Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-25

Now that we are going to have "A govern
ment building, there seems to he much con-
trosersy in regard to suitable and good
location. The priucipal lots NV under con-
sideration are the Old Jail lot, the corner OF
High and Center streets, the corner OF Colum-
bia and Center streets, and the corner # M,-
charlie and Main streets. Any one Of these,
with the exception OF tie old jail lot, corner
High and Spring streets, seem to he good
and desirable locations. The objections TO
the old Jul lot are universal with the exc.p-
ton Of "A limited few, who, presume, for
selfish motives and to the detrment of the
city at large, do adv ocG,e locating It on this
site. 1t is argued in behalf OF this site
that it would stand high and he an or
nameut as it could be seen from
a distance. II this grand structure has been
awarded to us by the Government for its
beauty and as an ornament and nothing more,
why not locate it on Stand Pipe Hill where
it will be high and an ornament, 80 that it
can be seen by all admiring eyes for miles
around, and thus give the country as well as
the city the benefit of this grand monumental
structure. But apprchend the Government
ielt 'hc practical utility OF awarding such II
structure TO our city, and ! apprehcud also
that they desired TINS building to be located
where 1t would rebound to the public good
OF our city. Now then with reference to the
population, all will concede that much M re
than oue-halt OF our citizens live west If
even Limestone street and much more than
one-hali Of our manufacturing interests are To-
Gated west Uf the Jail hill, and more than
two-,hirdS of our business houses are west OF
the jail hill. II such is the fact, and any COLI
siderrtc man must acknowledge 1t,
then why should it be lpcnted
on this hill, to the detrimeni OF
the city at llrgri Again, the corner OF C-n-
ter and High streets location is almost the
ccnier Of population and would no doubt be
grand and convenient location The only
objection urged is the drainage which can he
easily effected by sewerage. The corner OF
Center and Columbia, in my estimation, is
the best, taking all things into considcrat -.
The location is good, being accessible by all the
manu- 'acturers, beng convenient TO our hus-
ness men. The foundation would b. 81 lii
rock, giving II basement perfectly dry,
with story OF ~ 20 Is feet,
with complete sewerage withn
fifteen feet. The ground, uni rstasd, is
offered Mt remarkably low price, and thr
building located here would be useful, con-
yenient and ornamental. With reference to
the corner of Mechanic aud Main streets, this
no doubt is II good location, but the same OBJ
jectiUn, to certain extent, might be used
here as can be used against the Jail hill, a
little too Tar from the business center. Yet
there ls no business east OF the jail lot on
High street, and west OF Mechanic on Main
street there are many substantial business
ifms whose interest should be consulted In
conclusion, trust the committee will use DIS
crelion and judgment, Ignoring al personal
interests in making their recommend dipns.
1t probably could be adjusted more satisiac-
tory TO all by submitting the location to II
vote ol the people.
A BUSINESS MAN.