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Harahan, La.—It is proposed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. to erect large terminals at Harahan. The removal of their shops to the New Orleans side of the river is also contemplated. Cost of improvements, about $3,000,000.
Hot Springs, Ark.—Work will soon commence on the Central Methodist Church to be erected at Olive and Central Aves. Brick and stone. Cost, $50,000.
Houston, Tex.—The Mayor may be addressed in regard to the construction Of three new school buildings at this city. Expenditure will be about $100,000.
Architect O. H. Rudisill, 1012% Texas Ave., is preparing plans for a 5-story office building at Main St. and Capital Ave. for the Bender estate. Pressed brick and terracotta.
Indianapolis, Ind.—Plans are under way for the construction of a combined Cityhall and market house, adjoining Tomlinson Hall; estimated cost, $400,000.
The City Comptroller recommends an issue of $100,000 bonds for erecting a city hospital.
G. W. Zanger has purchased the lot corner Miami Ave. and John R. St., and will erect a $150,000 store building.
The Detroit Y. M. C. A. has purchased a lot on Adams Ave. and Witherell St. and a new $400,000 building will soon be erected. J. B. Howarth, President; J. L. Hudson, Chairman Building Committee.
Albert Kahn is preparing plans for a large addition to the Burroughs Adding Machine Plant.
N. Wardrop is preparing plans and specifications for a stock and office building and water tower for Hamilton Carhartt, to be erected corner Michigan Ave. and Leuth St. Cost, $25,000.
The erection of a Y. M. C. A. building at a cost of about $500,000 is reported under consideration.
The custodian of the United States Courthouse and Postoffice Building will receive proposals until May 31 for improvements and repairs, including interior decoration to said building, in accordance with plans and specifications on file in his office. John B. Whelan, custodian. An appropriation of $325,000 has been made. James Knox Taylor, supervising architect, Washington, D. C.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor have decided to build a temple to cost $50,000 and have arranged for purchase of a site for same. John J. Ormond, 242 Antietam St., may be addressed.
Architect Albert Kahn, 1117 Union Trust Building, is preparing plans and will soon take figures for a residence for himself, to be 2%-story, 30 x 53 feet, of brick, tile concrete, etc., tile roof, steam heating, electric lighting, nickel open plumbing, mosaic tile, wood and brick mantels, plate and art glass, mahogany, oak and white enamel finish, hard plaster, etc.
Edmonton, Alta.—A set of legislative buildings is projected. Cost, $400,000.
Emmitsburg, Md.—Baldwin & Pennington, architects of Baltimore, Md., it is reported, have prepared plans for the new chapel to be erected at Mount St. Mary’s College. It will be constructed of mountain granite.
Erie, Pa.—The National Foundry Co. contemplates erecting a mammoth steel casting plant in this city. Cost, $150,000.
A 6-story hotel is to be erected here at a cost of $250,000. Mr. Welling-Downing can give full information.
Ft. Worth, Tex.—The Masons, it is stated, are contemplating the erection of a temple and office structure here at a cost of $225,000.
The First Methodist congregation will erect a church to cost about $100,000. Dr. Alonzo Monk is pastor. Smith & Schenck are architects.
Grand Forks, N. D.—It is reported that competitive plans and specifications will be received by the Board of Trustees of the State University of North Dakota, not later than June 9, 1906, for the construction of a fireproof library building at the State University. For full particulars address A. E. Morrison, Secretary.
Berge & Plodson, of Fergus Falls, Minn., received the contract for the building for the International Harvester Co. It will be 90 x 140, 4-story. Cost, $80,000.
A. E. Morrison, secretary, invites competitive plans and specifications for a fireproof library at the State University, until June 9.
A Catholic hospital is projected to cost $75,000.
Jacksonville, III.—Bids will be received at the office of Coleman & Pierson, architects, Jacksonville, until noon, June I, for the erection of a school building for the Illinois Woman’s College. Bids are requested on the general construction only. Certified check for $500 required with bid.
Keams Canon, Ariz.—Bids are asked by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., until 2 p. M., June 5, for constructing a stone hospital with electric wiring, plumbing, etc., at the Moqui School, Arizona. Further information may be obtained from Theodore G. Lemmon, superintendent, Keams Canon, Ariz.
Ladysmith, Wis.—The Catholic congregation has had plans for a church, 40 x 87, of sand mold brick. Downs & Eads, architects, Minneapolis.
Lafayette, Ind.—The Alpha Tau Omega Chapter House Association of Purdue University has filed articles of incorporation for the purpose of building a chapter house at Purdue. Fred E. Marrow, A. J. Hallon and W. L. Bridges, building committee.
Lake Charles, La.—L. N. Taylor is promoter of a company being organized at this place to erect an opera house. Cost, $75,- 000.
Lakewood, N. J.—The owners of the Lakewood Hotel have decided to expend $100,000 on the property before the opening of the hotel next fall.
Lawton, Okla.—J. W. Martin, of Pawhuska, is interested in the organization of a company having a capital of $50,000 for the construction of a hotel on C Ave.
Longport, N. Y.—Architect H. A. Stout, of Philadelphia, has completed plans for the $200,000 hotel to be erected here.
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