This fascinating book provides a glimpse into the world of the Chicago House Wrecking Company, one of the leading demolition firms of its time. With detailed plans for demolishing buildings of all kinds, as well as advice on selecting the right tools and techniques, it is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history of construction and demolition practices. This book includes a variety of plans, from small dwellings to large industrial complexes. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.