The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-09-23
PLANS FOR P. 0. BUILDING.

Sand stone, faced with polished
granite, marble tiling for floors and
hardwood furnishings throughout
will be provided for Manitowoc's new
100000 postotlice building for cree
tion of which the government has
advertised for bids to be opened at
Washington, ID. G. October 20. Local
contractors have been given the
chance to bid on the work. Post
master II. G. Kress having received
six complete sets Of plans and
specifications for use of contractors
and a number will file bids. With
bids opened Oct. 20 it is believed the
contract will be decided by November
10 and material for the building Will
probably be unloaded on the ground
dnring the fall, in readiness for start
ing of work early in the spring. The
contract calls for completion of the
building by September |, 1910 and
provides penalty clause for non-ful-
| tillment.
Plans submitted to contractors
cover 33 sheets of drawings and show
a handsome structure which will be a
credit to the government and an
ornament for the city. The building,
which will occupy a site at Franklin
and SO. Ninth streets, will be 93X56.5
feet, with a frontage of 56.5 on
Franklin and 93 foot depth on
SO. Ninth street Two entrances are
Franklin street having marble steps,
with ratings to right and left, with
two large torch lanterns of artistic
design, mounted upon marble pillars,
at each side of the entrance.
Entering through folding floors into
the yestibule, the visitor will pass
through patent revolving doors to a
large lobby. To the right will be the
private offices of the postmaster. a
room l6.5x24 feet, provided with
vault. closets. toilets and with
entrance to all lookoutS of the build
ing. At the southwest corner will be
the mailing veStibule where mail Will
be received and messengers will
receive special delivery mail. Four
carrier windows will be provided for
Sunday delivery of mail, in addition
to general delivery and stamp
windows. The latest pattern,
improved metal boxes. with all com
bination locks will be provided for
the Office.
To the left, entering from Ninth
street the money order and registey
departments in the northwest corner
of the building, will be 23X30 feet,
provided with large vault, fire
proof and with burglar proof attach
ments which will also be provided
throughout the building. The work
| ing room for carriers and clerks. also
entered the Ninth street, will be
50X35 feet. will be provided with
marble tiling floors and all equipment
will be of the most improved manu-
| facture and latest design. From this
work room a passage through the vault
will lead to the basement which will
contain a large swing room, bath
| rooms for the carriers, the heating
plant, toilets, etc, all conveniently
arranged. The toilet rooms will have
marble wainscotting and all modern
appliances.
On the second floor of the building
will be provided officers for a custom
officer and for the internal revenue
department, both provided with vault,
closets, etc. A public toilet and
woman's toilet will be provided on
the second floor, three-fourths of the
space of which will be unoccupied
provision being made for the future
should the city grow and need addi-
tional Accommodations for the govern
ment offices. A flag pole will be
placed over the Franklin street en-
trance to the building.