The First National Bank Building, Miami, Fla.
 WEED-JOHNSON ASSOCIATES, AIA, Miami, Fla., Architects
SNORMAN J. DIGNUM & ASSOCIATES, Miami, Fla., Consulting Engineers
 ROONEY-TURNER, CO., Miami, Fla., General Contractors
 Precast panels supplied by MABIE-BELL CO., Miami, Fla.


 SBank in the Sky...


 Towering against the Miami skyline, the
 First National Bank Building makes a strik-
 .ng.architectural contribution to a thriving
metropoliss. Space, comfort and efficiency are
wrapped up in a shining building that is un-
compromising in line. warm in feeling...
a product of the latest construction tech-
niques and materials.
 In this beautiful, multi-story building,
 Solite lightweight structural concrete was
 used to back the building's precast, tilefaced
 panels. Since Solite concrete is 1/3 lighter
 than ordinary concrete, the tremendous dead-


BREMO BLUFF, VA.
AQUADALE, N.C.


weight of the panels was offset and the struc-
tural system of the building considerably
reduced.
 Solite's light weight and strength, its com-
plete adherence to performance under test
conditions have led to its use in many of the
most outstanding construction projects along
the Eastern seaboard. In fact, Solite's many
inherent advantages its compatibility
with all building materials and techniques ...
have made it the natural choice for all types
of construction.


PLANTS:
 LEAKSVILLE JUNCTION, VA.
 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLA.


 OFFICES:
BOX 9138, RICHMOND, VA. BOX 5735, BETHESDA, MD.
BOX 147, COLUMBIA, S C. BOX 1843, CHARLOTTE, N C.
 BOX 6336, RALEIGH. N C.
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 WHATEVER YOU BUILD-The professional advice of an architect or engineer can save
 you time and money-and provide the integrity of design that means lasting satisfaction.

AUGUST, 1959