Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-22
@. WATTLEY g. co.
100 Federal Street, Allegheny, OPP
posite the First National Bank.

Probably no house in our two cities exem-
plifies the idea of progression in larger sense
than the one whose name heads this article.
The growth of business led the frm to seek
more commodious and ample store capacity,
and the beautiful structure to which they have
lately removed is one which does credit to their
taste and judgment, moreover is an artistic
and beautiful improvement to the city OF Allie
gheny. The exterior is of pressed brick, trIm-
med with stone and rises in graceful modern
form three stories above the pavement, or 50
feet, with an excellent roomy cellar under the
whole containg wash-room, closets, furnace,
fuel vault &C. &c. The frontage Federal
street is about "a feet, the height of ceiling of
first floor 1Gl feet which gives magnificent
entrance, with show windows probably OF the
handsomest proportions in either city. The
French plate glass in front of each window
measures IA feet inches in height with
breadth of 81 feet The main floor is % by 10
in the clear, and has broad, ample appearance.
which strikes one most favorably. The enlarged
space over their whole quarters gives an oppor-
tunity to show any large stock most advantage
ously, whilst the convenient arrangement will
facilitate the handling of goods, both in recelv-
ing and selling, which cannot be excelled by
any house we have knowledge of In the centre
Of the room has been placed the offices, from
which point grand view of all the workings
and routine of the establishment may be over
looked and directed. All the fixtures counters,
balustrade is of pine finished with and in wal
nut The effect is heightened by the uniform
white ceilings and walls made more beautiful
by excellent light from the skylight in second
story, 12x16, of hammered glass, with iron
frame. This light affords ample light to any
part of the store. From wide easy ascending
stairway, with platform In centre, we arrive
upon the second floor, which is one of the
handsomest rooms we have ever seen. The
area is the same as main floor, with exception
of the skylight opening which is Is by 80 feet.
In the rear of this floor is located the ladies'
dressing room, with all convenences, which
will be an especially important and acceptable
feature to ladies coming from the country.
new line of goods will be added shortly, and
the space in front devoted to the purpose. The
third floor extends over the front merely. 1t
is. however, a very commodious store room,
where reserve stock will be placed and goods
arranged for stock. The receiving and deliver
ing will be done in the rear, where private
ten-foot alley connects with Park Way.
The admirable plan of this building, and the
execution of the contracts "on time" are due
mainly to the ability Of f. NJ. Butt, the we'll
known architect Of Allegheny. measure of
praise is also attached to the name of Mr.. John
Aston, an old and well-known builder of Ale
gheny who carried out all the building minute.
Messrs. G. Wattley e. Co. speak with the great
est satisfaction and in terms of the highest
praises III regard to Mr.. Butz & Aston, as well
as MeSsr5 Orrester G. ASTON, Stone cOHlfdctoiS,
Lovctt Bros, pressed brick contractors Messrs.
Anderson & Porter, iron contractors; William
Irwin, galvanized iron and tin work Tate &
Munden, plumbing; III. p. Butz CO., paint
ing; Messrs. Young & Bro plate glass-all of
these gentlemen did their part of the work with
promptness, and to the entire satisfaction of the
owners of the buildings.
Messrs. c. Wattley & Co.'S stock has been
entirely renewed and their offerings for fall
trade will be seen in the announcements to
follow shortly. 1t is stocked with the
choicest lines of goods which they have ever
offered, and which can be sold on the very best
terms As the firm own their building, which
was erected at the right time on favorable
terms cash paid in every instance which also
enables them to carry business at very
small rental, which will naturally accrue to
the advantage of their patrons. 1t is their in
tention to give every opportunity to the Gus
toner, carry the fullest and choicest line of
goods in this section, and impress upon the
public the fact that their new location, increased
space and enlarged experience is for their
benefit in the main Their facilities for placing
goods in the hands Of the consumer at very
small advance above cost, is shown by the fact
that in embroiderics alone they have an agency
in Switzerland, where all their embroideries
and laces, and large portion of ladies' neck
wear is manufactured and shipped directly to
the house.
Other connections equally advantageous afford
their patrons opportunities unsurpassed for
placing good reliable wares at cheap rates upon
their counters at all times.