strainer, oak automatic cistern with nickel-plated brass brackets, iron flush pipe from cistern to urinal, cast-iron double trap, and three painted cast-iron partitions and brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spi 40 $82 90 Add for each additional section z' long, as described, including partitions . . . . 30 25 26 co Operation : When the cistern automatically discharges, the contents of urinal are syphoned out and the entire urinal thoroughly flushed. Clean water to depth shown in section remains after each discharge of the cistern. Dimensions: Length of each section, 2'; width from front to back, depth inside, 7"; height of Irack, 15". The 4' urinal is made in one piece ; the longer urinals are formed by adding the requisite number of 2' sections. Height to top of partition, 5' g"; width of partitions from front to back, U 6 "; height from door to top of urinal, 2'. 18 THE I . L . MOTT IRON WORKS Plate 6012-R T he “ Beekman ” is a most sanitary and complete urinal for use in public buildings where strength, durability, clean¬ liness and low cost are desired. In operation it is very simple. The cistern can be set to discharge at any interval desired, when every part of the urinal is thoroughly flushed. It is also complete in itself, requiring only connec¬ tions to be made to the supply and waste pipes. One of the most important features, however, is that there is always a large body of water to receive and dilute the urine, thus avoiding the offensive odor arising from urine falling on a dry surface. The back of urinal (the part most likely to be soiled) is much higher than the front and has a perforated brass flushing pipe extending its entire length, which washes the back at each discharge of the cistern. The front rim in each stall is formed into a lip which prevents dripping on the floor. The “ Beekman” Automatic Syphon Lipped Urinal with Trap, Cistern, Flush Pipe and Partitions I.ength of Urinal Feet Capacity of Cistern Gallons Painted Urinal Enameled Urinal Length of Urinal Feet Capacity of Cistern Gallons Painted Urinal Enameled Urinal 4 8 $60 00 $85 00 20 36 0 CO 00 8285 00 • 6 ' 8 75 00 I 10 00 2 2 36 200 00 300 00 8 8 90 00 135 00 24 SO 215 00 320 00 10 25 105 00 160 00 26 50 235 00 340 00 12 25 120 00 185 00 28 50 250 00 360 00 <4 25 135 00 2 10 00 30 70 261; 280 00 380 00 16 18 36 36 150 165 00 00 235 00 260 00 32 70 00 405 00 The above price.s do not include the wrought-iron air pipe from cistern to trap. I'late 6072-R shows urinal with outlet at right. When ordering, state whether outlet is to be right or left. Dimensions: Width of urinal to front of lip, ii"; depth, 6 "-, height to top of urinal at front, 2' i" ■, height to top of back, 2' 9"; center to center of jrartitions, 24". Plate 6oyj-R Cross Section skotu- ingLip, andFhish- ingKim which thor¬ oughly washes the hack of urinal each time cistern operates 19 P U 13 L I C C O M F O R r S T A T I O N S — P U B L I C BATH S Plate HE “'Titan ” water closet, made in our imperial jrorcelain ware, is one of the best closets yet designed for use in public places where such fixtures are liable to be subjectetl to more or less hard usage. Its general appearance suggests solidity and durability. 'The porcelain rim seat does away with all woodwork, which is a very important sanitary feature and also makes easy the work of cleaning. The “ Tilan ” imperial i)orcelain water clo.set with porcelain seat. No S design L automatic oak cistern, nickel- plated brass Hush pipe, brackets, and brass floor flange with porcelain bolt caps . . . . . . ^41 90 Plate ^J/O-P F 'OR those who desire a wood seat, the “'Titan-Sano ” will commend itself. 'The substitution of porcelain for wood in the front part of the seat is an important sanitary feature, preventing the soiling of the front of the seat and the floor. 'The closet is flushed by pushing the button, an excellent arrangement, where the regular pull and chain are liable to be wrenched off. The “ Titan-Sano ” imperial porcelain water closet with heavy oak seat, nickel-plated brass “ Presto ” push¬ button flush pipe. No. 58 design L oak cistern, nickel- plated brass brackets, and brass floor flange with por¬ celain bolt caps . . . . . . . . $52 90 If with No.8 automatic cistern(see Plate 5309-R),deduct 2 50 If with No. 58 cistern and “ Presto ” push-button flush pipe (see Plate 5310-R), add . . . . . 50 20 'r n K j . M O r r IRON WORK s L . Plate §jir-R OCAL ventilation is sometimes ])roviclecl for by plac ing a register at the Irack of each stall connecting with the exhaust ducts of the general ventilating system. A better way, and one favored by expert ventilating engineers, is to make the connection to the exhau.st flues through the water closets direct, preventing the possibility of any odor escaping from the fixture by maintaining a continuous flow of the air through it. The above clo.set is designed for such a connection. 'I'he “ "Pitan ” imperial porcelain water clo.set with imperial porcelain “ Boston vent, “ Ilygeia” oak seat, nickel- ])lated brass “Presto” self-closing push-button Hush valve, and brass floor flange with porcelain bolt caps . 551 bS If with No. 39 design L oak rubbed and polished cistern, nickel-plated flush pipe, brackets, chain and ])ull, same price. W'hen it is desired to apply local ventilation to a water closet, no arrangement yet devised is comparable to the “ Boston ” vent shown above. In the first place it is of adequate area ; secondly, the construction is such that the vent is above the top edge of the clo.set, so that any overflow that may lake place from stoppage in the closet is not forced into the vent pipe; thirdly, each time the closet is operated the vent pipe is flushed as well as the bowl. Plate ^J/2-P Section of the “ I'i/tut ” IVas/i-dowir IVafcr Closet soith All- forcelain Rim Scat 'I'he “ Titan ” is a repre.sentative of the sim¬ plest type of water clo.set made, /. r’., the wash¬ down. 'The .section clearly shows the simplicity of its construction, its strength being indicated by the special form given it and the thickness of the material. 'The water area is large (about 50 stiuare inches) and so located that the soil will always fall therein. Section of the “ Titan" Wash-down Water Closet with “Boston" Vent PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS PUBLIC BATHS Plate T HK “ 'rorrento ” represents a combination of the wash¬ down and syphon type of water closet. The jet ex¬ tends down below the water line and causes syphonic action when the closet is operated. 'Fhe rim of the closet is made extra thick and not liable, therefore, to be broken by slam¬ ming down the seat. 'This makes a first-class, inexpensive, yet good working closet and well adapted for use in public places. The “ Tonento ” water closet (vitro-adaniant), with “Ilygeia” automatic oak seat. No. 38 design L oak cistern, nickel-plated brass flush pipe, brackets, rod and guide, brass floor flange and porcelain bolt caps . . «!47 45 Plate 5315-P Section of the "■ Torrento" IVash-doivn Sy/’/ion Hooter Closet T hat automatic closets have not been more generally used in the past is due to the unsightly mechanism and their liability to get out of order. The “ Torrento ” automatic closet is simple in construction, easily operated and without .strain. One of the most valuable features of this apparatus is the ab.sence of parts which could be meddled with or get out of order. THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate ^ji 6 -R W HEN space is available at the back of the closets within which the tanks can be placed and wherein a horizontal soil pipe may be run, the “Akron” closet may be used. All exposed metal work connected wuth the fixture except the push button, which is set with its face flush with the wall, is done away with. All movable parts are placed behind the partition, leaving absolutely nothing which can be meddled with or get out of order. The “ Akron ” imperial porcelain washdown water closet, with porcelain seat. No. 39 plain ash waste-preventing cistern, “ Mansfield ” push-button tank pull, japanned steel brackets, and brass outlet flange for screw con¬ nection . . . . . . . . . . $42 35 If closet is colonial If closet is vitro-adamant . . . . . • 47 35 If with brass outlet flange for lead connection, deduct . i 50 Plate 5317-R Section of the “ Akron ” Wash-down Water Closet, showing Cistern Back of Partition T HIC method used for making the connection at the back of the clo.set is clearly shown. When the push button is operated it actuates a short lever at the back of the partition which in turn pulls the chain connecting with the tank lever, thus starting the flush which empties the tank. The imperial porcelain and vitro-adamant closets are glazed white outside and inside; the colonial are also glazed inside and outside, the color being a very light buff. 23 P U B L I C C O M V O R r S T A T \ O N S PUBLIC BA 'P H S F/a/!c' §jiS-R Automatic Syphon Water Closet Range, with Perforated Flushing Pipes on Front and Hack, Painted Iron Automatic Cistern with Cast-iron Flush Pipe, Hardwood Seats and Cast-iron Partitions piobleni of constructing an automatic water closet range with a large deep body of water, and at the same time simple and reliable I in action, has been solved in the above. The area and depth of water are suthcient to receive, submerge and deodorize the soil, thereby necessitating less frequent flushing than is required in the simple washout. Mott's automatic syphon water closet range is extremely simple in operation, and there are no moving or mechanical parts liable to get out of order. When the cistern automatically discharges, the air is rarefied in upper trap; this starts a strong syphon and the contents of range are quickly and thoroughly drawn out, after which the range is filled to the normal level with clean water from tlie cistern, and is again ready for use. The cistern can be regulated to discharge at any desired interval. Range a.s de.scribed Painted Range Enameled Range 1 1 Range as described Painted Range Enameled Range 3 Seats, each 24 inches 51 00 00 $1 19 00 i i 7 Seats, each 27 inches 8181 50 ^230 50 ■1 U 24 118 00 '43 00 *4 27 201 00 . 257 00 5 24 (4 00 167 00 9 44 44 27 220 50 2AI 50 (') (( 24 4i '54 00 19' 00 ro 44 44 27 245 00 3 ' 5 00 7 24 44 172 00 215 00 “ 44 30 106 50 I 29 50 s u 24 (4 190 00 239 00 4 44 44 30 “ 127 00 158 00 9 “ 24 44 208 00 263 00 5 44 44 30 '47 50 IS6 50 10 u (t 24 44 226 00 287 00 6 44 44 30 168 00 215 00 27 44 '03 50 124 50 7 44 44 30 “ 188 50 243 50 4 4( 27 44 '23 00 '5' 00 ; 8 44 44 30 “ 209 00 272 00 5 (( 27 142 50 ■77 50 9 44 44 30 235 00 305 50 6 u 27 44 162 00 204 00 10 44 44 30 50 334 00 If without partitions, deduct for each $ 6 . If without hardwood seats, deduct for each $3.50. The above prices do not include the trap beneath the floor, nor the air pipe from cistern to tra]i. If with ventilating extension and collar, add $7 for j)ainted range and^ti2 for enameled range When ordering please state: ist. Whether range is to be painted or enameled. 2d. The number of seats desired, and whether the length of each is to be 24, 27 or 30 inches. 3d. Is outlet of range to be at the left as shown, or at the right ? Water closet ranges can also be furnished in imperial porcelain and colonial ware. Prices and illustrations on application. ^jr(p-R Cross ScftioN showin;^ the Auxiliary hlush¬ ing Pipes which thoroughly wash the front and back of the range every time the Cistern operates. -’4 I a • I THE J . L . MOTT IRON WORKS Plate p/TO-Jv Plate giii-R Plate i)i 12-Jl Plate giij-P Plate gi i^-R Plate gii^-R Plate giio-K —Mott’s patent nickel-plated self-closing basin faucet with coupling for iron pipe, each ................ $4 oo If with coupling for y%" or yy' iron pipe, each . . . . . . . . 4-5 Plate giii-N —Nickel-plated rabbit-ear self-closing basin faucet with coupling for y iron pipe, each ................275 If with coupling for y%" or yy iron pipe, each . . . . . . . . 3 00 Plate gii2-R —Nickel-plated “ Syphono ” self-closing basin faucet with coupling for y iron pipe, each ................ 3 25 If with coupling for y%" or y iron pipe, each ........ 3 50 Plate giij-P —“ Presto ” nickel-plated automatic self-closing measuring and waste-preventing faucet, each ............... 6 00 J'late giig-P —Nickel-plated brass regulator for the “ Presto ” automatic basin faucet . . i 00 This regulator is adapted for use when the water pressure is above 30 pounds. By turning the stop in the regulator, the volume or size of the flow may be governed. Plate giT^-P —Nickel-plated low-down self-closing basin faucet with china name-plates and coupling for y" iron pipe, each ........... 3 00 If with coupling for y" or y" iron pipe, each ........ 3 25 Plate gii 6 -R —Nickel-plated low-down compression basin faucet with china name-plate, and couplings for y iron pipe ............ 2 75 If with coupling for y%' or y" iron pipe, each ........ 3 00 Plate gii6-R PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS PUBLIC BATHS Plate 41^2-R I MPERIAL porcelain lavatories make ideal fix-. tures for public use. 'Phe slab and basin are in one piece without joint. The material, besides being of a beautiful china white, is non-absorbent, unstainable and exceedingly strong and durable. The “Tremont” lavatory is designed to set clear of the wall, thus making it particularly adaptable when walls are of water-proof material. It is unlike all other kinds of lavatories. Class A Class B The “Tremont” imperial porcelain lava¬ tory, 24" by 22", with “Hygeia” waste (plug and chain), iron legs painted white enamel, nickel-plated “ Presto ” auto¬ matic basin faucet with china name¬ plate, and nickel-plated brass adjustable trap. $35 S° $> 3 ° 5 ° Same, zy" by 24" . . . . . 40 25 33 00 If with porcelain-enameled iron legs, same price. The basin of the 24" lavatory is 18^" by 13"; of the Plate ^2-P 27" lavatory, 19''by 1334^^- Plate 4i§j-P O NE of the great advantages of these lavatories is their size, the basin being very large as compared with the area of the slab. This makes the lavatories well adapted for use where space is limited, as they occupy a minimum of space, at the same time giving a maximum of capacity. Class A Class 1! Imperial porcelain lavatory, the “ Unitas,” with “Hygeia” waste (plug and chain), imperial porcelain standard, nickel-plated compression low-down faucet with china name-plate, and nickel-plated adjustable tra]) . . . $34 75 $29 00 If with “Economic” trap, deduct ^1.25. Dimensions: Length, 24''; width from front to back, 22"; height of back, 7"; basin, 16" x 12". Plate 4T§j-P Note.— Any of the faucets shown on page 25 may be used with the above lavatories, are usually preferred for Public Comfort Stations. Self-closing faucets or the “ Presto ” automatic 26 THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate /1.1^4-R P LATE 4154-R is an arrangement that is preferable to the ordinary' sectional iron lavatories. The main objection to the sectional lavatories is the joints, which, no matter how made, form a crevice for dirt, soapy w'ater, etc. With Plate 4154-R all joints are eliminated. The “ Simplex ” hanger consists of a cast-iron plate fastened to the wall back of the lavatory. Projections on the lavatory engage the plate, thus forming a permanent and firm support. Size I Size 2 20" X 17" 24" X i8}4" Set of three “ Burton ” porcelain-enameled iron lavatories with integral backs and aprons, nickel-plated “Ilygeia” waste and the “ Simplex ” concealed hanger ................ ^39 00 ^45 00 Add for each additional lavatory . . . . . . . . ■ . 13 00 15 00 Nickel-plated self-closing faucets, with china name-plates, per pair, ^6.00. Nickel-plated 1%'' “Economic” trap, each, $1.75 ; i ^2.75. Nickel-plated 13^'' brass waste pipe and lYi” trap with vent for set of two lavatories, ^9,00 ; for each additional lavatory, add ^3.00. Plate 41^^-P T he designs, also the practical features, of our modern porcelain-enameled iron lavatories, are unequaled. The corners and edges are full-rounded throughout. The apron of Plate 4155-R is recessed, imparting to the roll rim a fullness, and to the lavatory in general a fine appearance unattainable with a straight apron. The “ Bedford ” porcelain-enameled iron roll-rim lavatory with nickel-plated “Ilygeia” waste (plug and chain) and bronzed iron brackets . . . . . . . . . •$•575 If wdth painted enameled iron brackets, add $0.50 ; if with porcelain-enameled iron brackets, add $1.15. Nickel-plated “ Syphono ” self-closing faucets, each, $3.25. Nickel-plated “Economic” trap to wall, $[.75 ; 1 $2.75. Dimensions: Length, 24"; width, 20" ; basin, 14" x 1134; apron, 5"; distance from wall to front of lavatory, 2134". Note.— The “Bedford” lavatories may be installed in sets of two-or more, same as the “ Burton.” Plate 41 f 27 PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS — PUBLIC BATHS Plate 2214-R 'I'he “ Universe ” imperial porcelain roll-rim French bath, 4' 6" long, with the “ Bronx ” nickel-plated combination supply Class A and waste fittings, and glazed porcelain legs .............. $Sg 75 Same, 4' 10" long ................... 95 75 Same, 5'4'^ inches long .................. 102 75 If with No. I exterior finish, white, add ^15.50; if with No. 2 exterior finish, white, add ^10.00; if glazed outside, add ^25.00. The “ Bronx ” fittings have sujrply valves. Dimensions: Length, 4'6" outside ; weight, 375 pounds. Length, 4' 10" outside; weight, 450 pounds. Length, 5'4''outside; 550 pounds. The following dimensions apply to all three sizes of baths : Width, outside, 2' ; width, inside, 2'; depth, inside, i' sX" of bath, 19"; height on legs, 24)4"; width of roll rim. 2)4". Plate 221 yR The “Lenox” enameled-iron roll-rim bath, painted one coat outside, with the “ Kco- 4' 4'F' 5' 5'6" nomic ” nickel-plated combination comjrression faucet with china name-plates, nickel- plated brass connected overflow and waste, rubber stopper and chain . . . $27 75 $27 75 $30 25 $34 25 If with the “ Fconomic ” Fuller faucet instead of compression, same price. If with supply pipes to floor without unions, add $2. Dimensions: Lengths given are outside; width outside, 2' 4 ) 4 "', width of roll rim, 2 ) 4 "', depth, 5". The above l)aths are suitable for use in the private rennns in public baths described on page 13. Class B I76 75 75 f ^7 75 weight, ; height b' 75 28 THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate jcoy-R Nickel-plated shower, 5'^ with adjustable ball joint, with yi” mixing column, y%" supplies and nickel-plated com¬ pression valves with china name-plates . . . $22 00 If with shower, y." mixing column and ]/i" supplies . . . . . , , . . 27 00 Plate ^008-R Nickel-plated shower, 5", with adjustable ball joint and Mott’s combination hot and cold anti-scalding valve (^"supplies, nrixing column) .... $35 00 If with valve in mixing column to control volume, add 2 50 Same, with Yz" supplies, y" mixing column and \oY'' shower .......... 42 00 If with valve in mixing column to control volume, add 2 75 Height, Y 2". Prices in rough brass and galvanized iron on application. 'I'he combination anti-scalcling valve, as its name implies, is intended to prevent accidental scalding while bathing. The hot and cold valves are opened by swinging the handle from the left to the right. 'I'he inside of the valve chamber is such that the handle ca?mot be turned to the left but must necessarily be turned to the right, in which case the cold water is opened full before any hot water is obtained. By further turning, the hot water is admitted so as to obtain a mixture of hot and cold water. 29 PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS — PUBLIC BATHS Per Set of Two Per Set of Three Per Set of Four For Two For Tliree 75 For Four ^20 50 26 00 Imperial porcelain roll-rim wash tubs with integral backs porcelain legs, and wringer base (patented), Class A Same, Class B ........ . Same, Class C ........ . Same, Colonial ......... Nickel-plated 1)4 ' brass waste pipe and 2" trap, extra Nickel-plated 2" brass waste pipe and 2" trap, extra Nickel-plated compression faucets, with china name-plates, per pair, extra, $4-50; X"' 35-00. Nickel-plated X" Fuller pattern faucets, per pair, $4.00; 35 00. Nickel-plated brass waste plug, with nickel-plated stopper, each, extra, 31-25. Heavy imperial porcelain soap cup, extra, ^1.00. Mott’s special wringer, with rolls 2" in diameter, 12'' long, extra, $7.50. Wringer bases, extra, each, 35-50. Dimensions: Size i, length of each tub from right to left, 24"; space (length) required for two tubs, 4' i"; for three tubs, 6' 2"; for four tubs, 8' 3". Size 2, length of each tub from right to left, 2' /X"’ space (length) required for two tubs, 5' 4"-, for three tubs, 8'; for four tubs, 10' g"; width from front to back, sizes i and 2, 2' 3"; depth inside, 1' 3"; height of back, 6". Note. —The integral backs are recessed at the back with room for the pipes so that the wall need not be cut out; moreover, they are ground to fit against the tile or plaster wall. (ground), imperial Size I Size 2 Size I Size 2 Size I Size 2 388 50 3108 00 3135 50 $164 75 3182 50 3221 50 62 50 70 50 96 50 108 50 'JO 50 146 50 50 00 54 50 77 75 84 50 '05 50 "4 50 5 ' 00 56 00 79 25 86 75 107 50 "7 50 'I Plate giiy-R Section t/irong/i Laundry 1 ray showing Sterilizer W HEN a supply of low- pressure steam is avail¬ able, Mott’s sterilizing attachment for laundry trays may be used to advantage. The attachment consists of a coil of perforated brass steam pipe placed in the bottom of the laun¬ dry trays, connection being made through the bottom of the tray with the low-pressure steam pip¬ ing. The flow of steam is regu¬ lated by a valve as shown. By means of this attachment the water in the tray may be maintained at any temperature up to boiling for as long a time as desired, thus permitting of a thorough and satisfactory sterili¬ zation of all towels, etc., used about the station. Sterilizing attachment, including steam valve, for No. i wash tray 3 i 5 50 Same, for No. 2 wash tray . . . . . . . 16 75 Plate yo2j-R Class A Class B Class C Imiierial porcelain roll-rim slop sink, with nickel- plated brass strainer, bronzed iron trap- standard, Mott’s nickel-plated X" compres¬ sion faucet, with china name-plate and nickel- plated supply pipe, 20" x 16" x -12" deep 337 50 331 50 326 25 Same, 22" x iS'Tx 12" deep . . . . 41 25 34 00 28 00 Same, 24" X 20" X 12" deep . . . . 44 00 36 50 29 25 Colonial sink, as above described, 20'' ..... $23 50 Same, 22''. 25 25 Same, 24".26 75 Nickel-plated spring rim guard, 20" sink .... . 3 io 75 Same, 22".11 00 Same, 24".11 50 Dimensions of sinks are outside, except depth, which is inside. Plate 8112-R \ 30 Plate J02J-R THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS Plate giig-R T he Tobey Automatic Water Heater is composed of two horizontal cylinders from 6' to 8' long, according to size. The upper cylinder contains a perfo¬ rated copper tube through which all the hot water passes; the hot water expands this copper tube, which operates a lever at the end of the heater and closes the valve when it has reached the desired temperature ; a correspond¬ ing fall in temperature will imme¬ diately contract the copper tube, and so open the valve for a fresh supply of steam. The lower cylin¬ der contains the tubes which receive the steam and transmit heat to the water. One of the flange connections between the upper and lower cylin¬ ders is made solid, so that all the cold water entering the lower cylin¬ der must pass along and around the steam tubes before it can escape to the upper cylinder. The automatic valve consists of the lever, which is acted on by the expansion tube, a balanced double-seated steam valve, and an adjusting device at the top of expan¬ sion lever. The adjustment of the temperature is governed by a set¬ screw, which, when once adjusted, can be locked in position so it cannot be tampered with. When ordering a Tobey heater be sure you get one large enough for the work to be done, and if you are not sure of the size needed, send us full particulars of what work you want to do, that is, the kind of building it is to be placed in, the number and kind of fixtures that are to be supplied with hot water; also, state the pressure of steam it is proposed to supply the heater with. The heater will work with high pressure, low pressure or exhaust steam, but larger valves are used for exhaust or low pressure than for high pressure. It should also be 7 'emeinbercd that the capacity for lotv pressure and exhaust stea??i will be about one-third less than the listed capacities. Plate giig-R Idle Tobey Automatic Water Heater N umber Diameter of Lower Shell in Inches Diameter of Upper Shell in Inches Length of Shell in Feet Number of Steam Tubes Diameter of Steam Tubes in Inches Capacity in Gallons per Hour From 50 ° to 180 ° Price Suitable Size of Tobey Trap la 6 4 6 IS 1000 ;^225 00 I>^ 9 6 6 30 2000 300 00 2 2 16 8 7 36 I 3000 400 00 2 3 16 8 8 48 I 5000 500 00 4 22 8 8 95 I 10000 975 00 3 6 UPPl.r Plate gi20-R The water-cooling apparatus here illustrated is one which will appeal to all as well adapted for use in connection with any public drinking fountain. It is constructed in the following manner : A casing or well composed of any suitable material, is sunk into the ground flush with the surface. In this casing, which is preferably made of cement, and cylindrical, a coil of pipe is arranged as indicated in cut, so as to leave the central portion of the casing open, and in said central portion, one or more vertically-disposed reservoirs made of galvanized-iron are located. The water enters the coil, runs through the reservoirs and is stored there, and then leaves the cooling apparatus to supply the drinking fountain. The space within the well or casing above the coil or reservoirs, and the spacings between the said reservoirs and the coil are filled with ice which is replenished from time to time; the whole is covered by a non-conducting cover made of wood and by a cast-iron cover made in sections to be easily removed. The bottom of the well is provided with a drain pipe through which the water resulting from the melting of the ice is drawn off and conducted to the sewer, thereby maintaining a state of dry cold within the well or casing. TOPmHW N umber Diameter of Well Indies Size of Pipe in Coil Inches .Size and Number of Reservoirs, Inches Price A 24 % 1-48 X 12 0 0 B 30 % 1-60 X I 2 90 00 C 36 % 1-60 X I 2 100 00 I) 48 I 2-60 X I 2 175 00 Plate gi20-R Water-cooling Apparatus The above prices include the galvanized-iron reservoir with cast-iron support, the coil of galvanized-iron pipe with fittings complete, the cesspool, and the iron cover, but does not include the wooden cover. 31 inf-0^ Plate gi2i-R above illustration is a sectional interior view of our “ SuNRAY ” Sectional Steam Boiler, Series 70 and 90. It is well adapted I for use in public comfort stations. As the sections of these boilers are put together with push nipples, and the bolts that hold the sections together are all outside, they cannot be affected by expansion and contraction. The grates used are of a very simple and durable pattern, being made to rest on the independent base so that the sections are not in any way affected by the shaking of the grates. Any bar can be taken out and replaced by another without disturbing the remaining bars, or in any way changing the heater. Though the dimensions of grates are given in the list, it is not absolutely necessary to use them full length of the boilers, as listed. In many cases a direct advantage is gained by shortening up the fire-box. The water passages in the sections of this series are very large and afford quick circulation for the liberation of steam, which is necessary to maintain a steady water line in a steam boiler. The fire-box and the upper part of the dues are corrugated, giving an additional amount of self-cleaning surface over the hottest part of the fire and heated gases. All parts of the sections in these boilers are heating surfaces of the most effective kind, and we guarantee the heating capacity equal to any sectional boiler on the market, of the same size fire-box and section. The ash pits are large and deep enough to prevent the grates burning out, as so often happens in house-heating boilers. This is in every sense a return-due safety sectional boiler, and one that any engineer can use with conddence that it will do all the work needed for any possible want. Sizes and Prices, Series 70 Plate gi22-R Mott's [lot 11'ate'/- StoT'f Connected to Range Boiler Number _ . . 1 Number of Sections U in Boiler Size of Grate ! Height of Boiler Size of Smoke Pipe ' 1 1 Height of Water i Line Floor Space Size of Tappings Inches Direct Water i Radiation 1 ! 1 Direct Steam | Radiation Price for Water Price for Steam with Trimmings Approximate Weight Flow Return 75 5 24 X 28 58 9 46 37 X 32 2-3 '■> _ -) - I lOO 675 $292 50 $302 50 2100 76 6 24X 34 58 9 46 37x38 2-3 _ •> - 0 1400 850 345 00 355 00 2400 77 7 24X 40 58 10 46 37 X 44 _-> J J 3~3 1700 102 5 397 00 407 00 2750 78 8 24 X 46 58 10 46 37 X 50 3-3 3“3 2000 1200 450 00 460 00 3100 79 9 24X 52 58 12 46 37 X 56 3-3 3-3 2275 1375 502 50 512 50 3450 Series 90 95 5 24 X 30 58 9 46 37x32 _ T 0 2-3 1200 725 8307 50 l 3'7 50 2100 96 6 24 X 36 58 9 46 37x38 2-3 2-3 I 500 900 360 00 370 00 2400 97 7 24x42 58 10 46 37 X 44 3-3 3~3 1775 1075 413 00 423 00 2750 98 8 24 X 48 58 10 46 37 X 50 3~3 T_ -> J J 2075 1250 465 00 475 00 3100 99 9 24 54 58 12 46 i 37 X 56 3~3 _ -> J J 2350 • 1425 518 00 528 00 3450 - ----... ,11 ijcn-iv acv^Liuiis i(ji lue nurouucrion oi a cell, orwater back, to furnish hot water. Further information resjiecting hot water supply, radiators and heating boilers will be furnished on application. Bartlett & Company, The Orr Press, New York