The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12

Icommercafl structures and makes about
the only fire proof building known.
Fargo has six Institutions which are
making various building materials
from concrete as mentioned above. The
demand for these materials has been
great, especially in recent years and
all these factories have built UP a bus
mess which is very extensive, not only
In Fargo but in all the surrounding
territory as well.
s. Birch e. Sons.
The s. Birch & Sons Construction
Co. Is one OF these extensive manu-
facturers of concrete materials and
contractors OF concrete construction.
Established eighteen years ago this
firm has done vast work in its line
and has developed to an enormous
concern employing from ninety to 125
men during the summer, when work is
heaviest.
This company is composed of men
who are widely known all over the.
northwest as model business men.
they have built up business in Far
go which has an enViable reputation.
Last year the firm Incorporated with
the following officers: President. s.
Birch; vice president, Albert Birch;
secretary and treasurer, Seth Birch;
general manager, Harry A. Nolin.
In addition to the Fargo office and
factory, establishments of the company
are also located at Salt Lake City,
Utah and Bozeman, Mont. with these
additional offices it can be seen that
wide territory is covered with the
products made The Fargo office COW
ers all Of the state Of North Dakota
and western Minnesota. A vast amount
OF the materials are shipped out as
well as the large amounts used right
here at home.
This company is contracting in the
construction of sidewalks, concrete
paving, wholesale and retailers of all
kinds of concrete material, brick and
other materials Of a similar nature.
At the factory here large amounts of
concrete is converted into paving
blocks, hitching posts, sidewalk and
curbing tile and host of other things
which are in great demand. Construc-
ton in reinforced concrete is also made
speciality of by the company.
Other Extensive Manufacturers.
The other concrete material manu-
facturers do a very extensive business
and supply a large territory. The Far
go Concrete Co. makes several articles
from concrete which are used all over
the state and have been most effec-
lively used, winning for the company
an enviable reputation.
This company is composed of prom
inent men of Fargo who have had con-
siderable experience in concrete and
material lines. The officers are G. A.
Anderson, president; C. H. Anderson.
vice president; A. T. rsIsop. secretary,
The factory of this corporation is
located at the corner of N p. avenue
and Eighth street. Here all kinds of
building blocks, sidewalk tile and other
materials are manufactured with great
success. The company is also con-
tractors in concrete construction of
all kinds. In these lines the business
has developed on remarkable lines un-
I'll It is one Of the leading institutions
OF the city.
The Miracle Stone Co.
The Miracle Pressed Stone Co., as its
name implies. pays particular attention
to building blocks for building con-
struction. However it follows other
lines of concrete manufacture with
great success
H. G. Ward is manager Of this con-
Germ. He is one of Fargo's prominent
business men and has built up a bust
ness here that supplies the particular
material made to a very large terri
tory.
Another one of these thriving insti-I
tutions is the Anchor Cement Stone Co.
The factory is located at the corner
OF Front and Twelfth streets, where a
number Of men are employed the year
round in making concrete building
blocks, walk tile and other things of
a similar nature
This institution is headed by E. I.
Chilsom, an expert manufacturer and
contractor in concrete work.
Eddy and Marden Plants.
The other thriving industries are
those of Ira Eddy and J. H. Marden.
The plant operated by Mr.. Eddy is To-