Rise of the Skyscraper and the Elevator's Role
The essay traces elevator invention from 1854 and the first tall buildings to the rise of skyscrapers. It highlights Chicago’s pioneering work led by William LeBaron Jenney and the 1888 Home Insurance Building as a landmark, noting earlier New York efforts like the 1886 Rookery and Burnham and Root’s influence.
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Chicago
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Paris
Panama
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Annnals
Home Insurance
New York City
Bartlett Y Top Citizen Award and Boy of the Year Named
The Bristol YMCA marked its 89th year with a dinner and meeting in Rockwell Hall. Frederick Bartlett received the Recognition Award and Victor Andrade was named Boy of the Year after a year of Boy of the Month awards. Dr. Emory Bucke spoke, and new officers and directors were elected.
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Area Reed Andrade
Bristol
First Baptist Church
Joan Doyle
Theresa Snoven
Roswell S. Bosworth
Foster Price
Samuel D.clark
B. Rockwell
Gene L. Ritchie
Russell W.S Southwick
John Lanpis
George Lamb
Anthony Asseting
Charles F. Dimond
Trainor
Peggy
Rebello
Louise
Murray
Joseph Murgo
John Burke
Anthony
B. Agatiello
MCA
Victor Andrade
Bosworth
Victor
Andrade
Shatasaerade
Hope Street
Guiteras
U S Rubber Co Plant Manager 1952 Selection
Frederick S Bartlett Bristol plant manager and former YMCA president received the YMCA award for 1952 at Rockwell Hall. He was cited for his community welfare work and leadership at U S Rubber Company and in Bristol.
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Frederick S. Bartlett
Bristol
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Aoe
Association
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Bartlett
Samuel DeClark
Sirens Signal Polio March Auction in Unison
Civil Defense sirens and whistles will sound one minute before seven tomorrow night to begin the Mothers March led by about 90 women. Donors are asked to light porch lamps and place coins or bills in ice cream cartons for the fund. A charity auction follows in the auditorium Thursday evening with items donated by celebrities and patrons, including an original watercolor cover by Bing and gifts from Gov. Earl Warren.
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U.S. Rubber Co
Collins and Aikman Corp
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Benjamin Ebersman
Edward H. Holmes
Alt- Auditorium
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Byys
Raymond’ J. Makowsky
Bing
Helen
Yuletide Fund Raises $450 Amid Committee Efforts
Domenic P. Perroni reports the Yuletide committee has raised 450 dollars with total receipts 743.21 and expenditures 782.71. The group gained equipment worth about 1200 dollars for 450, plans August meeting for next year and considers changes to the Christmas display at Colt High School and Guiteras School.
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Comwiite
Perroni
Colt High School
Guiteras School
Doleas
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Installaga
Ee el Aceite
Sana
Businessmen’s Group
Idbor
Bayberry Garden Club elects new officers at annual meeting
Mrs. Earl Anthony Jr. was elected president of the Bayberry Garden Club at the annual meeting held at Mrs. Howard House in Hopeworth. Officers chosen include vice president Mrs. Alfred Newton, secretary Mrs. Donald Burger, and treasurer Mrs. E. Stuart Smith. Co-hostess was Mrs. Donald Burger and a buffet supper was served.
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Earl Anthony Jr
Bayberry Garden Club
Howard House
Hopeworth
Alfred Newton
Donald Burger
E. Stuart Smith
House
Bisbano Joins Korean Infantry Unit in 2d Division
Army Sergeant First Class John N. Bisbano son of Ennis Bisbano of 50 Catherine Street joined the 2d Infantry Division in Korea. The division captured Heartbreak Ridge in October 1951 and Old Baldy last July. Isbano and his wife Mary live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and he serves as a Military Policeman after transferring from Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
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Ennis Bisbano
Catherine Street
Korea
Heartbreak Ridge
Old Baldy
Isbano
Mary
Harrisburg
Far East
Indiantown Gap
Fr Kelly to Address Mt Carmel Holy Name Society
The Rev. William M. Kelly of St. Columbans Seminary will speak Friday night to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Holy Name Society. The event at Mt. Carmel School Auditorium will include Fr. Kelly's address and motion pictures, announced president Fortunato Caruso.
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Traubel
Metropolitan Opera
Mata
Hari
Sid Caesar
Arthur Godfrey
Earl Warren
California
R. I
Lettece F. Downing
Max W. Sullivan
R. I. School of Design
Makowsky
Eden
Evans
Bristol
Nathaniel A. Gladding
Margaret
Nerone
Louise Brechin
Amelia Buculo
Altar Social Us
Our Lady
William M. Kelly
St. Columbans Seminary
Ferry Road
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Holy Name Society
Fortunato Caruso
Mt. Carmel School
Fr. Kelly
Caruso
Bristol Scout Reunion Plans Mark 40th Anniversary
A Bristol Eagle Scout Reunion set for February 7 1953 at the Bristol Y.M.C.A. marks the 40th anniversary of the First Bristol Troop and the Bristol Scouting movement. Dr Domenico A Capone chairs the arrangements with several officers and adults named. A Sunday banquet February 8 at 6 p.m. in the Guard Armory will celebrate the milestone and honor George R Fish's 40 years as Scoutmaster. Tickets are available from troop scouts or any 40th anniversary committee member.
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Bristol
Bristol Y.mc.a
Domenico ¥. A. Capone
Gone DaPonté
Sheldon O. Burt
Maynard, Shulman
Joseph Motta, Jr
Carlton Pinheiro
Short Guard
Bristol County
George R. Fish
Manuel, Torres, Jr
Scoutransteras
P.O.W.S
Five Bristol Girls Raise Funds on Warren Walden Show
The Bristol MANGES DAT Gp ET ee metal Girls on To Vien campaign raised $97 presented on Warren Walden's television program. The five contestants Miss Germano Quito Marshall Ferreira Russo represented the group. A $10 gift from Bristol Auto Body Works, represented by Miss Quito, accompanied the fundraising.
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Bristol Manges
Warren Walden
Mary Germano
Lucy Quito
Catherine Marshall
Julio Ferreira
Carmela Russo
Bristol
Bristol Auto Body Works
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