1912 Farley & Loetscher Mfg Co Design Catalog Dubuque IA millwork history 768pgs

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Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co. Design Book #9
Printed in 1912
Wholesale manufacturers of everything in millwork, Farley & Loetscher was once one of the largest businesses in Dubuque, Iowa. When this catalog/design book was released the company annually produced 500,000 windows and 300,000 doors. In addition, the company manufactured frames, mouldings, blinds, stairwork and interior finish. Between 1,200 and 1,500 carloads of lumber were used annually. The company owned and operated its own electric light company and maintained a crew of electricians to care for it and the telephone systems used in the plant.
Great book for anyone doing period restoration or design work.
Hardcover.  768 pages.  Illustrated throughout.
Good Condition.  Covers are soiled and scuffed from over 100 years of use.  Minor pencil marks on front and rear end papers.  Book smells musty from age.
All pages are tightly bound.  Pages are free from tears and stains.
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