St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-22

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The architects were admitted singly,
and were given full opportunity to give
all the explanations they could. 1t was
contended that Mr.. Reed had a long
way the best of the competition, for he
had been engaged for month, while
the others only had some three days to
prepare their sketches.
Between Reed and Joy.
1t only required few minutes dis
euSSiOn after the architects had made
their presentment for the consideration
of the plans to narrow down to those
that had been drawn by Mr.
Joy and Mr.. Reed. The former
had the majority of the Joint COM
mittee upon the initial canvass,
but when Mr.. Oppenheim averred that
Mr.. Reed had drafted the Metropolitan
plans and had had wide experience in
theater construction. and furthermore
that Mr.. JOY had made fatal error in
not giving more space between the gall
leries, two of the committee at once
sided with him. Mr.. Joy was called III
again and he stated that the lowest part
of the roof is sixty feet above the floor
of the auditorium. and Mr.. Oppenheim
insisted that it could not be foot less
than eighty. There was difference in
cost in favor of this plan of $1,000 for
the temporary auditorium and S23, 700
for the permanent.
MIR. Oppenheim argued with zest that
the committee cannot afford to expert
ment. Q Mr.. Reed had been tested at the
Metropolitan, and he knew just how to
put up the building, while Mr.. Open
helm was free to confess he doubted
MIR. joys ability in theatrical struct-
ures, although he is first-class upon
general buildings. He had erred in
judgment in the matter of height, and
might err in other things. Mr.. Open
helm moved that the committee report
TO the council the selection of Mr.. Reed
as the architect, but Aid. Sullivan inter
posed that he was not satisfied. He
felt that Mr.. joys plans were the best.
and Mr. Van Slyke was firmly of the
same conviction.
Aid. Conley said he would vote for
Mr.. Joy, but he knew that the sixty
feet height is not enough The Olym-
pic, he said, is eightysfeet high.
Mr.. Sullivan suggested that the plans
be submitted for inspection to dIsin-
terested architect, and Mr.. BaSSford's
name was presented, but it was agreed
that this would be delicate position in
which to place any architect, and none
would accept the office.
Neck and Neck.
A vote was taken upon Mr.. Open
helms motion, and it was lost on tie
vote, 3 to 3.
Aid. Gehan thereupon moved to select
Mr.. joys plans, and this was also lost.
Then followed a lengthy discussion,
in which Mr.. Qppenheim paid another
tribute to the skill and experience of
MI Reed. and Assemblyman EImQuist
moved to reconsider the vote by which
Mr.. Reeds plans were defeated This
prevailed, and Mr.. Sullivan again urged
that an outside architect be called IN.
Mr.. Van Slyke felt that the difference
in the cost would make more than Sc
cure all needful changes i'll the height.
and he was so favorably I'M
pressed with Mr.. joys arrangement
that he could not vote for the
tectS be consulted. ''Send away and
get them if you fear the judgment of
our local architects" he pleaded. Il
like Mr.. joys plans best. They are
most pleasing, and he brings the audi
eDce closer to the stage. Then there is
big saving 20 the city-a saving of
$40, 700 in one instance, and S23,700 in
the other. This is worth our while to
look into"
Reed Gets 1t
But Mr.. Oppenheim replied that such
course would entail an expensive
delay. The work must be begun at
once. Under the charter no contract
can be awarded under two weeks, and
time is great factor.
Aid. Conley finally moved that the
plans presented by Mr. Reed be selected,
and this time the motion prevailed.
MI Oppenheim presented tine follow
ing, which was adopted:
Resolved That the action OF the Joint com
mittee III selecting c. A. Reed as architect
for the enlargement and improvement of the
market house building be and is hereby con-
filmed, and the joint committee on audi
forum is hereby authorized 10 proceed with
the work forthwith at an expense not to ex-
coed $4,000.
MIR. Reed must bring in his complete
plans and specifications as soon as pos
sible," said Aid. Gehan, $50 we can adj
vertiSe for bids for the construction. |
suppose he can do it in two weeks?'' he
asked Oppenheim.
SIN two? Yes, in less than One," re-
Piled the latter, enthusiastically.
Both branches of the council will
meet this evening TO pass upon the
matter. and then work will be begun in
earnest.
The One Hundred.
The committee of one hundred is
called to meet this, Tuesday, evening at
7:30 o'clock at the Office of the mayor,
city hall. K. A. SMITH, Mayor.
Chairman Committee of One Hundred
By request of the committee on promo