Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-30

CLABK's ARCADE - The immense
brick building, in course of erection at
the corner of Broad and Grand streets,
is more than ''nine days wonder"
. The building is the conserved of all
observed in the city. and is sure of
being the great centre of business.
A few years ago II mammoth tree
standing on this corner thoroughly
shaded the entire street, it's branches
overhanginga diminative wooden build-
ing, more recently used as butcher
shop. A wonderful transition has taken
place, and in place of the old tree and
wooden structures, We witness to-day,
through the enterprise and indomitable
energy of Hon. AMOS CLARK JR., a
brick edi6ce, which for its masslveness,
its beauty of architecture and its great
accommodations, has no equal any
where in New Jersey, and perhaps no
superior in the country. We rejoice
that the days of "old foggyism" are
over that young men, imbued with
spirit of enterprise and patriotism, with
love for the prosperity of our city up
permost in their hearts, have had the
management Of property and the bust
ness confded in their hands. We shall
continue to honor eli such men for
their deserving efforts in building up
the city, and placing Elizabeth just
where she rightfully belongs-at the
head of enterprise in this state.
The cellar on the Broad street front.
is to be arranged for two large stores
splendid dining saloon, for ladies and
gentlemen, with private rooms and
commodious kitchen attached, is also
being constructed in the basement. 1t
is intended that this saloon shall be
one OF the most popular in the state,
and with man, thoroughly under
standing the business, there is no rea-
son why it should not be properly
supported, and handsome fortune
realized to the manager of the institu-
ton. The splendidly- arranged bar
ber's saloon will have an entrance on
Grand street. The first foor,-on a
level with the pavement, will be divi-
led into twelve large stores--the fronts
on the 8 arcade" to be deliberately fin
ished.
The second story is readily reached
by means of two flights of wide stairs
made by Nessrs. G. & Il. Tucker, of
this city. The large front hall-43x80
is to be used for entertainments and
will easily accommodate 1000 persons
to seats. The stage is being arranged
on the most approved plan, and will be
44x20 with two separate dressing
rooms on the right and rear of the
stage. The seats are constructed in
the shape of a concave, atfording per
sons in the rearmost part of the hall
full view of the stage and the perform
ers. Two tiers of galleries are also to
he constructed. We understand from
the builder, Mr.. James Smith, that it
is Senator Clark's intention to make
this hall second to none in the country
for beauty of finish, convenience aud
comfort On this floor, has also been
arranged a splendid room 40x80, with
convenient anti-chamber, ETC., which
is well adapted for Il lodge room. 1t
would also especially answer for the
proposed gymnasium, and we hope
those having charge of that matter will
at once inspect, and if possible secure
this room for term Of years.
The upper part of the building is ar
ranged for business olfices-sixteen in
number, and for convenience, comfort
and advantage of position, they cannot
be excelled, by any in the city. The
entire arcade is we'll lighted from above
by two shafts, l4x23 The exterior as
we'll as the interior is to be finished in
the most elaborate manner, without re-
gard to cost, and does Senator Clark
the greatest honor, while the arcade
truly is the greatest architectural orna-
ment in our city.
Mr.. James Smith, builder, Of this
city, has the entire superintendent of
the structure.