WASHINGTON BRICKS


[GMcB oval logo] / FIREBACK

Marked face of the [GMcB oval logo] / FIREBACK brick
Photo courtesy of George L. Kennedy

Brand Name: [GMcB oval logo] / FIREBACK

Company: Gladding, McBean and Company.

Brickyard Location: Renton, King County, Washington.

Operating Years: 1927-1962

Years Brick Made: 1935-1962

Type: Firebrick

Description: A low-duty dry-press firebrick split. Brand name in recessed block letters is impressed on the face. GMcB oval logo is on the first line. "FIREBACK" is on the second line in a tight shallow rectangular name plate.

Comments: For more information, see Gladding, McBean & Company, Renton.

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