Evening journal., 1914-12-12
Dull Weather
HATS BUILDING
Contractors Set Back One
Week by Rain and
Overcast Skies
RUSH OF WORK
WHEN STORM GOES


plans this week. rendering II almost
impossible to carry on work on any
of the buildings being erected in
various parts OF the city The sud
den change in the weather was UNI
looked for by many builders who
were counting on weather conditions
existing during the past few weeks
to aid them In rushing several Of the
more important structures under
way. The heavy rains made Il most
difficult TO continue operations on
buildings for which foundations were
being placed and as a result the week
was one of the dullest contractors
have known for some time.
Building circles are anxiously
awaiting decision of the Bethlehem
Steel Company's engineering board
in the matter of awarding the con-
tract for the erection of buildings
which will constitute the Company's
proiectile plant at New Castle. Thus
far no news has been received by
contractors who filed bids for the
big job. but trade publications sent
here announce the steel corporation
officials have not yet determined on
the successful bidder.
However, there is a feeling among
contractors that the award will be
made at an early date. The contract
is worth at least $4,000 and con
structiOn OF the several buildings will
give employment to many men.
Despite the bad weather. mechanics
employed by w. ID. Haddock and
Company managed to put in some
time during the week.
Announcement was made at the
Haddock Company's Offices today that
the steel work is geing placed In the
building at No. 1923 Market street
This building which is being modern
lied for j. Edgar Deering should be
ready for occupancy in few weeks
The same company reports pro-
gress on Hanover Presbyterian and
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal chur-
ches. The foundations have been
completed on the first named struc-
ture, while the roof has been placed
over the other building.
Haddock workmen are finishing
the residence of Clarence Young at
Gordon Heights and making progress
on the home of Norris Smith which
adjoins the Young property.
John +. Healy and Son announce
advancement in the construction OF
the residence of James f. Hoey AZ
Twenty-Fifth and Boulevard, and the
Bottomley building.
]. A. Bader and Company have ac-
cepted contracts to remodel the ware
house at No. 1906 Market street
philadelphia, which will be turned
into store rooms. The property Il
owned by Lee Harris. The SANE
concern will repair the Old Cros
KEYS hotel in West Philadelphia To-
the Norris Realty Company.
Joyce & Kerrigan have commence
work on the dwelling for NJ. Binder q
Third and West streets. The struetur
will be three stories, and brick. will b
the principal building material. The cos
will be S29O4.
George f. Charles has commenced
construction work on three-stor,
brick dwelling in Delaware avenue TO
Clifford Reese. The house will cos
$1,000.
Work has been started on the hom
of the United Boat Club, at Commerce
street and the Christiana river, and vii
be pushed as rapidly as possible.
The following small operations ar
reported;
Alterations to the Labor Lyceun
building, on dupont street betweel
Fourth and Fifth, costing $500. Tn
work is being do ie by David Dangel 4
Sons.
Alterations to No. 7i3 Market street
by S. Harris, costing S4O0.
Additions and alterations TO No. 300
Market street, costing 5000, by Jane
Watson.
Alterations TO the house at No. 223
Tatnall street, costing Sl45. The worl
is being done by James B. Sparks TO
George A. Mellon.
Fred Samworth is making alteration
to the house at No. l405 West Sixtl
street. for Mr.. McVey, at cost o
$3.50.
A private garage is being erected a
Sixteenth and Locust streets by B. j
Pines, at a cost Of $780,
Anthony DErnest is erecting a SINAI
one-story frame house at No. SOB Gran
avenue
John Harrington is making altera
tions to No. PIG Eighth avenue, an
Henry S. Myers is making alteration
to No. 29l4 West street, both bein
small operations.