The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-03-28
CaIdweil's Hotel Taking Substantial
Form.
POSSIBLE HITCH REMAINS
Mr.. Sebree Ready to 60 Ahead
Wants Some Concessions
Excavation is Begun.

1t is decided that large brick
building shall be erected on the
corner next to Armory Hall, but
whether it will be a first class mod
ern hotel on the American plan, or
combination apartment house,
bazar and restaurant is not quite
settled In an interview, Mr.. How
ard Sebree, president of the First
National Bank, said to TRIBUNE
representative, II realize the neces-
sity for a good hotel in this town
and am anxious to see one built.
have secured plans and specifca-
tions for a structure which shall be
first class in all its appointments,
and fully up TO the requirements of
the place for many years. I do not
hin k that a hotel, such as l have
in contemplation, will be a paying
institution for some time, but feel
that eventually it may yield interest
on the investment. In view of the
;act that for a time profit cannot be
expected and the further fact that
aotel, at this time, will be in the
nature of public benefit, l have
asked the city council for certain
exemptions from taxation, and if
these shall be granted, I am pre-
pared to go right ahead with the
work, otherwise, | may conclude to
erect different kind of building.
have determined to put up a
building on that corner, and, in the
interest of Caldwell, hope it may be
a hotel"
Mr.. Sebree kindly permitted THE
tribune representative to examine
the plans and specifications of the
proposed hotel. It is a three story
structure with basement, electrically
lighted and steam-heated through
out. On the first floor is to be din
ing room, kitchen, pantries, Office,
rotunda, barroom, barber shop,
sample room, and, as plans indicate,
drug store. The building will be
5ox12o feet, stone, brick and steel,
the Main Street front, pale cream
pressed brick. The second floor
consists of suites of rooms, all sup
Piled with baths, closets, etc., ele-
gantly finished, we'll lighted, heated
and ventilated. On the third floor
the rooms will be palmer and
cheaper, but yet neat, clean and
comfortable. The dining room is
70 oe 23x4o. A large corridor ex-
tends from the front entrance to the
u'nlng room and stairway, opening
10 the left into the rotunda. The
Speclhcat1ons require the most per-
iectWorkmanship and elegant finish.
ne estimated cost of the building
10 100000, and it will cost $40, 900
"ore to furnish it. This is the
amount of money which Mr.. Sebree
N0n'emplates expending, and in
eonSloeratlon of the great benefit
which will innure to the town, he
LAS asked an exemption of munich
pa and water tax for five wears.
1Ae IS not however, asking this as
bonus, but simply as a partial
projection from loss, and for what
nc considers, and we all know is, a
valuable consideration. There is,
~ uouot' serious question of the
e"l authority of the city council
~ grant exemption from taxation,
o0' II the council have such author
IVY the exercise of it in this case
would undoubtedly meet with cor
1'al public approval. Everything
pU9S,o'e pT u Should be done to encourage
'' oeoree to go ahead with the
eS1 e1ec.lon of the hotel. Nothing
Diu' at this time, contribute more