Parading the Grand Review of 1865 in Washington
A dramatic recounting of the Grand Review of May 1865 in Washington, led by Gen George Meade and Gen Ulysses Grant’s veterans. The two-day parade showcased Army of the Potomac and Army of the West, with Custer and Sherman figures, crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue, and a somber reflection on war’s tolls and freed slaves.
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Elmo
Scott Watson
Union
Penosylvania Avenue
Andrew Johnson
America
United States
Washington
Army of the West
Edin M. Stanton
Grant
Teblie
Sycra
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
George Meade
Gettysburg
Meade
Johnson
Ulysses
Army
Navy
Balleck
Meigs
Wancock
Burnside
Sheridan
Wesley Merritt
George Armstrong Custer
Custer
Pird Cavalry
Treasury
Don Dunn
East
Sherman
Grand Review
Chiefest Avenue
Men In
Tim
Colonial Style House Suggestion by W A Radford
A column on colonial architecture advocates a rectangular elegant house plan. The 28 by 24 foot, six room design features living areas on the first floor, an alcove sitting room, sun porch, three bedrooms and a bath upstairs. Economical frame construction rests on a concrete foundation with brick steps.
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Homs
American architects tour Yucatan ruins for modernism lessons
A U.S. group of architects returning from Uxmal and Chichen Itza argues that ancient Yucatan temples and limestone carvings reveal a high civilization and geometric design that influenced modern architecture. Kenneth Clark notes the culture produced architecture worthy of study and imitation.
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Europe
Atlantic
England
France
Carnegie Institution
Chichen-Itza
Kenneth Glark
Walnut dates and the rise of walnut furniture
Walnut, long the top cabinet wood, has been favored since early furniture history. It was prized by Italian Renaissance makers, spread to England in the late 1600s, and dominated William and Mary and Queen Anne periods. Since colonial days American walnut has been widely used in furniture.
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England
Extra Long Hinges Improve Garage Door Function
The text explains that poorly hung garage doors cause sticking and weather exposure. Extra long hinges distribute door weight, helping doors stay water high and remain open when the car backs out, reducing the need to pull and tug.
Clever wallpaper conceit in spring New York show
A spring exhibit by a New York decorator features two meter paper with a scenic. A model living room is hung in brocaded silver paper from baseboard to ceiling with a Seefic inserted on one wall creating a vista. Four scenic strips show a gray olive toned panorama with misty trees and orchid bushes. The silver background and Tuetal paper add depth and relief to the room.
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New York
Eliente
Clinker Bricks Rise From Waste To Popular Building Material
Ten years ago clinker bricks, formed from fused furnace waste, were discarded as rubbish. Now they are valued in brick house construction and fetch higher prices than standard bricks, with only a small percentage of bricks being clinker.
Central Hall Type Plan Popular for Moderate Homes
The central hall house with a living room and dining room on either side is described as the most common, especially in moderate-sized residences. Entry reveals a broad first story, with stairs leading to sleeping quarters, inviting the visitor forward.
Locks Lead in Hardware
The lock is a principal piece of hardware with essential parts including the bolt, key, and key protection. The key protection acts as an obstacle to be removed before the bolt can operate.
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Rensury
Lafarette Square
Mr. Seward
Seward
Lincoln
Tesklute
Phattom
Bret Slarte
Malvert Mil
Chanceilorsville
the Grand Review
Pennsylvania Ave
Trajor
George A. Custer
W. A. Radford
Wiliam A Tadford
Wiliam A Radford
Dearborn Street
Chicnée
Lome
Costa
Seni, Keaga
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