The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-13
NEw.BUILDINGs.
The New Marble Front in Biddeford-
Fine Deering Street Block, ETC., etc.

Mr. o. FL. Staples of Biddeford has placed
picture of his new marble front block in Hale's
window. This block is one of the finest, if not
the finest, business blocks in the state. 1t is
situated on Main street and is great addition
TO the appearance OF the city. 1t is % feet
front and 65 feet feet deep. The block was de-
signed by Z. ID. Kimball, architect, of this city,
and is OF the Corinthian and Gothic styles of
architecture combined. The front is of white
and blue marble alternate, with iron columns.
The gable bears the initials OF the proprietor,
~. b. s." The first story is used for three
stores, in which the proprietor of the block is
interested. The first store is used for large
tailoring store, the second for ready made
clothing and the third as a general furnishing
goods store. The glass is heavy French plate
and has the monogram of the proprietor cut in
each pane by G. HI. Farley of this city. The
finish of the block is hard wood, and the doors
all black walnut. The counters in the stores
are of cherry and chestnut and are of yerv
pretty design. The floors are of black walnut
and ash.
The second floor is divided off into six law
offices, which are large, light and convenient.
The third story has been leased to the Masons
of Biddeford and they are finishing and furn-
ishing it in rich style. 1t will be ready for oc-
cupancy in a short time The block is heated
by steam at cost of about $4,000. VIII.
Pencil & Co. of this city has put in the steam
heating apparatus. Mr.. Alfred Evans of this
city has built the doors and made the patterns
for the iron columns of the handsome front.
s. f. Tibbets of Biddeford had charge Of the
wood work. The marble for the front cost
upwards of $500 and came from Massachu-
sets.
This block will cost upwards of $50 900 when
completed and reflects much credit upon the
proprietor, who is wide awake business man.
He has carried on the clothing business in Bid
deford for several years, but as his business
rapidly increased larger quarters were needed,
and to supply this need he has erected this fine
block which is just what his business demand
ed A few such structures in the good city of
Portland would be great improvement in this
already favored city. 1t will be seen by the
above hasty sketch of the building that Port
land mechanics have done good share Of the
finest work supon it. Mr.. Staples is much
pleased with the excellent designs furnished by
MIR. Kimba'l, who is getting up quite reputa.
ton for young architect
A FINE BLOCK
Mr.. s. Fl. Libby, the well known house build
er, is erecting fine brick block of two houses
on the corner of Deering and State streets.
The main building is 52x38 feet, with an ell
4Ox36 feet. The whole bricks are laid in block
morter and the building rests upon foundation
of solid lpFoa Tba Hn;S &c tl,o h.
be unusually fine. Each house has twelve
rooms, each of which is to be frescoed by
Schumacher. The dining rooms are to be fin
ished in black walnut in modern Gothic style,
better known as East Lake style. The
chimney pieces will also be of black walnut.
The building is of Italian style of architecture
and is the only one Of the kind in the city. Mr..
Libby is doing the carpenter work in very
careful manner The masonry work was
performed by Messrs. Knights & Ridlon in a
very satisfactory manner. The plans are fur.
nished by f. 81. Fassett & Son. One of the
houses is for W. II. Anderson, esq.,, and the
other will be for sale.
NOTES.
Mr.. e. Ponce has again commenced work on
his improvements at Long Island. He has
completed fine whaIf one hundred feet long
which will accommodate any steamer at high
or low water. He has completed several new
and convenient bowling alleys, ard has the
foundation laid f u his hotel block This is
land promises to be very attractive place the
coming season. The hotel will be completed
in season to accommodate this summers visi-
tors.
The new Masonic hall in Gorham is nearly
ready for occupancy. 1t will be completed i'm
mediately when the matter which is now in the
courts is settled. A picture of the block has
been in Hale's window the past week.
A. Foster BISON are remodellipg the store re-
Gently occupied by Levi f. Hoyt on Preble
street and will occupy it as a dye house. A
large addition has been erected.
The prospect for new building operations
this season are very fattering and workmen
will no doubt be well employed at very good
wages.