10th Annual Convention of the League of American Municipalities held at Chicago September 26, 27 and 28, 1906 . nd alleys be paved? If you can spare the time, spend a few moments in an examination of the portion of La Salle Street frontingon the west side of the City Hall. This pavement was put down in October, 1895. Since thattime there has never been a brick removed or a single cent spent for repairs. The west side ofthe block was paved at the same time and with the scmie kind of material, but has been dug upless (not much) than 100 times. After looking at this street, try to find another in


10th Annual Convention of the League of American Municipalities held at Chicago September 26, 27 and 28, 1906 . nd alleys be paved? If you can spare the time, spend a few moments in an examination of the portion of La Salle Street frontingon the west side of the City Hall. This pavement was put down in October, 1895. Since thattime there has never been a brick removed or a single cent spent for repairs. The west side ofthe block was paved at the same time and with the scmie kind of material, but has been dug upless (not much) than 100 times. After looking at this street, try to find another in the city pavedwith any other material which has stood the wear this brick pavement has for eleven years. Very truly yours. ^^ y_ PURINGTON. President. illoli Grade Natural flsplialis -For Paving and Waterproofing Purposes- Excel the Artificial ... Unaffected by Water AS SHOWN IN ACTUAL USE : AM> COAI. TA« : The A. L. Barber Asohalt Co. 17 Battery Place, New York ••/^.^M nuv^i • ! U ?b • 703 ?^ ? . <» r -* i. ?5 r?:»r? y ii iti ? w T^} ifa s.^ JlU ^Ji^^ ^IC-h ^^^^ o< th I State and Washington Streets ars liall Field KSJ Ciompany State, Waskington. Randolph, Wabask CHICAGO


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