Masonry Magazine July 1968 Page. 7

Words: Thomas Murphy, Peter Banner, Henry James, Dr. Dunlop, Charles Kothe, Arnold Auerbach
Masonry Magazine July 1968 Page. 7

Masonry Magazine July 1968 Page. 7


Peter Banner's masterpiece-The Park Street Church-built in 1809, was described by Henry James as "the most interesting mass of brick and mortar in America." The song "America" was first publicly sung here on July 4, 1831. This site has long been known as "Brimestone Corner," not because of the fiery sermons of its early ministers, but because brimstone for gunpowder was stored in the cellar during the War of 1812.



BOSTON: February 1-4



BOSTON, BAWstuhn or BAHstun-take your pick of pronunciations will host the 1969 MCAA Convention & Educational Trade Show on February 1-4. Headquarters will be the new Sheraton-Boston Hotel in the heart of the multi-million dollar Prudential Center.

The '69 Convention Program will be highly diversified. It will feature addresses by Industry Leaders, Conferences on subjects of vital concern to every Mason Contractor and will include the ever popular Material Handling Review.

Headlining the speakers agenda will be Dr. John T. Dunlop, Charles A. Kothe, Thomas F. Murphy and Arnold "Red" Auerbach. Dr. Dunlop, of Harvard University, is a distinguished educator who has served the Construction Industry as Chairman of the Appeals Board, and as leader of many important governmental committees, will discuss the current status and future growth of construction. Charles A. Kothe, former Vice-President in charge of industrial relations for the National Association of Manufacturers and an attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will present "Managements Responsibilities in Changing Times". "Your Industry", a review of the Masonry field, will be discussed by Thomas F. Murphy, President of the Bricklayers, Masons & Plasterers' International Union. "Red" Auerbach, one of the greatest coaches in sports, will speak on "The Making of a Champion".

In addition to gaining new insight into the industry, you will enjoy hearing and meeting these outstanding speakers.



A Brief Look At Metropolitan Boston
Seventy-nine cities and towns (including Boston), an area 988.29 square miles with a population of 2,605,452 make up Metropolitan Boston; also known as Greater Boston and the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the 7th largest metropolitan area in the United States.


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