The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

Several pieces of land in various parts of
this City were offered, but none were ac-
cepted until within the past two days.
The lot selected is in the block bounded
by Market, Mission, Eleventh and Twelfth,
or Potter It has a frontage of 200 feet on
Twelfth street and is 475 feet deep, with
twenty-five-foot outlet upon Eleventh
street. The special committee, consisting
of Messrs. Mead, Bowers and Tacy, called
upon the owners of the lot-John Van
Bergen and Joseph Brandenstein, neither
of whom belongs to the association. Upon
learning the objects of the home-ind ustry
exposition both of the property-owners nf-
fered the use of the lot free OF cost for six
months, and the offer was at once ac-
cepted by the representatives of the asso
citation.
Today the committee will confer with
several architects with view of obtain
ing suitable plans for an exposition build
ing that will cover the entire lot. The
idea at present is that q one-stOry frame
structure will be constructed. A building
covering this lot will give the ASSOCIATION
SO, 600 square feet on the main floor for eX-
position purposes. There is some talk of
having the roof high enough for gallery
which will allow considerable more space,
but the gallery question will not be de-
On the main floor will be erected a stage
S0x40 feet in size.
1t is estimated that a suitable structure
can be erected for between $4,000 and
$50, 600. So far as the raising OF the money
is concerned, the directors are not con-
cerned in the least. The sale of floor space
to exhibitors will be almost enough TO pay
the cost of the building, at least such was
the experience of those who managed the
recent home industry exposition in Oak
land, which was great success. in every
way.
The central location of the site is a great
feature in the minds of those who are at
work on the plans Within three blocks
of the lot are ten lines of streetcars which
reach every part of San Francisco.
The special committee has prepared a
prospectus of what will be accom- plished.
In the first place the exposition will be
different from any ever held before. as the
display VIII be confined exclusively to the
manufactures and products of California
by the members of the association. 1t is
the intention TO make the exposition in
structiye and Interesting. Incidentally it
may be here remarked that the association
Will from time TO time make similar expo
sltlons IN every county in the State. The
exposition will be IN reality vast factory
wherein the public may.witEess the manu-
facture OF every article exhibi.e ed. Looms
will be at work making cotton; wooden and
SILK goods. Machinery Will be running 10
show the manufacture of gloves, shoes
wearing apparel, indiarubber goods, Jew
cry, furniture. electrical appliances, glass,
book binding. etc. Cigar-making, prepara-
tons of food products, confectionery, per-
fumes, extracts, stone WORK, mining, agri-
cultural and dairy machinery will also be
prominent features IN the fair. and it is
also expected that a fine-arts display bv
local artists will be arranged
There Will also be an historical display
OF California. with exhibits pertaining TO
It's geographical features and undeyel
oped resources. Preparations are now
being made for interesting entertainments
consisting of vocal and instrumental
music by professional and amateur home
industry talent, exercises by school chill
oren ana exhibitions by military and
athletic associations.
With such attractions as these the
promoters have no fear OF failure evan
though their rivals, the trustees Of tha-
Meehanlcs Institute, have threatened 70
holo nome-lndustry fair this wear. The
proposition IS 10 get ahead OF the instituta
people, The ejaculation Is that the huild-
ing Will be complete and the ernosit;o,
opened about the middle of Aprii. THIS
can oe easily accomplished By rushine the
work on the structure and sendinu l0t 81
nyeiY agents among the members of the
"a ss Association TO arrange for
Those who have the matter in hand are
sno1oug ~ IN earnest, and claim that they
see tnelr way clear TO meet all expeusas
ana difficulties. One of the imnor-sT3
features OF the plan under consideratioT, is
snst all or the profits of the exposition
snaii oe turned back to those who maxi
the exhibits. '--o i1AAAe