Columbus, Ohio. — It is reported that the Columbus Riding Club is planning the erection of a large riding academy and building for horse-shows. Plans have not yet been prepared.
Dallas, Tex. — The Baylor University College of Medicine, it is reported, has purchased a site and will erect a $100, 000 building. Address secretary.
Dayton, O. — It is stated that the Legislature has appropriated $50, 000 for an institution for deformed and crippled children. A committee is to be appointed by the Governor within thirty days to select a site and erect a building.
The members of the Gesselen Verein, it is stated, are considering the erection of a new building at a probable cost of $75, 000.
It is reported that the American Engineering Co., of Indianapolis, is preparing plans for a $180, 000 interurban station to be erected at Dayton.
Deal Beach, N. J. — H. D. Harris, Borough Clerk, writes that David M. Ach, I Madison Ave., New York, N. Y., is architect for the proposed casino, to cost not more than $55, 000. Bids for construction not yet called for.
Denver, Colo. — Arthur Church, it is reported, has had plans prepared for a 6-story business building to be erected at 16th and Curtis Sts., estimated to cost $250, 000.
Des Moines, Iowa. — The Des Moines Department Store Co. has been formed and will remodel the Iliad block at a cost of $75, 000. The building will be made fireproof, steel construction being used.
Dubuque, Iowa. — Architect Henry J. Schlacks, 51 Borden block, Chicago, Ill., has
designed for Mount St. Joseph College a conservatory of music and art, to be erected here. It will be of fireproof construction, three stories high, 42 × 120 ft. The interior will be finished in hardwood and heated with steam. Cost, $60, 000.
Duluth, Minn. — It is stated that plans have been prepared by German & Lignell, Torry Building, for a Y. M. C. A. building, four stories high, which it is proposed erecting this summer at a cost of $150, 000. Philip Bevis, secretary.
Everett, Wash. — The Great Northern has selected a site for the erection of a passenger station to cost $100, 000.
Ft. Worth, Tex. — The Sunday League of America (Dr. Edward Thompson, of St. Louis, Mo., president), it is stated, is contemplating the erection of a college to cost $50, 000 at Arlington Heights, a suburb of Ft. Worth.
Georgetown, Tex. — Belford Lumber Co. has contract to erect 3-story dormitory for the Southwestern University. Cost, $60, 000.
Glenwood, Iowa. — Bids are asked until May 15 for the building of a library at this city. J. M. Donelan, C. T. Genung, H. S. Fleming, committee.
Gulfport, Miss. — The Masonic Temple Association, recently incorporated in this city, is planning the erection of a Masonic Temple, to be five stories high, of fireproof brick and steel construction.
Hartford, Conn. — Plans are out for a 4-story apartment house to be erected by the Hartford Realty Co., at Asylum and Farmington Aves., at an estimated cost of $90, 000. W. A. Sanford is agent.
Hawkinsville, Ga. — Architect Gunn, of Macon, it is reported, has been commissioned to prepare plans for the new city hall and auditorium to be erected.
Houston, Tex. — Plans have been completed by Sanguinet, Staats & Suetter and bids will shortly be asked for 3-story brick and stone business block, 100 × 70 ft., to be erected by the estate of John Levy.
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Central Union Telephone Co. will erect an 8-story office and exchange building at Meridian and New York Sts. L. E. Richardson is president.
Iowa City, Iowa. — The members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is stated, are considering the erection of a new edifice, at a cost of about $50, 000.
Ironton, O. — The County Commissioners of Lawrence county and the Board of Public Service have approved the plans for the new county building to be erected in this city.
Ithaca, N. Y. — It is reported that a bill has been signed by Governor Higgins appropriating $222, 360 for the erection of the State Agricultural College at Cornell University.
Jackson, Miss. — Plans are being prepared by R. H. Hunt, architect, 8th and Broad Sts., Chattanooga, Tenn., for the construction of an annex to the State Deaf and Dumb Institution. The sum of $78, 420 has been appropriated.
Jonesboro, Ark. — R. H. Hunt, Chattanooga, Tenn., is preparing plans for a proposed $25, 000 edifice for the Baptist Church, to have a seating capacity of 2, 000.
Kearny, N. J. — Herbert E. Davis and Calvin Keissling, I Madison Ave., New York, N. Y., have received first prize for the plans for the proposed Carnegie Library to be erected here.
Keokuk, Iowa. — The Kellogg-Birge Co. will erect a 4-story fireproof building, to cost $60, 000.
Knoxville, Tenn. — John W. Emery, Philadelphia, Pa., has contract to erect edifice for the Second Presbyterian Church, after plans by Isaac Purcell, Philadelphia. Pa.; church building to be 95 × 138 ft.; manse, 24 × 60 ft.; ordinary construction; steam heat; electric lights; cost, $110, 000.
Lagrange, Ga. — Lagrange Banking and Trust Co. is completing arrangements for the erection of a proposed 3-story bank and office building.
Lake Charles, La. — L. N. Taylor is organizing a company for the erection of an opera house; light pressed brick with stone trimmings. Cost, $75, 000.
Lake Forest, ILL. — Work will soon be started on the private residence for E. L. Ryerson, 18 Milwaukee Ave., to be built at Lake Forest, from plans and specifications by Architect Howard Shaw, 175 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. The building will cost about $50, 000.
Lake Geneva, Wis. — It is reported that Dr. Jessie B. Payne, of LaPorte, Ind., will build a large sanitarium here.
Lancaster, Pa. — We are informed that as soon as plans are completed by Seymour Davis and Paul A. Davis, 3d, 1600 Chestnut
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