Identifier: architectenginee11534sanf (find matches)
Title: Architect and engineer
Year: 1905 (1900s)
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Subjects: Architecture Architecture Architecture Building
Publisher: San Francisco : Architect and Engineer, Inc
Contributing Library: San Francisco Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: San Francisco Public Library

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> S N Isl ^ N ^ VJ -si s 10 I) 1; < IV :& ^ V V ^ S v 1 N ^ V THE AK< mitt T AND tNCilNBKK ^ 12 ^ JANUARY, NINETEEN THIRTY-FOUR barking and disembarking of passengers.In addition to the customary runway andlanding apron from the center lower deckof the ferry boats, there are side landingaprons from both upper and lower decks.From these aprons, spacious ramps witheasy inclines lead to the main level con-course. These accommodations have been has been given to night illumination whenevery section of the terminal can be uni-formly illuminated up to a six-foot candleintensity. All of the steel trusses, girdersand columns, as well as the metal parti-tions, walls and roof have been treated witha special paint prepared to meet the cli-matic conditions and withstand the salt air
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Photo by Clyde Sunderland Studios AIR PLANE VIEW OF NEW KEY SYSTEM PIER TERMINALKent and Hass. Architects designed to provide the greatest possiblefreedom of movement and it has beendemonstrated that the landing facilities willpermit the loading and unloading of 1000passengers per minute. The entire floor area of the pier terminalproper is laid with a resilient, fire-re-sisting covering. In addition to ample day-light in all roofed areas, special attention and the elements. Surmounting the ter-minal, SO feet above the dock level, is agiant Neon sign, visible for many miles,and which penetrates the winter fogs withremarkable intensity. One interesting phase of the Key Ter-minal interior construction, is the use ofmetal-thermic panels for the partitions,wainscoting and ceiling. These panels con-sist of an insulation core with a smooth THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER ^ 13 ► JANUARY. NINETEEN THIRTY-FOUR

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