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The Fireproof Building Technology and Public Safety in the Nineteenth-Century American City (Studies in Industry and Society)

Sara E. Wermiel

From the first American attempts at fireproof construction in the 1790s to the steel and concrete high-rises of the early twentieth century, The Fireproof Building traces the development of structural fire protection in America and its important consequences for building construction as well as for...

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It was mentioned as one of Professor Sarah Wormeel's books, discussing technology and public safety related to fire in 19th-century American cities, and it was likely discussed as a reference in the context of fire safety in building design.

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One of my books is called 'The Fireproof Building'. I can't remember the subtitle. It's 'The Fireproof Building', Technology and Public Safety in the 19th Century American City.

— Episode: Good Egress

Episode: Good Egress

It was mentioned as one of Professor Sarah Wormeel's books, discussing technology and public safety related to fire in 19th-century American cities, and it was likely discussed as a reference in the context of fire safety in building design.

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One of my books is called 'The Fireproof Building'. I can't remember the subtitle. It's 'The Fireproof Building', Technology and Public Safety in the 19th Century American City.

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