The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-12
HRw RusrNEss BLOCK.

If ali our capitalists were animated with
the public spirit displayed by few, they
would lay out their money where it would
Weld the greatest returns and beautify this
growing city. In the rapid strides toward
prosperity which we have taken, no man has
done more to contribute to oru success than
Mr.. B. D. BufOrd, one of our youngest and
most prosperous business men. Energetic,
prompt and generous, he has forwarded
many enterprises, and any matter OF pooiio
interest has always received his attention
and warm support.
He is not of that kind who hoard their
capital, but with true spirit OF hberslity,
he exuends il in q manner that always
meets the approval of his fellow citizens, and
will benefit and improve the city. With
that spirit snimating him, he has contracted
for the erection of a three story brick block,
directly in the rear of "Buford's Block"
and fronting on Eagle street. Its dimen-
sions are 54x60 feet she walls are to be OF
the most substantial character, the tounda
ton is one the strongest in the oi'y' ana Is
built on a strata of rock. The brick work
il under the control of Mr.. Prick, an
old and we'll known hand at the business.
The csrpentering is to be don BY Mr.
TAYLOR. one of the best builders in the city.
The design of the building is aocordingto Mr..
Buford's ideas, and something unique and
handsome may be expected. The style of
the building is modern, but of no especial
GLASS. The brick used are first class ar
ticle, from Atkinson II uldock's yard, and
added to the iron front and ornamentation
of the building, the tout ensemble will pre-
sent very handsome appearance. The
walls are already well under way, and pro-
crossing rapidly.
The lower story is TO have hand
some front, and is to be divided into
three store rooms, each l8x60 feet. Mr..
Alexander Steele will occupy two of the
stores, those next Bengs!on's drug store,
and will put in q stock of hardware. Mr..
Steele is 9 man OF rare business tact, had IA
extended experience in the business while
in the firm of Harper Il Steele, and it is
with pleasure that we, in common with his
other friends, would see him once more in
business. The store room next the alley
viii be occupied by the ARGUS, and will be
divided into an Office and editorial room,
25xlS feet, and press room, 35xl8 feet
The office will be separated from the edi-
tOrial room by q half partition.
The second story will be divided into
four rooms. Directly over Mr.. Steele store,
forward, will be an office for Messrs. Buford
Il Reed, Insurance Agents, and room for
storing the long iron of the hardware store.
In the rear of these will be large room for
the tin shop and wareroom Of Michael Kane
Over our office and press rooms will be q
long room, 60xlo feet, which will be occu
pied by the ARGUS news and job rooms, to
be fitted up with all the modern convenien-
ces, and well lighted. In the rear of the
first story will be q one story brick boile.
and engine room, l812O feet.
The third story is to be fitted up ss hall,
with three side Anse-rooms, and will make
the hAndsomest hall in the city. We IN
derssand that it is to be prepared
expressly for the Order of Odd
Fellows. They may well feel proud of hav-
ing SO nice hall in one of the most impos-
ing edi6ces in the city. 1t would be TT
ting accompaniment to the building and Q
credit to the builder.
Many rich men erect large buildings,
such as opera houses and hotels, which can
never be more to them than 8 pleasure to
look upon while alive, and 9 monument
after death; in this they are right, We would
like such a monument to keep us in remem>
branoe after we have passed in our checks
but in erecting this block Mr.. BufoId has
done that which will cause his name to be
ever respected. 1t is placed upon one of
our busiest thoroughfAres, and will be seen
and remarked upon by every visiting strAng-
er, and will tell them Of the enterprise and
public spirit ofits builder.