its construction. Engineers estimate that it will impound 10, 000, 000, 000 cubic feet of water. The dam will be constructed by J. C. White & Co. at an estimated cost of $4, 000, 000. The work is to be completed in three years. — Exchange.
BUILDING NEWS.
(The editors greatly desire to receive information from the smaller and outlying towns as well as from the larger cities. )
Albany, N. Y. — The directors of the First National Bank are reported to have adopted plans, prepared by Marcus T. Reynolds, for a six-story marble office building, to be erected on State Street.
Alexandria, La. — George R. Mann, of Little Rock, Ark., is reported to be preparing plans for the Hotel Bentley, at Alexandria, to cose about $500, 000.
Atlanta, Ga. — Dr. Rolfe Hunt, president of the Atlanta Bible School, is reported to have decided to engage an architect to prepare plans for an addition to the present school on Cooper Street.
Fulton County will vote on the issuance of $300, 000 of bonds to erect the proposed courthouse, the total cost of which will be $400, 000. Address, County Commissioners.
Auburn, Ala. — The Alabama Polytechnic Institue has appointed a committee, consisting of Governor B. B. Comer, Montgomery, Ala., R. F. Ligon, N. D. Denson and others, to arrange for proposed erection of four buildings — library, dining-hall, hospital and president’s mansion. The Legislature has appropriated $226, 000 for this purpose, of which amount it is understood between $75, 000 and $100, 000 will be expended during the present year.
Aurora, ILL. — The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (W. L. Breckenridge, engineer), Chicago, Ill., it is reported, will make improvements here to cost about $2, 000, 000, including a new passenger station.
Austin, Tex. — W. W. Crutchfield, general secretary, University of Texas Y. M. C. A., writes that it is proposed to raise a fund of $75, 000 to be used for the erection of a Y. M. C. A. building, No plans yet prepared.
Baltimore. — St. Mary’s Industrial School, Wilkens Avenue, has awarded contract to J. J. O’Connor, 415 East Lexington Street, for the construction of a new school building; four stories, 65×90 feet, stone exterior, structural iron and steel, lighting and heating system; cost, $50, 000. Francis E. Tormey, architect, Wilson Building, 301 North Charles Street.
The Maryland Storage Company, E. Clay Timanus, president, 51 South Gay Street, has awarded contract to Hopkins-Barnett Company, Calvert Building, for the construction of a storage warehouse at the corner of York and Johnson Streets; six stories, 100×200 feet, reinforced concrete throughout, concrete piling, slag roof, elec
tric wiring and fixtures, four elevators, gravity conveyors; cost, about $200, 000; William H. Emory, architect, Professional Building, 330 North Charles Street.
Reports state that the Terminal Warehouse Co., Davis and Pleasant Streets, has purchased additional land on North Front Street and will erect a four-story fireproof warehouse, to cost about $200, 000; Owens & Sisco, architects.
Beloit, Wis. — Architect J. C. Llewellyn, First National Bank Building, 164 Dearborn Street, it is said, has been engaged to prepare plans for remodeling and additions to a high school building here for the Board of Education. Three wings will be built in connection with the present building, which will be remodeled and modernized. They will be three story, of pressed brick and stone, have composition roofs, hardwood finish, steam heat, wiring for electric light, marble and tile work, structural iron work, the improvements to cost $100, 000. Mr. Llewellyn’s plans were selected in competition, Saturday, June 8.
Bristol, Va. -Tenn. — It is reported that the directors of the Interstate Hotel Co. have decided to erect a $100, 000 hotel and $50, 000 opera house by superintendence. T.
Philosophy of Protective Paint
A practical treatise on the subject of protective paint by a practical paint man. Write for free copy No. 14 B.
Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City, N. J.
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BALTIMORE
J. S. THORN CO.
Architectural Sheet Metal Works
Manufacturers and Erectors of Ventilating Skylights, Fire proof Window Frames and Sash, and Opening Fixtures to operate Ventilating Sashes
Nos. 1223-33 Callowhill Street PHILADELPHIA, PA
ESTABLISH ED 1844
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BLACK RED BROWN BUFF
NEW COLORS: Moss Green, Royal Purple, French Gray, Pompeian Buff, Colonial Drab
They are the original colors manufactured, and are the brightest and most durable
Samuel H. French & Co.
PHILADELPHIA
STANLEY’S
BALL
BEARING HINGES
In WROUGHT BRONZE and STEEL
NEVER WEAR DOWN. NEVER CREAK. NEVER REQUIRE OILING.
The improved washer protects the balls against moisture and dust.
For Sale by Leading Hardware Dealers.
Attractive Literature for the asking.
THE STANLEY WORKS
NEW BRITAIN, CONN. NEW YORK CHICAGO
BUILDING NEWS.
(The editors greatly desire to receive information from the smaller and outlying towns as well as from the larger cities. )
Albany, N. Y. — The directors of the First National Bank are reported to have adopted plans, prepared by Marcus T. Reynolds, for a six-story marble office building, to be erected on State Street.
Alexandria, La. — George R. Mann, of Little Rock, Ark., is reported to be preparing plans for the Hotel Bentley, at Alexandria, to cose about $500, 000.
Atlanta, Ga. — Dr. Rolfe Hunt, president of the Atlanta Bible School, is reported to have decided to engage an architect to prepare plans for an addition to the present school on Cooper Street.
Fulton County will vote on the issuance of $300, 000 of bonds to erect the proposed courthouse, the total cost of which will be $400, 000. Address, County Commissioners.
Auburn, Ala. — The Alabama Polytechnic Institue has appointed a committee, consisting of Governor B. B. Comer, Montgomery, Ala., R. F. Ligon, N. D. Denson and others, to arrange for proposed erection of four buildings — library, dining-hall, hospital and president’s mansion. The Legislature has appropriated $226, 000 for this purpose, of which amount it is understood between $75, 000 and $100, 000 will be expended during the present year.
Aurora, ILL. — The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (W. L. Breckenridge, engineer), Chicago, Ill., it is reported, will make improvements here to cost about $2, 000, 000, including a new passenger station.
Austin, Tex. — W. W. Crutchfield, general secretary, University of Texas Y. M. C. A., writes that it is proposed to raise a fund of $75, 000 to be used for the erection of a Y. M. C. A. building, No plans yet prepared.
Baltimore. — St. Mary’s Industrial School, Wilkens Avenue, has awarded contract to J. J. O’Connor, 415 East Lexington Street, for the construction of a new school building; four stories, 65×90 feet, stone exterior, structural iron and steel, lighting and heating system; cost, $50, 000. Francis E. Tormey, architect, Wilson Building, 301 North Charles Street.
The Maryland Storage Company, E. Clay Timanus, president, 51 South Gay Street, has awarded contract to Hopkins-Barnett Company, Calvert Building, for the construction of a storage warehouse at the corner of York and Johnson Streets; six stories, 100×200 feet, reinforced concrete throughout, concrete piling, slag roof, elec
tric wiring and fixtures, four elevators, gravity conveyors; cost, about $200, 000; William H. Emory, architect, Professional Building, 330 North Charles Street.
Reports state that the Terminal Warehouse Co., Davis and Pleasant Streets, has purchased additional land on North Front Street and will erect a four-story fireproof warehouse, to cost about $200, 000; Owens & Sisco, architects.
Beloit, Wis. — Architect J. C. Llewellyn, First National Bank Building, 164 Dearborn Street, it is said, has been engaged to prepare plans for remodeling and additions to a high school building here for the Board of Education. Three wings will be built in connection with the present building, which will be remodeled and modernized. They will be three story, of pressed brick and stone, have composition roofs, hardwood finish, steam heat, wiring for electric light, marble and tile work, structural iron work, the improvements to cost $100, 000. Mr. Llewellyn’s plans were selected in competition, Saturday, June 8.
Bristol, Va. -Tenn. — It is reported that the directors of the Interstate Hotel Co. have decided to erect a $100, 000 hotel and $50, 000 opera house by superintendence. T.
Philosophy of Protective Paint
A practical treatise on the subject of protective paint by a practical paint man. Write for free copy No. 14 B.
Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City, N. J.
MINERAL WOOL
FIRE, SOUND and VERMIN PROOF
SAMPLES AND CIRCULARS FREE
INSULATOR
U. S. MINERAL WOOL CO.,
140 Cedar St. NEW YORK
Corrugated Concrete Pile Co. of America 1170 Broadway, New York
LICENSEES
Ailing Construction Co. William L. Miller The Engineering-Contracting Co. CHICAGO BOSTON
BALTIMORE
J. S. THORN CO.
Architectural Sheet Metal Works
Manufacturers and Erectors of Ventilating Skylights, Fire proof Window Frames and Sash, and Opening Fixtures to operate Ventilating Sashes
Nos. 1223-33 Callowhill Street PHILADELPHIA, PA
ESTABLISH ED 1844
PEERLESS
Mortar Colors
BLACK RED BROWN BUFF
NEW COLORS: Moss Green, Royal Purple, French Gray, Pompeian Buff, Colonial Drab
They are the original colors manufactured, and are the brightest and most durable
Samuel H. French & Co.
PHILADELPHIA
STANLEY’S
BALL
BEARING HINGES
In WROUGHT BRONZE and STEEL
NEVER WEAR DOWN. NEVER CREAK. NEVER REQUIRE OILING.
The improved washer protects the balls against moisture and dust.
For Sale by Leading Hardware Dealers.
Attractive Literature for the asking.
THE STANLEY WORKS
NEW BRITAIN, CONN. NEW YORK CHICAGO