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Title
Gallardo adobe
Alternative Title
Security Pacific National Bank Photo Collection
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
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Description
Title supplied by cataloger.
Adobe structures are "natural buildings" made from a mixture of 50% sand, 35% clay and water, and mixed with 15% of a fibrous or organic material such as sticks, straw and even dung in some cases - which is useful in binding the brick together and allowing the brick to dry evenly. These buildings are extremely durable and account for the oldest structures on earth, some of which are still standing today. Adobe walls usually never rise above two stories because they're load bearing and have low structural strength. Ideally, the wall should be thick enough to remain cool on the nside during the heat of the day, but thin enough to transfer heat through the wall during the evening. To protect the interior and exterior adobe wall, finishes such as mud plaster, whitewash or stucco can be applied. These finishes protect the adobe wall from water damage but need to be reapplied periodically.
View of a residence identified as the Gallardo adobe, located at 647 N. Broadway near Sunset Blvd. Two men can be seen sitting in front of a large post, and one stands in the doorway under a small sign, which reads, "Repairing neatly done". The adjacent building, located at 653 N. Broadway, has a painted sign on the upper corner that reads, "Mexican Packing Co."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm.
Photographic prints
Identifier
00081445
Security Pacific National Bank Collection
L.A.-Adobes-Gallardo.; N-002-040 8x10
CARL0000081576
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/112437
Subject
Adobe houses--California--Los Angeles
Dwellings--California--Los Angeles
Streets--California--Los Angeles

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