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The Georgia Marble Company was established in highway construction, and in architectural concrete, Service from design to erection. Through the 1884. Initially, the Company quarried dimensional concrete pipe, and concrete block. years, Georgia Marble has gained the respect of marble for architectural and monumental purposes. The Consumer Group - mines and crushes marble From the 1920's on, the Company embarked on an for landscape chips, terrazzo chips, roofing chips, architects and designers through our reputation expansion and acquisition program that by the 1940's and chips for exposed aggregate on buildings. This for offering unique and detailed answ·ers to the made it the sole producer and wholesale manufacturer group also produces ground marble aggregate for design problem. Over one hundred years of ex­ of Georgia Marble ®. During the ensuing years it pio­ marking athletic fields, swimming pool finishes, perience provides us with the necessary resources neered new avenues for marble and stone use until and lime for lawns and agricultural applications. and knowledge to help solve the problems of form Jim Walter Corporation, viewing Georgia Marble's huge Jimco Stone Centers, a subsidiary of the Company, and function. From exterior erection to interior reserves of marble and ever - expanding markets as a consists of a chain of retail stores in Georgia and installations, Georgia Marble can provide intelli­ natural complement to its own operation, acquired Florida. Jimco sells all types of stone products to the gent and reliable services to face the ever changing the company in 1969. Thus, as a wholly owned sub­ homeowner and the professional contractor for use needs of today's designers and architects. sidiary, Georgia Marble became a part of a company in swimming pools, landsc~ping, and construction. that produces the nation's broadest line of products Located adjacent to our quarries and technical for residential, commercial, and institutional con­ The Industrial Group - mines, crushes and grinds departments, the fabrication plants have quick struction needs, with annual sales of over two billion marble into powders of various particle sizes to be used and accurate answers to any problems that might dollars. in a multitude of products as a filler or extender. Mar­ arise. Strict quality control is maintained from Now, The Georgia Marble Company ranks as the ble (calcium carbonate) is used in such products as the quarry through the final processing. All work, world's largest producer of marble products. Hund reds plastics, paints, caulks, roofing, adhesives, cultured including fine detail work, is kept to the strictest marble, cosmetics and carpet backing. of products, ranging from the uniformly beautiful tolerances. slabs for buildings to finely ground marble powders The Dimension Stone Group -consists of the Struc­ We are concerned with each and every job from for fillers and extenders in paint, plastic, and many tural and Memorial Divisions. They quarry marble the drawing board to the final crating and timely other products are derived from Georgia Marble. for architectural and monumental uses. delivery to the jobsite and final erection. The Georgia Marble Company is headquartered in This brochure describes the Structural products As a member of tbe Marble Institute of America, Atlanta, Georgia. It is composed of four operating and services available. groups: we can provide on the job recommendations to The Memorial Division produces monuments and both architects and contractors. The Aggregates Group - quarries and crushes stone architectural marble for mausoleums and many other to be used on road beds, in concrete and asphalt for cemetery applications.

4 5 & FINISHES 04400/GEM Georgia Marble MARBLE VARIETIES Bu line 0488 WHITE CHEROKEE® White Cherokee has gray and charcoal veining. As you can see on the facing page, the veining be­ comes less pronounced in a diamond satin and textured finish. This variety of Georgia Marble has been popular for many years and some of our most prestigious buildings feature White Cherokee for both exterior and interior applications. PROJECTS: Commerce Center On e, Hartford, CT Borough Hall , Brooklyn, NY Corporate 500, Chicago, IL Macy's Department Store, Atl anta, GA USSR Embassy, Washington, DC High Point Bank & Trust, High Point, NC Wake Forest University Building, Winston-Salem, NC Trust Company Bank, Perimeter Center, Atlanta, GA Federal Building East, Portland, OR The French Chancery, Washington, DC

Federal Office Building East, Portland, OR One Georgia Center, Atlanta, GA I Architect: Babin & Lamberson Architect: Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca

Trust Company Bank, Perimeter Center, Atlanta, GA I Architect: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart & Stewart

6 7 04400/GEM Georgia Marble MARBLE VARIETIES & FINISHES Buyline 0488 PEARL GREY™ Pearl Grey has always been a favorite with archi­ tects and interior designers. Its colors are primarily light gray with charcoal veining. The use of a dia­ mond satin finish softens the veining. The textured finish goes even further toward a lighter overall appearance yet doesn't entirely erase the veining. The cover of this brochure depicts a current use of Pearl Grey. For over 1 00 years, architects have stated that Georgia Marble is the most durable of all marbles. We invite your requests for more information about our products and services. PROJECTS: U.S .D.A. Southeastern Laboratory, Athens, GA U.S. Park Police Headquarters, Washington, DC HCA Data Center, Nashville, TN Overlook 111, Atlanta, GA Centennial Plaza, Cincinnati, OH Freedom Financial Bank, Tampa, FL Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas, TX Anchorage Historical Museum, Anchorage, AK Georgia Plaza, Atlanta, GA Hillsborough County Courthouse, Tampa, FL Highland Springs School, Fair Oaks, VA Kenyon College, Gambier, OH Illinois, Agriculture Building, Bloomington, IL Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA Municipal Building, Huntsville, AL Omaha Public Power, Omaha, NE Pensacola Post Office, Pensacola, FL Phys. Ed. Building, Univ.of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Richmond Memorial Hospital, Richmond, VA U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD Dormitory, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL ,; .;I; & Watertower Place, Chicago, IL I Architect: Loeb/, Schlossman & Hackl Union Bank Trust Co., Grand Rapids, Ml Consulting Architects: Warren Platner Associates and C.F. Murphy Associates

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HCA Data Center, Nashville, TN I Architects: Gresham Smith & Partners 8 9 04400/GEM Geo~giaMarble MARBLE VARIETIES & FINISHES Buyline 0488 WHITE GEORGIA™ White Georgia has a long history as an architect­ ural favorite for both interior and exterior uses. Like all Georgia Marbles, it has the large crystals that give it superior durability, unmatched by other marbles. White Georgia was first quarried in the 1830s so it is well represented across the nation. On this page is pictured the New York Stock exchange • and the Field Museum, America's largest marble building. Both of these structures are clad with White Georgia Marble. Recently we furnished additional marble for renovation work on the Stock Exchange Annex and have replaced the ' terra cotta on the Field Museum which is located in Chicago. PROJECTS: ' Congressional Library, Washington, DC POLISHED Monroe County Savings Bank, Rochester, NY National Bank of Detroit, Detroit, Ml Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC First National Exchange Bank, Roanoke, VA I Capitol of Puerto Rico, San j uan, PR Rhode Island State Capitol, Providence, RI Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul, MN Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL Agriculture Building, Washington, DC Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, UT Woolworth Building, Seattle, WA Permanent Savings Association, Evansville, IN Petersburg Post Office, Petersburg, VA University Hospital, Morgantown, WV Godley High School, Godley, TX

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TEXTURED Field Museum, Chicago, IL I Architects: Graham, Anderson, Probst & White 10 11 04400/GEM GeorgiaMarble . MARBLE VARIETIES & FINISHES Bu yline 0488 ETOWAH®FLEURI Etowah Fleuri ranks as one of the world's most beautiful marbles. When polished, the crystals in this marble become transparent, allowing you to see the pinks, grays, greens, black and other colors suspended in a crystalline matrix. It goes without saying that Etowah Fleuri is the perfect marble for any application. It will coordinate with almost any color scheme imaginable. Etowah Fleuri dif­ fers from most highly colorful marbles in that it is classified as a Group A marble, ideally suited for exterior applications. Etowah Fleuri needs no re­ inforcement or sealing. PROJECTS: M.D. Anderson Dental School, Houston, TX Louisiana National Bank, Baton Rouge, LA Labor & Industry Building, Harrisburg, PA Ringling Residence, Sarasota, FL St. Peters Catholic Church, Chicago, IL Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, IL Federal Reserve Bank, Cleveland, OH Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE I Architect: John and Allen McDonald American Medical Plaza, Coral Gables, FL Salvation Army, Regional Hdq., Chicago, IL Bok Tower, Lake Wales, FL F acuity Hal I, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Theology Dormitory, Emory University, Atlanta, GA Ritter Library, Vermillion, OH State Department of Health, Austin, TX Fine Arts Building, Tahlequah, OK

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12 13 04400/GEM Geo[giaMarble MARBLE VARIETIES & FINISHES Bu line 0488 SOLAR GRAY "' Solar Gray is the darkest Georgia Marble variety. The dramatic swirls of charcoal veining on a field of light gray leaves no doubt that it is real marble. Solar Gray is used in a polished or honed finish as an accent material for interior walls and floors. For exterior walls and pavers, the honed, dia­ mond or textured finish is favored. Solar Gray, like all Georgia Marbles, has that unique crystal­ line matrix. PROJECTS : Corporate 500, Deerfield, IL Bethlehem Hotel, Bethlehem, PA Broadway Merchants Trust, Camden, NJ Continental National Bank, Lincoln, NE City Savings Bank, Middleton, CT 1st Bank of The U.S., Philadelphia, PA Prudential Insurance, Atlanta, GA Charlottesville Post Office, Charlottesville, VA Dauphin County Courthouse, Harrisburg, PA Dade County Courthouse, Miami, FL Ford Museum, Dearborn, Ml First Federal Savings & Loan, Haylton, PA Floyd County Courthouse, Rome, GA Figgie International, Richmond, VA Lord Simcoe Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Howard Dobbs University Center, Emory University, Atlanta, GA Architect: John Portman & Associates

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Some Back to the future aptly describes the unique services of­ . fered at Georgia Marble. The renovation and remodeling of Georgia Marble r buildings from our past has demanded a return to those arts 1nstallat1ons that have all but vanished in America. The art of stone cut­ ting is still alive at Georgia Marble. The very nature of our Over the last hundred years, The product has always called for the ability to shape it to any Georgia Marble Company has sup­ form the architect desires. We have provided these services plied its incomparable marble for since 1884 on a regular basis. many uses. Without a doubt, every Today, with the advent of specialized machinery, we can city in America has some building offer these services at a more reasonable cost. Our automated or monument that features this duplicator , for instance, can shape four identical pieces at beautiful marble. It has been used once, providing faster production. on store fronts, for pavers and for a multitude of churches, schools and public buildings. The states of Minnesota, Utah and Rhode Island feature Georgia Marble on their capitol buildings. The buildings listed below fea­ ture Georgia Marble: )\ Ill })) \ '- . HCA Data Center, Nashville TN ·"' Federal Bldg. East, Portland, OR " '" ))) \'1) ))) Emory University Center, Atlanta, GA 11\ World Peace Ikeda Church, Santa Monica, CA " \ High Point Bank & Trust, High Point, NC Commerce Center One, Hartford, CT/Architect: C.E. Mcguire, lnc./Marble: -White Cherokee Corporate 500, Deerfield, IL Commerce Center One, Hartford, CT M.D. Anderson Medical Center, Houston, TX Douglas Plaza, Irvi ne, CA Overlook 111 , Atlanta, GA Federal Reserve Bank, Pittsburgh, PA Clayton General Hospital, Riverdale, GA First United Methodist Church, Jasper, AL Trust Company Bank, Perimeter Br., Atlanta, GA Borough Hall, Brooklyn, NY Macy's Department Store, Atlanta, GA New York Stock Exchange, New York, NY This photo of the Field Museum in Chicago was taken shortly after its comple­ The French Chancery, Washington, DC tion in 1920. The exterior and interior is constructed of White Georgia Marbl e USSR Embassy, Washington, DC Watertower Place, Chicago, IL with the exception of the pediment and cornice work which was constructed of Salvation Army, Chicago, IL terra cotta with a white glaze. Tim e has all but destroyed the terracotta. We are Ill ino is Bell Telep hone, Chicago, IL now replacing th is material with Georgia Marble. Examples of replacement pieces GM Building, New York, NY are shown on the left. Now th e building can endure the centuries to come. Richmond Hills Savings Bank, Carle Place, NY New York City Hall, New York, NY The machine shown on the right will duplicate J.P . Stevens Bldg., New York, NY up to fo ur identical shapes at the same time. It Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, DC cuts costs significantly and enables us to pro­ James Madison Mem. Library, Washington, DC vide faster service. United States Capitol, Washington, DC Port Huron Municipal Off. Ctr., Port Huron, Ml First Federal S&L, Chattanooga, TN Trust Company Bank, Atlanta, GA Gainesville National Bank, Gainesville, GA First National Bank, Atlanta, GA Fannin Bank, Houston, TX Carpenters Union Bldg., Washington, DC Federal Office Bldgs. 10A, 1OB, Washington, DC Riggs National Bank, Washington, DC United Insurance, Ch icago, IL Port Huron Municipal Office Center I Architect: Richard C. Cogley I Marble: White Cherokee Union Central Life Ins., Cincinnatti, OH Union Bank & Trust, Grand Rapids, MI Burdines Dept. Store, St. Petersburg, FL First National Bank, Midland, TX Cultural Center, Albany, NY United States Life Ins., Ar lington, VA Dey Bros. Department Store, Syracuse, NY Buick Adm instration Bldg., Flint, MI First Nat. Exchange Bank, Ar lington, VA Federal Office Bldg., Rochester, NY Ford Auditorium, Detroit, MI Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta, GA South Central Bel l, Birmingham, AL Provident Life Ins., Chattanooga, TN Lincoln Liberty Center, Houston, TX The Bank Tower, Albany, NY Federal Reserve Bank, Memphis, TN Peoples Life Insurance Co., Washington, DC Swan Street Bldg., Albany, NY Richmond City Hall, Richmond, VA State Office Bldg ., Philadelphia, PA Fed. Reserve Martin Bldg., Washington, DC Teamsters Union Bldg., Washington, DC Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX GM Oldsmobile Hdq., Lansing, MI After the duplicating machin e has shaped the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC C&P Telephone Bldg., Roanoke, VA Enserch Corporate Hdq ., Dallas, TX marble, a sk illed stone carver refines the piece Pan American Bldg., Washington, DC Nat. Bank of Weschester, Weschester, NY C&P Telephone, Norfolk, VA and adds the finishing touches to perfection. 16 17 04400/GEM Georgia Marble SIGNAGE MARBLE PAVERS Bu line 0488 C physical require­ Georgia Marble is an excellent sign material. We Georgia Marble exceeds the can inscribe any logo or lettering into the marble, ments for paver use. In addition, the advantages adding the specified color to the inscription. This of Georgia Marble lie not only in its great beauty makes a permanent identification. In addition, a but also its ease of maintenance. Unlike other Georgia Marble panel serves beautifully as a back­ materials that must be cleaned with acids or sand­ ground surface for dimensional lettering. The blasted to renew its surface finish, a cleansing with photo on the left and the one below depict logo soap and water is usually enough to restore Georgia inscriptions cut into the marble's surface. At the Marble to mint condition. bottom of the page the marble serves as the back­ PROJECTS: Atlanta City Hall, Atlanta GA ground material. The photograph on the cover of Reinhardt Col lege, Walesk'a, GA this brochure features a Georgia Marble sign. Hart S~nate Office Building, Washington, DC U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO Douglas Plaza, Tower 17, Irvin e, CA Freedom Financial Building, Tampa, FL Trust Company Bank, Perimeter Center, Atlanta, GA Commerce Center One, Hartford, CT NSA World Peace Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA Viscaya Museum and Garden, Miami, FL James Madison Memorial Library, Washington, DC

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Imported marbles and granites have always been an important part of our service to the designer and architect. The Georgia Marble Company has had a century of close contact with the world's leading quarriers and fabricators. We offer services consists of eight varieties of Georgia Marble cut to far beyond that available from most importers. 12"x12"x3/8" and highly polished for use as tile on commercial and residential applications. These • Complete top quality shop drawings prepared varieties are characteristic of all Georgia Marble in in our drafting studio, a leader in the industry. that each has the physical strength and durability • Complete fabrication in the country of origin. as well as the beauty for which th is marble is • Fabrication of foreign materials in our plant if famous. necessary to meet fast track schedules. With the American Classics marble tile, you are • We handle all shipping arrangements, customs assured of a domestic source for the World's best clearance and final delivery to destination. marble, delivered when you need it and in the • No cash flow problems. quantities you need at competitive prices. Also, the varieties are available in large panels for walls • Our trained sales staff is available to determine and other uses. your requirements. For more complete tile information, refer to • The Georgia Marble Company stands behind Sweets section . . . 09300/GEO every project as it has for over 100 years. Buyline0848 PROJECTS: Charleston Place, Charleston, SC PROJECTS : Best Products Headquarters, Richmond, VA A.T.&T. Data Center, Columbia SC Barnett Bank1 Pensacola, FL U.S. Post Office,_ Murphy, NC ' Warren Building, McLean, VA Peoples Bank, Richmond, VA Overlook 111, Atlanta, GA Gordon Hall Office, Phoenix AZ First National Bank, Midland, TX ( Coynak Park, Newington, cf American Credit Union, Charlotte, NC Republic Bank, Louisville KY AT &T Capitol Center, Columbia, SC Pixley Mall, Phoenix AZ' Cline's Landing, Port Arkansas, TX Conte/ Corporate Offices, Atlanta, GA I Architect: Alan L. Ferry Designers, Inc. Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta, GA

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SECTION 04455 - MARBLE VENEER

1.00 GENERAL port system shall be completed and ready to 1.01 DESCRIPTION accept marble prior to installation of marble. A. Work under this section shall include furnishing 1.05 PROTECTION MarblstaI and erecting of all marble veneer as shown on A. Marble installer shall protect all adjacent areas contract drawing and specified herein . and surfaces from damage due to installation ''Cfbe%rmt1nenfc5olu!ion" B. Related work specified elsewhere shall include of marble. marble veneer structural support system. No listing of Georgia Marb le products would be C. Work installed but furnished under other sections B. Installer shall protect all work, finished or un­ complete without Marblstal. It is the ultimate par­ shall include veneer anchoring system, caulking, finished, against damage caused by installer or tition system for restrooms, showers and dressing sealants and flashing. other trades. rooms. A Marblstal system never needs replacing. D. Marble veneer wall system shall meet minimum C. Installer shall take all safety precautions neces­ Unlike wood, metal and plastics that rot, rust and standards as recommended by Marble Institute sary to prevent chipping or cracking of marble delaminate, Marblstal is fabricated of Georgia of America. during execution of work. Marble, a natural stone with unique moisture re­ E. Veneer marble shall meet requirements of ASTM D. Marble installer shall program marble installation sistant properties that insure a long life of very low C-503 for group A marble. to meet approved construction schedule. maintenance. The top photo on the right shows a 1.02 SUBMITTALS 1.06 QUALITY CRITERIA 60 year old installation still in beautiful condition. Shop Drawings: A. Marble installer shall employ competent work­ In addition to custom fabrication from your A. Shop drawings shall be prepared showing all per­ men in execution of work. design specifications, we have standard units that tinent information for marble veneer including B. Design and related criteria shall meet minimum can be ordered from stock. size, location, and anchorage system. Fabrication standards of Marble Institute of America. For more Marblstal information, refer to Sweets shall proceed in accordance with approved shop section . . . drawings. 2.00 PRODUCTS 10155/GEO B. Marble veneer shall be (choose one) Cherokee, Materials: Buyline 1378 White Georgia, Pearl Grey, Etowah Fleuri as fab ­ A. Marble shall have characteristics as shown in the ricated by The Georgia Marble Company. chart at bottom of this page. C. Marble samples shall be furnished and submitted B. Marble shall be domestically produced by The for approval. Samples shall show full range of Georgia Marble Company. color, markings, and characteristics, and finish 3.00 EXECUTION of marble. Samples shall be clearly labeled and A. All work under th is section shall be inspected by upon approval shall become standard of selection. owner's representatives prior to acceptance for 1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING recommendation of payment. A. Marble shall be delivered to jobsite adequately B. All material in vicinity of, and adjacent to marble, braced to prevent chipping, cracking, and break­ shall be adequately prepared in accordance with ing. manufacturers and The Georgia Marble Company B. Marble stored at jobsite shall be protected from requirements for installation of marble. the elements and shall be stacked or braced to C. All materials used in installation of marble shall prevent undue stresses in marble. be installed in accordance with manufacturer's C. Marble shall be handled from fabricating plant requirements. through erection at jobsite by equipment de­ D. After completion of work, all marble surfaces signed and customarily used for conveyance of shall be carefully cleaned to remove dirt, stains, stone or other similar materials. or other defacements. Under no circumstances 1.04 JOB CONDITIONS shall wire brushes, harsh abrasive cleansers or Marble installer shall ascertain that marble sup- acid be used to clean marble.

ASTM C-503 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

GEORGIA MARBLE® Test Test White Pearl Etowah® PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Requirement Method Cherokee® Georgia Grey Fleuri Absorption by Weight, max., % 0.75 C97 0.09 0.08 0.09 0.07 l Density, min., lb./cubic foot 162 C97 169 170 169 170 Compressive Strength, min., PSI 7500 C170 9333 9883 9505 10862 Modulus of Rupture, min., PSI 1000 C99 1364 1467 1374 1589 Abrasion Resistance, min., hardness 10 C241 16.6 17.5 15 .1 18.5 Flexural Strength, min ., PSI 1000 C880 1296 1505 1192 1644

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