The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12
VAST QUANTITIES OF BRICK AND
CONCRETE MATERIAL MADE HERE
Fargo the Home Of Many EnteprSing Manufactures Of Build
ing Materia[-Has Been to the Forefront IN Making
Fargo City Of Substantial Structures.

Fargo has many companies manufac-
turing large number Of various kinds
OF building and construction materials,
These materials are used in the con-
struction of buildings, pavements and
walks Each year thousands Of tons
OF these products are used in the ex-
tenslve building done in Fargo while
an equally large amount is shipped to
various points in North Dakota and
western Minnesota to be used in con-
struotion propositions
Mention has been made In previous
articles Of the cornice works. the foun-
dries, the sash and door plants and
one of the bridge constructors. In adj
dition to these there are located in this
city the Fargo Brick Co. and number
OF concrete workers of various kinds
manufacturing almost everything in
the cement line fhe4 is 'Isar in build
ing construction. The latter are the
Miracle Pressed Stone Co., The Fargo
Concrete Co., The S. Birch & Sons Con-
structfon Co., Ira Eddy and J. H. Mar
den.
All of these institutions have played
q great part in the construction work
Of North Dakota and especially of the
city OF Fargo. They manufacture. con-
tract and jobb those things which are
absolutely necessary in modern build
ing undertakings They supply a class
OF goods that for excellent quality and
reasonable prices have won a reputa-
ton all over this section of the north
west. They have through good bust
ness methods, developed to institutions
that in the amount of work done can
not be exceeded by like industries in
any town the size of Fargo in the en-
tire country.
The Fargo Brick Co.
The Fargo Brick Co. is one Of the
old time institutions in the CITY and
has done much in supplying material
FOR building In this municipality. A
brick mandatory is one Of the first
factories to be located in a town after
1t has started. Starting with frame
buildings, and possibly tents, there is
as the town developes a demand for
brick from which to construct more
substantial buildings to replace the
primitive structures.
Starting early the Fargo Brick Co..
has developed to quite a large institu-
ton. 1t makes substantial brick that
withstands the action of the elements
admirably and is extensively used in
the construction of side and back walls
in buildings where finer pressed brick
is used in the front walls. An exam
pie of the durability of Fargo brick is
to be seen in the administration build
ing at the agricultural college. This
structure is the oldest building on the
made brick. Today this building is
just as solid and the bricks are Just
as sound, apparently, as the day the
structure was completed.
The kilns of the Fargo Brick Co. are
located just outside of the city limits
southeast Of town. A fine quality of
clay is used in making the bricks which
are burned with wood. giving a clean,
uniform, buff colored product.
The extensive amount OF building
which has and is being done in Fargo
and surrounding towns makes almost
constant burning necessary. A large
force OF men used during the periods
Of burning while some are employed
the year round, moulding and con-
structing kilns.
The company is composed OF men
who have lived in the city for many
years. They have employed good bus
mess methods which has won a reputa-
ton for them and has built UP their
business to it's present proportions.
conorets Manufacturers.
OF late years another material has
been developed which is destined to
play a most important part in con-
struction work In fact it is at present
one of the leading materials used but
those familiar with the construction
business say that it is just developing
to its greatest usefulness. This is con-
crete material OF various forms.
Now It Is one of the leading ma
terials used in building sidewalks, in
constructing foundations. and basement
walls. while blocks made Of 1t are ex-
tensively used in building of dwelling
and business houses. Reinforced with
steel it is being used in building large
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