The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-10-21
CITY IMPROVEMENTS.
A Brief Description of Some Fine Build
ings in Course of Construction
THE SCHOOL. BUILDING.

THE SCHOOL BUILDING.
Work upon the superstructure of this
magnificent building is progressing, and
the observer is enabled to form some idea
of the handsome and substantial struct.
ure. The building site is perhaps the
most beautiful in the city-the corner OF
Third avenue north and Eighth street
The magnificent and massive monument
of masonary will be noticeable for a long
distance. The structure will be two
story brick with basement, heated
throughout by steam and supplied with
all modern conveniences. Greats Falls
| sandstone and brick are used in its con.
struction. There will be two large
rooms and a basement in addition to the
boiler rooms, thus affording ample play
room for the children during stormy
| weather. The first floor will contain
three class rooms, each 25x32, supplied
with platforms and closets. The win
dows will be arranged in accordance with
the principles of hygiene, admitting the
light in q manner which will not affect
the eyesight Of the children. The second
floor will be provided with one class
room and Il large assembly room about
57x32 in dimension with cloak room and
principles office. This room will make
fine room for public gatherings. Mr..
VIM. Roberts is the contractor. A large
number Of stone cutters and workmen
are busily engaged upon the premises,
and work is strenuously pushed in order to
consummate the building as soon as pos
sible. The specifications call for strict
ly first class job throughout This hand
some school building will be credit to
the citizens Of Great Falls, and a mcritor-
ious object of admiration.
T. T.. CoLLINs's RESIDENCE.
Work is progressing upon Mr.. T. E.
Collins's residence located on Eighth
street and Third avenue north. Mr.. Nor
gan is superintendent The building site
is directly opposite that of the school
house, which spot affords commanding
view of the surrounding country for
many miles. Tho dimensions are 52x3o2.
Brick will be used in constructing this
fine residence. The interior will be fin
ishcd with antique oak, ash and cherry
and heated by hot air. The residence
will be Il commodious one two stories in
height with II rooms. The windows will
be trimmed with stone. 1t will have two
extensive porches and 4 veranda The
exterior will be rubbed down and pen
ciled. Five thousand dollars will be ex-
pended in its construction. For durabil-
ity, convenience anu beauty the Collins
residence will take the front rank.
THE PHELPS & MACHINES BUILDING.
Men have been at work on the above
mentioned building for some time Mr..
F. NJ. Morgan is superintendent. The
location is between Second and Third
streets on Central cvcnuc. Dimensions
25N1O. Pressed brick are used in con-
structing the front of this handsome bus
mess building, also iron, stone trimmings
and plate glass, and an extensive galvan-
lied iron cornicc. Oak will be used for
front doors, sash and stairs. When fin
ishcd the building will he one Of the
handsomcst in the city.
THE DUNN BIoCK.
This handsome structure speaks for
itself. The Sand Corlcc sandstone used
in construction gives the building de-
cidedly ornate appearance. The Dunn
block for architectural beauty cannot be
surpassed. Work is progressing steadily
and its early consummation is expected.
MIR. $. $. HAwKtNs's RESIDENCE.
Mr. W. NJ. Calvert is superintendent Of
the above mentioned building. Location
corner Park Drive Fifth avenue north.
1t is !, two story frame building with
tower, double windows, one large plate
glass window, four rooms down stairs
and three rooms up, also sewing room in
the tower. A porch will he built on the
front. Gable ornaments will add to the
attractivencss of the dwelling, and when
| finished it will he one of the most notice
able residences on the north side.
MIR LEsLlE's COTTAGE.
! This is Il neat four room cottage located
OH Fifth avenue north. 1t has bow
| window and the interior will he finished
nicely. The building is almost com
pleted. Mr.. Calvert is superintendent.
| MIR. HOOKS COTTAGE
is located on Fifth avenue north. 1t has
five rooms which are nicely finished
This building is also about completed
and Mr. Culvcrt is superintendent.
GEO. TAyI.nn's RESIDENCE.
Work upon Mr. Taylor'S residence OF
Sixth avenue north and Eighth street il
progressing. The building will he SINH
lar to that of Mr.. Leslie.
THE PHELPS COTTAGES.
These cottages located on Fourth stree
between Third and Fourth avenues, hav,
been enlarged and greatly improved il
appearance,
MIR. TRACY'S COTTAGE
is located on the corner of Fourth avenue
north and Third street. The building i.
about completed and presents Il neat ap