Title:
Cement Block Architecture
Author(s):
Louis H. Gibson
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
2
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
146-158
Keywords:
none
DOI:
10.14359/16400
Date:
1/1/1906
Abstract:
I could never have hesitated long in accepting the cement block idea. I have hesitated long, however, in agreeing to accept cement blocks as a present manufactured. I have recognized the inherent merits of concrete construction, and from the beginning have felt that making concrete in block form was a worthy building and commerical enterprise; but as one interested in architectural work, the actual results of concrete manufacture have been such that, until recently I have felt that I could not afford to encourage and foster this industry. I am doing it now in this way, not because of any decided encouragement through specific results, but on account of what I recognize as a possibility. I know that a worthy cement block can be made commercially. My conviction rests upon the well-known and well-recognized merits of concrete as a building material, and because it is desirable to fabricate it into block form.