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A brand name for a concrete block made by the A.O. Casberg Cement Co in Holmen, Wisconsin in the early 20th century. Casberg blocks contain small bits of colored glass(Bucher 1996). They were primarily used in home construction for foundations and porches. | A brand name for a concrete block made by the A.O. Casberg Cement Co in Holmen, Wisconsin in the early 20th century. Casberg blocks contain small bits of colored glass(Bucher 1996). They were primarily used in home construction for foundations and porches. | ||
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* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 20 May 2022
Description
A brand name for a concrete block made by the A.O. Casberg Cement Co in Holmen, Wisconsin in the early 20th century. Casberg blocks contain small bits of colored glass(Bucher 1996). They were primarily used in home construction for foundations and porches.
Resources and Citations
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996