Bisbee daily review., 1905-05-09
CREDIT TO DOUGLAS
 WILL BE BUILDING
THE Y. M. C. A. PROPOSES TO ERECT IN THE CITY AT
 ONCE.
Expected That New Structure Will Be Ready for Dedication o1 the First of NoVember-ls Fine Concern.

Ual buildings Tn all parts or the city
 She may well be proud of the mag
 nificent structure which is being
 erected in this city as a home for the Young Mems Christian Associa.
 ton. When completed and ready
 for dedication, as it will be in the
 early fall, it will be the handsomest and most ornate structure within the city limits. Located on a plot of ground near the tracks of E. P. & s. W. railroad, which was given by the railroad company for the purpose. it will be in a locality where everyone who comes into or goes out of Doug las will be sure to see and appreci- ate it. The building itself is ornate in design, and as a p:ece of architec- ture, will add to the beauty of the town and testify in brick and stone to the substantial foundation upon which the city is being built The plans for the building were drawn by Thomas c. Link, of St Louis, a not ed architect of that city. 1t is in old mission style, and from every an gle is designed to present an attrac- tive view. The building is 150 feet in length by 53 feet in breadth, and constructed throughout of stone and cement and red pressed brick The building, including the basement, will be a full three stories high Its interior finish is to be throughout of Texas pine.
 The basement as planned will con tain the bowling alleys, billiard room, lockers and social room. The first or ground floor will provide for a gymnasium 40x53 feet, lobby, library, offices and bath room. The bath room is to be an especial feature of the building, and will be constructed of beautiful white marble Marble floors and walls and marble fixtures There will be eight raower baths, four wash stands, and every conven- fence and luxury that a bath room can provide. On the second floor there will be twelve bed rooms, a board room, toilet room and bath with every convenience and comfort that can be arranged. Across the front of the building there will be a balcony 6S feet in length by 12 feet ln width. The roof will be con structed of metal shingles, and the windows trimmed with stone. No mere description can do the building justice. The plans or the architect must be seen and studied to fully appreciate what splendid house the Y NJ. c. A. are constructing for the home of their members and friends
 The contract for the erection of the building was let some months ago to Stewart & Crawford, one of the best known firms in the city of Fl Paso. They began the work on time, and are now daily engaged in the construc- tion of the building The basement has been excavated, the foundation put in, and the walls are practically up to the first floor Stewart (. Crawford, who have constructed many buildings of this character, say this is the finest and best Y. M. c. A. building they have ever seen in a town the size of Douglas, and that when finished and turned over to the '. NJ. c. A. that every citizen Of Doug las will have reason .o De proud of it Every particle Of the work is to be first-class. P. P. Rely, of Boston, Massachusetts, represents the archi- tect in the construction of the build ing, and is on the ground to see that every brick and stone and nail that goes into the structure is exactly ac- cording to contract. The building is to be completed by the first of No vember, when it will be turned over to the Y. NJ. c. A. and dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. The build ing before dedication will be sumptu- ously furnished with every modern convenience and mass a home so CCA1PACNC AAaN CNCAg OA NlC Association and working man of the city will be glad to spend an hour there each day. From bowling alley and billiard hall in the basement to the bed rooms on the second floor, it is intended that the furnishings an5 fixtures shall comport with the beau ty and ornate design c: the building itself.
 The entire building, when complet- cd and furnished, will cost approxi- mately s35,0O0. This money was do mated by the E. P.& s. w railroad, the Copper Queen Consolidated Min ing company, the Calumet 6 Arizona Mining Company and the citizens of Douglas. The corporations as we'll as the residents of Douglas were very liberal in their contributions. The money all has been or will be paid into the treasury of the Young Mems CdTfsf..0 Ascaoizfic,, os srau No-lr