The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-10

looking. There are two large entrances on
Market and one on Taylor street. There
are twenty offices on each floor, divided into
suites, and the construction IS such as TO
make every Office an outside room, and the
COlOTS are chosen so as 70 best reflect the
light The staiTCases are wide and lmpOS-
ing and made Of marble and iron. The
ventilation of the building is of the best,
and the halls are large and lofty. The
building is finished throughout with hard
wood, and all the rooms are fitted up with
care. There is a separate lavatOTy in each
suite, and in addition 70 gas the building has
been wired for electric lighting. Every pre-
caution has been taken against FIRE, and In
addition TO the Stand-pipes throughout the
building, ClauSon's patent chimneys and flues
are used. The Otis elevators are used Tor
furnishing the necessary communication be-
tween the different stories, and are ntted CD
with all modern appliances, rendering them
perfectly safe. There is a patent mail
chute on every floor, aud q directory 10 show
the names Of Tie tenants. In every respect
the demands Of a modern Office ballding
have been met and it should at once COM
mend itself TO the public, rivaling as it does
the best buildings here or IN the East.
The architect was Mr.. A. Page Brown OF
LeideSdurff street, and the structure speaks
for itself rs to his ability and careful atten-
ton 70 details Mr.. Brown is the father of
some of the largest and handsOmest build
ings now being erected here.
Mahuncy Brothers took the contract for
the entire building and sublet to the other
contractors. Under their personal super
vision and well established reputation for
good work Mr. DOnOhOe has been relieved
Of the care and responsibility OF such large
enterprise.
THE BRICKWORK.
Messrs. Richardson & Gale of 314 Mont
gOmery street had the contract for the en-
1rur.1 al Z I l.
an existing and substantial witness of their
ability to commence and carry through to a
successful termination the heaviest of con-
tracts. The fGest of brick has been used,
and the care taken in the laying is patent,
as, owing to the peculiar shape of the
structure, the most skilled workmanship
had to be displayed This well-knOwn firm
have been entrusted with the contracts for
some Of the largest buildings in the city
and their work gives universal satisfaction.
BRICKS
MessrS. I. w. Peterson & Co., with that
characteristic enterprise which perVadPs
this fTn, carried off the contract for sup
plying all the bricks used in connection
with this handsome pile. The building
stands as an existing monument as to the su-
peTiOr quality and striking appearance Of
the bricks, both pressed and common, turned
out by this firm at their yard in San Jose.
Ihe bricks are perfectly nodded, and the
greatest care has been taken to produce
;hem of uniform size and appearance. This
firm eyinces the most careful attention in
cleaning the clay used, which Is Of supe-
riOr and lasting quality, and in thoroughly
tempering it. The bricks furnished by this
firm are nodded from material of such con-
sistency that it may not become misshapen
by the effects OF its own gravity. They are
protected from variations of temperature
and rain while drying, and are handled as
little as possible, in order to preserve the
edges. The surfaces are smooth and free
from flaws and perfect in shape. All the
bricks used on this large contract were
turned out successfully and on time. This
firm has established a wide and enviable
reputation for itself by the quality and dur
ability OF the materials supplied as by
their business methods. When it is men,
toned that the following buildings have
been erected with brick supplied by Peter
son q Co. It viii give an idea Of the high
Tepute in which this firm is held: The
Chronicle Building, California Theater. Su-
pTeme Court Building. Doe Building,
Lemain's Building Bancroft Building,
and st. Mays Cathedral, etc. The Office
and yard Of this firm is on Townsend street,
between Sixth and Seventh, and stock is
always kept on hand. The San Jose address
Of the firm is p. o. Box 1877. Mr.. Gus Karts.
choke, who is widely and favorably known,
IS the agent and manager for the firm in
this city,
hlLLWORK.
Hicheus Bros. & Co.. proprietors of the
West Berkeley Piantng-mill, supplied all
the millwOTk in connection with the build
Ing, that is TO say all the sashes, window
frames, doors and doOr-frames and stair
ways. This portion of the work could not
be better done, whether as to finish or
quality Of the materials used. The finish is
Of natural oak, the doors being veneered
and the wainscOtiuR paneled This firm
nave a al nj ot
their large mills have the most modern dry
ing kilns and all facilities for producing the
highest grade OF work and maierials. The
catalogue recently Issued by this firm is the
most complete OF It's kind ever offered to the
public and can be obtained by applying
either at the mills or at $50 Pine street. The
deserved popularity and reputation of this
firm has been gained by the worthiness of
their work and consulting the interests of
their patrons.
PATENT cHINNEYs.
One of the main features in safety from
IRE Of the building is the fact that the
ehimneys are solid, with no flues, and in
place Of weakening the walls and breaking
the bOnd-ir0n ClausOn d Co.'S patent CHM
neys have been used throughout. About
1850 feet Of patent chimneYs have been con-
structed. and they are placed, as is always
done, in whatever portion OF the room is
best adapted therefor. They have been ex-
amined by various Insurance men and pro-
nOunced first class and perfectly safe This
FIRMS city Offices are at 1910 Market street.
ARTIFICIAI~sToNE WORK.
Gray Bros. of $40 Montgomery street had
the contract for the concrete basement and
aTliheialstone work about the building, and
1t Is one OF the best jobs of its kind In the
city. Some Of the finest payements in the
city have been constructed by this we'll and
taVOrably known firm, and the work is per-
formed in such manner as to make it as
substantial and durable as the real article.
PAINTING.
Messrs. Fraser & KiefF OF 3i7 Suffer
street had the painting and interior deeora-