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JACOB MARK, Manufacturer of Concrete Illuminating Tile, No. 7 Worth
Street.—In the largest cities of the United States there are
acres of unimproved room, which may, by proper skill and adaptation, be
converted into roomy, well lighted and ventilated apartments, suitable for
stores, factories, bank and safe deposit vaults, etc. We refer in this
connection to the space under the sidewalks. Since the introduction of
the Patent Concrete Illuminating Tiling, this invaluable room is being
rapidly utilized in New York and other large cities. A prominent and
representative house in the metropolis, actively engaged in this useful
industry, is that of Mr. Jacob Mark, whose office and factory are located
at No. 7 Worth Street. This business was established in 1873, by Mr. Jacob
Mark, who has since built up an extensive and permanent patronage in all
sections of the United States. The premises occupied comprise a spacious
four-story building 34×200 feet in dimensions. The manufacturing
department is fully supplied with all the latest improved machinery,
tools, and appliances necessary for the successful prosecution of the
industry: Fifty experienced workmen are employed, and the machinery is
driven by steam power. Mr. Mark manufactures largely Patent Concrete
Illuminating Tile, and all kinds of vault lights for areas, sidewalks,
roofs, floors, skylights, etc. The Patent Concrete Illuminating Tile
manufactured by Mr. Mark far surpasses anything of the kind heretofore
manufactured, forming as it does an even, non-slippery surface—free
from knobs or projections; it makes a strong, water-tight illuminating
roof and pavement, easily kept clean. The metal being covered with a
non-conducting material, the rooms which it covers are kept much warmer
in winter and cooler in summer than where iron comes in contact with
atmospheric changes. This is a very important consideration. Mr. Mark
manufactures under the following patents.
March 30, 1869;
March 7, 1871;
Nov. 3, 1874;
Jan. 14, 1875;
Nov. 3, 1875;
Dec. 23, 1879;
March 23, 1880;
April 27, 1880;
Aug. 31, 1880;
April 12, 1880;
Sept. 26, 1880;
July 25, 1882;
May 23, 1883; and
a number of other patents. All the specialties manufactured by Mr. Mark
are absolutely unrivalled for utility, reliability, and general excellence
and have no superiors in this country or Europe, while the prices quoted
for all descriptions of work are extremely moderate. We would observe
that Mr. Mark's tiles are especially adapted to places where a large
quantity of light is desired, and are the most ornamental as well as
the most useful now extant. Mr. Mark is assisted in the management of
his business by Mr. John W. Mark, the Superintendent. Both gentlemen are
highly esteemed by the community for their skill, industry, and integrity,
justly meriting the signal success achieved in this growing and valuable
enterprise. Mr. Mark publishes annually a superior Illustrated Catalogue,
which is forwarded promptly upon application.
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