It is proposed to erect a $200,000 temple in Allegheny for the Ancient Arabian Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Address Commander of Allegheny Syrian Lodge.
Alton, III.—Architects Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, Frisco bldg., St. Louis, Mo., it is stated, will soon have plans completed for the construction of the $50,000 building, 80 x 120 ft., for the Young Men’s Christian Association.
Annapolis, Md.—Bids will be received at the Navy Department, Washington, D. C., until noon, June 21, for building for a gun shed at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Plans may be seen on application at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., or at the office of Ernest Flagg, architect, 35 Wall St., New York.
Asbury Park, N. J.—It is stated that the Episcopalians intend erecting a new edifice on Asbury Ave., to cost $40,000.
Augusta, Pa.—Press reports state that Cramp & Cov of Philadelphia, have plans from Henry L. Reinhold, Jr., 1004 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, for a 4-story hotel to be erected here. The material will be frame, with cement dash, 500 rooms, and cost about $150,000. The main structure will be 300 x 50 ft., with a wing 200 x 60 ft.
Baltimore, Md.—The George M. Newhall Engineering Company, Philadelphia, Pa., is preparing preliminary plans for the large sugar refinery to be erected at Wagner’s Point, near this city, by the Chesapeake Sugar Refining Company, recently organized. Thomas J. Hayward and associates. Cost, $1,000,000. Building to be of brick, stone and steel construction.
According to reports, Norcross Bros. Co., Worcester, Mass., have been awarded the contract for a bank building for the Metropolitan Savings Bank, at Charles and Saratoga Sts., to cost about $200,000.
Postmaster Harris has submitted sketches for the proposed addition to the Baltimore Post-office, to the Government Supervising Architect for approval. It is stated that $150000 has been appropriated for this new building.
It has been announced that William A. Marburg of this city will erect a large residence to cost between $75,000 and $100,000 on the site of his present dwelling at 6 East Eager St. The new building to be four stories high with a fagade of Indiana limestone.
Baraboo, Wis.—Van Ryn & De Gelleke, architects, 211 Grand Ave., have prepared plans for a $75,000 school to be built at Baraboo. It will be 165 x 170, 3-story, of solid brick.
Bellingham, Wash.—Reports state that a large fir mill, to cost $150,000, will be erected here by the Puget Sound Mills & Timber Company.
Berkeley, Cal.—Mrs. A. C. Stevens, it is stated, is contemplating the erection of a $70,000 apartment house, and is having plans prepared by Newsom & Newsom, of San Francisco.
The Schoolhouse Commissioners of Boston will receive proposals for erecting an extension to the Mechanic Arts High School, Scotia St., Boston. All bids must be received before Thursday, June zi, 1906.
For particulars address R. Clipton Sturgis, commissioner.
The Franklin Union of Boston is reported to have selected the site at the corner of Appleton and Berkeley Sts., South End, upon which they will erect their new school for workingmen.
Bristol, Tenn. — It is reported that a large Y. M. C. A. building is to be erected in this city, at a cost of $60,000.
Brockton, Mass.—The W. L. Douglas Shoe Company will erect a new factory as an addition to their plant at the north end of Brockton, Mass. Cost for the building will be $60,000.
Calumet, Mich.—A meeting of the Y. M. C. A. will be held for the purpose of outlining plans for raising the $50,000 required for the building which the association is to erect on the site recently offered by the Calumet & Hecla Mining Co.
Cedar Falls, Ia.—It is stated that plans are new being considered for a 3-story normal school building which will be erected at a cost of $150,000, to be used as a library and natural science building.
Charleston, S. C.—This city is considering the selection of an architect to prepare plans for a police station, to cost about $75,- 000.
Charlotte, N. C.—A 5~story hotel is to be erected here from plans by Wheeler, Runge & Dickey. Julian H. Little, C. B. Bryant and O. D. Wheeler are the projectors. Cost, $150,000.
Charlottesville, Va. — The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia has authorized the expenditure of $75,000 in new buildings at that institution. Paul J. Pelz, Corcoran bldg., Washington, D. C., is architect.
Chelsea, Mass.—The Committee on Military Affairs of the Legislature, it is stated, has reported to the House recommending an appropriation of $60,000 for the Soldiers’ Home, Chelsea.
Chicago. III.—Harry L. Irwin contemplates the erection of a warehouse on State St. near 18th St. It will be 6 stories, 50 x 150 ft., of reinforced-concrete construction, with brick exterior, concrete or stone foundation, composition roof, and will cost $50,000.
A union home and club house costing $100,000 will be erected by the Chicago Federation of Musicians as soon as a suitable location can be secured.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education, Tribune bldg., southeast corner Dearborn and Madison Sts., has voted to build an addition to the Lake View High School building, to cost $250,000.
Architects Postle & Mahler, Marquette bldg., 204 Dearborn St., will be ready next week to take figures on a factory to be built at Thirty-fifth and Iron Sts. for the Sefton Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of paper boxes. It will be 4-story, 320 x 150 ft., partly of mill and partly of fireproof construction, have facing brick exterior, composition roof, structural ironwork, and cost $200,000.
Sealed proposals for concrete superstructure in Chicago Harbor, 111., will be received at U. S. Engineer’s office, room 508, Federal
bldg., Chicago, until noon, June 30, 1906, and then publicly opened. Information on application. W. H. Bixby, Lt.-Col., Engrs.
The International Harvester Co. is planning to construct a $1,000,000 office building at Jackson Boul. and Franklin St.
The Building Committee of the University Club, 116 Dearborn St., has decided to proceed with the plans for a club-house to be built at the northwest corner of Michigan Ave,, and Monroe St. It will be 8 or 9 stories, 68 x 171 ft., of fireproof construction, in the Colonial style, and is estimated to cost $600,000. Holobird & Roche, Monadnock Block, architects.
It is reported that Otto Young, Hey worth bldg., has secured a site at Michigan Ave and Hubbard Court, and is making arrangements with the management of the St Regis Hotel, in New York, for the construction of a $5,000,000 hotel.
The Council Committee on Schools recommended to the City Council an ordinance providing for the erection of a new 24-room school building on the site of the Healy School, at Parnel Ave., between 30th and 31st Sts., to cost $200,000.
H. R. Wilson, architect, 218 La Salle St., has completed plans for an apartment building to be built at 29th St. and Prairie Ave., for Telford & Watson. It will be 4-story, 90 x no ft., and cost $130,000.
Cincinnati, O. — Competitive plans for the new high school building, to cost $500,- 000, will be received by William Grautman, Clerk, Board of Education.
Cleveland, O.—The Court House Commission, it is stated, has approved the detailed estimate of the cost of material and labor with the bill of materials of the architect for the new Court House, and the County Commissioners have been authorized to issue $200,000 bonds for initial expenses.
Coatesville, Pa.—The officials of the National Bank will erect a $100,000 5-story bank building, in which the post office will be located.
Cohoes, N. Y.—Bids will probably be asked shortly for the erection of a 3-story building for the Manufacturers’ Bank. Fuller & Pitcher, Albany, N. Y., are architects.
Columbus, Mo. —- Bids will be received until June 26 by L. T. Searcy, County Clerk, for furnishing material and erecting a stone fireproof Court House, including plumbing, ventilating and heating. J. H. Felt, architect, Kansas City.
Columbus, O—Reports state that a business and apartment block will be built, of brick and terra cotta front, reinforced concrete walls and columns, composition roof, by Charles R. Wheeler. Fireproof stairs will be installed. Marble and tile will be used in the halls and bathrooms. James E. Meek, architect, new First National Bankbldg.
Cumberland Gap, Tenn. — It is stated that the American Association Development Co. proposes to build a Portland cement plant at Cumberland Gap, to cost about $1,000,000.
Dearborn, Mich.—Architects A. C. Varney & Co., 58-61 Newberry bldg., Detroit, Mich., are preparing plans for a temple for the Masonic Temple Association, Dearborn To be 2 stories, 32 x 60 ft., of brick, Bedford limestone trimmings, composition roof.
Alton, III.—Architects Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, Frisco bldg., St. Louis, Mo., it is stated, will soon have plans completed for the construction of the $50,000 building, 80 x 120 ft., for the Young Men’s Christian Association.
Annapolis, Md.—Bids will be received at the Navy Department, Washington, D. C., until noon, June 21, for building for a gun shed at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Plans may be seen on application at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., or at the office of Ernest Flagg, architect, 35 Wall St., New York.
Asbury Park, N. J.—It is stated that the Episcopalians intend erecting a new edifice on Asbury Ave., to cost $40,000.
Augusta, Pa.—Press reports state that Cramp & Cov of Philadelphia, have plans from Henry L. Reinhold, Jr., 1004 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, for a 4-story hotel to be erected here. The material will be frame, with cement dash, 500 rooms, and cost about $150,000. The main structure will be 300 x 50 ft., with a wing 200 x 60 ft.
Baltimore, Md.—The George M. Newhall Engineering Company, Philadelphia, Pa., is preparing preliminary plans for the large sugar refinery to be erected at Wagner’s Point, near this city, by the Chesapeake Sugar Refining Company, recently organized. Thomas J. Hayward and associates. Cost, $1,000,000. Building to be of brick, stone and steel construction.
According to reports, Norcross Bros. Co., Worcester, Mass., have been awarded the contract for a bank building for the Metropolitan Savings Bank, at Charles and Saratoga Sts., to cost about $200,000.
Postmaster Harris has submitted sketches for the proposed addition to the Baltimore Post-office, to the Government Supervising Architect for approval. It is stated that $150000 has been appropriated for this new building.
It has been announced that William A. Marburg of this city will erect a large residence to cost between $75,000 and $100,000 on the site of his present dwelling at 6 East Eager St. The new building to be four stories high with a fagade of Indiana limestone.
Baraboo, Wis.—Van Ryn & De Gelleke, architects, 211 Grand Ave., have prepared plans for a $75,000 school to be built at Baraboo. It will be 165 x 170, 3-story, of solid brick.
Bellingham, Wash.—Reports state that a large fir mill, to cost $150,000, will be erected here by the Puget Sound Mills & Timber Company.
Berkeley, Cal.—Mrs. A. C. Stevens, it is stated, is contemplating the erection of a $70,000 apartment house, and is having plans prepared by Newsom & Newsom, of San Francisco.
The Schoolhouse Commissioners of Boston will receive proposals for erecting an extension to the Mechanic Arts High School, Scotia St., Boston. All bids must be received before Thursday, June zi, 1906.
For particulars address R. Clipton Sturgis, commissioner.
The Franklin Union of Boston is reported to have selected the site at the corner of Appleton and Berkeley Sts., South End, upon which they will erect their new school for workingmen.
Bristol, Tenn. — It is reported that a large Y. M. C. A. building is to be erected in this city, at a cost of $60,000.
Brockton, Mass.—The W. L. Douglas Shoe Company will erect a new factory as an addition to their plant at the north end of Brockton, Mass. Cost for the building will be $60,000.
Calumet, Mich.—A meeting of the Y. M. C. A. will be held for the purpose of outlining plans for raising the $50,000 required for the building which the association is to erect on the site recently offered by the Calumet & Hecla Mining Co.
Cedar Falls, Ia.—It is stated that plans are new being considered for a 3-story normal school building which will be erected at a cost of $150,000, to be used as a library and natural science building.
Charleston, S. C.—This city is considering the selection of an architect to prepare plans for a police station, to cost about $75,- 000.
Charlotte, N. C.—A 5~story hotel is to be erected here from plans by Wheeler, Runge & Dickey. Julian H. Little, C. B. Bryant and O. D. Wheeler are the projectors. Cost, $150,000.
Charlottesville, Va. — The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia has authorized the expenditure of $75,000 in new buildings at that institution. Paul J. Pelz, Corcoran bldg., Washington, D. C., is architect.
Chelsea, Mass.—The Committee on Military Affairs of the Legislature, it is stated, has reported to the House recommending an appropriation of $60,000 for the Soldiers’ Home, Chelsea.
Chicago. III.—Harry L. Irwin contemplates the erection of a warehouse on State St. near 18th St. It will be 6 stories, 50 x 150 ft., of reinforced-concrete construction, with brick exterior, concrete or stone foundation, composition roof, and will cost $50,000.
A union home and club house costing $100,000 will be erected by the Chicago Federation of Musicians as soon as a suitable location can be secured.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Education, Tribune bldg., southeast corner Dearborn and Madison Sts., has voted to build an addition to the Lake View High School building, to cost $250,000.
Architects Postle & Mahler, Marquette bldg., 204 Dearborn St., will be ready next week to take figures on a factory to be built at Thirty-fifth and Iron Sts. for the Sefton Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of paper boxes. It will be 4-story, 320 x 150 ft., partly of mill and partly of fireproof construction, have facing brick exterior, composition roof, structural ironwork, and cost $200,000.
Sealed proposals for concrete superstructure in Chicago Harbor, 111., will be received at U. S. Engineer’s office, room 508, Federal
bldg., Chicago, until noon, June 30, 1906, and then publicly opened. Information on application. W. H. Bixby, Lt.-Col., Engrs.
The International Harvester Co. is planning to construct a $1,000,000 office building at Jackson Boul. and Franklin St.
The Building Committee of the University Club, 116 Dearborn St., has decided to proceed with the plans for a club-house to be built at the northwest corner of Michigan Ave,, and Monroe St. It will be 8 or 9 stories, 68 x 171 ft., of fireproof construction, in the Colonial style, and is estimated to cost $600,000. Holobird & Roche, Monadnock Block, architects.
It is reported that Otto Young, Hey worth bldg., has secured a site at Michigan Ave and Hubbard Court, and is making arrangements with the management of the St Regis Hotel, in New York, for the construction of a $5,000,000 hotel.
The Council Committee on Schools recommended to the City Council an ordinance providing for the erection of a new 24-room school building on the site of the Healy School, at Parnel Ave., between 30th and 31st Sts., to cost $200,000.
H. R. Wilson, architect, 218 La Salle St., has completed plans for an apartment building to be built at 29th St. and Prairie Ave., for Telford & Watson. It will be 4-story, 90 x no ft., and cost $130,000.
Cincinnati, O. — Competitive plans for the new high school building, to cost $500,- 000, will be received by William Grautman, Clerk, Board of Education.
Cleveland, O.—The Court House Commission, it is stated, has approved the detailed estimate of the cost of material and labor with the bill of materials of the architect for the new Court House, and the County Commissioners have been authorized to issue $200,000 bonds for initial expenses.
Coatesville, Pa.—The officials of the National Bank will erect a $100,000 5-story bank building, in which the post office will be located.
Cohoes, N. Y.—Bids will probably be asked shortly for the erection of a 3-story building for the Manufacturers’ Bank. Fuller & Pitcher, Albany, N. Y., are architects.
Columbus, Mo. —- Bids will be received until June 26 by L. T. Searcy, County Clerk, for furnishing material and erecting a stone fireproof Court House, including plumbing, ventilating and heating. J. H. Felt, architect, Kansas City.
Columbus, O—Reports state that a business and apartment block will be built, of brick and terra cotta front, reinforced concrete walls and columns, composition roof, by Charles R. Wheeler. Fireproof stairs will be installed. Marble and tile will be used in the halls and bathrooms. James E. Meek, architect, new First National Bankbldg.
Cumberland Gap, Tenn. — It is stated that the American Association Development Co. proposes to build a Portland cement plant at Cumberland Gap, to cost about $1,000,000.
Dearborn, Mich.—Architects A. C. Varney & Co., 58-61 Newberry bldg., Detroit, Mich., are preparing plans for a temple for the Masonic Temple Association, Dearborn To be 2 stories, 32 x 60 ft., of brick, Bedford limestone trimmings, composition roof.