The Ketchum keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1881-1884, 1884-02-16
METROPOLITAN HALL.
1t Is Inspected by Master Mechanics and
Pronounced a Perfect Structure.

Upon invitation from Mr.. Fitzsim- |
mons, Messrs. II. M. Stewart, VIM. |
Greenhow, Geo. Snow, I. I. Lewis, j. b. !
Hastings and others assembled of Me-
tropolitan Hall Thursday at 1 p. NJ. for
the purpose of making formal inspec-
ton of the reconstruction of said build
ing In general and the second floor in par
ticular. These gentlemen spent half an
hour in carefully considering the condi-
ton of the support of the new floor, fnd-
ing the joice rebuilt with thribbie thick
ness in the centre, consisting OF an
overlapping piece, same width and
thickness, but two-thirds the length, on
each side of every joice, to which they
are thoroughly bolted. The object OF
this construction is to give spring to the
floor and as much strength as might be
acquired through any system. Three
rows OF AKA bridging between the joice
constitute an additional security and
contribute great strength to the floor.
The original construction had but one.
| Among other features of the mechanical
| ingenuity contributed by Mr.. Hawkins is
/ the institution of long iron rods extend
| ing from wall to wall at about every
twelve feet, and at different elevations
at the ends, for the purpose of firmly Sc
curing the building from ANY possibility
of spreading. These rods may be tight
ened at will from the exterior of the
building. The roof is simply an excellent
construction for strength. Allin all the
reconstruction of Metropolitan Hall
makes it the largest, strongest and SAT-
est building for public use in the Wood
River country. The gentlemen com
missioned to inspect the support of the
new hall are unanimous in pronouncine
it absolutely secure against any posi-
bility of spreading or giving under
weight of the largest assemblage.
Mr.. II. NJ. Stewart, of the inspectors
is very able builder and architect
He was connected with the construction
of the Centennial buildings in Philadel
7 phia and subsequently taken into EN-
ploy by the Philadelphia Compan,
: which sent him to this place to superin
tend the erection of their large smelters
: We consider his judgement in the fore
going matter of much value. He agree
with Mr.. Joseph Hawkins, the contract
or, in the wisdom OF principals employee
in the rebuilding of the hall, and con
q siders it an especially durable structure
Mr.. Hawkins is the well known builde
Q of the courthouse and has figured else
where as a fine architect and mechani,
Y He now has large force of carpenter
finishing work on the Metropolita
Hall. and, Notwithstanding some doul
s by the citizens, asserts with perfet
confidence that the hall will be entirel
finished, even to the particulars of p:
: pering and calcimining, before the 2.
: instant. If necessary he will work
double shift.
ut Mr.. Fitzsimmons will then re-opt
1 with renewed interest. in grander styl
20 and in every respect q much finer al
more elegant establishment. In I'll
lg proportion that he has contributed bu
he mess to the town and shown publ
ut spirit we trust the public will then e
tend their patronage to him. We e
10 pect some day to see him ION top
mr. the heap" of amusement places a.
n. sporting houses in the future city
Ketchum.