The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-01
NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
YORK 0NMAMlI0THSTRUCpURE
 PROGRESSING RAPIDLY.

Between seventy-five and One Handed
 Men at Work-Time of complet,on Has Been Slightly Extended-.Founda-
 tions for Firs-proof Tile Floors Ar.
 Being Laid-A General Statement Con-
 cerntng the Work at the Present Time.
 Between seventy-five and one hun dred men are now at work on the new high school building on York square. The work is progressing rapidly, and the various contractors are working to- gether in manner which warrants the prediction that the. building will be completed about the middle of next January. The original contract called Tor the completion of the structure on January 3, 1903. The time has been ex- tended on account of the steel strike and other unexpected setbacks in the trades world. The George M. Grant company has the general contract for the building of the new school, and the sub-contracts are in the hands of very competent parties. The general con- tract includes everything except the contract for the heating, which is in the hands of the National Steam Econ- omizer company, of Springfield, Mass
 The massive structure is rapidly as- suming completed condition external ly. The brick walls and the terra, cotta trimmings are all in position with the pyrQnfinn nf ha Ay,is the top of the building, which parts are to support the roof. The foundations for the fireproof tile floors are being laid at the present time. These foun- dations are of cement like substance. which is placed between the joists and Just beneath the rough flooring. On the first and second floors this work is entirely finished and the rough floors have been laid. The roof has been placed over the large auditorium. This auditorium is so far completed as to give one an excellent idea of the accom- modations which it will afford. The seating capacity will be sufficient for almost any kind of programme which may be rendered. The lighting arrange ment is perfect. The gallery will be a large and spacious affair, and the stage will be so equipped and arranged as to afford the audience an excellent view and to accommodate those taking part Many of the class and recitation rooms are ready for the plasterers, and this work will be commenced in about two weeks.
 The greatest activity is now displayed by the contractors who have the work of roofing the building. It is especially desired that this work be accomplished as soon as possible. Yesterday large force of men were at work on the top story getting it in readiness for the roof. The huge chimneys and openings for ventilating purposes are being made of brick. The cornices are being placed in position. The cornice is composed of terra cotta on some parts of the build- ing and of sheet iron on the other DOT tions.
 The plumbers are hastening the com pletion of their work. Men are at work in different parts of the building fitting the pipes and adjusting them in their necessary positions. The heating ap- paratus is also being adjusted and the work will be finished in perfect man. Il6r. w. w. 'CIdle ~ C0, OL InlS #ClIy, Y have the contract for wiring the build ing with electric wires. A force of men are at work on this contract and the wiring will occupy several weeks for completion, so extensive is the work.
 A feature in the construction of the new high school will be the ventilating apparatus. This will be of the latest and most approved devices. The supp ply of hot and cold air will be so fur nished that 8 room may be cooled or heated within a few moments. The fans for the ventilating purposes will be operated by power from the dynamos in the Boardman Manual Training school building.
 Supervisor Hunt, who has charge of <. the general construction of the building k as the representative of the board of education, is on hand from the time work is begun in the morning until the men stop work in the afternoon. The details of the construction are carefully and technically noted, and the contrac- tors are doing their work in a very sat- isfactory manner.