The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-28
NORTH yakima EXPANSION
Hundreds of New Buildings Large and
Small.
MARKS THE ClTY'S GROWTH
A Resume Of Improve ments Made During the
Past Year. showing a Record Probably
Uneaualled In the Northwest.
lARKS THE CITY'S GROWTH

The building boom of Yakima during
the wear 1899. now drawing to close
was the most general in the history Of
the town. Over one hundred buildings,
large and small, were erected. Owing to
the fact that there are no building per-
mits necessary no accurate record could
be kept, many of the residences erected
being put up by private parties and no
public mention made of them. The cost
of the buildings here enumerated is esti-
mated.
The completion of the new depot was
one OF the most marked improvements
OF the year in the city and, indeed, in
the northwest. The Northern Pacific
Railway Company, on scale of un.
equaled liberality in town of this size,
has erected depots, walks and parks that
entitle 1t to the gratitude of the commu-
nifty. The new depot opposite Switzer's
opera house, 100 feet long and 40 feet
wide, Ia one of the finest structures OF
the kind on the entire line of the
Northern Pacific railway. Surrounding
the building is concrete walk 700 feet
long. On either end is a beautiful park.
each of the parks occupying an entire
block. The building has two stories in
the main portion. surmounted by q
clock tower. The waiting rooms and
offices are elegant and supplied with all
modern conveniences. The old depot
across the main track and an addition
of go feet put to it, making a commodions
freight depot. The expenditures have
been made on the most liberal basis and
the depot and grounds are source of
pride to the citizens Of Yakima.
Lsrson's Theater, located on three lots
on the corner of A and Second streets,
is another notable improvement. The
plans were drawn by J. S. Pearson, a
noted architect of Des Moines, Iowa.
The cost will exceed $40, 600, exclusive of
the lots valued at $500 and donated by
individual subscription. The building is
under the direction of A. E. Howard and
will be completed next June. 1t fronts
east and the size is 7OxlOO feet. The
stage back of the curtain line will be 80
feet deep. Connected with the stage s
a high rigging loft Sc feet in height for
the elevation of stage machinery into
place. On the first floor opera chairs
will be arranged to seat 500 people.
There are to be four boxes, one above
and one below on each side. There is a
large lobby space In the front, on either
side of which are offices, reception rooms,
etc. The second story will have a bal
cony and gallery with seating capacity
Of 500. Surmounting all is spacious
and lofty dome to be made effulgent with
electric border lights. There is spa
cious green room under the stage, con-
nected with which is q boiler room, etc.
The side exit Of the gallery is on the
north side and the side exit Of the first
floor is on the south side. The stage will
be supplied with up-to-date dressing
rooms and all the necessary machinery
and parsphernalia for first class plays
and operas. The building in frame on a
stone foundation and when completed
will be attractive in architectural design.
A noteworthy improvement is the Epis-
copal rectory, 33-6x36, two stories, first
story stone, second frame, 8 rooms, be-
sides hall. pantry, bath rooms. etc. Cost
1900. w. w. FELTON,, architect. The
style is Colonial and the structure to be
completed next April.
Nine cottages erected by Prof. Barge
for rental. supervised by Builder McWain.
average cost $500; total 81 200, are all
worthy of mention and reflect great credit
upon the public spirit Of the promoter.
Among the substantial business houses
erected are those Of
A. f. Larson, one story brick on the
avenue, 25x9O, cost $500. Bissell Bros.
architects.
P. Y. Hickman, history stone, First
street, 25x60, cost $1,000. Architects.
Bissell Bros.