The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-08-19
IMpRoYEMENTs IN OUR CITE.
Asketch Of a Few Of the Building En-
terprises In Progress-Ncw Churches'
Seminaries, Halls and Residences
Some of the ISLANDERS about Charies-
tom Re9uted by Facts.

Semkuaries, Halls and Residences-
Some of the ISLANDERS about Charles
tom Refuted by Facts.
number of statements have appeared
from time to time, in certain newspapers, anu
especially In the letters Of few correspondents
who have during the past year visited Charleston
IN the interests OF some Of the New York Jour-
na,a 70 the effect that there were hardly any
hn,Id;ng operations in progress in this city. Some
or these correspondents, particularly one sc. W.
8 ~ who represented the New York Tribune, even
went 30 far as to say that there was no: in the
City OF Charleston brick being laid or building
erected-that the rayages OF war had been lelt
undsturbed, and that In fact, the mural progress
of Charleston had utterly stopped. Such state
ments as these cannot fall to have more or less
Injurious effect on the industrial and business
reputation of the city, and they are, moreover SO
completely at variance with the truth that 1t be-
comes matter OF simple duty to point out their
glaring inaccuracies, and apply the antidote OF
truth to Offset the parti:an poison Of such mall
clous Misrepresentation.
+ 1t is perfectly patent to any one WHO WaKs
about the streets OF Charleston, not only that The
building Industry OF the city is not asleep, but
that the number OF houses in process OF erection is
nnprecedentedly large for this season OF the year,
and the writer Of this article, accosting promt!
nent builder, yesterday morning, requisite from
him some facts as to the number and description
Of buildings in progress or projected. An invita-
tion from the builder to accompany him on his
daily ride among the various works under his
charge was extended and accepted, and following
facts were the result OF the mornings observa-
tons:
the NEW GERMAN CHURCH.
On King stree,. near Vanderhorst, stands the
new German Lutheran Church, tts spire, which
will be the tallest one south Of the Potomac,
already reaching the height OF 2s5 feet. This Is an
elegant Gothic structure, which is being con-
ssructed in the most thorough manner, and Is ex-
pected to be finished during the coming fall. A
full description OF the building, as 1t Is to be, has
already appeared In I he NEWS, and 1t will not be
necessary, therefore, to repeat 1t here. The work
upon It is being pushed forward as rapidly as pos
sIb'e AID one very interesting portion el the
work Is the carving Of the heavy fniil that Is to
surmount the lofty spire, on which eight carVers
are now constantly employed. This 1nial Is In
the ape OF floral cluster, and will be, ipc!u.
sive Of the crown which will surmount the whole,
twenty rees high. The building when finished
win cost sI5,eoo, and the bonds necessary to meet
this expense being now all disposed Of, there is
every probability OF the early completion Of the
edifce.
BRAVE GIRLS ENTERPRISE
Not far from this 8. ructure, on ST. Philip street,
just opposite the Charleston College, q building.
is approaching completion, which not only marks
the aesthetic progress Of the city, but affords a
remarkable illustration Of the energy and ability
Of o young lady of Charleston, barely twen'y
years of age, Miss Eta Kelly, who Is here erect.
ing Increased accommodations for her already
nourishing young ladies' seminary. The semi
nary numbers some one hundred pupils, and is
now conducted in q building not specially erected
nor particularly adapted for the purpose. The
new building will, however, be an ornament 70
this portion OF the city, and aford every facility
for the purposes for which 1t is intended. 1t isa
three story frame building, With brick founda-
tions, measuring, on the ground plan, SO by 90
feet The nrst noor will be devoted to play rooms,
the second to class rooms, aud the third Is occu-
pied by large hall for general exercises, calls
themes, &c. Especial attention has been paid to
the arrangements for lighs and ventilation. and
In these respects 1t Will be eq1al to any building
in Charleston. The outside walls will be painted
and aanded In imitation OF stone and the roof
will be OF tin. This building is to be nnlshed and
ready for occupato on the 1st Of October.
THE MASONIC TEMPLE.
Another important public institution soon to be
erected In this vicinity ia the new Masonic Tenn.
pie, on the corner Of Wentworth and King Streets
The old Masonic Hal, the site OF which is to be
nsed for the new edfce, is being rapidly demol'
ished, and the massive wal Of The new building
VIII soon begin to rise. The ne temple is to be Of
brick, three stories Eigh. with front Of 60 feet on
King street and 116 feet on Wentworth street.
The building viii include three fine stores on King
street, and a main entrance on Wentworth street.
The front portion Of the second and third doors OF
the building will be occupied by Grand Lodge
room OF magnificent proportions, the domed and
tesseated ceiling OF which VIII be fifty feet from
the floor. The two fronts will be Identical IN le
sign and very ornate, the spaces between the cir
cular headings Of the third story windows being
emblazoned with q number Of shields bearing
Masonic emblems-
NEW STORES ON KING STREET.
number OF improvements are In progress on
King street, which will add greatly 70 the appear
8nCe OF Lu6C tnOrJuRu dIS. Al NU. zoo hluX 6LIcet
new brick front is being erected, to- be finished
with ornamental iron caps, and trimmings with
rustic corners. The store on the nrst door OF this
building viii be occupied by Mr.. John R. Reid for
his lace and fancy goods basiness, and the second
and third n,ors BY Mr. S. T. Souder's photo
graphic gallery.
On the same street, nearly opposite Hasel
street, an elegant building is soon to be erected
by Mr.. John O. H. Caussen, on the site at present
occupied BY Taylor's old shoe store. This front
will be built entirely OF iron and glass, and viii
probably be the most ornamental business struc.
ture In the city. A full description OF the new
building was given In THE NKws Of last Tuesday.
Besides these improvements, negotiations are
In progress for the erection OF block OF i've
brick stores on the east side OF King street, just
below Market, which Will have the: desirable
effect Of cloeng up wide gspin the unsignty
burnt district and an oner has also been made
for the purchase Of TWO other lots In the same
vicinity for the purpose OF erecting two more
business houses.
NEW DWELLING HOUSES.
On the south side OF Cumberland street, q few
doors from Meeting street. very handsome
brick dwelling and store Is rapidly approaching
completion 1t is being built for Mr.. r. L. Guile.
min for q re.dpnca and ras1ttinr establishment