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October 8, 1829
Daily Richmond Whig
Richmond, Virginia
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The Broadway Marble House at No. 443 in New York was raised 7 feet using screws under Mr. Simeon Brown's direction to add another story, demonstrating the immense power of mechanical mechanisms with minimal disturbance.
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From the New York Journal of Commerce
HOW TO MAKE A THREE STORY HOUSE OUT OF A TWO STORY.—The Broadway Marble House, No. 443, which is 25 feet wide by 40 deep, with brick walls 12 inches thick front and rear, and side walls 8 inches thick, has been raised from the ground, chimneys and all, to the height of seven feet, in order to substitute another story. It is done by means of screws, under the direction of Mr. Simeon Brown. The process is so simple, and so slightly disturbs the building, that a family might remain in it, pursuing their usual vocations, with perfect composure. The weight of such a building is enormous; and the ease with which it is raised, furnishes an admirable illustration of the power of mechanism.
HOW TO MAKE A THREE STORY HOUSE OUT OF A TWO STORY.—The Broadway Marble House, No. 443, which is 25 feet wide by 40 deep, with brick walls 12 inches thick front and rear, and side walls 8 inches thick, has been raised from the ground, chimneys and all, to the height of seven feet, in order to substitute another story. It is done by means of screws, under the direction of Mr. Simeon Brown. The process is so simple, and so slightly disturbs the building, that a family might remain in it, pursuing their usual vocations, with perfect composure. The weight of such a building is enormous; and the ease with which it is raised, furnishes an admirable illustration of the power of mechanism.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
House Raising
Mechanical Screws
Building Elevation
Simeon Brown
Mechanism Power
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Simeon Brown
Where did it happen?
Broadway Marble House, No. 443, New York
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Mr. Simeon Brown
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Broadway Marble House, No. 443, New York
Story Details
The Broadway Marble House was raised seven feet using screws directed by Mr. Simeon Brown to add another story, with the process so simple that occupants could remain undisturbed, illustrating mechanical power.