Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-20
The New Engine House i'm West WASH
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RECONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD TOWN HAIL CON-
PLETED.
1t was stated in THE STAR few days ago that the
work OF reconstructing what was formerly the old
town hall for the purpose Of converting it into an
engine house for company No. had been about
completed The work consisted of strengthening
the walls the entire renewal Of the interior and the
south wall and adding half story In height. Con-
siderable eXcavating also had to be done, and a
hlling of clay was well rammed about the founda-
ton walls. The first story front Of brick work was
rebuilt and faced with best red brick laid in cement
and keyed In the most wOrkmanlike manner. The
sllS for the large doors OF granite, extending
into the jambS several inches, and the hinge eyes
are sunk into the stone All the window stls are Of
ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS THE ENGINE ROOM,
| which Is paved with asphalt blocks, and which Is
asx3O feet and q feet in height. Iron guide rails
are sunk In the floor for the apparatus to upon.
In the rear of the engine room and opening therein
are the stalls, five in number, covering space 36x
10 feet great deal OF iron work has been used in
the construction OF these stalls. the wood part
being OF hard Georgia pine oiled These stalls are so
arranged that the horses, when detached by means
Ofelectrcty go directly to the engine without warn
Ing, being placed Immediately in the rear of the DO
stlon they occupy when harnessed The sitting
room for the use of the men during the day is i'm
mediately back of the stalls, and is 12xi6 The
feed house. separate building, is in rear OF the
main building: All the wood work is finished in
hard Georgia pine In Oil. The doors of the stalls
are opened by electricity, and the horses at once
take their places telephone will be placed in
the sitting room. And there is also large sky
light over the stalls, being an Improved patent.
Inc main doors, out Of which the engine and hose
carriage pass are opened by weights which are
controlled by the drivers when ready to start. and
hy open with great rapidty. Under the first floor
Is large cellar, in which is located the heating APP
paratuS Which connects with the engine. Keeping
water in the boiler hot and pressure of about 70
pounds This heating apparatus is automatically
detached when the engine leaves the house. The
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style and finished in ash and oiled.
ON TEE SECOND FLOOR
are the fourteen lockers-one for each man; also,
oath room and water closets OF the most improved
Demarest patent. This room is 9x12 and is exceed
lngy well finished. The bunk-rOom is directly above
the engine room, and is OF the same SIZE From this
room descend two perpendicular brass rods ~
inches diameter and q feet in length. passing
through large circular openings the engine room
hOor. When the doors Of these circular apertures
are opened 6y an electrical current, the fremen
flash, saving much time The fire gong is also on
the second floor; the hose tower, As feet Deep used
Ior CRYING the hose, opens into it. The foremans
floor.
ON THE THIRD FLOOR
In front Is the billiard and reading roo 19x3s eet
library 16x16, and harness room 9x16, and large
closet. The house is provided also with all modern
conveniences for the comfort Of the men.
The doors, tin work, painting and glazing, plas-
ter1ng and plumbing are of the best quality and
Workmanship, and the building inspector pro-
nounces it the best engine house in the District OF
Columbia. 1t Is central, rOomy, has good exits
go9a una ana Is great
w. Darby is the contractor, and the work reflects
great credit upon him and his work1nen. The house
did not cost the District government one cent. The
old building belonged to the corporation of George
town, and was transferred to the District authori-
Ties. and the money for its Improvement came from
the SAFE OF other property also owned by the old
corporation.
New ISSUE OF STocK.-The Equitable Cooperative
directors has again opened subscription books for
new issue OF stock The association has lust closed
S yeah ana % the WIN figures
Indicated the success 1t has attained. The first
year It's assets were s65,76479, the second year
S121 0379. the third year 1854 &C. and the fourth
year over $275,OOO showing an increase during the
past year OF nearly 500 600 in its invested capital
The receipts and disbursements for twelve months
nave been S231 $50.
Mr.. ROSES NEW vENTUREs.-Mr: W. S. Roose,
whose name is household word with all lovers Of
good cigars, has removed his cigar and news stand
formerly located in Wizards hotel to the Harris
House, formerly known as the Imperial hotel. This
stand VIII be provided with the best brands of
Mr. Roose is fitting up the store at the northeast
corner OF 18th and streets, and opened it to-day
with line stock OF goods This store, which is
most conveniently located, will be fitted up very
handsomely. Mr.; RoOse will still conduct business
the stands in the Arlington, Metropolitan and
National hotels.
FOR SALE-One beautiful new house. No. 1902 N
street northwest between 18th and 18th Streets the
highest location in the city, built very substantial
with the latest Improvements, and containing eleven
Tor examination from a. IN. to 2 p. m every day,
otherwise apply to the owner r. GOldschmd sig 7tti
street northwest.