Word: grates
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...recent fire in Stoughton Hall shows the necessity of being fully prepared beforehand for any accident of that kind. The fire was not due to the carelessness of anybody, but originated from a hot coal falling out of the grate upon the carpeted floor. This is the third time within the past ten years that Stoughton has been set on fire from the same cause. Had the fire remained much longer undiscovered, the damage done would have been infinitely greater and probably the occupants of all the rooms in that building would have been burned...
...Grifling and M. A. Kilvert, '89. An alarm was sounded from box 59, which brought several engines and a large crowd to the spot. The door was burst open and the floor was found to be in a blaze. It is probable that coals from the grate fell out upon the floor and burnt a hole through. The fire then crept along under the floor and burst out again in the center of the room. The flames were quickly extinguished by the firemen, acting under the directions of President Eliot. The furniture and books in room 11 were badly scorched...
...heating, ventilating and sanitary arrangements are as perfect as modern science can make them. There will be hot and cold water throughout the building, and every stairway will contain a freight elevator. The fireplaces in the studies will be furnished with the Jackson ventilating grate, which receives cold air from a flue rising from the basement. This fresh air enters the room above the grate and ventilates the room, thus obviating the necessity of opening the windows in extremely cold weather. Steam heat will be used in the hallways and lavatories...
Powers is giving very low estimates on Window Cushions and Seats, making and hanging Window Shades, Draperies and Sash Curtains. Poles of any wood or brass. Open Grate Stoves, second-hand, at bargains. Furniture repaired and upholstered at short notice. Lee L. Powers, 30 Boylston...
Powers is giving very low estimates on Window Cushions and Seats, making and hanging Window Shades, Draperies and Sash Curtains. Poles of any wood or brass. Open Grate Stoves, second-hand, at bargains. Furniture repaired and upholstered at short notice. Lee L. Powers, 30 Boylston...