. Steel plate chimneys . nd more than meetsour expectations, We believe the chimney is far better in every way than brick, and a much more safe oneon account of the impossibility of damage by lightning, as well as its power to resist windpressure. Yours truly, THE ELMIRA ILLUMINATING CO., F. A, Cheney, Gen. Mgr, SPRAGUE ELECTRIC ELEVATOR COMPANY, 253 Broadway. New York, Nov. 22, 1894. Philadelphia Engineering Works, Ltd., Philadelphia. Pa. Gentlemen :—We beg to reply to your favor of Nov. 16th. We have now had the SteelPlate Stack you erected for us in place for nearly a year. It is mounted on
. Steel plate chimneys . nd more than meetsour expectations, We believe the chimney is far better in every way than brick, and a much more safe oneon account of the impossibility of damage by lightning, as well as its power to resist windpressure. Yours truly, THE ELMIRA ILLUMINATING CO., F. A, Cheney, Gen. Mgr, SPRAGUE ELECTRIC ELEVATOR COMPANY, 253 Broadway. New York, Nov. 22, 1894. Philadelphia Engineering Works, Ltd., Philadelphia. Pa. Gentlemen :—We beg to reply to your favor of Nov. 16th. We have now had the SteelPlate Stack you erected for us in place for nearly a year. It is mounted on an exceptionallyhigh foundation, and has been subjected to the full strength of some pretty high winds andstorms. It has never shown any weakness, and has altogether thus far proved all that wasclaimed for it We take pleasure in commending your work. If erecting another chimney,we would most favorably consider a proposition from you. Very truly yours, SPRAGUE ELECTRIC ELEVATOR COMPANY, By Frank J. Sprague, Steel Plate Chimney 6 feet diameter by 150 feet high, built for The Union Car Co., Depevv, N. Y. 17THE ASPINOOK COMPANY. Jewett City, Conn., Nov. 23, 1894. Philadelphia Engineering Works ^ Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen:—Replying to yours of the 15th inst, we take pleasure in stating that theSteel Plate Chimney which was constructed by you, and which has been in use for nine monthsor more, has given entire satisfaction. Very truly yours, THE ASPINOOK COMPANY, O. L. JOHNSON, Jr., Treasurer. THE UNITED GLASS CO. ANUFACTURERS OF WINDOW GLASS The Manhattan, 1417. Chicago, III., Nov. 20 ? 1S94. Philadelphia Engineering Works, Ltd., Philadelphia, Pa, Dear Sirs:—In reply to your favor of the 16th inst, addressed to us at Alexandria, Ind. You erected a Steel Plate Chimney last year, at our factory in West Alexandria, Ind., 125feet in height from top of foundation, lined with fire brick, and 6 feet in diameter in the clear. We take pleasure in saying that the ch
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