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THE NEW LEGRAND BLOCK

cred with carving in elaborate designs.
the zone transcendent study in harmon
ious tracery and intricate design il fur
nished in the lofty cornice which crowns
the facade. This feature, in all of its elab-
rate decorations following faithfully the
pure lines of the ensem ple, is so designed
as TO give the highest efficacy to the lines
below. 1t sls built in three sections, the
outer two OF which are upon the same
horizontal line, ~hile the third or CEN
trail one rises to considerable height
above the others. Each of these divis-
ions is massive in proportion aud so de-
signed as to return upon itself at its ter
miual point, thus maintaining to a striK-
ing degree the idea OF massiveness and
strength. This treatment is followed
throughout the entire facade, thus insur-
ing for all time the autonomy of the de-
sign. Such, in brief, are the salient feat.
ures of this superb front. 1t is a triumph
in architecture of which this city may
we'll he proud, and one which is destined
to be the recipient OF favorable comment
by artist and layinan alike for long
time to come.
The lower story of the building is
divided into two large store rooms. the
larger of which is occupied by the great
retail furniture house of !. T. Martin,
The upper floors are divided into Lodgings
and are fitted up in elegance and luxury
which conforms to the general standard
OF IDe DulltlUg. Inc UDlSDlllR Is OIL the
highest order ami every accessory which
ensures perfect sanitation has been sup
piled. A light we'll travcrses the center
of the structure to the second story level,
onto which all upper rooms upon tie in
side OF the structure open, thus making
every apartment an Outslde room. Bath
rooms, electric and gas fixtures. tele-
phone, fire alarm and messenger calls are
all supplied ana spacious IRON fire e.
capes reach every floor elevation, termi-
mating in broad gallery which traverses
the rear of the several halls above. The
building is so constructed as to make de-
struction of it by ii re practically impossi-
Bile. The frame is OF steel and iron and
the interior walls of massive masonry
from th e bottom of the basement.
The LIZ Grand block is built by the
well-known capitalist, X. II. Howell.
For many years this enter pIising citizen
has been intimately associated with the
growth and development of the city of
Los Angeles, having been for a long per-
iod at the head OF a large wholesale groc-
cry house. Later h disposed of the lat
ment of his hume rous investments. At
present Mr.. Howell is extensively en-
gagged in banking, Deing a mem Der of the
board Of directors of the State Loan and
Trust company; in manufacturing. lis
proprietor of one OF the largest canning
institutions of Southern California. and
in handling real estate. Besides his in
terests in this state he is heavily inter-
ested in Texas and Louisiana property.
The splendid building which he has
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palm for highest excellence. Many of
these structures are representative of the
highest ideals which have ueen wrought
out by the genius of ethical research,
cou pl ed with the utilitarian demands of
business. one may find in this city
blocks upon blocks which rank with the
finest productions OF the building trades
in this or any other state.
But there is one among this creditaole
array which once seen, is sure to make
a lasting IMPRESSION upon the mind OF
the beholder. And this impression is due
not SO much to the magnitude of the struc-
ture. for there are others equally large.
as it IS to the beauty and refinement of
its lines and the charming com positi on
of color and grace in its proportions. In
these latter and highest STANDARDS of com
parison this one excels. It is not too
much to say that no building in Southern
California so faithfully presents a CLASH
cal order of architecture in all of its
purity as this one. 1t has met the ad-
miring scrutiny of the professional
draugh tsman and the eye of the casual
observer and for each it has borne n mes
sage of surprising beauty and symmetry.
TIE lie Grand block, for such is the
name of the structure referred to, occu-
pies conspicuous position in the center
ofsthat part OF the new business district
of the city which is rapidly coming to be
looked upon by far-seeing men as the
uture commercial center of LOS Ar gees.
It is located upon the west side OF South
Spring street, between Fifth and Sixth
streets. The building is 90 by 140 feet in
ground dimensions and three stories IN
height, with basement under the whole.
The materials of which it is built are of
the most enduring chalacetr and all
accessories which are known to subserve
either to the safety or convenIence of the
occupants or frequenters of the block have
been supplied.
The order of architecture to which the
LIE Grand block belongs is that of mod
ern French renaissance, slightly modified
to meet the utilitarian requirements OF a
com m ercial structure. The decorations
Of tine building, which are a faithful pre-
sentaton OF the spirit of the French, are
ornate in design and horid in the meas
ure OF their adoption. The ground story
presents little which differs from the cor
responding portion Of all strictly high
GLASS ocildngs of similar character, 1t
being constructed entirely OF iron and
plate glass. with openings as large as the
oimensions OF the block and the support
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ing features will allow. The striking feat
ure OF this facade is the fine marble
portal ana vestibule which leads to the
upper floors of the building. This feature
is made the recipient of especial consid-
eraton by is author, and reflects the most
discriminating taste OF conception. The
vestibule is floofed in rich mosaic of
harmonious tints, upon which is made
conspicuous the name Of the building.
Its walls ars finished in polished Italian
marble to the full height of the coruice,
and the short flight Of steps BY which it
is approached is made from the same ma
teriaL The supers,ruciure of the main
facade is the field wherein the real atcni-
tecturaI order of the building is the most
pronounced. Four perpendicular bays of
liberal Dimensions traverse the front
from the second story lrYel to the frieze
above. These features are supported upon
steel frames and are clothed in terra Gotta
wrought in delicate tracery which con
forms to the general treatment. The area,
traversed by the projections is broken at
appropriate intervals by belts which
skirt the facade and which are made TO
assume the role of elaborate decorations.
The superior frieze is especially rich in
decorative features, the prevailing fig
ures chosen being rose garands pre-
scented in strong reliet against boruered
panels. A very ornate panel upon TINS
line of the building bears the name lie
Grand in heroic characters. Bnt of all
the striking features OF this superb front,
nearly every square foot of which is COW
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may exchange furniture already on hand,
if it be in good state of repair, and Sc
cure for it complete and harmonious sets.
The new establishment is complete in
various departments, as has been said,
but the regular departments do not con-
tan all OF the great stock. There are GER
tam outside lines such as baby carriages,
books and cutlery. The area of the floors
OF the establishment are immense. About
1900 feet OF space in the floors and gal
leries are crowded to their utmost capaci-
ty. The main room is 40 by 40 feet in
superficial area, with a basement of equal
size. besides the two galleries eachten by
fifty feet, and third forty feet square.
The interior of the esta plishment is fitted
up in such a manner az to make che in.
spectiun of goods a matter of pleasure as
well as ease and comfort. One needs but
to call at the place to leave an order for
the inspection of anything he may have
to sell or to have his house inspected for
the selection of the outst for one room or
for the entire house. The place of hush
ness is at No. 331 to 533, Spring street,
betewen Fifth and Sixth.
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everything selected shall correspond with
everything else in the household, thus
maintaining throughout the house de-
finite idea and. in measure, Rejecting the
idea OF the purchaser. Again, there is
n unitarian idea running through the
demand. 1t is that the purchase shall be
directed or advised by an expert in the
knowledge of what is latest and best in
all that is required for the greatest com
fort and convenience. Quitting estab-
lishments afford the further advantage lot
giving to purchasers an opportunity OF
making an entire selection of household
reuuirem ents without the annoyance and
fati que CT an endless tramp through
many establishments to make the needed
selections. Everything is there spread
out before the purchaser and the entire
com posi- ton of q room may be set for his
inspection.
Mr.. |. I. Martin of the magnificent
new lie Grand block on s. Spring street,
has an establishment of the character
above referred to. 1t is the result of
years or careful study of the requirements
of the local situation and a conscientious
devotion to the wishes of its patrons. 1t
is Just such an establishment as the grow
ing demands OF this city must have at this
time. 1t is an establishment which
every conceivable article Of household
furnishing may be- found. One may go
there at moments notice and procure
any article of household furniture that
may be required for any place. The
establishment, which recently mo'ed
from No. 45l Spring street, is the largest
of it's kind in Southern California and
one fnlly adequate to supply the demands
of a much larger city than Los Angeles.
1t was due TO its rapidly expanding trade
that the new anu comodlous location was
sought.
TO enU merate the long list OF com plete
lines to- ne found in the store were an
endless task. the stock can be best de-
scribed by saying that it omprises full
line of floor coverings such as carpeting,
mattings. rugs. oil cloths and linoleums.
The parlor furnishings comprise fine
furniture in sets or single pieces, bIic-a-
pieces. The dining room outfits
are endless as to variety and quality.
The culinary department comprises ever
thing from ice box, cooking stoves AND
heaters to the various cooking utensils
which only woman can understand and
utilize. Bed cham Der sets and hall fur
nishings are supplied IN all new sty les
and special pieces without nun Der.
Aside from all these there is an aggreg
alton OF that endless list OF odd thingI
which add much to the beauty and at
Effectiveness of home but which have no
special utility. These are articles for tho
toilet and sewing table and library. II
is prob badly safe to say that il one haa
broken one piece Of furniture Of set, or
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-27
Rabbi Blum Remembered by Congregation
R'rai R'rish


B'rai B'ri.h
The following resolutions will be found
of interest:
LOS ANGELES. June IS, 1895.
Rev. A. Blum. City.
Reverend Sir:-At meeting of the
congregation B'nsi Birth. the following
resolutions were presented and unani-
mousiy carried:
Whereas. The Rev. A. Blum, after an
honorable and faithful term of service of
six years as minister and teacher or the
congregation B'nai Birth, has placed his
resignation with the board of trustees, and,
Whereas The said board OF trustees for,
and in behalf of the congregation desire
to express their highest ackn owledgments
for the many faithful and honor BILE
services rendered by him during the time
whether in the synagogue or in the
school room. whether on fsstal occasions
or in the room of the sick, or at the bed
OF the dying, he was at all times and on
all occasions ever ready to rejoice with
the fortunate or administer consolation to
those stricken with grief. Therefore
be it
Resolved, That we hope his future
ministerial career will be pleasant and
prosperous and that his talents may
always be appreciated IN the promulga-
ton of reformed Judaism. of which he
has always been an earnest and conscien-
tious advocate.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes and copy thereof
be presented to Rev. A. Blum.
Ii. w. HELLMAN, Pres.
j. E. WAhDECK. Secretary.
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one dish of a set, OF desires an odd bit,
as women do, for some selected spot the
wish can be gratitied at Martins.
One OF the many reasons why the house
furnishing store is of such utility is
the fact that goo~s may be obtained at il
upon the instalment or partial payment
plan, a consideration of the first i'm port
ance to those having an immediate de.
mand but whose finance. are fully re-
quired in other channels for the time be.
ing. BY this arrangement one may come
into the immediate enjoy ment OF the
required outfit for housekeeping, with an
opportunity of paying for them at leis.
ufe. Another consideration is that one
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added to the commercial institutions of
this city is the result of his successful
business career in Southern California
and as an evidence of his firm belief in the
future of tie city Of his adoption. As
one of .he foremost mem bers OF the
cham Der of commerce. Mr.. Howell has
been for years liberal supporter of all
that has made for the advancement OF
home interests.
The L.. Grand block derives it's name
from a mem Der of Mr.. Hcwelfs i'm ediate
tamiiy-his only son. The honor thus con
ferred is one of which any young man
may well teal proud, aside from the pc
cuniary consideration which may be con-
jectured lie Grand was also the maiden
name OF Mrs. Howell. This building is
destined to be q source of profit and
pleasure to Its fortunate owner for gen.
Grafton to come who ever he may be.
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FIRM OF MACKAY & YOUNG
Leading Contractors and Builders Of the


lily
Of the firm of Mackay e. Youn G, con-
tractors, little remains to be said that is
new. Their we'll known association with
the erection of ALL or nearly all, of the
principal buildings of this city renders
their name at once familiar to the build
ing trade and to the many other lines OF
merchants and capitalists who h ave had
OCCASION to engage their services. 1t is
probably safe to say that this firm has
done more contract building than any
other in Southern California within the
past fifteen years. At present the firm
is engaged in the erection of thirteen
public school edifices, together with many
i'm portant private and commercial struc-
lures.
One OF their most recent trum phs is
the com pletion OF the splendid La Grand
block, which is the subject of this illus
tration. They also nave completed with
in shorth time the Boston store block
These two fine structures are among
the most pretentious of the new buildings
of the year OF the com mercial class.
Mr.. Mackay, OF the firm. is a man we'll
known throughout the city as forem ost
prominently before conventions, by the
desire OF his many friends and admirers,
as possible recipient of the nomination
for the mayoralty of the city. In his
business career he has drawn to him
many warm friends whose attachment
has warmed with the lapse of years. Mr..
Young, the junior member of the firm,
gives partirnjar attention to the execu-
tion of the details of the large building
business of the firm, and finds himself
fully engaged in it.
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The final and com plete mastery OF hun
creLs OF cases of obstinate chronic dis
eases, for which many of the family
physicians are now according DR.. Price
& Co. so large measure of credit, is due
to the fact of their large and extended
experience in the treatment of chronic
diseases by their skill of concentration
and potency requisite to direct the treat.
ment to the diseased parts, and the effect
is like rose balm dropped Into an injured
eye, or soothing ointment on an external
sore.
Life is as dear to the poor man or the
poor woman as it is to the man or woman
with their millions. DR.. Price of DIR. Price
& Co. does not draw the line according to
the size of ones pocket book. Each case re-
ceIves his personal and careful consldera-
ton and is treated accordingly. 1t is no
wonder that he has received the title of
World Renowned Specialist, and is daily
receiving the thanks and congratulations
of his many friends in the city of Los
Angeles and Southern California. Many
OF the sick and afflicted who cannot visit
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the Office personally are being treated
by mail.
DR.. Price will heal the sick and make
no charges for his time. The only charge
will be a small charge-not to exceed in
any case 81. so per month for medicine.
This rate lasts only five days longer. Be-
ginning November LIST their charges will
be $500 month except to those who
begin treatment before then. To those
this rate will not be to exceed 50. SO per
month for edicine, to continue until
they are cured.
DR.. Prices fame is househ old word
in every family where suffering and DIS
ease has been cured. He is man of
large generosities, a kindly heart, and
his free treatment comes like q benedic-
ton to many homes from where all hope
has fled. Come and see DR.. Price today.
he extends the hand of hope ana friend
ship to all who are in sickness and
trouble.
Office hours: to II am; l to pm;
Sundays, 8 to IL am.
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l.. T. MARTIN. FURNITURE

\ Complete Outfitter of All Kinds OF House
Furnishings.
The growth and development OF all
municipal centers demand, sooner Or
later, the esta blishment of vast empori-
ums where complete outfits for the fur
nishments of household fittings may be
prcurred at moderate cost and of the
highest order. The demand embraces
alike a wish for the best of everything
and harmonious selection such that
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THE NEW LEGRAND BLOCK
Most Attractive Structure in the
Business District
FITTING TRIBUTE TO ART
Erected by z. II. Howell, Prominent
Banker and Capitalist
Details OF the Architectural Features of the
Building With r,ention OF Its Con-
tractors and Occupants

OF the many pretentious business blocks
which have been added to the CONNER
eial architecture of this city within
recent years, it were indeed a daring re.
viewer who would essay to select one of
Ne numb Dor upon which to bestow the
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cents per gallon. +. Vache e. Co., Com
mercial and Alameda streets. Telephone
300
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p. II. MATHEWS, NE. Cor. rIain and Second
COMMENTATOR RESOLUTIONS

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