The San Francisco call., 1910-07-16

market are much like those of the
California market. The aisles between
the stalls are of terrazzo or marble
faxed mosaic. The floors inside the
stalls are of concrete, 50 as to be thor
oughly sanitary and admit of flushing
with water throughout.
Ehe interior is flooded with light from
the skylights. and is fitted with high
power tungsten electric lamps. The in
terror walls are wainscoted with white
tihng
In one corner OF the building is a
ladies' retiring room with mosaic floor
and fine fnishings throughout
There will be a partitioned off store
on the corner and one store at the
end. but the rest Of the space viii be
divided into open booths or concessions.
At the rear in Hemlock street there
viii be an arrangement for trucks to
20 directly into the basement This
viii permit of loading and unloading
under cover without injuring produce
10y exposure to rain or dust. Hydro
pneumatic elevators viii carry produce
10 the upper or street floor.
The basement VIII be of concrete
throughout, with good ventilation
through wire and slat partitions.
G : Kaiser is the architect of the
building and the Ransome concrete COM
panv are the builders The property
lnent association and the Pringle COM
pany are agents for it. Most of the
concessions have been let and the mar
ket will be finished and opened TO the
public August ].
The main office Of the Mission Saw
ings bank has been moved to its new
building at Valencia and Sixteenth
streets The structure, designed by Grim
& Scott is in the mission style, with a
clock tower rooted with Spanish tiles
and is singularly appropriate for the
district.
The new banking room presents 2
very handsome appearance with its
rich marble counter surmounted by a
bronze grille. classic in its simplicity
One Of the features in the room is the
ornate ceiling, supported by Ionic col
Umns and engaged pilasters. The mel
low coloring of the ceiling is enlivened
with touches of gold to bring out the
detail Of the delicate ornament. which
will be further enhanced AT night by
the electric lights in the center pieces.
Dark mahogany panelling adds to the
effect of richness and dignity.
The hank has a paid UP capital of
100000 and began business on Septem-
her Is. 1906. On June 80, 1910 its de-
posits were ST12,54L7S. The officers
and directors are: James Rolph Jr,
president: e. W Hopkins. vice-presi-
dent; Matt J. Sullivan, vice president;
George L. Center, VIM. II. Grim, George
A Pope and Stuart +. Smith. Dewitt
e. Treat, cashier
For the convenience of its customers
the bank viii retain the Office at No.
1881 Mission street as branch.
The s. ". Fuller building in Howard
street between Third and Fourth is
being erected by :. ". Fuller, owner.
for the permanent home of the San
Francisco branch of Haywood Bros. &
Wakefield company. the largest manu-
facturers of chairs in the United States.
Fuller determined to build with view
10 securing a low rate Of Insurance
while not building a fire proof struc-
ture, the Specifications calling for brick
walls and interior framing of heavy
fimbers and floors The building is
also provided with the very best sprin-
kler equipment that can be obtained
aud is equipped throughout with wire
glass windows and automatic fire proof
doors.
Fuller's 80 years experience as gem
eral manager on the Pacific coast for
Haywood Bros. & Wakefield company
enables him to make every provision
necessary to facilitate the carrying on
Of the firms business in the new build
ing. Felix Marcuse is the builder
On lot having a frontage of only