Thomas Edison’s patent for the construction of all-concrete houses... Process of constructing concrete buildings. US 1219272 A This patent, filed by Thomas Edison on August 13, 1908, proves that even a man famous for world-changing inventions was capable of producing a less-than-impressive brainchild. Edison’s idea: a house that could be built with one pour of cement. The process could eliminate not only the traditional work of erecting walls and roof but also much of the labor involved in finishing the interiors. Given the right mold, “stairs, mantels, ornamental ceilings, and other interior decorations and fixtures” would all be formed by the same giant piece of concrete. The inventor’s rationale was apparently civic-minded, as he pointed out that the house was “practically indestructible and perfectly sanitary,” as well as being cheap enough to be available to buyers who would otherwise be unable to afford a house of such size and quality... https://google/patents/US1219272 slate/blogs/the_vault/2013/06/14/thomas_edison_the_inventor_s_patent_for_the_construction_of_all_concrete.html
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