Hartsville Barn Converts to Local Machine Shop
A new machine shop, Cahill Machine Co., opened in Hartsville this week. It operates in a converted barn on Route 57, renovated by owner Robert C. Deeves, a former Pratt & Whitney and Sterling Engineering employee. Deeves specializes in tool and die making, experimental work, welding, and repairs. He and his wife Marilyn Stevens Deeves moved to Southern Berkshire after purchasing the nearby house and barn in June.
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Hartsville
Cahill Machine Co
Robert C. Deeves
Deeves
Larchmont
N.Y
Berkshire
Norman Hansen
New Marlboro
Marilyn Stevens
William C. Stevens
Southfield
Pratt & Whitney Inc
East Hartford
Conn
Aircraft Engine Manufacturers
Sterling Engineering Co
Winsted
New Insulation Said To Conquer Damp Basements
Zonolite Water-Repellent Masonry Insulation a new granulated material from Zonolite Company Chicago pours into concrete block cores to reduce heat loss by up to 50 percent and shed water. It raises wall surface temperature reducing condensation and the damp chilly basement feel.
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Zonolite Company of
Chicago
New Lee Fire Station Under Construction
Work is underway on a new South Lee fire station at Route 102 and Church Street to replace the torn down building for Route 102 reconstruction. Cost is $28,000 with a completion date of Oct 8, featuring Waylite blocks, a slate gray exterior, a 26 by 38 foot assembly hall, and space for two engines if needed.
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Lee
South Lee
Route 102
Church Street
Diocese of
Springfield
St. Francis Church
Norman §. A. Day of
Tyringham
Norman G. A. Day of
Mosaic tiles cover 15 story Brooklyn building
Three million ceramic mosaic tiles cover three sides of a 15 story office building at 141 Livingston St in Brooklyn. The tile front, 15000 square feet, uses four gray tones, aims for monumental exterior, low maintenance, and integration with glass and metal. Installation by Port Morris Tile Co in three months. Tiles manufactured in Italy by Ceramica S.A.V. and imported by Standard Tile Company.
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New York
Borough Hall
Brooklyn
Livingston St
America Fire Insurance Group
Port Morris Tile Company
Italy
Ceramica S.A.V
Standard Tile Company of
Philadelphia Hotel in Round Glass Tower Planned
A nine story cylindrical hotel named La Ronde will rise on a five acre Philadelphia site at City Avenue and Presidential Boulevard. The $3.4 million project includes 210 rooms a restaurant shops convention facilities and a terrace dining patio beside a swimming pool. Ephraim J. Frankel and Richard I. Rubin head a syndicate building with Thalheimer and Weitz as architects.
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Philadelphia
Ephraim J. Frankel
Richard I. Rubin
Tha
Housewives Shape Home Building Trends Says Oracle Wife
A UPI report from New York notes housewives are becoming key advisers on home design. Bernard Hartung of the Women's Housing Congress cites women’s input shaping a philosophy of home life and status. Features women want include ample storage, large kitchens, rear picture windows only with views, double sinks, a family or recreation room, and flexible interior space for future expansion.
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New York
UPI
Bernard Hartung
Women's Housing Congress, Inc
Women's Housing Congress
Congress
New York State Home Builders Association
Jmost
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Engett
Knapp Oil Corp
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SHELL
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Berkshire Oil Heat Council
Europe
Ont
Marten Oppenheimer
Bennington
Mastercraft Tie CO
Tyler St
Pittsfield
Charles
St. Charles
Weldon
St. Mary’s Church
Kolman
Point
North St. MY
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Williams
Middle Berkshire
Asphalt Institute
Western Massachusetts Electric Company
Planning Service
Henry Salisbury
Massachusetts
Pittsfield Hillcrest
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