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Acknowledgments
The author gratefully acknowledges the invaluable assistance of
co-worker Michael Auer in preparing this brief for publication.
This publication is an extension of research initiated by Frederec
E. Kleyle. Special thanks are given to Hope's Architectural Products,
Inc., Jamestown, NY, for their generous contribution of historic
metal window catalogues which were an invaluable source of information.
The following individuals are also to be thanked for reviewing
the manuscript and making suggestions: Hugh Miller, Chief, Park
Historic Architecture Division, National Park Service; Barclay
L. Rogers, Museum Services, National Park Service; Susan M. Young,
Steel Window Institute, and Danny Schlichenmaier, State Building
Division, Lincoln, Nebraska. Finally, thanks go to Technical Preservation
Services Branch staff and to cultural resources staff of the National
Park Service Regional Offices, whose valuable comments were incorporated
into the final text and who contributed to the publication of
this brief.
Washington, D. C. September, 1984
This publication has been prepared pursuant to the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, which directs the Secretary
of the Interior to develop and make available information concerning historic
properties. Technical Preservation Services (TPS), Heritage Preservation
Services Division, National Park Service prepares standards, guidelines,
and other educational materials on responsible historic preservation treatments
for a broad public.
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