The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

hanna Railroad interests, which will in
volve an expenditure alone of over
81 100000 The new union depot in the west
ern section will involve $4,000
As was the case the previous year
large amount of remodeling of
old houses has been done, in
fact many houses have been prac-
tically rebuilt. The greater portion of this
work has been confined to tenement
houses, especially those of the better class
The old time box houses, which rented at
a comparatively low figure on account Of
it's poor arrangement and shabby appear
ance has been remodeled until it Is
modern and commodious structure ana
commands perhaps double or treble It's
former rent, besides adding attractions TO
its own and the citys appearance
While the building Industry for this sea-
son has been confined most exclusively TO
the erection of residences and tenement
houses, it is said tnat a number OF large
commercial buildings are booked for the
ensuing year. In fact some of the aren't
tects OF the city have already secured con-
tracts of this and other character, sur
fc.ent in number aud valuation, to guar
antee for themselves for the coming sea-
son, a business equivalent in volume 10
their entire work this year. Hence there
could be no hazard in the prediction that
business IN tiAS tliG Will bC SNCi AAAo' y o.
tive for the next season than has been the
case this year. Then IL is looked upon as
a certainty by men who are posted, that
work on the new union depot Whi DeElh
early in the next season. This, together
with the Improvements along the whatVe5
and on the opposite side OF the river as
mentioned Above by the Georgia and Ala
bama Railroad win mean large expendi,,
lure of money and an immense demand
for labor as well These with other pros
neclive enterprises now under contract, to-
eethcr with an increase in house bu.Id-
ing. which is sure 10 follow for next sea-
son as a result of gcnersf prosperity
throughout the country should indeed rem
der next year a busy one for Savannah
worlmen. This unusual increase in The
building line is not local by any
means In fact, Savannah has been desis-
mated as conservative and for this season
has not kept pace in this line with some
cities In other sections Of the country
There is a general increase in this lndus-
try everywhere. Here again would De an
argument for an increase in next year
business. for. although Savannah may be
slow 10 accept anything savoring or O
! boom, she is nevertheless sure, and Will
in due time grasp the situation and ACT
| accordingly.
The valuation of the new buildings
| which have been erected during the sea-
| son. and exclusive OF the new postofhce,
which was built at nearly half million
\ dollars, and including all improvements
|. that have been made, is Appropriated in
seven figures. The taxable property of the
| city has been added to largely, and is be-
| ing added to every day Considering the
| work already on hand, and barring any
| thing in the way of financial scare, the
! figures for next years Improvement should
far exceed what they have been during
| the year Just closed.
The following statement will show the
permits for new buildings as they have
! been issued from the clerk of Councils