Masonry Magazine March 1977 Page. 5

Words: Don Leonard, Eugene George, William Dentinger, Paul Clements, George Miller, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Gerald Sutherland, Robert Harrison, Louis Helbert, Fred James, Walter Dork, Blaine Warner, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, R.E. Beaupre, Richard Lietz, Anthony Zotolla, L.C. Pardue, Robert Eboling
Masonry Magazine March 1977 Page. 5

Masonry Magazine March 1977 Page. 5
MARCH, 1977-Vol. 17, No. 3

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Robert Eboling

Vice President
Eugene George

Secretary
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.

Treasurer
Robert Harrison

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotolla
Paul Clements
William Dentinger
Don Leonard
Gerald Sutherland
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
R. E. Beaupre

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Dork
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James & Co.

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon

Executive Office
17W60114th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181
Area Code 312
620-6767


ABOUT OUR COVER
The imposing lion's head, a striking piece of terra cotta sculpture
weighing more than 400 pounds, is one of the 12,000 terra cotta
units specially produced for the recent addition to the landmark
Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City. The new hotel addition plus a complete renovation of the existing facility posed some challenging problems for the masonry craftsmen employed on this project.
The full story begins on page 7.


The Enduring Elegance of Masonry


ARA National Design Awards


Washington Mutual Parking Lot


Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry


Loadbearing Slide Film Produced by IMI


People & Events


Coming Events


BIA Technical Notes on Brick Construction
No. 7c/"Moisture Control in Brick & Tile Walls"


These Firms Supported MCAA In New Orleans


Order Form for "Rough Terrain Fork Lift Manual"


Books


Nolfi Receives Pennsylvania Award


New Masonry System Speeds Construction


Advertisers' Index

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America, masonry publishes authoritative announcements and articles concerning activities of the MCAA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised nor statements made concerning them.

Published monthly. Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 17W601-14th St., Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181. Area code 312/620-6767. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 50 cents per copy.

Copyright 1977, Mason Contractors Association of America.

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