Weekly journal-miner., 1910-02-09
OPEN BIDS FOR
 THE PIONEER HOME
(From Fridays DailYl

Competitive Dlds on the plans or the Pioneers Home were opened in Phoenix, Tuesday afternoon, by the Board of Control of Arizona, but nothing definite was taken in the se- lection of the most suitable ones for the purpose. Those submitting them were W. S. Elliott of Prescott, J. R. Minor of Prescott, Elmer Brennan of Prescott, J. N. Creighton of Phoenix and W. J. Bleisner of Los Angeles.
 In considering the five designs sub mitted, the sitting down of the lot was accomplished until two were left to draw from. These were those of MT. Elliott and MT. Bleisner, al though the others were commended, but were lacking in detail data. Fur ther consideration of the plans was to be continued yesterday, and it was expected that the awarding to the successful competitor would be an nouneed this week.
 Of the two leading competitors, MT. Elliott seems to have the preference of the Board of Control. He provides for accommodating thirty-seven people, while that of MT. Bleisner will ac- commodate but twenty-six. MT. FL liott's plan also has a desirable fea- ture in its ground plan of affording additional room for building upon later, while the Bleisner design does not permit of this being done with out marring the general effect.
 Perspective plans were also sub mitted, but in this Governor Sloan unoficially expressed a preference for the Mission type of a structure, lean ing to that architectural feature, but was impressed, however, with all sent in. In that respect it is said MT. Elliott can harmonize with the wish of the board and outline a building within the range of the appropriation if it is so desired.
 The final outcome of this important matter will probably be the summon ing to the Capital City of MT. FL liott and MT. Bleisner for a definite interpretation of the sectional plans of each project. After the successful architect is chosen, the advertising of the bids will follow immediately, and ho ,nAa se Ao har ha tion ready for occupancy before the summer ends. The appropriation calls for $25,OOO, and this sum is now avail able at the Prescott National bank, having been sent up a short time ago by Territorial Treasurer Kirkland.
 In attendance at the meeting of the board were Major A. J. Doran, who will have offices in the building, and who will have charge of the Home as it's superintendent. George D. Morris, who is the father of the Home in legislation, introducing the bill, was also before the board to assist in the consideration of the mat ter. He has taken an active and zealous interest in the cause, and as- sisted materially to getting the ma chinery in action for the consum- nation of the project. Major Doran remained at the capital until the se- lection would be made, while MT. Morris returned home yesterday.
 The statement is also made in con- nection with the creation of this Home that several thousand volumes of literary works will be sent to it from Tucson, while another important move will be the establishing of a territorial museum, in which many rel ies of the past will here find a per manent resting place, and of which there are said to be many hundred, owned by the Historical Society of Arizona, at Tucson, as well as by individuals.
 The members of the board seemed to be anxious to have this worthy in- stitution under headway as soon as possible, and the site given by Mr. Murphy was generally commended as a desirable one. The board also un- officially expressed a preference in To- cal architectural sources receiving a preference in the competitive plans received, passing this upon a knowl edge the architect has of the topo- graphical conditions in evidence. If that principle is followed out, MT. FL liott will receive the plum.
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