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Title: School architecture; a handy manual for the use of architects and school authorities
Year: 1910 (1910s)
Authors: Bruce, William George, 1856-1949 Bruce, William Conrad, 1882- Bruce, Frank Milton, 1885- (from old catalog)
Subjects: School buildings
Publisher: Milwaukee, Johnson service company
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress

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or asphalt floors, and be securely covered.They will protect the inevitable early arrival andprevent largely the tracking in of snow and mud.They should be as wide as the regular entrance. Corridors.—The shape and formation of abuilding will determine the size and extent of thecorridors to be provided. In large buildings thecentral corridor with rooms on either side isslowly being replaced by the corridor with roomson but one side. The latter with other advant-ages affords better light and ventilation and facil-itates the correct disposition of classrooms. Whilethis plan increases the relative cubic area, thusultimately increasing the cost of the building, itsvery successful use and the general brightness ofthe entire building argue forcibly in its favor. Corridors should always be wide, well venti-lated, lighted and heated. The minimum widthshould be 11 feet, although 13 feet in larger build-ings would be preferable. Corridors in very largebuildings 18 feet in width are desirable.
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38 School Architecture For all practical purposes, cement is the mostdesirable flooring in corridors. It is fireproof,can be easily cleaned, and wears almost indefin-itely. Care should be taken, however, that theridges, if any are introduced, are made as shallowas possible and run straight across or lengthwisewith the corridor. Deep ridges or ridges runningopposite to the direction usually taken in sweepingare not easily cleaned, and may become dirt res-ervoirs. Granite, mosaic or asphalt pavementwith base boards of marble are excellent. Theceilings need be no higher than classrooms, butshould be light and attractive. Walls should belight, and may be finished in plaster, in glazedbrick or ordinary brick coated with white enamel.A picture moulding may be placed in all corridors. The corridors on each floor ought to beequipped with a supplementary sink enclosed ina closet with double doors, swinging out. Bothhot and cold water ought to be supplied for clean-ing purposes. Wainscoting may

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