Corrugated
Bars
Lend themselves to the construction of attractive buildings with ornamen
tal and architectural features as
well as to the construction
of plain and substantial
warehouses and
factories.
*
Write for our 1907 Catalog ; it contains many illustrations of well designed reinforced concrete buildings.
The Wagoner Building is constructed entirely of reinforced concrete footings, columns, girders, floors and stairs. The main girders span the entire width of the building, 40 feet, and give a pleasing and substantial effect to the structure
Expanded Metal & Corrugated Bar Co.
Frisco Building, ST. LOUIS
REINFORCED CONCRETE STAIRWAY
Wagoner Undertaking Co., St. Louis, Mo.
that, this being so, men will strive for their pocket’s sake, in total disregard of any ethics. Moreover, quite apart from such considerations, it must be admitted that in many cases competition is really the best means of obtaining designs. It is not against the principle of competitions that we should protest, but against those instances of unfair conditions which are unfortunately still so frequent.—Builders’ Journal.
BUILDING NEWS.
(The editors greatly desire to receive information from the smaller and outlying towns as well as from the larger cities.)
Abbeville, La.—Reports state that the Catholic congregation will erect brick edifice costing between $50,000 and $75,000. Committee consists of Rev. Father La Forest, L. O. Broussard, J. E. Nettles and others.
Aberdeen, Wash.—It is reported that plans have been prepared for a fireproof building which is to be erected at Heron and I Streets by W. B. Mack and J. B. Dabney.
Albuquerque, N. Mex.—Bids are asked by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., until 2 p. m., April 30, for furnishing and delivering the necessary materials and labor required to construct and complete a dormitory and a mess hall, both of brick, with plumbing, steam- heat and electric light; also a tank and tower and an extension of the electric, lighting system. Further information may be ob
tained from Burton B. Custer, Superintendent, Albuquerque.
Andover, Mass.—McKim, Mead & White, 160 Fifth Avenue, New York, are preparing plans for a church and rectory for the Free Christian Church Society, to be erected at Andover, Mass., to cost about $40,000. Jos. A. Smart, Chairman Building Committee.
Atlantic City, N. J.—The contract to erect the auditorium on the pier at the foot of Arkansas Avenue, it is reported, has been awarded to the Keystone Structural Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., the cost to be about $200,000.
It is stated that Nixon & Zimmerman, of Philadelphia, Pa., propose erecting a concrete and steel vaudeville theatre, on the Boardwalk and Maryland Avenue, at a cost of $250,000.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company plans to erect a new passenger station here, besides new baggage and freight depots. The improvements contemplated will cost nearly $500,000. Alex. C. Shand, Philadelphia, is Chief Engineer.
Augusta, Ga.—It is said that Frank P. Milburn & Co., Washington, D. C., have prepared plans for a fireproof addition to the Albion Hotel for Bryan Lawrence. Proposed cost, $60,000.
Beaumont, Tex.—H. A. Pearlsein, it is reported, will erect a five-story building at Pearl and Fannin Streets.
Berkeley, Cal.—The Board of Education is reported to have adopted plans for the high school to be erected at Allston
way and Grove Streets, at a cost of $140,- 000.
Bozeman, Mont.—Plans are reported on foot looking towards the erection of a new building at the State Agricultural College, to cost $80,000.
Bridgeport, Conn.—Plans are being prepared, according to reports, by Meloy & Beckwith, architects, 23 P. O. Arcade, Bridgeport, for a residence to cost $150,- 000.
Bristol, Tenn.—The members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South are reported to be contemplating the erection of an edifice to cost about $36,000. E. F. Kahle, pastor.
The Interstate Hotel Company, it is stated, has adopted plans by Barber & Klutz, Knoxville, Tenn., for proposed $100,- 000 hotel.
Brooklyn, N. Y.—The Empire Circuit Company, of Cincinnati, O. (Jas. Fennessy, president), is reported to be contemplating the erection of a reinforced-concrete theatre at Ralph Avenue and Quincy Street, to cost $250,000.
A large new store and flat house is about to be built on the north side of South Eighth Street, 145 feet west of Hooper Street, by P. Lanzerkowsky, 935 Myrtle Avenue. Samuel Sass, 23 Park Row, Manattan, is the architect and plans provide for a six-story building measuring 50x107 feet, to have light brick and limestone front, tin roof, hardwood finish, and floors, bath room and laundry fixtures, and will cost about $50,000.
Buffalo, N. Y.—Press reports. state that
Bars
Lend themselves to the construction of attractive buildings with ornamen
tal and architectural features as
well as to the construction
of plain and substantial
warehouses and
factories.
*
Write for our 1907 Catalog ; it contains many illustrations of well designed reinforced concrete buildings.
The Wagoner Building is constructed entirely of reinforced concrete footings, columns, girders, floors and stairs. The main girders span the entire width of the building, 40 feet, and give a pleasing and substantial effect to the structure
Expanded Metal & Corrugated Bar Co.
Frisco Building, ST. LOUIS
REINFORCED CONCRETE STAIRWAY
Wagoner Undertaking Co., St. Louis, Mo.
that, this being so, men will strive for their pocket’s sake, in total disregard of any ethics. Moreover, quite apart from such considerations, it must be admitted that in many cases competition is really the best means of obtaining designs. It is not against the principle of competitions that we should protest, but against those instances of unfair conditions which are unfortunately still so frequent.—Builders’ Journal.
BUILDING NEWS.
(The editors greatly desire to receive information from the smaller and outlying towns as well as from the larger cities.)
Abbeville, La.—Reports state that the Catholic congregation will erect brick edifice costing between $50,000 and $75,000. Committee consists of Rev. Father La Forest, L. O. Broussard, J. E. Nettles and others.
Aberdeen, Wash.—It is reported that plans have been prepared for a fireproof building which is to be erected at Heron and I Streets by W. B. Mack and J. B. Dabney.
Albuquerque, N. Mex.—Bids are asked by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., until 2 p. m., April 30, for furnishing and delivering the necessary materials and labor required to construct and complete a dormitory and a mess hall, both of brick, with plumbing, steam- heat and electric light; also a tank and tower and an extension of the electric, lighting system. Further information may be ob
tained from Burton B. Custer, Superintendent, Albuquerque.
Andover, Mass.—McKim, Mead & White, 160 Fifth Avenue, New York, are preparing plans for a church and rectory for the Free Christian Church Society, to be erected at Andover, Mass., to cost about $40,000. Jos. A. Smart, Chairman Building Committee.
Atlantic City, N. J.—The contract to erect the auditorium on the pier at the foot of Arkansas Avenue, it is reported, has been awarded to the Keystone Structural Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., the cost to be about $200,000.
It is stated that Nixon & Zimmerman, of Philadelphia, Pa., propose erecting a concrete and steel vaudeville theatre, on the Boardwalk and Maryland Avenue, at a cost of $250,000.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company plans to erect a new passenger station here, besides new baggage and freight depots. The improvements contemplated will cost nearly $500,000. Alex. C. Shand, Philadelphia, is Chief Engineer.
Augusta, Ga.—It is said that Frank P. Milburn & Co., Washington, D. C., have prepared plans for a fireproof addition to the Albion Hotel for Bryan Lawrence. Proposed cost, $60,000.
Beaumont, Tex.—H. A. Pearlsein, it is reported, will erect a five-story building at Pearl and Fannin Streets.
Berkeley, Cal.—The Board of Education is reported to have adopted plans for the high school to be erected at Allston
way and Grove Streets, at a cost of $140,- 000.
Bozeman, Mont.—Plans are reported on foot looking towards the erection of a new building at the State Agricultural College, to cost $80,000.
Bridgeport, Conn.—Plans are being prepared, according to reports, by Meloy & Beckwith, architects, 23 P. O. Arcade, Bridgeport, for a residence to cost $150,- 000.
Bristol, Tenn.—The members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South are reported to be contemplating the erection of an edifice to cost about $36,000. E. F. Kahle, pastor.
The Interstate Hotel Company, it is stated, has adopted plans by Barber & Klutz, Knoxville, Tenn., for proposed $100,- 000 hotel.
Brooklyn, N. Y.—The Empire Circuit Company, of Cincinnati, O. (Jas. Fennessy, president), is reported to be contemplating the erection of a reinforced-concrete theatre at Ralph Avenue and Quincy Street, to cost $250,000.
A large new store and flat house is about to be built on the north side of South Eighth Street, 145 feet west of Hooper Street, by P. Lanzerkowsky, 935 Myrtle Avenue. Samuel Sass, 23 Park Row, Manattan, is the architect and plans provide for a six-story building measuring 50x107 feet, to have light brick and limestone front, tin roof, hardwood finish, and floors, bath room and laundry fixtures, and will cost about $50,000.
Buffalo, N. Y.—Press reports. state that