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Domestic News
October 22, 1829
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The Broadway Marble House at No. 148, a two-story brick building 25x40 feet, was raised seven feet using screws under Mr. Simeon Brown's direction to add another story, with minimal disturbance allowing occupants to remain.
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How to make a three story house out of a two story.—The Broadway Marble House, No. 148, which is 25 feet wide by 40 deep, with brick walls 12 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 avocations, 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.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
House Raising
Broadway Marble House
Simeon Brown
Screw Mechanism
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Simeon Brown
Where did it happen?
Broadway, No. 148
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Broadway, No. 148
Key Persons
Mr. Simeon Brown
Outcome
building raised seven feet successfully to add a story, no disturbances reported.
Event Details
The two-story Broadway Marble House was lifted from the ground, including chimneys, using screws to insert another story beneath it.