New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-08
BUILDINGS NOW GOING UP.

STRUCTURES IN THE RESIDENCE AND BUSINESS
PARTS OF THE CITY THAT WILL BE BOTH oRNA-
MENTAL AND USEFUL.
People who are now returning to New-York from
the country will notice number oil new features IN
tho huild,ngs of the city and the new structures
which have arisen since they left their homes VIII
help to remind them that the city moves ana grows
even though they absent. In Ffth-ave the
Vanderbilt mansions rapidly nearing compie-
ton, and the exterior of the Union Leag9e CiTgs
new building is almost h niihs o,e awG
IN the avenue. One is at the southwest
corner Of Forty-ninth-st., and is owned by ogden
Goeet. Its dimensions will be so feet by 100 ieet
and il will be five stories high with Mansard roof
The estimated cost is $4,000. somewhat
similar dwelling is being built a. the soItheast cor
he 80 feet VIDE 81 feet deep and five stories IN
height with Mansard roof. The estimated cost Is
$3.50
residence Of Cardinal McCloskey. the founda,
on the native rock at the northwest corner of Mad-
sonaye. and Ffue,h-s n the rear oil 'a ne
the cathedral and of general style corresponding
with that structure. Its dimensions are, IN round
Will he four stories aud basement, and the build
ing will have mansard roof. 1t Is estimated to
cost 10000 A chapel of similar r, style
is to be erected the opposite corner OF the Cathe
dral lot at Madison-ave. and Fifty-first-st.
At Union-square the handsome building of Ar,
mold. Constable q Co. is well under way, ana VIII
the park. new store will soon he finished at no.
35, on the west side of Unon-square. and VIII be
occupied by prominent music dealer. ~,
X. III. Macy d Co. have a large addition to their
store at the corner of Sixtl-ave. ard Ihirteenth-
ST., nearly ready for occupancy. An addition
to the Aston Library, on the north side OF
the old building in Laiaye,te-pace, IS nearly com
pIeted Ii IL of similar style 10 The present build
Ing and is So feet wide and 100 feet deep. Ii VIII
be three stories IN height and surmonnted oy
peaked roof A continuous corridor VIII run lhe
otf,r LANG ot
doors will be provided in convenient positions on
the upper floors between the different sections OF
the birding The cost of the improvement VIII be
about 100000. Further down IN Lafayette-place'
Mt Great ,Jonesst.. the large brick building OF the
st. VIncents Home for Boys is almost finished
The new chapel added TO the rear OF Grace
Church. in Broadway. is a neat addition To a
familiar Landmark. Some substantial brick stores
nj the northeast corner of Frdnknst. and Broad
way are nearly erected, aud fill mp what was Tor
loi time an unsightly gap on the great thorough
In the financial part of the city several fine
structures are binding Tie new building
of the Liverpool and London and Globe lAsui-
ance COMPANY, at William and J1ne-sts, Is au,
yanced TO the first story. One story OF
the new Post building i'll the rear
of the Custom House. Is erected ara
tures in the vicinity. The massive walls OF the
FIRST National Bank building. at Broadway ana
Wall-st., attract much attention. Inc brown STONE
walls are left rough-dressed % great extent, ana
the huge chOcolate-colOred blocks hayea fine effect,
The building is now advanced 20 the third story.
One of the finest business blocks IN the city IS
TO be erected in the wholesale grocery 1sltlc.,
at Duane and Hudson-sts. lt VIII be lol feet
wide by 70 feet deep, and will comprise eight
stores and a mansard ROOF, the whole rising 10
height of 92 feet Piles have been dr,v r ri hTl
and wyoming stone. and be provided with IRON
shutters. part of the building Will he occupied
nut mandatory, and the remainder OF the build
ing will be occupied as candy factory.