To: CFC__VRWC
Actually, some of these are turn of the century masonry and wood buildings that put up brick facades. Sometimes these aren't anchored all that effectively & this happens. This isn't all that uncommon, especially in parts of town where these types buildings are still around.
To: Black Agnes
Actually, some of these are turn of the century masonry and wood buildings that put up brick facades.That's the kind of building I meant - if I used the term brownstone incorrectly, my apologies. I know firefighters hate these buildings because the poorly-anchored facades crumble so easily, the structural timbers are old and often treated with creosote and other materials that are highly flamable and give off highly toxic fumes when burned, and because so many of them have few exits and narrow winding hallways and stairwells, all poorly lit.
36 posted on
03/27/2003 9:34:56 AM PST by
CFC__VRWC
(Note to Tom Dashcle: If I want your opinion, I'll ask Chirac for it.)
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