The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-30
The VlrgInlan compllmsnted on all Sides
for lis Enterprise.
MANY AND VARIED OPINIONS EXPRESSED
Tho design Is Generally Compiimon-
ted, lint Not whoIIy-Sonle " ant u
Tower, others Don't-wouid Bo
ne',ern Built of SynnI'o-nHer-

of Norrolks new public building pro-
vokcd a shower of compliments yester-
day from its readers. 1t is a subject
every one. is interested in, and com
menis upon the design were varied,
though for most part complimentary.
Among the opinions gathered are the
following:
Postmaster w. II. Anderson: 81 did
not huvc time to examine the cut or
read the description. ~ hurried glance
rather impressed me that the building
was handsome one. After all ii is
the interior OF the building which is
most important"
Congressman w. 4. Young: II like
the design of tho new building, but it
should certainly be all stone, and 1
shall make a strong effort TO have 1t
that way. That Wus II piece of news
papers enterprise, publishing that pic
ture."
MIR. w. w. Dcy. commissioner Of rev
enue: 1T is a very pretty building. Ii
ought to be Of granite though"
MIR. l. w. Eason: "A very handsome
cdiflce. 1t will add to the attractive
ness OF the city materially"
Mr.. Harry Wolcott: at Is a beauty
and will enhance the value OF real es-
tate i'll that section of the city. The
Mr.. l.. Royster, clerk OF THE CoA,ora-
tion Court: "a very pretty building. In
deed, but I don't like the location"
Mr. III. III. Tricc: Il do not like the
design; don't think It is up TO wha [
our city needs"
Mr.. Walter Sharp: Cant say I like
Vi much. have all along advocated
a stone structure, and think one could
be erected at thah figure"
Mr.. d. Lawrence Groner: 81 think il
Is q very handsome building. was
glad to see The Nirginian publish that
picture. The people have been Won
dering what it was going 10 look like"
Mi. j. w. Borum. secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce: II can't say the
design impressed me much. think the
building should have tower"
Judge II. w. Hughes, CT the Federr !
Court: 1T strikes me as a very nd
mirable structure and will add much to
the city's appearance. I have great
faith in Norfolk's future IT Is the
greatest, In my opinion, of any CITY
on the continent, and our public build
1ngs should keep pace with the city's
growth. The. gresutest trouble with our
rooms up here Is lack OF light, and |
suppose that difficulty will be over
come In the new building"
Mr. w. II. White, United States Dis
drlct Attorney: "It Is very beau
tiful design. ! like It, and am glad
The Virginian published il. l only hone
ahe appropriation is sufficient to per-
NIT the building being constructed OF
granite"
MI. George Mcintosh: IT like the new
building design very much"
General IL. NJ. Henry, assistant most
master: Il should say it was a plain.
substantial building but l am not nm
artist, and don't like TO criticIso 1t. T
don't think 1t is a very artistic design. /"
Colonel Leroy Shields. collector OF
customs: 1T seems TO be a large. rather
imposing building, but don't think It
compares in beauty TO the design fur
nished by Carpenter & PEBBLES. of this
cMy. don't like brick for public
buildings. I am glad The Virginian
published the picture. so as TO give
the public an idea Of It,"
Mr.. Norman Bell. superintendent Of
the Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton Ex.
change: "A very nice looking build
inc"
Mr. j. j. Gray, weather observer n,
Nnrtoik: 1T Is q fine structure. and
MIL he q credit to the city. The Vir-
g1nian is to be commended for nrp-
senting the public with such hand
some picture and description of tba
building"
MI Turner Battce, chief clerk of tho
customs departments: ut looks like n
very nice building; very much like the
present postofllce. I like The Virginia
SnttrpriSe IN publishing the picture and
description"
Judge r. w. Tomlin: 81 have not had
lime TO read The Virgin;on io;d
II away In my desk intending 10 reod
= later. Only glanced sat 1t before com
ING 10 court 1t struck me that tbs. nic
Nure showed that 1t would he n b,ra-
some building. OF course, granite is
preferable, but if not practicable IN
nu!id II wholly of that material thep
cream brick, such as that used i'm tho
| construction of thu Citizens Rank
| would make fine building and nigh,
| well be used"
Ml' n. ~ Paulson: THE Virginian's
picture or the proposed new Govern
.ieis, hniiding attracted general at
| Ing" ''I 'iu-
Mr. Alfred Clay. of Watt, Rettcw G
Clay: Il think. judging from the pic.ure
IN me Nirginian. that it will be n very
creolianie one. do no: think a tower
necessary; think X would not add ma
.H.iailE. Favor granite, of course, and
thiik mat 1t is possible to build IL Of
ina. Within the appropriation il econ.
oniy ne practiced; am glad that work
soo,, ~ hcFin. The building is badly
needed, and the money disburscd viii
DC OF great benefit to tho woriingmon
l Will be glad to see the work no.
gin" WIN ne
Mr.. w. G. swartz. mana ring nan.
merr Miller. Rhodes & Co: "Yrs 7 cav
me NlrSinian's picture Of the PROPOSED
punlc building; think IL promises 10 II,
handsome one. Frankly, though. 7 d,
i"' lninK the location good one. Thinl
VIII not show 10 advantage there
.hlnk Cay Hall avenue IL better loca
tlon. consider the ideal one, however
20 De on CRANKY street, across from IN,
aaadingson building. Think how !
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