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The Voice-Jeffersonian, April 9, 1970:Various History Articles!!“The Lace Panty Building” by Audrey JaniakThe ceilings are opaque panels which permit fluorescent fixtures to spread light more effectively. This arrangement permitsa less—expensive way of providing adequate lighting and the building remains lighted 24 hours a day. If an office or enclosureis needed in any particular part of the building, portable and removable partitions are available. These provide almostinstant privacy. They are designed to give the appearance of permance.Locks by Zeiss-Ikon: The locks in the building were supplied by• Zeiss-Ikon, locksmiths who are also noted for theft precisioncameras. The unusual locks and keys provide maximum security for the building.A window-washer will never be seen suspended from the outside. The windows are all removable from the inside, thuseliminating the necessity of the “cliff-hanging” from the exterior.The interesting decorations at Christmas time and the Red Cross design which currently can be seen on the windows of theTower, have resulted from the ingenuity of the maintenance staff. These designs, made from an acetate material, are placedin the windows from the inside.One Christmas, an employee inadvertently placed a Star of David on top of a tree — what an interesting way to spreadgood will among men.