The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-09
INV HOUSES IN TIE CITY,
0UlLplNo OPERATIONS MORE &C
TIVE THAN LIVER.

~ Conjunction % Franklin. Grace, ana
fSss>~ streets I'm O,hcr Portions of EscE =
uend.
The building season in Richmond, when
q on the eve OF close, has been charac-
scrixed with greater activity than any pre-
cedinv one In the history OF the city.
Buildings have sprung up like mushrooms
An every portion Of the city. and The con-
/. siuuai sounds Of saw and hammer have
made music.
Nor have the suburbs escaped this march
Of progress In building. Young towns have
heeu created under the shadows OF the his
sorlc city until they almost circumvent her.
The western end Of the city has been TIE
scene of The most marked Improvements,
not only In new buildings. but various other
Wsys. The sturdy stroke OF the woodInan
ave has converted the place where, within
sho remembrance Of the old inhabitants OF
she city. nothing but Wild woods prevailed
into beautiful houses, parks, and lawns.
wEsT-ENp PROGRESS.
The progress In the West End has been
xro,deru,l. The original owners made Tor
tunes in the profits; some OF the real estate
agents got rich In a few days; ihe puiehaS-
erx secured beautiful homes, ana ala are
happy. Nor did the modest insurance agent
and he contractors escape the fever. but
fnrnished another example OF the maxim
that competition is the life OF trade.
sryLE-oF ARCHITECTURE.
q,ha heavy Western style Of architecture
a the latest craze. An example OF Tins II
Major Lewis (,inier's paiatial residence on
,he corner OF Shaier and Franklin streets.
Richmond. IN great degree, still clings. 10
she red bricks, but the. use OF stone, primer
pally brown, is rapidly coming into iaVor.
Ia is a singular fact That nearly ever!
oerson who erects new residence, espe-
s;aiIy n cossly one. strives TO have the archi-
fect,,re of il as little like his neighbours ~
possible. -, ,.,,,.,,
MS tho professional architects, 'whO are the
pccupiary bcneticiaries Of the nancy. IL
also has good effect IN adding 70 the
beauty OF the city. The architect now
cver while he studies TO please his patrons,
- anxious 10 draw his plans 70 the best adj
vantage for SNOWY building, Tor IL Is
lifelong advertisement for him.
MIR. GINTER's HOUSE.
Mr. lewis Ginter's mammoth residence
IA Inv far the most deliberately built ana
cos,iv in tine city. Those who have been
allowed the privilege Of seeing the inside
coz evory finish IS Of the finest material.
This structure has received some criticism
from the public. but Is continually groWIhS
In popular favor. II will be monument
in The West End and will add atiractlVeness
TO the city.
MIR. TAYLOR's HOME.
Mr.. W. T.. Taylor's residence, o.. west
Grace street, is among the many fine resi-
dences on that street, and when con-
pleted will embrace many novel features ID
l.. - LnNnn1
street. and is built of brics. with brown
stone trimmings.
Tne residence Of Nr. T. l.. Stage, on
Frank,ip. lust beyond Mr.. Gioter's, Is
nearly completed, and is "A handsome build
ing. III. nu.i.,
Mrs. Ieake's residence, on south Third
street. is almost completed, and VIII DC one
OF the largest and handsomest residences III
the city. Ii is built of brick ana brown-
stone.
MIR. JONES RESIDENCE.
MIR. William H. Jones residence, ut the
corner OF Franklin and Laurel streets, Is
having the roof put on. This residence Is
built altogether Of blue granite, with aDani-
some tiled porch in front, and the ROOF
covered with red glazed tiles. This resi-
dence will no; be completed before next
September.
on FRANKLIN.
There are four residences at the corner OF
Franklin and Second streets that are near
1ng completion, and when finished VIII De
one OF the most attractive blocks OF buiid-
ings ever built here. These houses are the
future homes of DR.. White, Mr. EennOlus,
DIR. sioyer, and Dr. Brock.
They are built OF brick and Virginia
brownstone. and they contain all the mod
ern conyeniences and appliances u De
found In modern residences. Captain NJ. -.
DimmOck, the architect, has solved most
difficult problem in this bloch-yiz.; w bile
each house j. entirely different IN design
the whole are made most harmonious.
There is a block of three dwellings being
erected on Main street, near Laurel street
that will be completed ere long, and already
present a very attrr ctye appearance. Ihey
are built for rental.
FLOYD AND LINDEN.
The residence at the corner of Floyd and
Linden streets il now completed and Occu-
pied by the owner, Mr.. Oscar Cranz, Jr.
This Is a very pretty and home-like build
ing, and of most pleasing design, In brick
and browEst0ne,
Mir Cram is also designing handsome
resjdence TO be erected at the corner of
Grace and Second streets, in which brown
stone for the exterior and polished woods
for the interior will be freely used.
Major DOoley has begun The erection Of
his fLe stone residence at River View.
This. when completed. will be one of the
handsomest country seats in the state.
FOUR TENEMENrs.
Four elegant tenoment-houses are in
course of erection for Or. j. III. MahOney,
near the corner OF Grove avenue and Plum
street. These are ihree-stories high brick,
with eight rooms each.
several other small houses are being built
Al nm Of astf A. a. an
floyd and Grove avenue.
In the northwestern portion there is not
rs much activity in new buildings. Mr..
Barton. OF the Richmond and Danyille rail-
road, is erecting two frame buildings TWO
stories high each, on st. John street near
Baker.
Mir. william Alexander is building four
frame tenement houses on Federal street
between First and II. James.
Mr.. Otto Morgenstern is having built two
houses on Marshall street between First
and second streets. These are OF brick,
two stories, with eight rooms each.
BARroN's HEIGHTS.
Bsrtou's Heights the plans have been
drawn for an Episcopal church, which Will
be commenced IN a short time.
MIR. James IL. Barton is having built an
elegant frame residence for himself. This
wifi be two stories high, and cost between
six aud seven thousand dollars.
several other residences are going up on
the Heights.
ON the extreme north and southern
limits OF the city a few buildings will soon
be erected.
ADDITION TO FACTORY.
The Randolph Paper Box Company has
nearly completed large brick addition To
their factory. II is directly in the rear Of
the old building and fronts on Ross street.
IL will be five stories high, and when COM
pleted the company will give employment
10 about 800 additional operatives.
The Richmond Paper Manufacturing
Company has rebuilt the portion OF their
building destroyed some time since by lire.
The Baltimore United OIL Company is
building a large warehouse in Manchester,
and is progressing iavorably.
MASONIC TEMPLE.
The new Masonic Temple, under Mr..
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