Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-11

which the development Of all Atlantic City
can be Judged For the st. Charles is an IN
stitution unto itself--a mighty compelling
institution, doing great work.
THOSE WHO HELPED TO BUILD
To the success Of the new St Charles
there have been many contributors. The
magnificent new addition was constructed
By Cramp Co. nf Philadelphia, from plans
prepared by Hewitt & Granger, the we'll
known local firm Of architects, William r
| Chapman & Sons, OF this city, were the
mason builders, and much Of the brick was
supplied by the Philadelphia Brick Com
pany a subsidiary. The sand, lime, cement,
plaster and gravel were furnished by John
Murtland, of Atlantic City. "A Philadelphia
concern, the u. p. Henry Company, In
stalled the marble and tile work another,
the Wayne Junction Metal Cornice Coms
pany, provided all architectural sheet metal
work metal frames and sashes, slSylghts
and fire doors, while the work of Installing
the electric equipment was supervised by
the United Electric Construction Company,
also Quaker City corporation. John Nc
Donald, of Philadelphia, furnished large
part of the electric lighting devices while
two other local concerns the Thomas ID.
Clark Company and the ]. u. Johnson COM
pany, respectively, Installed the plumbing
and furnished the equipment.
The pipe covering and cold storage boxes
were installed by John D. LlveSeY, while
the Sanitary Speclalties Company supplied
the bathroom accessories. So, altogether
Philadelphia played an important part In
the building of Atlantic City's latest struo-
ture, which, because of situation and adj
vantages, is only what It should do, after
all. The kitchen equipment, including crock
cry, was supplied by the Currie Company,
and the linens, toweling and blankets by
Edwin w. Adams, both Of Atlantic City.
The insulation was executed by the Ameri-
can Insulation Company. Inc Some of the
electric lighting devices were supplied by
the L. j. Jones Company, of Atlantic City.
The modern systems Of cooking and broiling
were installed by the Atlantic City Gas
Company The painting was executed by
James s. Wilson & Son, Inc, of Philadel-
phia.
While the successful operation of this
splendid resort hotel lies largely with the
management. its success is dependent also
upon the quality OF the supplies that must
OF necessity be purchased outside. Tho
high standard Of cuisine and service OF the
St Charles Is far.famed, so 1t Is interesting
to note the firms who help maintain its
standard All meats are furnished by a.
Salus 6 Son, of Philadelphia and Atlantic
City; Roesch of Atlantic City, and A. ~
Risser Company, Inc, of Philadelphia, who
also supply the hotel with provisions, but.
ter, eggs and poultry. All milk and cream
are supplied direct to the table from the
modern farms of the Wawa Dairy Corpora.
tion. of Philadelphia.
The butter is the product of the famous
Sharpless dairies.
The official garage Is the States. The
hotels fish supply is purveyed by the Ocean
Pier Fish Market. of Atlantic City. while
the J. a. Hilton Company, Of Pleasant.
willie, N. J., supplies it's oysters and CLAIMS.
Paper doilies and cups are supplied by
II. II. Geilfuss, of Philadelphia. Jeddo
coal, supplied by the McAllister Coal Com.
pany, of Atlantic City, is used exclusively.
The hotels printing is done by Shaner 6
Knauer, of Atlantic City, while the insur.
ance on the hotel Is placed with the c.
j. Adams Company and the A II. Phillips
Company, both of Atlantic City The
plants palms and cut flowers that are a
distinguishing characteristic of the st.
Charles are provided by the Edwards Floral
Hall Company The exterior renovation
that is going on without cessation is at
tended to by s. Jeffries & Son. of Atlantic
City. Jacob Reeds Sons, of Philadelphia
designed the uniforms, Messrs. Gatchel &
Manning have had charge OF the photo-en-
craving. Warren Webster Company. Gam
den ". J., heating system used. Wright
Tyndale & Van Roden furnished the china
and glassware. +. A. Wright Company
furnished booklets, folders and stationery.