Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY.

That Prescott is prosperous is evil denced by many things, the buildings, the mining development. extension of railroads ana opening of new idustries.
 The activity in building circles has been apparent for fully four years. It Is evidenced in the increase of the as- sessment of city property which had a natural advance of $S00,0 900 between 1900 and 1902 and the advance for the last two years will be nearly as great. One of the most pretentious of the structures, which is now progressing is the Elks' building. which the local herd of the antlered tribe is putting up. It will cost $50, 900 exclusive of the furniture, will be constructed of sand stone brick with concrete foundation and granite, the vestibule and foyer will be laid in Masonic tile, and all stores will have a cement floor with tile trimmings. On the first floor will be two store rooms. In the center will be the entrance 21 feet wide and lead ing to a foyer 50 feet deep. On either side of the foyer will be a ladies and gentleman's parlor. From the foyer one enters the theater, having a seat ing capacity of $50, besides four boxes. The stage will be 25x60 feet in the clear, will leave a 4S-foot gridiron, eight dressing rooms, a large property room, etc. The seats and sloping flocr- ing of the theater are portable and when desired they can be removed, leaving a level and open floor suitable for dancing 60x60 feet in dimensions. There are five large exits from the theater, besides the main entrance and three exits from the gallery, making escape in case of fire an easy matter
 On the second floor is a lodge room, 33x46 feet in dimensions and a ban quet hall of the same size. There will also be four large club rooms. Hard wood floors will prevail throughout the building. Connecting with every part of the building will be a private tels- phone system. The kitchen will be lo- cated in the basement with a dumb waiter leading to the banquet hall on the second floor. The plumbing, heat ing. ventilating and lighting will be of the most approved pattern. Surmounr- ing the building. directly over the main entrance will be a large bronze elk life size. J. R. Minor is the architect. Contractor Hall is doing the graniic work, Contractor Valentine the brick work, the Prescott Electric company the electric work and Ed. Keil the plumbing.
 J. R. Minor has also prepared plans for a sumptuous three-story building to be erected by Judge Ed. Wells and Jack Lawler. It will be located on Cortez street, between the postoffice and the Prescott National bank build- ing and will cost s6O,OOO The lower floor will be devoted to stores, the two upper stories to offices. A J. Head fo fyn building by the erection of a building of equal size on the adjoining lot. It will be three stories high and 5Ox10) feet in dimensions. The estimated cos Is s2O,OOO
 Another building which is soon to be erected is the Congregational church building. Though of not any great expense, it will cost s10,OOO.- It will add much to the attractions of the city. Plans for the building have been pre-. pared by D. Willard. The new build- ing will replace the present structure and will occupy an imposing site, LOOK 150 feet in dimensions on Gurley street, corner of Alarkin. It will be construct ed of sandstone brick. Bids for the building have already been receiN d and they are now being considered by the committee. The vestibule is located directly under the tower, which rises fifty feet high and accommodates a belfry. From the vestibule the main auditorium, which has a seating capa- city of 200 is entered. The flooring slopes toward the pulpit which is A feet wide. Back of the pulpit is a rais- ed chair platform and directly behind, space for large pipe organ. The roof is of open truss work and the audi torium is lighted by two large triple Gothic windows filled with stained glass. Of from the pulpit is a chair room. From the rear of the auditor ium lead large folding doors. A feet wide to the Sunday school room. Ad- joining are five class rooms, all ar-