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Author:  
Title: 50 YEARS IN STEEL
Subtitle: 
The Story Of The Youngstown Sheet And Tube Company
Other Authors: Frank Purnell, Chairman, introduction
Author Notes:  
Date: 1950
Publisher: Youngstown Sheet And Tube Company, Youngstown, Ohio
Description:  6 7/8 x 10 1/8, 71 pages, first edition, illus., map, financial reports for 1902 and 1949.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous, iron & steel, mining, smelting, producing, manufacturing, finishing.

Author:  
Title: ACIPCO COLUMN MANUAL
Subtitle: 
Manual Of Cast Iron Columns Manufactured By American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala.
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1915
Publisher: American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala.
Description:  4 1/4 x 6 3/4, 44 pages, illus., specifications, drawings, charts, prices, index. 6 1/8 x 3 1/2 flyer for ACIPCO basement columns laid in.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous

Author:  
Title: ALCOA ALUMINUM INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING "ALZAK" REFLECTOR FINISHES
Subtitle: 
Confidential Instructions For Applying Alzak Reflector Finishes For Use Of The Edwin F. Guth Co.
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Date: 1939
Publisher: Aluminum Co. of America, Aluminum Research Labatories
Description:  9 5/8 x 11 1/2, 38 single-sided pages with 5 blueprints, copy no. 24, specifications, drawing, charts. Pencil notatations and calculations. The ALZAK® process is a surface treatment for the production of bright, reflective aluminum surfaces.
Notes: Previous owner: Edwin F. Guth Co., St Louis, Mo.
Subjects: Metals, non ferrous, aluminum.

Author:  
Title: ALLEN ON FIRE PROTECTION
Subtitle: 
Fire Lines Specification And Detail
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1926
Publisher: W. D. Allen Manufacturing Co., Chicago, Il.
Description:  9 1/4 x 11 1/2, 24 pages plus foldout drawing pasted in, illus., specifications, index.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous, non ferrous, fire pump and standpipe systems.

Author:  
Title: ALUMINUM IN MODERN ARCHITECTURE 58
Subtitle: 
An International Review Of Aluminum In Modern Architecture, Companion To Aluminum In Modern Architecture, Volumes 1 & 2
Other Authors: John Peter, (Editor),
Author Notes:  
Date: 1958
Publisher: Reynolds Metal Co., Louisville Ky.
Description:  9 x 9, 118 pages, first edition, illus., monograph of 26 buildings designed and built with Reynolds aluminum and conversations with noted architects, indexes.
Notes: 2 copies
Subjects: Metals, non ferrous, aluminum.

Author:  
Title: ALUMINUM IN MODERN ARCHITECTURE, 60
Subtitle: 
An International Review Of Aluminum In Modern Architecture, Companion To Aluminum In Modern Architecture, Volumes 1 & 2 And 1958 Supplement
Other Authors: John Peter, (Editor)
Author Notes:  
Date: 1960
Publisher: Reynolds Metal Co., Louisville Ky.
Description:  9 x 9, 116 pages, first edition, illus., monograph of 30 buildings designed and built with Reynolds aluminum and conversations with noted architects, indexes.
Notes: Previous owner: Raymond Maritz, A.I.A.
Subjects: Metals, non ferrous, aluminum.

Author:  
Title: ALUMINUM WINDOWS BY ALCASCO
Subtitle: 
For Moderately Priced Homes
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Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Alcasco Products, Inc., Muskegon, Mich.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 6 pages, illus., specifications, drawings
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Subjects: Metals, non ferrous, aluminum windows.

Author:  
Title: ANTIQUE FIREBACK REPLICAS AND ORIGINAL DESIGNS
Subtitle: 
The Chimney Sweeps Catalogue 1986
Other Authors: Don Stoughton, Pres., (Introduction)
Author Notes:  
Date: 1986
Publisher: The Country Iron Foundry, Paoli, Pa.
Description:  5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 31 pages, illus., catalog of reproduction firebacks and andirons, 8 1/2 x 14 flyer laid in.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous

Author:  
Title: ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS MANUAL
Subtitle: 
 
Other Authors:  
Author Notes:  
Date: 1930
Publisher: Steel Frame House Co., Subsidiary of McClintic-Marshall Corp., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 48 pages, scale drawings, specifications
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous, residential steel framing and detailing.

Author:  
Title: ARCHITECTS HANDBOOK OF METAL DOORS & TRIM, ELEVATOR ENCLOUSURES, CONDUO-BASE
Subtitle: 
 
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1925
Publisher: The United Metal Products Co., Canton Ohio
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 108 pages, illus. and 5 page list of work done, specifications, drawings, wood grain and paint color chips, testimonials, indexes.
Notes: Front flyleaf states :"This is Your Catalog Number 7032"
Subjects: Metals, non ferrous, hollow metal doors, frames and trim, elevator enclosures, smoke screens and stair enclosures, conduo-base, partitions, telephone and coupon booths, wainscoting, dumbwaiter openings, cold rolled, drawn or pressed steel and bronze shapes.

Author:  
Title: ARCHITECTURAL METAL HANDBOOK
Subtitle: 
Preprint Of Stairs-Railings Of The Architectural Metal Handbook
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1945
Publisher: National Association Of Ornamental Metal Manufacturers, Washington, D. C.
Description:  8 3/8 x 10 7/8, 32 pages, illus, specifications, with four 17 x 22 scale drawings laid in.
Notes: Buisiness card and Blindstamp: "Complement of Usona Mfg. Co., 3512-26 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis Mo."
Subjects: Metals, ferrous

Author:  
Title: ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL ORNAMENTS
Subtitle: 
Catalog K
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1892/1986
Publisher: Miller & Doing Corp., Brooklyn N.Y. Republished by W.F. Norman Corp., Nevada, Mo.
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 85 pages, illus., drawings, specifications, index.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous, non ferrous, pressed.

Author:  
Title: ART IN BRONZE
Subtitle: 
Architectural & Sculptural Work In Bronze, Brass, Nickel & Aluminum
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Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: T. F. McGann & Sons, Somerville, Mass
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 8 pages, illus., work done.
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Subjects: Metals, non ferrous.

Author:  
Title: ART NOUVEAU DECORATIVE IRONWORK
Subtitle: 
137 Photographic Illustrations Selected By Theodore Menten
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1981
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., New York
Description:  8 3/8 x 11 1/4, 119 pages, first edition, illus., list of designers, ironworkers and architects. A selection of photographs from "Ferronnerie De Style Moderne" (First and second series) Paris, C. Schmid, no date; "Ferronnerie Moderne & De Style Modernise", Paris, C. Schmid, & Ch. Massin, no date.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous

Author:  
Title: ASBESTOSTEEL
Subtitle: 
For Roofs And Walls, Bulletin Fifty-Four
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1914
Publisher: Asbestos Protected Metal Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Description:  8 1/4 x 10 3/4, 31 pages, illus., specifications, tables, work done.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous, asbestos coatings.

Author:  
Title: BADGER WIRE & IRON WORKS
Subtitle: 
Ornamental Iron & Wire Work, Catalog No. 8
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Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Badger Wire & Iron Works, Milwaukee, Wisc.
Description:  7 1/2 x 10, 64 pages, Illus., specifications, work done, list of users, prices.
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous, iron & steel

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS
Subtitle: 
Manhole Frames & Covers, Drain Grates, Sewer Inlets, Catalog No. 4
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Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 1920 So. Kingshighway, St. Louis Mo.
Description:  5 1/2 x 8 3/4, 48 pages, illus., specifications, charts, prices, index.
Notes: Previous owner: St. Louis Public Service Co., St. Louis Mo
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS
Subtitle: 
Special Catalogue Of Cast Iron Manhole Frames & Covers, Drain Grates, Inlets, Etc., Round, Square, Rectangular, Oval
Other Authors:  
Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  5 3/4 x 8 3/4, 36 pages, illus., specifications, prices, index. Also photocopy of catalog used as manufacturering reference with extensive pencil notations throughout.
Notes: Gift of William Koken
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS
Subtitle: 
Special Catalogue Of Cast Iron Grates, Inlets Covers And Frames For Manholes, Meters, Cleanouts, Cisterns, Coal Vaults, Handholes, Lampholes
Other Authors:  
Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  5 x 6 3/4, 15 pages, illus., specifications, charts, prices.
Notes:  Previous owner: United Railways Co., St. Louis Mo
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS
Subtitle: 
Manhole Frames & Covers, Drain Grates, Inlets, Double Grate Bars, Boiler Grates, Catalogue No. 3
Other Authors:  
Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  5 1/2 x 8 1/4, 40 pages, illus., specifications, charts, prices, index.
Notes: 2 copies, Previous owner: United Railways Co., St. Louis Mo
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS
Subtitle: 
Catalogue Of Structural Steel, Architectural Cast Iron And Ornamental Iron For All Kinds Of Buildings
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1913
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  11 3/4 x 8 1/2, 23 pages, illus., specifications, charts, prices.
Notes: Gift of William Koken
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron, wrought iron, steel.

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS
Subtitle: 
Structural Steel, Architectural And Ornamental Iron For All Kinds Of Buildings, Catalogue Sheets Reduced Copy 1921
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1921
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  9 x 6 3/4, 18 pages (begins with page 9), illus., specifications, charts, prices.
Notes: Gift of William Koken
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron, wrought iron, steel.

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS (21 Cards)
Subtitle: 
List Prices And Weights Of: Cast Iron Store Front Columns; Hollow Round Cast Iron Columns; Structural Steel Columns; Steel Lintels (8 Cards); Cast Iron Ribbed Lintels, Steel Angles; Cast Iron Ventilators; Cast Iron Cleanout Doors, Ash Dumps, Flue Rings; Foundation Coal Chutes; Cast Iron Post Caps, Steel Post Caps; Flat Steel Roof Trusses (3 Cards); Steel Plate Girders
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Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  7 1/4 x 9 1/4, 21 loose cards, illus., specifications, charts, prices.
Notes: Gift of William Koken
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron, wrought iron, steel.

Author:  
Title: BANNER IRON WORKS CAST IRON CANNON STOVES
Subtitle: 
Just The Right Thing For Warehouses, Factories, Car Barns, Roundhouses, Railroad Stations, Stores, Garages, Etc.
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Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  3 1/2 x 6 1/4, 4 fold brochure, illus, specifications.
Notes: Previous owner: United Railways Co., St. Louis Mo.
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron stoves.

Author:  
Title: BANNER ORNAMENTAL LAMP STANDARDS AND BRACKETS
Subtitle: 
Catalogue D
Other Authors:  
Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Banner Iron Works, 4560 Shaw Ave., St. Louis Mo.
Description:  5 x 10, 76 pages, illus., specifications.
Notes: Gift of William Koken
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Cast iron, municipal lighting, St. Louis.

Author:  
Title: BAYLEY SPRINGFIELD (Catalogs)
Subtitle: 
#1,BAYLEY SPRINGFIELD, Projected Windows Commercial, P. W. C. 29; #2, BAYLEY SPRINGFIELD, Pivoted Windows, Steel & Wrought Iron, P. W. 34; #3 BAYLEY SPRINGFIELD, Continous Windows & Operating Devices, C. W. 29; #4, BAYLEY SPRINGFIELD, Tubular Steel Doors
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Author Notes:  
Date: #1, 1929; #2, 1934; #3, 1929; #4, 1929
Publisher: The William Bayley Co., Springfield Ohio
Description:  #1, 8 1/2 x 11, 8 pages, illus., specifications, drawings, recent work done; #2, 8 1/2 x 11, 15 pages, illus., specifications, drawings; #3, 8 1/2 x 11, 15 pages, illus., specifications, drawings, recent work done; #4, 8 1/2 x 11, 16 pages, illus., specifications, drawings, recent work done.
Notes: Blindstamp of Lazar Mfg. Co., St Louis, Mo. Previous owner: St Louis Public Service Co., St Louis, Mo.
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, steel sash and operators, doors.

Author:  
Title: BERLOY BUILDING MATERIALS
Subtitle: 
Handbook Describing Berloy Building Materials
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1921
Publisher: The Berger Manufacturing Co., Canton, Ohio
Description:  4 1/2 x 6 5/8, 404 pages, with 23 page addenda pasted in, first edition, illus., specifications, tables, index, numerous revisions pasted in.
Notes: Previous owner: C. H. Luedeman, c/o H. L. Stevens & Co., Chicago, Il.
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, Ribplex, metal lath, metal lumber, floor cores, reinforcing plates.

Author:  
Title: BERLOY METAL LUMBER
Subtitle: 
The Berger Manufacturering Co., Third and Russel Ave., St Louis Mo.
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Author Notes:  
Date: 1924
Publisher: Berger Manufacturing Co., Canton Ohio
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 32 pages, illus., drawings, specifications, tables, charts, testimonials, work done.
Notes: Previous owner: United Railways Co., St. Louis Mo.
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, structural steel, bar joists.

Author:  
Title: BERLOY STEEL CEILINGS AND WALLS
Subtitle: 
Catalog No. 7
Other Authors:  
Author Notes:  
Date:  
Publisher: Berger Manufacturing Division, Republic Steel Corp., Canton Ohio
Description:  8 1/2 x 11, 60 pages, illus., drawings, specifications, installation instructions, prices, index. St. Louis Warehouse; 1425-31 N. Second
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Subjects: Metals, ferrous

Author:  
Title: BETHLEHEM SECTIONS
Subtitle: 
Catalogue S-40
Other Authors:  
Author Notes:  
Date: 1931
Publisher: Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, Pa.
Description:  5 x 7 3/8, 316 pages, drawings, specifications, tables, rules, formulae, index.
Notes: Previous owner: Leo Powers, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Subjects: Metals, ferrous, structural steel, concrete, structural clay tile.

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