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Few facts concerning modern lightning conductors and the protection they afford, issued by the Boston Lightning Rod Co., 755 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1915

Location Note

Product catalogues: Building materials: Fireproofing and waterproofing

GUSN

GUSN-285490

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Description

The advantages of using lightning rods on buildings and homes is described in the pamphlet. The cover title reads "Modern lightning conductors and the protection they afford."

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
lightning protection
lightning rods
pamphlets

Physical Description

1 pamphlet : illustrations ; 5 1/4 x 8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.12.006.004.006

Image Dimensions

5 1/4 x 8 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston Lightning Rod Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

pamphlets

Subjects

Boylston Street (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Product catalogues: Building materials: Fireproofing and waterproofing

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