Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Mr. j. b. Brady.

and they were given with . will. Cries
came for a speech from all parts OF the
room, and Mr.. Brady responded He said:
Gentlemen, l am deeply moved by this
announcement that places me in charge or
this office. 1t came without solicitation on
my part. All 1 can say Is that feel hon
ored that the Commissioners have put such
confidence in me, a confidence which
shall endeavor to merit, a trust which /
shall guard with a jealous consideration.
l will promise the Commissioners and
every citizen In this beautiful city that 1
will give that consideration to the office
of inspector OF buildings which will win
for me their favor, and cause them never
to regret their appointment.
A Washington Man.
Mr.. Brady was born in this city in 1850.
He first attended the private school in
South Washington, taught by Miss Isabella
Wimsatt, and afterward entered Gonzaga
College. He left college in 1867 and took
up the study of architecture and served a
four-year course For the purpose OF OBJ
tanning a practical education In the art CT
building he associated himself with the
building firm of Baldwin Brothers, then
with s. Z. q. Morsell, and finally with that
well-known builder, Charles Edmonston,
with whom he remained several years. He
afterward opened an office as architect
and engineer at 1343 F street northwest,
where he remained until 1888, when he
was appointed first assistant Inspector Of
buildings and draughtsman.
Mr.. Brady has designed and supervised
the construction of many buildings, a few
of which are, the office and stable buildings
OF the Washington and Georgetown Rail-
road Company in Georgetown, the office
buildings of the Metropolitan Railroad
Company, the National Rifles Arm
DRY, the Cochran Hotel" the power house
and car buildings Of the Metropolitan Rail-
road Company, located in South Washing
ton, the additions to the Providence Hos
pital and the Washington Times building
corner 10th and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
Since 1883, under the supervision of the
late inspector of buildings, MIR. Thomas b.
Entwisle, he has designed all the school
buildings, engine houses, police stations
and other municipal buildings erected by
the District. Mr.. Brady resides at No 1912
Il street southwest, which he owns. He ia
connected with several building associa-
lions, In two of which he is a member of
the valuation committees; he is also vice
president or Carroll Institute.
Mr.. King Satisfied.
The members Of the builders exchange
were very much pleased with the an
nouncement of Mr.. Brady's appointment.
A Star reporter was the first to inform Mr..
Thos King, who had been Endorsed by the
exchange, OF the Commissioners action
i am very glad to hear Mr. Brady Is ap-
pointed he said. heartily. Il only per-
mitted my name to be used as a contestant
among outsiders, and my candidacy was
never opposed to Mr.. Brady. He is an ex-
cellent man and has had valuable expert
ence in the office. He is alert to it's neces-
stiles and is progressive in his ideas. am
sure he will make first-class building in
spector."
At the Exchange.
There were several builders and con-
tractors at the builders exchange when
The Star reporter brought the news Of Mr..
Bradys selection. Some of the express
sions recorded were as follows:
Mol. mi ia q nv nod
appointment. l don't know Mr.. Brady per-
sonally, but know he is a good man and
fully qualified for his new position"
Fred. w. Pilling: If the Commissioners
had searched the city over they could not
have found a better man for building in
spector than Mr.. Brady. There Is no Ques-
ton about his ability, and his experience
will prove valuable to the city in his new
position. 1 was never candidate for the
position in opposition to Mr.. Brady"
j. w. Thomas: l am satisfied that MIR.
Brady will make an excellent Inspector Of
buildings. l am sure his appointment will
meet with the appreciation of the build
ers exchange. OF course we were in ia
vor first of a member of the exchange, and
supported Mr.. King, but Mr. Brady vas
our first choice outside.
r. j. Callahan: l am glad to hear Mr..
Bradys got 1t. He is very good man in
deed.
Robert Clarkson: 1 was in favor Of Mr.
Brady and I'm glad he got the place. There
is no doubt about his making a good Off
cial.
NJ Shea Endorsed Mr.. Brady from the
start. l don't know when I'll wear out all
the hats I've won on his selection. A bet
ter man could not have been appointed
L. A. Littlefield: Mr. Brady is the right
man for the right place. There is no doubt
that he understands the business of the
office perfectly.
John Mitchell: The appointment suits me
perfectly. L think he is qualified to fill the
position in every particular. / have al
ways found him courteous, affable and
painstaking. 1t is very proper appoint
ment indeed.
Samuel S. Hunt: 1 am heartily glad to
hear of Mr.. Bradys appointment. He is
perfectly familiar with all the details OF
the office and fully capable to attend to
1t in the very best manner You can't ex
press my qualification too strongly.
William B. Morgan: Mr.. Brady will
make splendid building inspector. He is
familiar with the office and the laws gov
erning 1t, and its necessities. A better or
more capable man could not have been Sc
lected.