Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-01

who az occupy the stores, Offices,
&c.
The new block of brick stores erected the past
season on the east side of Water street. on what
has recently been known as the 'burnt district,
rapidly approaches completion. The beautiful ex-
terror, standing out in it, completeness, for
al weeks has been the subject OF admiration. Not
only have the owners in its ere ction made prom
ising financial venture, but have conferred last
ing benefit upon the city in which they are hon
ored citizens. and whose interests they have so
much at heart. Like well cultivated field, a
magnificent lawn or private residence of fair pro-
portions, it does not wholly belong to its owners,
but is public property to be enjoyed and in a
measure appropriated by every citizen or passer
by. In view Of its erection, the fire that swept
into nothingness the wooden finder boxes that un
til last winter stood in that location, may Indeed
be regarded as a public blessing. by the COM
mon consent of the owners it is christened
CENTRAL BLOCK,
very appropriate title, as it stands in very near
" the central part of the city. The block is 1850
feet in length, 81 feet Deep three stories high
the street front, aud five the river side The
first story is of gtanite and iron, with large and
handsome windows. The building is of brick,
with granite window trimmings. and fancy iron
cornce. The style of architecture is very pleasing
and neat, though not expensive, and reflects addi-
tiona credit upon the accomplished architects,
Mcssrs. F. II. Fassett & Son of Portland, who
drew the plan for most ofthe block.
The store in the north end of the block is owned
by
Mr.. Is. F. PARRoTT.
1t is % feet front. 81 feet deep; three stories
the street, and five in the rear. 1t contains one
store, OFFICES, etc. 1t has been thoroughly plumb
ed, aud is furnished with all the modern apph-
ances. Workmen are now engaged in finishing
the store, to make it ready for the lessee,
Mr. WIN, b. HUNT,
who is to occupy it as boot and shoe establish
ment. 1t is to be ahead Of any % ing in Portland
and fully up to any shoe store this side of Boston
There will be separate departments for ladies',
children's and mems goods. Each department
will be complete within itself. The street floor
will be for the purpose Of general sale, furnished
with black walnut counters, and cases made of
ash trimmed with black walnut 1t will be light
ell by three heavy chandeliers and one in the show
window. The front is almost entirely glass, and
there are three windows in the
The rear of the first base nent story will be fitted
mp and used by Mr.. Hunt as a repairing shop,
another room for storing goods containing extra
shelving; front room in the same story coal
house. The floors are all hard wood, as hey are
Throughout, the entire block. The lower basement
stork will be used for storing boxes, etc. Mr.. Hunt
will probably OCCUPY these elegant apartments
about the tenth of November.
The second story is reached by a wide stairway,
the entrance being next Hunts door, where we
reach the Photographic gallery of
Mr.. JoHN S. HENDEE,
or at least is to be his when completed. lie will
occupy the entire story-the front as a reception
room, ii being 30 by p feet, lighted by three win
dows. This will also be arranged for the display
of the various wares which Mr.. Hendee, our vet
eran photographer, will keep, in his line. In the
rear are preparation room, dark room, ladies'
dressing room, room for printing and toniug, &c.
projection of Is feet, particularly noticeable on
the outside of the building, is the skylght room,
where the sun win operate to paint the likeness
es of Mr.. Hendee's customers. The lig bit is so
ranged and can be so controlled, as to make this
one of the most desirable places in the State for
taking pictures.
Mr.. E. W. MOORE,
the talented young crayon artist, will have rooms
with Mr.. Hendee, in the prosecution of his art.
According to present appearances the rooms will
be in readiness before the Christmas holidays.
The next section of the block is owned by
DR.. II. NJ. HARLOW,
and is 80 feet on Water street, and 6l feet deep,
three stories. There three stores-one 10 feet,
one Is, and the other Is. The first is to be occu-
pied by
Mr.. HENRY HART,
manufacturer of and dealer in candies, cakes, ice
cream, &c. The front part of the street story will
be general sales room and place for the dis
play of the delicious stuff which causes children
to fatten their noses against the window panes in
gazing at the same. There will be % feet of
shelving on the north side, and show cases on the
south side. The rear will be fitted up as a regu-
lar first class eating and oyster house, with all the
appointments of such an institut ion where persons
can get good square meals" at all hours. Below,
in the front street story, are three rooms-the
first apartment dining room for help, the middle
a kitchen. and the rear place for the maHufac-
tuIe of candy, which will be made convenient
as possible. The lower basement. the floor of
which i. cemened, will be used for storage pur-
poses. Mr. Hart will manufacture all the goods
he usually has, with additions, which he is ena-
bed to do by his enlarged accommodations. The
rooms are very light and airy. MIR. Hart expects
to get into his new quarters in the course OF three
weeks.
The next has been leased bv
MIR. CHARLES Brown,
dealer in ladies' and gentlemens furnishing
goods and the next south will be be occupied by
Mrs. NJ. b. lIoDGEs,
the well known milhner
South of Harris a IL feet stairway leads TO
the second story, into hall or entryway some
10 feet wide, where are doors leading into five Of
fees, in front and rear. One OF the front Of
fees Is engaged by
SAMUEL w. LANE, ESQ,
our present City Treasurer, and will be fitted up
as law office. This will be one Of The pcasantest
offices in the building. The other offices as
yet unleased.
The whole of the third floor of PARROTS and
Harlows portion of the block, will be occupied
by the