The Fireproof Building - First in America

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The Fireproof Building-First in America, Charleston, South Carolina

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The first attempt at fireproof construction in America was the "Fireproof Building” overlooking Washington Square in Charleston. It was designed by Robert Mills, designer of the United States Treasury Building and the Washington Monument, and was occupied in 1822 and completed in 1826. 1C-3-0943 Photo by Bayard Wootten A “Natural-Finish" Card Made by Graycraft Card Co., Danville, Va.