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Front Cover 1 Front Cover 2 Recipe for a good future Page 1 Page 2 New set-up for the state board Page 3 Page 4 A.I.A. to integrate state groups Page 5 F.A.A. operating committees, 1954-1955 Page 6 The history of an idea Page 7 Chapter news and notes Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 41st annual F.A.A. convention Page 12 History of an idea (continued from page 7) Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Producers' council program Page 16 Back Cover Page 17 Page 18 |
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Id ii It October S1955 * Official Journal FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS II mauIe's new-product develpmen progr m indeigned -Npyu civ Thanks to South Florida's creative leaders our homes and communities are among the most modern and interesting in the Nation. Over the years our architects' original and imaginative application of even the most basic materials has given us a style of architecture that is functional, enduring and beautiful. Today, with the constant development of new building materials by Maule, the opportunity for new and original effects is almost unlimited. You'll see many of these new materials at work in our new office building at 5220 Biscayne Boulevard. You'll see the many ways exposed masonry can be used . building blocks for both facing and interior walls ... pre-cast walls for exteriors ... and many other applications of both new and traditional materials. We believe you'll gain timely and valuable information in this "show case" building of ours. So come on out and see us. We'll be glad to show you our newest products and to discuss their many applications. uw.IapwA INDUSYR IES, INC. MIAMI PHONE: U-U631 5221 Bieayne Blvd. Free Parking in our private lot. PORT LAUDERDALE PHONE: LOgun 4-1211 1315 Northeast 26th St SOUTH DADE PHONE: Homestead 1432, 145 South Allapattah Road & Moody Drive ----...;:y Florida Architect Official Journal of the Florida Association of Architects of the American Institute of Architects OCTOBER, 1955 VOL. 5, NO. 10 Officers of the F. A. A. G. Clinton Gamble -- President 1407 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale Edgar S. Wortman---- Secy:-Treas. 1122 No. Dixie, Lake Worth Morton T. Ironmonger Asst. Treas. 1229 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale Vice-Presidents Frank Watson Fla. South John Stetson Palm Beach Morton Ironmonger Broward Franklin Bunch Fla. North Ralph Lovelock- Fla. Central Joel Sayers, Jr. Daytona Beach Albert Woodard- No. Central Directors Edward Grafton Fla. South Jefferson Powell Palm Beach Robert Jahelka Broward County Thomas Larrick Fla. North L. Alex Hatton Fla. Central William R. Gomon Daytona Beach Ernest Stidolph No. Central THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT is published monthly under the authority and direction of the Florida Association of Architects' Publication Committee: Igor B. Polevitzky, G. Clinton Gamble, Edwin T. Reeder. kdi- tor: Roger W. Sherman. Correspondents Broward County Chap- ter: Morton T. Ironmonger . Florida North Chapter: Robert E. Crosland, Ocala; F. A. Hollingsworth, St. Augustine; Lee Hooper, Jacksonville; H. L. Lindsey, Gaines- ville; J. H. Look, Pensacola; E. J. Moughton, Sanford .. Forida North Central Chap- ter: Norman P. Gross, Panama City Area; Henry T. Hey Marianna Area; Charles W. Saunders, Jr., allahassee Area . Florida Central Chapter: Henry L. Roberts, Tampa; W. Kenneth Miller, Orlando; John M. Cro- well, Sarasota. Editorial contributions, Information on Chapter and -individual activities and cor- respondence are welcomed; but publication cannot be guaranteed and all copy is sub- lect to approval of the Publication Com- mittee. All or part of the FLORIDA ARCHITECT'S editorial material may be freely reprinted, provided credit Is accorded the FLORIDA ARCHITECT and the author. Also welcomed are advertisements of those materials, products and services adaptable for use in Florida. Mention of names, or illustrations of such materials and products in editorial columns or ad- vertising pages does not constitute en- dorsement by the Publication Committee or the Florida Association of Architects. Address all communications to the Editor, 7225 S. W. 82nd Court, Miami 43, Fla. MO-7-0421. McMURRAYea 26 MIAMI OCTOBER, 1955 Recipe for A Good Future It's a good idea for every man to stop, now and then, take stock of what he has and what he's doing and then look ahead to the future that he's headed for. It's even better if he keeps the future he wants to attain in mind and then periodically adjusts his current activities to be sure he's on the road that will lead him to it. That procedure is equally good for groups of men professional organizations like the A.I,A. and state associations like the F.A.A. General recognition that such a self-searching is worthwhile has brought into being the Convention a chance for a membership to pause collectively, check the progress of plans made, realign the course of action in terms of changing conditions, make new plans for greater accomplishment in the year ahead. Most Conventions strive toward those objectives. To the extent that full attainment is realized a Convention marks a definite period of progress for its organization. Even if formal actions sometimes fall short of hoped-for realization, the Convention has not been held in vain. The collective pause, the exchange of ideas and opinions yes, even the frolic part of an annual meeting period have inevitably clarified points of issue and have formed a stable basis for action in the future. Thinking back, that has certainly been true of recent Conventions of both the Institute and the F.A.A. Much of the present virile surge evident in both organizations can be attributed first to the general recognition 'that Convention action was desirable, and second to the action itself that made possible attainment of new goals. But, like the tear that psychologists say lurks behind every smile, Conventions carry the seeds of danger while reaping the good of their accomplishments. That danger is complacency. It is the feeling on the part of member chapters or individual chapter members that this once- a-year pause-and-action is all that's needed to assure progress and bring success to all pans made. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. Complacency on the part of any organization's rank and file membership spells the quick decline of the organization itself. It happened to the Roman Empire. It could happen anywhere. How to avoid it here? Individual by individual. Let each F.A.A member pay his dues, attend all meetings, voice his ideas and opinions, get mad, insist on action everyone? The F.A.A. promises a tremendous future on your behalf. But only YOU, yourself, can assure realization of its potentials. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Florida Association of Architects shall be to unite the architectural profession within the State of Florida to promote and forward the objectives of The American Institute of Architects; to stimulate and encourage continual improvement within the profession; to cooperate with the other professions; to promote and participate in the matters of general public welfare, and represent arnd act for the architectural profession in the State; and to promote educational and public relations programs for the advancement of the profession. ------ ----- ------ - -- --- .wagj 0 (r'N ~ ~ 7 ov Ry 's .!' Prestressed CONCRETE ROOF SLABS & TEE JOISTS Yes, LEAP Double Tee and the LEAP Joists are way ahead in the field of modern architecture and construction methods ... used exposed they offer a high quality ceil- ing and roof of great strength at unusually. low cost! The LEAP roof is much stronger than ordinary reinforced concrete because it is scientifically prestressed-it will carry heav- ier loads for much longer spans. LEAP roof slabs are widelyused in low cost construction in schools, offices, stores and many other construction jobs. Cantilevers up to 10' are possible with LEAP prestressing, making a pleasing cover for store fronts, exterior corridors of schools and many other similar applications. See the LEAP franchised yard in your vicinity, or write, wire or phone: Showroom of C. J. Stoll, Inc., Sarasota, trailer sales. Note the clean modern design of exposed LEAP Double Tees used for ceiling and roof. : .. L Construction scene at the new I. U. Lee ualry, urlanao. Crane is lifting 38-foot LEAP Double Tee roof slabs into place in this modern structure. .~i How to build a dock quickly at low cost is illustrated in this scene at Lakeland. Crane is resting on dock of LEAP Double Tees, hoisting 30-foot roof slrbsl *TM Reg. U.S. Pat Off. at C r t P. 0. BOX 495 LAKELAND, FLORIDA Capitol Concrete Co., Inc. Jacksonville, Florida Duracrete, Inc.' Leesburg, Florida Florida Prestressed Concrete Co. Tampa, Florida -Gordon Brothers Concrete Lakeland, Florida Holloway Concrete Products Co., Inc. Winter Park, Florida Noonan Construction Co. Sarasota, Florida West Coast Shell Corp. Sarasota, Florida R. H. Wright & Son Fort Lauderdale, Florida Permacrete, Inc. Daytona Beach, Florida Carolina Concrete Pipe Co. Columbia, S. C. Frontier Dolomite Concrete Products Corp. Lockport, N. Y. N. C. Products Co. Inc. Raleigh, N. C. Ryan Builders Supplies Ltd. Windsor, & London, Ontario, Canada Turbotville Block Co., Inc. Turbotville, Pa. K. D. Park & Alfred A. Yee Honolulu, Hawaii THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT This picture of the Flor- ida State Board of Archi- tlecure was taken at the lime of the Board's last meeting in Jacksonville. Back row, left to right, Russell T. Pancoast, F.A.I.A., Archie G. Parish, S. Ralph Fetner, Richard B. Rogers. Front row: Mellen C. Creeley, F.A.I.A., retiring Board Secretary, Mrs. Frances E. Eyles, assistant. Morton T. Ironmonger, new Board appointee and its recently elected Secretary-Treasur- er. New Set-Up For The State Board Office moves to Ft. succeeding Mellen C. Lauderdale with Morton T. Ironmonger Greeley, F.A.I.A., as Secretary-Treasurer As of October 1st, the Florida State Board of Architecture will have a new official headquarters at 1261 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauder- dale. And when its equipment and files are moved from the old head- quarters at 218 W. Church Street, Jacksonville, MELLEN C. GREELEY, F.A.I.A., who has served as the Sec- retary of the State Board continuously for the past 32 years, will turn over the Board's affairs to MORTON T. IRONMONGER who was elected as the new Secretary-Treasurer at a special meeting in Jacksonville on August 13. The move came as no surprise to those acquainted with State Board affairs and with the hopes and wishes of the man who served it with skill, diligence and distinction for more than three decades. When MELLEN CLARK GREELEY was appointed a Board member in 1923 and elected its Secretary-Treasurer at the same time, he had already been practicing architecture in Jacksonville-the city of his birth-for 14 years. For the past several years he has wished to resign from a routine of duties that OCTOBER, 1955 has grown increasingly heavy with each succeeding year. His term of appointment expired July 1st, this year. In line with his wishes, efforts were made to find an able replacement to his office; and on August 10, Governor LEROY COLLINS commissioned MORTON T. IRONMONGER in his stead, thus mak- ing it possible for him to relinquish his official duties on the Board as soon as all practical formalities of a transfer could be made. So now, Mellen Greeley-"Mell" to thousands of friends and colleagues throughout the country-can close his downtown Jacksonville office if he wishes. He plans to do just that- and plans further to build a small library or "loafing place" at his coun- try residence, "Rivermarshes." There, he says, he hopes "to do such small professional jobs and carry on such civic activities as appear to be desir- able or required." "If that is retirement," he adds, "Then I guess I'm retiring But I think of it as an opportunity for working at my two hobbies of grow- ing plants and working for the archi- tectural profession." His successor has been a practicing architect in Ft. Lauderdale since 1940, a permanent resident of that city since 1937, an intermittent one since 1924. Like the former Board Secretary, MORTON T. IRONMONGER was born in Jacksonville. He was edu- cated at Cornell University. He has been Secretary-Treasurer of the Brow- ard County Chapter for the past sev- eral years and Assistant Treasurer of the F.A.A. for the past year. To conduct the heavy routine schedule of State Board affairs at the new Ft. Lauderdale office, the new Secretary-Treasurer will have an able assistant in MRS. FRANCES E. EYLE who has been serving in that capacity in the Board's former Jacksonville office for the past 11 years. Mrs. Eyles will move to Ft. Lauderdale and continue her work at the new Las Olas Boulevard address. The retiring Secretary was not the only State Board member whose 4-year term expired July 1. Both (Continued on Page 4) - Nothing Matches the Fresh, Lasting Beauty of Tile FOR WALLS: GLAZED TILE... By SUNTILE and ROMANY DECORATIVE TILE... By CERATILE FOR FLOORS: CERAMICS... By SPARTA and SUNTILE SUNTEX... By SUNTILE QUARRY... By SUMMITVILLE Plus-A wide selection of Split-Face Stone, Structural Marble, Craborchard and Slate Flagging ... designed to meet architectural requirements. P.O. BOX 428 0 BUENA VISTA STATION 4000 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA Phone: PLazo 8-2571 After 46 years of independent practice and 32 years of State Board service, Mell Greeley will indulge his hobbies--plants, the profession of architecture! (Continued from Page 3) RUSSELL T. PANCOAST, Miami Beach, and ARCHIE G. PARISH, St. Petersburg, had completed the periods to which they had been appointed. But.early in August Governor Collins reap- pointed both men for an additional 4-year term. As a result of these actions, a continuity of the same type of policy and action that has charac- terized Board activities in the recent past is assured to both the public and the architectural profession of Florida. Both public and profession need it. And to MELLEN CLARK GREELEY, F.A.I.A., both owe a full measure of thanks for his 32 years of wise coun- sel and unceasing effort in helping develop the high standards of pro- fessional conduct and competence that the Florida State Board of Archi- tecture now represents, demands and guards. Morton T. Ironmonger, new State Board Secretary-Treasurer, will es- tablish a new Board office in Ft. Lauderdale. THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT A. I. A. To Integrate State Groups Development of the Chapter as the basic organizational unit of the A.I.A. has always been one of the main con- cerns of the Institute. Rapid strides toward better Chapter operation have already been taken by issuance of Volumes 1 and 2 of the Institute's Chapter Manual. Recent "streamlin- ing" of committee organization on the national level-and the urging of A.I.A. headquarters that Chapters fol- low suit-is having the happy effect of simplifying Chapter organization also. One result of all this can be an improvement in overall Institute ac- tivities and better "internal public relations." The importance of the region as an organizational unit acting as an operational liaison between individual chapters and national head- quarters is already becoming clear. But in all planning for better working relationship the Institute has done, one glaring omission became evident at the Chapter Affairs Seminar during the A.I.A. Convention at Minnea- polis. That was the vital role which State Associations are playing in the overall A.I.A. set-up. Not until F.A.A. Presi- dent CLINTON GAMBLE brought this subject forcefully to the notice of A.I.A. officials had the Institute ap- parently considered the fact that state organizations are currently outside the A.I.A. chain or organization. Thus, the Institute had ignored the extremely important function that strong state associations are now exercising in their respective localities. Prior to "unification" of the A.I.A., state associations of architects had been of first importance as presenting "regional fronts' relative to establish- ment and maintenance of professional standards. New Jersey had an espe- cially strong one. So did Michigan and New York, Texas and California. In our own state the F.A.A. had been operative for many years. But not until now has the real and practical significance of these associations been highlighted. Many of the state associations still exist. But since membership in them has, in the vast majority of cases, OCTOBER, 1955 become synonymous with local mem- bersip in the A.I.A., many have ceased to operate as the virile, active guard- ians of professional standards and the proponents of individual professional activities that they once were. Not all, however. And among those whose activity and importance is expanding, lather than diminishing, is the F.A.A. Actually, the F.A.A. holds a special position among state associations. Like Texas, Florida is a region largely by virtue of geography, especially so because our state has long been recog- nized as "different," physically, eco- nomically, socially. But unlike Texas, Florida is not yet large enough to operate as a full-fledged region in the A.I.A. organization set-up. As an association of A.I.A. chapters, however, the F.A.A. must necessarily -and does-operate in a regional sense. Like other state associations, the F.A.A. has within it seeds of accomplishment that up to now have been difficult to recognize-and per- haps even impossible to realize. As representing every A.I.A. chapter in the State, the F.A.A. is in a position to speak for the architectural profes- sion on a state-wide basis more effec- tively than any individual chapter can speak for itself. It can guard and promote the interests of the profession fiom the same viewpoint with equal effectiveness. And ultimately it can become an adequately staffed regional center with facilities for servicing its member chapters and helping each promote local efforts along lines of common interests. Only three things are really neces- sary to develop the full potentials of functions the F.A.A. is in a partic- ularly good position to exercise. One is recognition of these potentials in fact by the Institute so the F.A.A. may operate as a formal, integrated unit of the A.I.A. organization. Another is the continuing support of A.I.A. chapters in the state-and an increasing recognition by chapter memberships that in the strength of their state association lies expanding opportunity in professional activity and acceptance. The third necessity for bringing Full recognition by the A.I.A. Chapter Affairs Committee will widen scope of F.A.A. activities, make possible more and better services for -member Chapters. John L. R. Grand, regional mem- ber, A.I.A. Chapter Affairs Com- mittee, supported demand that F.A.A. be made formal part of A.I.A. setup. forth full potentials of the F.A.A. is development of an operating head- .quarters, staffed to carry on the affairs -both internal and external-with which the F.A.A. will be increasingly concerned. Action on the first point has al- ready been initiated by Clinton Gamble; and the A.I.A. Chapter Af- fairs staff has promised quick and definite action. The second and third points are up to F.A.A. membership. The potentials exist. But both interest and economics are involved. Through interest of individual A.I.A. members and affiliates throughout the state, the economic support of each F.A.A. Chapter can easily become a reality. Then-but not until then-the F. A.A. can begin to do a full-scope job for Florida's architectural profession, locally, state-wide, regionally and na- tionally. F. A. A. Operating Committees 1954 1955 F.A.A. President Clinton Gamble has asked that all Committee Reports be forwarded to him in duplicate by or before, October 15 so necessary presentation before the No- vember Convention can be scheduled. Mem- bers who have a special interest in the work of any particular committee are therefore urged to get in touch with committee chair- man at once in the interests of complete and fully representative reports. Clinton Gamble, President, F.A.A. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER RELATIONS John Stetson (Palm Beach), Chairman. Igor B. Pole- vitzky (So.), G. Clinton Gamble (Broward), Walter B. Schultz (No.), Jack Moore (No.), Morton T. Ironmonger (Broward), Elliott B. Hadley (Central), David A. Leete (Daytona Beach). BOARD OF TRUSTEES, F.A.A. LOAN FUND - John L. R. Grand (No.), Chairman. Thomas Larrick (No.), Edward M. Feamey (No.). BY-LAWS Jefferson N. Powell (Palm Beach), Chairman. Harold A. Obst (Palm Beach), Rob- ert V. Murphy (Central), Raymond H. Plockel- man (Palm Beach), A. Courtney Stewart (Brow- ard). Benmont W. Tench, Legal Counsel. EDUCATION AND REGISTRATION Sanford W. Goin (No.), Chairman. Marion S. Wyeth (Palm Beach), James Gamble Rogers, II (Cen- tral), Alfred B. Parker (So.), R. Daniel Hart (No.). JOINT COOPERATIVE COMMITTEE, F.A.A. -A.G.C. G. Clinton Gamble (Broward), Chairman. John L. R. Grand (No.), Harry C. Powell (No.), Wm. R. Gomon (Daytona Beach), Joseph M. Shifalo (Central), George J. Votaw Palm Beach), Robert G. Jahelka (Central), Miss Marion I. Manley (So.), Franklin S. Bunch (No.). LEGISLATIVE Franklin S. Bunch (No.), Chairman Edward G. Grafton (So.), Eliot C. Fletcher (Central), Sanford W. Goin (No.), Ralph F. Spicer (Daytona Beach), John B. Smith (Central), R. Daniel Hart (No.), A. Wynn Howell (Central), Ernest J. Stidolph (No. Cen- tral), Raymond H. Plockelman (Palm Beach), James Pownall (Broward), James Gamble Rogers II (Central), William Stewart (Palm Beach), William Zimmerman (Central). MEMBERSHIP AND EXPANSION Edward G. Grafton (So.), Chairman. H. George Fink (So.), Wm. F. Bigoney Jr. (Broward), Hilliard T. Smith Jr. (Palm Beach), J. A. Meehan, Jr. (No.), Ernest T. H. Bowen (Central), Craig J. Gehlert (Daytona Beach), David W. Potter (No. Central). PUBLICATION Edwin T. Reeder (So.), Chairman. Igor B. Polevitzky (So.), G. Clinton Gamble (Broward). PUBLIC INFORMATION Andrew J. Feren- dino (So.), Chairman. Members are Public Re- lations Committee Chairmen of each F.A.A. Chapter. REDISTRICTING William T. Amett (No.), Chairman. Laurance W. Hitt (Central), Willis L. Stephens (No.), John Stetson (Palm Beach), George J. Votaw (Palm Beach). RELATIONS WITH CONSTRUCTION INDUS- TRY Igor B. Polevitzky (So.), Chairman. George J. Votaw (Palm Beach), Miss Marion I. Manley (So.). UNIFORM BUILDING CODES Joseph M. Shifalo (Central), Chairman. Robert H. Levin- son (Central), Robert E. Hansen (Broward), Craig J. Gehlert (Daytona Beach), Myrl J. Hanes (No.), Chester L. Craft (Central), Edward T. Rempe, Jr. (So.), Jefferson N. Powell (Palm Beach). THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT The History of An Idea The Idea is Better Understanding between the Architect and the .Electrical Contractor. It's growing greater and stronger with every job. By HOWARD L. PALMER First V-P, Florida Association of Electrical Contractors It has often been said that the S"complete architect" has to be every- thing from a first-class laborer to a full-fledged psychiatrist--at least a psychologist. To use the architect's own- words when selling his profes- sioial services: "Architectural work- ing drawings and specifications should show every structural and mechanical component of the building as well as all materials employed and the meth- od of their installation. To the mech- anical trades they should show clearly every pipe, conduit, wire and piece of equipment." So, one of the pairs of shoes the architect is supposed to fill in his ever-broadening field is that of an electrical engineer. This particular pair of shoes is a pretty big one to fill-+-along with all the other trades, crafts and professions involved in architectural practice. It's getting bigger every year. The electrical in- dustry in Florida found that more and more plans and specifications is- sued rom architect's offices were far fror# complete-sometimes hardly in- telligible from the contractor's view- poilt. Sb, two years ago, the Florida Ele ttical Contractors Association in- itiad an effort to improve the end of the Architect's business that con- cerrnd them the most-electrical plarit and specs. Through the Cen- tral Florida Chapter of the Associa- tion (and with some feeling of guilt that existing conditions were as much the fault of Electrical Contractors as they were of Architects involved) a joint meeting was arranged at Or- lando in January, 1954, with the Or- OCTOBER, 1955 ange County Architects Association and the Electrical Contractors Asso- ciation of Central Florida. Also in- vited to attend this exploratory meet- ing were leading architects of Lake, Seminole, and Osceola Counties and Electrical Inspectors of the munici- palities in the four county areas rep- resented. Key personnel of the various architects offices were also invited to attend. All in all some 80 people as- sembled at the Eola Plaza in Or- lando to discuss one theme: "What can Electrical Contractors and Archi- tects do together, or in their separate associations, to solve their mutual problems and improve their common industry?" To save time, tempers, and per- sonalities, the discussion was pro- AXEL ORNBERG, President, F.A.E.C., is a strong believer in inter-associa- tion programs based on active cooperation. moted from a moderator-lead- panel composed of three Architects and three Electrical Contractors who took turns in trying to answer questions from the floor in their respective fields. The Electrical Contractors, who played hosts at the meeting, acknowledged they had practically no experience at conducting such meetings and were genuinely sincere in their desire to see some "real good develop from this meeting." The' Ar- thitects, through their -Association, indicated that they, too, hoped some sound accomplishment would result so that similar activity could be car- ried on around the state-for as one Architect so aptly put it, "the festerZ ing of differences isn't local; it's a state-wide sore." (Continued on Page 13) HOWRD L. PALMER, sparkplug of JAMES DANDELAKE, Chairman of F.A.E.C. efforts to work with archi- F.A.E.C. Convention being held in tects in solving a variety of mutual Jacksonville from September 30 problems. through October 2. 7 sOunD discuss it with Bruce Equipment TEN YEARS of field experi- ence with the highly special- ized problems of sound distribution, and factory training in electronic en- gineering, have outstanding- ly qualified Bruce Equipment Company for consultation on layout and designing of * paging background music and program distribution systems electronic and telephonic intercommuni- cation school and hospi- tal systems. To assure satisfactory per- formance and to preclude the many possible errors, the best engineers call in Bruce Equipment. Their service entails no obligation. Authorized engineering distributors for DUKANE PRODUCTS Ask for A.I.A. File No. 31-1-51 (5RUCE EQUIPMENT CO. 26 N. W. 36 St. Miami 32 Telephone 3-7496 Chapter News & Notes Information from all F.A.A. Chapters is welcomed. Deadline for Nov. issue is Oct. 15. Florida North The Secretary, Jim Meehan, of Jacksonville, has scheduled the follow- ing events for coming meetings of the Chapter. In October the meeting will be an election of officers affair to be held in Jacksonville, October 11. Fea- ture of the evening will be a film "Aluminum on the Skyline," a story of the Alcoa Building. The Pre-Convention meeting, to be held November 13 in Jacksonville, will include presentation of the A.I.- A.'s most recent PR film, "Architec- ture, U.S.A." Last meeting of the year, slated for December 13 at Gainesville, will feature a talk by ROB- ERT PEACOCK, P.E., on the increasingly important subject of Prestressed Con- crete. The Chapter's Committee on Rec- ommended Fee Schedules has been active in studying the question of what fees should be charged Profes- sional Engineers by Architects wl.o work with an engineer to develop projects for which the engineer has been designated the prime profes- sional. The Committee has prepared a report containing a number of spe- cific recommendations. It is a tenta- tive one, however, not yet ready for final approval or publication. The draft is now under study by the Chap- ter's Executive Committee and indi- vidual members. After all comments have been reviewed, a final draft will be prepared for submission to the F.A.A. Committee on Architect-Engi- neer Relations. If approved by that body, recommendations will presum- ably be presented before the Daytona Beach Convention for general F.A.A. approval. New Chapter Forming The Fall meeting of the Florida Central Chapter, scheduled for Oc- tober 15, at the Orange Court Hotel, Orlando, may be the last meeting of that Chapter as it now exists. Ar- rangements are now virtually com- plete for the formation of the new Mid-Florida Chapter; and formal or- ganization of the new group is antici- pated by the end of this month. Though under discussion for almost two years, action toward forming a new chapter was started some six John Stetson, globe-hopping presi- dent of the Palm Beach Chapter, was one of seven A.I.A.s who at- tended the 9th Pan American Con- .ress of Architects in Caracas last month. months ago by a group of Orange County architects headed by Joseph Shifalo of Winter Park. Area covered by the Chapter would include counties of Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole; and a questionnaire survey revealed that a nucleus of 26 A.I.A. corporate and eight associate members approved plans for the new Chapter. With such a start, Mid-Florida architects predict a rapid growth to about 100 members within a year's time-thus almost rivalling the cur- rent membership of 108 of the Florida Central Chapter. With junior and student associates, the new chapter should begin to function with a roster of nearly 60, according to Jos- eph Shifalo. He estimates that the area contains more than 100 potential additional members. These are practicing archi- tects and their associates who have thus far formed no professional affili- ation, but who recognize the value of it. As an active local group the Mid-Florida Chapter would be at- tractive to them. Formation of the new A.I.A. unit is in line with developments antici- pated by the Re-Districting Commit- tee in plans and recommendations presented to and approved by last year's F.A.A. Convention. In addi- tion to forming a new chapter of professional activity in the busy mid- land area of the state, it will permit THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT -- closer cooperation between architects in the remaining area of the Florida Central Chapter. Thus it should work to the advantage of all concerned and produce the net result of strengthen- ing both the extent and the effect of organized activity on behalf of the architectural profession throughout the state. Florida South In line with overall A.I.A. policy, the Florida South Chapter is now in- corpated; and at the September 13th meeting members voted changes in the by-laws necessary to reflect the change in status of the organization to a non-profit corporation. That meeting was held at the Dixie Bell Inn at Kendall and was attended by about 80 thirsty and hungry indi- viduals including members of the Miami Draftsmen's Club. The Chap- ter and its guests enjoyed cocktails before dinner through the courtesy of the Perlite Company, whose presi- dent, PAUL WHITE and three asso- ciates were present and later discussed the manufacture and application of Perlite as shown in a full-color movie. The meeting program included the appointment of a nominating commit- tee to which ANDY FERENDINO was named as chairman. It also included . pointed discussion of A.I.A. mem- bership-and particularly for the ben- efit of the Chapter's guests, what qualifications were entailed and what procedure was necessary for attaining membership status. Finally, a new member was "initi- ated" to the Chapter. He is THEO- DORE GOTTFRIED, of Miami, and he now enjoys the distinction of being the first member of the Florida South Chapter to be inducted with any sort of ceremony. PRESIDENT KRUSE admin- istered to him the Architect's Oath- written, incidentally, by the A.I.A.'s new President, GEORGE BAIN CUM- MINGs-before presenting his mem- bership certificate and welcoming him to Chapter membership. A new professional publication "Presenting Your Architect" is now nearing completion as an activity of the Florida South Chapter. President Kruse heads a committee including TRIP RUSSELL and EDWARD GRAFTON, that has prepared the document as a single sheet, folded four times to a size for use in a standard business envelope. 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While construction is taking place it is simple to conceal the hardware, such as headers, and thus preserve the clean architectural lines of the structure. Later, as the need arises, the full shutter installation can be made. Our engineering group is available for consultation at any time regarding details of header design or complete shutter installation. . ,. .- .. . .. .. m -.i r. S - I --I --0# --OLT- SLIP IN HEADERS AIRLINER HEADER DESIGN FABRICATION INSTALLATION GIFFEN INDUSTRIES, INC. CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA Se Sae 9t ELECTRIC C... For flexibility in planning .. Spec- ify ELECTRIC water heaters. They tuck away anywhere . need no special flues or vents. They eliminate heat radiation... designed to heat the water NOT the house. Im- portant too . . electric water heaters are clean, safe, fast and economical. 0 - FLORIDA POWER LIGHT COMPANY FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY v6i E ^^'^'^y ^ News & Notes (Continued from Page 9) tribution shortly. Though developed primarily for South Florida Chapter use, it may be made available for general F.A.A. distribution if the Board of Directors- approve and de- mands from other Chapters make large-scale production feasible. Office Changes In Palm Beach, RAYMOND H. PLOCKELMAN announces the forma- tion of a partnership with JEFFERSON N. POWELL. The partnership will operate under the name of PLOCKEL- MAN & POWELL, Architects, 230 South County Road, Palm Beach. In Orlando, ROBERT B. MURPHY, Architect, has moved his office from its old location in the Church & Main Building to 1319 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. In Ft. Lauderdale, MORTON T. IRONMONGER, Architect, has moved from his old office at 1229 E. Las Olas Blvd., to larger quarters at 1261 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. The move was made to accommodate equipment and files of the State Board of Architecture; and the new address will become the headquarters of the State Board as of October 1st, 1955. Revisions Suggested for Proposed New Constitution and By-Laws Since publication of the proposed revision of the Constitution and By- Laws of the F.A.A. (in the September issue of .The Florida Architect) the Committee has received several valu- able suggestions from members who have studied the document. The merits of these suggestions have been considered by the Committee and have resulted in the following changes to the Constitution and By- Laws published previously: ARTICLE IV-Add the following as a new Section 2; and renumber the following Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6. SECTION 2--Corporate and Asso- ciate members of the Chapters in North Florida shall constitute the North Florida Section of the Associa- tion, those in Central Florida shall constitute the Central Florida Section, and those in South Florida shall con- stitute the South Florida Section. THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT News & Notes (Continued from Page 10) Student members of the Student Chapters shall constitute the Student Section of the Association. ARTICLE IV-New Section 6 (old section 5)--omit "good standing." ARTICLE V-Section 5, paragraph B-Change first sentence to read: The Treasurer shall make a written report to each annual meeting of this Association and a written report at each meeting of the Board of Di- rectors. . ARTICLE VI-Section 3-Change to read: Vacancy of a Director on the Board shall be filled by the. Chapter so affected and all other vacancies shall be filled by action of the Board. ARTICLE VI-Section 4, paragraph A-Change "two" to "four" in the first sentence. Foregoing revisions represent the sum total of the Committee's delibera- tions after reviewing all criticism and suggestions received to date (Septem- ber 19, 1955). If other changes are proposed, they will have to be made and acted upon at the Convention in November. -JEFFERSON N. POWELL, Chairman, F.A.A. By-Laws Committee. Interesting if True! Heights to which the imaginative mind of candidates for registration may reach never ceases to be a source of wonderment. As recent examples, the following interesting facts were gleaned from last June's examination papers by the Examining Committee of the State Board of Architecture. Q-What is the difference between direct and alternating current? A-Direct current comes direct from the original source. Alternating current is current which is picked up along the way. Q-What is relative humidity? A-Relative humidity is the amount of moisture in the air relative to the amount that is usually there. Q-What is vapor seal? A-Vapor seal is when water in a trap causes the vapor to become sealed in. Sealed-in vapor can be- come very obnoxious. Q-What is a sarcophagus? A-A sacrophagus is a small flesh- eating animal. OCTOBER, 1955 F. GRAHAM WILLIAMS, Chairman JOHN F. HALLMAN, President JACK K. WERK, Vice-Pres. MARK P. J. 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THIRD- Qualified and Experienced Sub-Contractors and Specialists-like Miller Electric Company who have stood the acid-test for over twenty-five years. ME""ER MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY I of Florida Electrical Contractors, serving the southeastern states, and all of Florida. P. O. BOX 1827 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PHONE ELGIN 4-4461 41st Annual F.A.A. Convention Place: Daytona Beach Date: November 17, 18, 19 Plans for the 41st Annual F.A.A. Convention are rapidly shaping up to promise one of the most active- and least expensive -gatherings in F.A.A. history. Registrations have al- ready begun to arrive; and Registra- tion Secretary JOEL W. SAYERS, JR., urges that room reservations be made at once to prevent possible disap- pointment. WILLIAM R. GOMON, chairman of the Building Product and Student Ex- hibits, both of which will be major features of the Convention, writes: "Efforts of our Daytona Beach Chapter committee will provide a full period of activity to Convention mem- bers at practically no cost. For $37.50, including registration, an architect may have four days of interest and fun-including all meals, room, enter- tainment and refreshments--as well as the chance to take home one or more of the many fine 'prizes' that will be available." A full list of "prizes," many of which have been generously donated by product exhibitors, was not avail- able at this writing. But the list is headed by such luxury appliances as a full-color television set, a 21" screen standard television, six radios and three office-type fans. Plans for their distribution are now being perfected. Entertainment plans are also well along toward completion, though not subject to detailed publication at pres- ent. But the Committee says . . entertainment is expected to be pro- fessional and of a quality to make it worth while by itself." The Women's Committee, headed by RALPH SPICER, is planning a "bang-up affair" for wives. The Product Exhibit may finally become the largest in F.A.A. Con- vention history. All 50 spaces in the main exhibit area have been taken; and additional space has been ar- ranged in adjoining rooms at the urgent request of firms wishing to participate. On the business side of the Con- vention, there is the important matter of adopting a new F.A.A. Consti- tution and By-Laws to support the decision on Re-districting made at last year's Convention. And with the Convention theme pointed at "Plan- ning for Education," there should be plenty of solid practical value to be gained from technical discussions headed by theme speaker FORREST KELLEY, JR., architect for the State Board of Education at Tallahassee. THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT History of An Idea (Continued from Page 7) And what about the results of that meeting? They were amazing! No one, Electrical Contractors included, expected any overnight cure for the many problems confronting the group. But all were surprised at how much "down to earth" progress was made that night. What has happened to solidify and further the progress made during that historical meeting in January, 1954? A great deal! Many programs and projects now under way in both groups, on both local and state-wide basis, got their start at that initial gathering. Some of the problems bared at the meeting have already been satisfactorily solved; others are now the concern of committees of both groups working throughout the State. Some of the questions raised have yet to be answered. The important thing is that they were raised. Here are some typical ones voiced at the meeting as a basis for improving the overall situa- tion they outline: ARCHTS.-Many Architects are pressed at the last minute before bid date and have to issue addenda to electrical plans and specifications even though plans may have been out for bidding for many weeks. Is there any way that Electrical Contractors can call Architects attention to ques- tions in plans and specs earlier in the bidding period? F.A.E.C.-Why is it that Archi- tects sometimes specify fixtures, pan- els, devices, etc., that are obsolete or even out of manufacture? ARCHTS.-Why do Electrical Contractors make such a fuss when lighting fixtures are set up as an al- lowance to be installed by the suc- cessful electrical contractor under his base bid? F.A.E.C.-Some of us Electrical Contractors feel it isn't fair to have to put up $40.00 or $50.00 deposits on plans and specifications and get only $10.00 or $15.00 back after we have figured them. It seems that we are paying a sizeable figure for the questionable privilege of figuring a job we may never get. Is there any- (Continued on Page 14) OCTOBER, 1955 Architect, J. Brooks Haas, A.I.A., Jacksonville Contractor, E. C. Kenyon, Jacksonville A4 Sigt o 9otd Desig This striking design was developed with aluminum letters, of the channel type, formed of heavy- gauge sheet and continuously welded by the heliarc process. Surfaces are of translucent plastic, lighted from behind by neon tubing. Letters are bolted to the canopy facia formed of two 6-inch aluminum channels that provide a raceway for necessary wiring .. A wide choice of stock styles and sizes of letters are available in cast aluminum or endur- ing plexiglas-or signs of any size and style can be fabricated to specification. JACKSONVILLE METAL & PLASTICS CO. MANUFACTURERS 575 Dora Street, Jacksonville, Florida OUR ENGINEERING, ART AND DESIGN DEPARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION. PHONE ELGIN 6-4885. Brown & Grist ALUMINUM AWNING WINDOWS & WINDOW WALLS Proved Best for: SCHOOLS HOSPITALS HOTELS OFFICES Heavier Sections . . Stronger Alloys . . No cranks or gears Simple, push-out operation IN YOUR LOCALITY, CALL . . Pensacola . Tallahassee Jacksonville Daytona Beach Orlando . Ocala . . Tampa . Palm Beach Miami . Hollywood . Ft. Lauderdale HE-8-1444 . 2-0399 EX-8-6767 . 3-1421 4-9601 MA-2-3755 . 33-9231 . 3-1832 . 48-4486 . 2-5443 JA-2-5235 SWEET'S CATALOG 16a-Br ---------- Florida Sales Representative GEORGE C. GRIFFIN P. O. Box 5151, Jacksonville History of An Idea (Continued from Page 1S) thing Architects can do about this without hurting their own pocket- books? ARCHTS.-Some Architects feel that there is too much careless work by some contractors men on the fin- ishing of buildings. Even though we specify good fixtures and electrical de- vices, plates and covers, we still find many plates not level and panel boxes not smooth, with plaster and fixtures out of line. What can Electrical Con- tractors do to improve this situation? F.A.E.C.-Architects many times specify such pieces of equipment as water heaters, exhaust fans, ventilat- ing fans, etc., in other sub contract- or's part of the specifications. Why do they do this when it's under the electrical contractor's job to connect and to service this equipment? ARCHTS.-Many architects do house plans of various sizes as well as commercial and industrial buildings. We don't feel an electrical engineer is always required to lay out a fairly simple house. But we find great vari- ations in service sizes, panels and load centers and allied equipment in our houses. What can we do to make sure that the owners have enough cir- cuits and heavy enough wire sizes and room for future expansion without spending excessively for the electrical contract on their houses? F.A.E.C.-What can Electrical Contractors do to see to it that what Architects intend when they draw up plans and specs actually happens the way they intend it in the finished building? ARCHTS.-Electrical contractors insist that the National Electrical Code is only a set of minimum stand- ards and is not a set of "adequate" standards. Why-and why isn't it safe for an architect's reputation to just say in his specs "Wire according to the National Electrical Code stand- ards as approved by the Board of Fire Underwriters"? F.A.E.C.-More and more reput- able architects are writing into their bidding procedure on all public and commercial work that major sub con- tractors names be listed by each bid- ding general contractor to qualify him for bidding. Why are some architects still dragging their feet on this worth- while improvement to the bidding practices in the industry? ARCHTS.-How can an Architect who is letting work in an unfamiliar area in the state make sure of getting a thoroughly qualified electrical sub- contractor on his job? Also, what is this we hear about Electrical Con- tractors Associations setting up "Se- curity Funds" to make sure each member lives up to the F.A.E.C.'s standards and codes of ethics? Most of the above questions were proposed at the first of these joint meetings at Orlando, although some of them and many more were brought up in open discussions at other sim- ilar meetings held in various cities around the state. Still more meetings are being planned and the hope is that most of the electrical contractors and architects throughout the state will have been brought together for equally as frank discussions by early 1956. Because much solid work has been accomplished by both Electrical Contractors and Architects in their separate associations-and together in the areas covered a series of annual Progress Report Meetings is now be- ing planned in a few areas by the two groups. Here's a partial record of accom- plishment by these two groups work- ing together for a common goal in just a little over a year: 1-Better plans and specs from architects offices. (It's a little tougher on some electrical contractors but they are still for it it's fair to all - and the architects are getting much better jobs with less headaches!). 2-More and better public selling on the use of an architect on all types of buildings. (There are about 12 people in the electrical industry for each architect 12 good salesmen if they know the benefits of an owner going to a good architect before plan- ning his building) 3--Quicker screening of plans and specs after they are issued for bidding by architects. (Electrical contractors' estimators are calling architects' at- tention to possible clarifications ear- lier in the bidding period.) 4-A "Guide to the Planning of Residential Electrical Systems" is (Continued on Page 16) THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT Standard Prestressed Concrete members were used in the con- struction of scores of modern structures like these: First State Bank Building at Lakeland Dillard Elementary School at Fort Lauderdale West Florida Tile 6- Terrazzo Corp. Warehouse Concrete Stadium at Plant City Singer Building Pompano Beach T. G. Lee Dairy Building at Orlando Stone Buick Building at Ft. Pierce Load Test on 60-foot-long Channel Roof Slab produced in the "Double Tee" pre-tensioning bed at the Pompano Beach plant of R. H. Wright and Son. Conducted during 1955 Annual Convention of Prestressed Concrete Institute. FL. ;i' r N kIP .; --e SPrestressed concrete units ao not e" ties for any I ng. in wh S are of special im rtuace. long casting bedsyfthe p has been thoroughly field- is now being made dr c : the Prestressed Co*i#te In units are now availsfle. 1 shapes to meet a range of Prestressed concrete units h distance, high uniformity, l flat slabs, dojble-tee slabs, offer noew ich.low cos Standard 4 r-tensieoa ig ti.ted; and a ohtlplled cridi on stitute. These pr-p !hey 'capq d span, lod Oci ave low-mdi w .cost. lA. 1-t M - ~1 c~ PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE FLORIDA MEMBERS: R. H. WRIGHT & SON, INC.-----------Ft. Lauderdale WEST COAST SHELL CORP.-------------- Sarasota LAKELAND ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. Lakeland DURACRETE, INC. -----------Leesburg GORDON BROTHERS CONCRETE CO.---------Lakeland HOLLOWAY CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO.-Winter Park FLORIDA PRESTRESSED CONCRETE CO., INC._--Tampa PERMACRETE, INC..-------------- Daytona Beach CAPITOL CONCRETE COMPANY, INC. --- Jacksonville NOONAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY _- Pensacola PRECAST CONCRETE, INC.--------------------Miami A National Organization to establish and supervise Prestressed Concrete standards and procedures S. whose members are pledged to uphold the production control and specifications set up by the Prestressed Concrete Institute. OCTOBER, 1955 History of An Idea (Continued from Page 14) now available. (Prepared by the F.A.E.C. for distribution to archi- tects and draftsmen. A post card to the State Manager, Florida Associa- tion of Electrical Contractors, Stoval Professional Building, Tampa, Flor- ida, will get you as many copies as you need for your office at no charge.) 5-A "Check List" for Electrical Plans and Specs for Commercial and Industrial Installations" is also on hand. (Prepared by the F.A.E.C. - just a post card again.) 6-Higher standards of perform- ance by members of the F.A.E.C. (Members appreciated being told their shortcomings by interested ar- chitects they get so close to the forest they can't see the trees in their business too!) 7-Promotion of more adequacy in wiring and the use of more mod- ern devices, methods and equipment. (Still a long way to go on this one!) 8-Better bidding practices. (Still no Utopia but better all the time.) 9.-Wiser use of electrical engi- neering talent by Architects. (Gives him more time to do his basic job better!) 10-Better plan and spec availa- bility for subs. (Better plan rooms, more sets sent to builders exchanges, more outright sales of electrical sheets to electrical contractors they only need the full sets for a relatively short time.) 11 -More complete fixture lists appearing on plans and specifications. (Gives the architect better control of future lighting and the "night-time beauty" of his building.) 12-More help for the Architect through "Adequate Wiring Bureaus" being set up around the state under the co-sponsorship of the F.A.E.C. 13-A guage for Architects on "out-of-town" work. (A roster of all F.A.E.C. members is available for any area- a letter to the State Manager at Tampa on your letterhead is all that is needed.) Although both Electrical Contract- ors and Architects still feel they have a long way to go together, progress made in the relatively short period of less than two years does show what cooperation between building indus- try associations can do for the com- mon good of all concerned. 16 Producers' Council Program . . But the other side didn't even get warm! Interested guests at the Producers Council "Parade of Plywood" show, examine results of tests on a new insulated door demonstrated by the U. S. Plywood Corporation. On Tuesday evening, August 23, the Coral Gables Country Club was. again the scene of a Producers' Coun- cil "Informational Meeting" held by the Miami Chapter. As usual, it was a chance for local architects to par- take of good food and drink and to deepen their acquaintance with local building product, distributors who make up the membership of this na- tional organization. As an evening of good fun laced with the acquisition of useful facts on the specification and use of quality materials, these Informational Meetings have become famous among architects of Greater Miami. This August one, sponsored by the United States Plywood Corporation, seemed of special interest. The Country Club was actually crowded-and it wasn't just because of the bar and the buffet board either. The sponsor had set up an excellent display of plywood panels around the big dining area. Before and after dinner architects displayed plenty of interest in them. And the highlight was a demonstration of fire- proof qualities of a new type of insu- lated door to provide a high rating with the good looks inherent in a wide range of fine wood surfacing. The demonstration was eye-catch- ing to say the least. One of the doors was placed, table-wise, on two saw horses. Below it a jumbo-sized plumb- er's torch was placed to direct a con- stant flame to the middle of the under surface. And on the door itself re- clined a gorgeous blonde, aptly clad in a cool bathing costume. Only the door shielded her from the open flame. But for most of an hour she was as comfortably relaxed as one could be on top of a door. And plenty of visitors who got near enough to test, learned at first hand that the surface on which she was reclining was quite as cool as her nonchalance suggested. In addition, the hosts did a fine job of presenting plywood. Of par- ticular interest was a new type of pre-fabricated interior partition that evidently has wide use possibilities. The Miami Chapter's next Informa- tional Meeting took place September 27, when the Florida Power and Light Company dealt with "Moder Light Conditioning." THE FLORIDA ARCHITECT IU N BRICK Specialists In DECORATIVE MASONRY MATERIALS FOR WALLS, WALKS AND FLOORS MATERIALS OF CLAY, SHALE CONCRETE AND NATURAL STONE Manufacturers Of (A Concrete Product) In The Following Color Ranges OYSTER WHITE . CHARCOAL . CHALK WHITE RAINBOW RANGE ... TAN RANGE . RED RANGE . PINK RANGE GRAY RANGE . TAUPE RANGE . GREEN RANGE *T.M. REG. StC5m*ed C sold in Florida by: Townsend Sash, Door & Lumber Company ..--. Avon Park, Fla. Townsend Sash, Door & Lumber Company ...------ Bartow, Fla Fort Myers Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. .....-.._--. Fort Myers, Fla. Townsend Sash, Door & Lumber Company ... Frostproof, Fla. Baird Hardware Company ---- -------------.Gainesville, Fla. Townsend Sash, Door & Lumber Company Haines City, Fla. Florida-Georgia Brick & Tile Company ...---- Jacksonville, Fla. Strunk Lumber Yard --- - Key West, Fla. Townsend Sash, Door & Lumber Company..... Lake Wales, Fla. Grassy Key Builders' Supply Company ..-------- Marathon, Fla. Gandy Block & Supply Company- --- Melbourne, Fla. C. J. Jones Lumber Company --.......----------- Naples, Fla. Marion Hardware Company-------- --------- Ocala, Fla. Townsend Sash, Door & Lumber Company _........ Sebring, Fla. Tallahassee Builders' Supply........-- ..-..------- Tallahassee, Fla. Burnup & Sims, Inc. ----..-.- -- West Palm Beach, Fla. DUNAN BRICK YARDS, PHONE 80-1525, MIAMI, FLORIDA INCORPORATED CONVENTION CITY...1955 . *. , NOVEMBER 17th, 18th, 19th DAYTONA BEACH That's the time and place of the Forty-First Annual Convention of the F. A. A. It's your own Convention. By attending you can- help make it the biggest and best one ever held., PLAN NOW BE SURE TO ATTEND! |