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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1905

Page

29

House Building Bids Thirteen Firms Submit Stone Proposals

Supt Woods opened thirteen bids for stone work on the Capitol office building fronting Capitol grounds. Bids, each with 40000 dollar checks, cover limestone and granite base options, marble facades, and street façades. The House Commission will review to pick the lowest overall bid within about ten days.

Supt. Woods Capitol House of Representatives Capitol Building New Jersey Avenue First Mr Woods Woods House Commission Ambrosa Stannard New York Thomas Reilly Philadelphia Furst-Kerber Cut Stone Company Chicago Foss William Bradley & Son Furst & Tanning George Dugan Bedford Ind B A & G N Willams William ‘Bradley & Son Ambrose B. Stannard

Balance of exterior ornaments for baling project simplified

The commission aims to simplify the combination in charge of constriction by omitting twenty eight statues or dracamental figures intended for the exterior. This change would save about 15000 dollars but risks noticeable impact on the building’s appearance and the architects’ preference for matching stone quality.

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Clearing Site for Senate Office Building Begins

Work to demolish 32 houses in the square between B and C streets Delaware avenue and First street for the Senate office building started yesterday. Day and night gangs under Supt Woods will raze the dwelling houses, with completion expected in a few days. The houses were once fashionable residences noted for handsome architecture and some granite structures.

Senate Pick and Ax Woods Delaware Avenue First Street

Stidham Makes Changes in City Street Cleaning Dept

After two months Harrison Stidham as head of the street cleaning department begins a broad shake up. Transfers and promotions shift inspectors to new posts with pay adjustments. Arthur B Heaton to assist in school building plans and other officials named for new projects.

Harrison Stidham Warner Stutler Stidham West John W Ladd Ladd W IE Owen E Barnes Alley James M. Wood Parnes Samuel Myer Wood Webster Beymer C. 0 Rockwell Beymer Ashford Arthur B Heaton Messrs Marsh and Peter Frank H. Jackson

New Clerk for Auditor's Office Named

Frederick R. Parks was appointed by the Commissioners as a clerk in the auditor's office at a 1000 dollar salary to assist in settling damages claims from changes in grade near railroad terminals and crossings. The notice lists local grocery prices and various ads from The Post's classified section, including services and products.

Frederick R. Parks

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