Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-23
MANY NEW BUILDINGS co UP
Present Season is Marked BY Exceptional
Activity in Building Circles,
IMPROVEMENTS OF SUBSTANTIAL NATURE
Warehouses In strict Demand-Hand-
some Residences Under Way in Va
rious Parts Of City-Omnha
Property Good Investment.

The building situation in Omaha was never
more encouraging than at the present time.
This statement is supported by the con-
sensus of opinion of all the leading archi-
tects, contractors and builders in the city,
who for several months have had ex-
traordinary demands made upon them for
work attendant upon the erection of many
buildings in different parts of the city.
An estimate OF the improvements in dol
lars and cents would not convey the proper
idea of the value Of these additions. Not
only are they of superior workmanship and
design, but they represent the conversion of
money into homes and business establish
ments of a substantial character and erected
with the single idea Of permanency. The
principal buildings recently completed, in
course OF construction and planned, are
residences, apartment houses, flats, tene-
ments, warehouses and public institutions.
One prominent architect, in speak of the
building situation, said: THE general
building disposition this year is especially
good and is a reminder OF the boom days
Of Omaha. 1t is especially noticeable that
the dwelling houses are Of superior
character. People have money now and con-
slider Its investment in improved property
the best possible use to which they can put
1t. However, there Is nothing speculative
in the building. 1t is all the legitimate out
come Of growing business interests or in
creased financial ability.
There is no prevailing style OF archi-
lecture. 1t takes the widest possible
variance. In houses men and women are
a good deal like they are with their wear
ing apparel. They don't want a dress nor a
suit like anyone else, and 80 when it comes
to building a house everyone wants some
thing different from every other person. I
consider one of the most adaptable styles
Of architecture for American homes to be
the English domestic designs, which are
capable Of wide diversity.
THE residence houses that we have been
putting up in Omaha are not the most ex-
pensive, but they are as attractive as the
general run OF people want. The interior
furnishings are of especial note, because the
very best is in demand. Nearly every one
insists upon hardwood finishing, the best
possible plumbing and modern arrangement
and improvements in every particular"
Warehouses in Demand.
There seems to be an especial demand for
warehouses. Buildings for retail business
purposes. for instance. are not scarce and
consequently there Is no occasion for ad-
ditfonal construction. But the warehouse
situation is different. One down town
grocery firm has been adding to it's ware
house facilities until it has now added three
large buildings, all of them full to over
| flowing.
An instance of the legitimate demand for
additional room Is shown in the case of
f. d. Sanborn &c Co., who have found 1t
necessary to secure increased space for their
manufacturing plant. Work has already
been inaugurated on the building Of a two-
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on Howard, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets. 1t will cover an area OF 66x132 feet
and in order to make room for it's erection
the frame buildings now occupying the site
for the new structure are being torn down.
The estimated cost Of this building is SIS, 900.
While plans and Specifications have not
yet been ordered drawn up, it Is stated on
reliable authority that the Ames estate Is
making arrangements to erect a large build
ing, suitable for factory, warehouse or job
bling house purposes. Only the most modern
plans are contemplated and its completion
will add to Omaha's dist of buildings one of
the finest and most convenient structures.
Another addition to the substantial build
ings on Howard street will soon be under
Roadway, as plans have been completed for
the erection OF a two-story and basement
brick on Thirteenth and Howard, to be used
as a carriage factory. A. Remington will be
the owner and the estimated cost is $4,000.
The site of the old Kessler hall on South
Thirteenth street will soon be occupied by
a handsome two-story and basemen brick
building, which is being erected by the Fred
Krug Brewing company at a cost Of 5000.
Perhaps one Of the most important build
ings now in course of erection is the large
seven story, 132x132 brewery, which is under
Roadway at Sixth and Leavenworth streets,