It is said that glass is gradually beginning to take the place of wood and iron in the construction "of bridges in England. The investor makes blockspt'giagß, which he hardens by a special process, In solidity it is said to leave nothiag to be desired. The experiments already made hare given surprising results, and the cost is below that of bridges of wood or iron. Moreover, the glass cannot be injured by insects like wood, nor rusted like iron.
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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4680, 7 January 1884, Page 2
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79Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4680, 7 January 1884, Page 2
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