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HALLETT AND PIRTLE BLOCK
The Superb New Broadway
Structure
AT THE CORNER OF FOURTH
Office and Mercantile Apartments of
Modern Proportions
The Lpper Story to Be Utilized as a First
Class Lodging Hotel With a
Roof Garden
Occupying a commanding position
among the many new and prstentions
commercial blocks which are oeing com
pleted along Broadway stands the Hailed
ft Pirtle block, now fresh from the hands
of the ouilders. The proportions of tne
structure are massive, extending 122.,,
Jeet along Uroadway and ltd feet along
I'ourth, three stories in licigbt. Its style
of architecture cannot be natter descriled
than to say that it conforms strictly to
the highest type of modern commercial
construction, being adorned along the
sky lines and upon the facades with grace
ful cornices, plasters and bolts.
The giound story of the building is
done in steel, iron and glass, and the
upper stories in selected Los Angeles
brick, trimmed with stone anil iron, Far-
ticulur attention lias boen paid to tlie
manner of access to the tipper floors and
lialls, Ihe stair routes being eight feet in
width.
The second story of the building is de
planed for business offices, while ihe
third floor will be utilized for lodg
ings.
The ground floor contains six spacious
storerooms on Uroadway, each 111 by
lis feet in dimensions, and two stores
upon Fourth street, each 15 by tKJ feet.
They are all supplied with every modern
accessory wbicb subserves convenience
and economy. Access to them is provid
ed in tho rear, so tbat merchandise end
coini I ties may be received and dis
charged without inconvenience to.pedes
triana in front.
The office floor of the building is
thoroughly modern in all its appoint
ments, possessing many special features
that are worthy of mention. The halls
are wide, while the inside roonu sur
round an ample court, from which they
gain the second advantage of ilglit anil
air that outside rooms afford. A partic
ular feature is the construction of the
outer dividing wall of the building. It
is so built that no adjacent building can
hereafter bo so erected as to shut off
light and air from tlie interior rooms,
liecessed air shafts extend from the
second story level to the root, thus insur
ing light below, through skylights, and
light and air above through exterior
openings. Ail rooms upon the second
lloor are directly connected with the
halls, there beini; no intermediate pa
sages, while intermediate doors make it
possible to connect all rooms en suite.
Throughout tho upper floors of the
building ample sanitary fixtures have
been provided in separate apartments for
ladies am! gentlemen. All halls are
lighted by intermediate light wells, ami
ate of uniform proportions upon both
floors.
Tho finish of all offices, stair mutes anil
lodging apartments is in Oregon ]dne
and spruce, highly polished and adorned
tn appropriate design. The wainscot
ing is on tinted Alpine piaster, done in
rock work designs. The light wells ars
finished in wdiite cement upon iron lath.
The gas lixtuies are of electro-copper
bronze.
The location of tbis splendid building
RUCTION RU CTIO N
Bandini Tract, Santa Monica
Saturday, August 10,1895, ii Q/| LOTS HaviDga Fr °'* ageeadl fl ° fe "
At 2 O'clock P.m. on tbe Grounds. *"* B ? from to '7° feet deep '' |
TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent of the purchase price at. the fall of the hammer, io per cent within io
days, balance payable in semi-annual installments of 20 per cent of the purchase
price, with interest on the deferred payments at the rate of 10 per cent pier annum.
for j a w iy 204 Bradbury Block.
Robert r. Jones <x Co., usAngdes,
Or BANK OF SANTA MONICA, Santa Monica Cat, -~ &
is such as to make it a must popular
center «' 'rude and to afford convenient
bcc!if for bith the professional and shop
ping class.)!. It is at the junction of two
of tn, .... .ii popular thoroughfares of the
city, and ut that point along Uroadway
which is destined to become tho center
of tbe commerce of the city. The march
of progress in the development of Loa
Angeles is rapidly driving capital into
more ample commercial structures, und
thu latter requirement demands more lot
space and wider avenues. That UroalWay
should bo the focus of tho commercial
migration now going on is but natural,
since its width au 1 style make it easily
the most metropolitan thoroughfare in
the city.
THE THIRD FLOOR
l.o* Angeles' fleet Healthful, Comfortable and
Convenient Lodgings
As lias been said, tlie third lloor of this
magnificent building will be utilized for
lodging apartments. The entire floor bus
been fitted up with exquisite taste nnd
great expense to subserve this necessary
purpose. The management of the flat
will devolvo upon Mrs. F, G. Simpson,
as proprietress, a person of wide experi
ence in the line, and one who enjoys an
enviaolo reputation*
The floor is divided into forty-three
apartments, each so designed as to re
ceive light and air from tbe outside, and
to afford direct comniunijatlon with ad
jacent apartments. It ,hus becomes pos
sible to furnish rooms singly or en suite
as the . asu may require. The halls are
wide, amply provided with ventilation
and stair routes, and provided with every
accessory wbich can subserve tbe safety
and comfort of roomers. Batn rooms are
provided at convenient intervals, both
for ladies and gentlemen.
Tbe especial charm of tbe new apart
ments consists in the beauty of the fix
tures, the flood of mellow light which
llcoJs tho n,the abundant stipp'y of pure,
HALLETT AND PIRTLE BUILDING
fresh air and the richness and delicacy
of the carpelings. draperies and furni
ture. All these combine to initio tbo
rooming apartments of ;this block de
lightful. Perhaps the mosi important
consideration, taking into account the
purpose of the flat, is its accessibility
snd convenience, both within and with
out. The location id this block, 111 the
very heart of the business center of the
city, cannot fail to make it popular with
that class of clerks and professional men
who prefer a short walk to the delay and
annoyance of car transportation, A half
dozen blocks will take the pedestrian to
his place of business, and he will find
himself much refreshed by the exercise,
as well as niucli relieved by the exemp
tion ol vexation due tv the uncertainty of
street cars.
A novel innovation will be introduced
in this building, namely, a roof garden
•>n feet square, opening "from the second
story lauding. This luxurious feature
will"bo lilted with all modem accessories.
I-RRl> R. DORN
The Architict vi the Mallett & Pirtle
Building
" The style and tubltantial character of
a city's commercial structures is due In
an eminent degree to its local architects.
In exceptional cases they may not be
responsible, or may .not be entitled to
credit, as the case may be, Ibut in a gen
eral way it is to them thuiloredil is due
for what there is of merit in a city's
architecture. The ninny superb structures
which now adorn the commercial
thoroughfares of this city amply illus
trate these observations. A conspicuous
example of the graceful dignity and sub'
stantial character of the new buildings of
the city is the ilallctt ,y Pirtle building,
just completed, from doaigns by Mr.
Fred H. Uorn, whose ofiice is iv tlie build
i.lg. Air. Dom has been a resident of
l.os Angeles for nine years, and has been
actively engaged iv the practice of his
profession about six yean. During that
timo he has brought out many of tbo most
costly as well as most, beautiful struc
tures, of all classes, which now adorn the
city. His tnost pretentious commercial
work so far N the superb block just re
ferred to, but with it many others less
LOS AXGELES HERALD: SUN T DAY MORNING, AUGUST 4, 1895.
conspicuous have been designed by bin.
At the present time be has in band
several structures, notable among which
may be mentioned a three-story brick
lodging house for A. F. M. Strong a:
tho'corner of Fourth and Hill streets, to
cost $17,000' a three-story commercial
block for Marsh Si Gave, on third street,
to cost 18590, and a family hotel fori'.
A. Gamn. 58 by 155, to contain stores he
loaf and 06 rooms above, and to cost
$.'to.onn, which is being built at Seventh
and Olive streets. Besides these Mr.
Horn designed Gray Oabl*lJ, comer ot
Seventh and Hill: Ibe residence of Key.
A. C. Smitners, U47 South Hope street;
the residence ul Frame Humphreys, SH7
(irand avenue; tbe residence of \V. il.
Koutzai'li. (irand avenue and Jefferson
streets; the residence of T. W. Phelps.
Ninth and Providence, the A. V, M,
Strong residence, 838 Alvarado; the J,
G. Michenet residence. 1501 Qrand
avenue: the Ceo. P. A I leu block,2Bß and 3*o
K.ast first street: tin Owens Bros.'block,
Uroadway. between Third and fourth:
the Christian church. Eleventh and Hope;
the residence ul W. \Y. Jlowcrd, Adams
and Hoover streets.
It is needless tj say that he enjoys a
large and lucrative business. The work
of his oitieo has increased rapidly during
the activity which has marked real
estate improvement In ibe city during
the past year.
U VBTA RESTAURANT
Opened hy E. T. Kustman In the Pirtle
ttnilding
A new restaurant by the above name
was opened by tbe well-known rateier
B, T. Kussman yesterday morning for
breakfast. The apt ointments of the new
resort are all especially designed for I.a
Vela, the silver and china bearing the
monogram of tbe house* l bs entire floor
is utilized by the restaurant, and custom
ers will,' tie accommodated as desired,
either upon the American or European
plan.
Mr. Kus»man has been a caterer in thi~
rity for some time, and enjoys an envia
ble reputation for the high-class menu
which ho has always provided. lie
founded The Jlro.ulwny during the pres
ent year, und carried the enterprise to a
successful culmination. The appoint
ments of i.a Veta will be the finest ob
tainable. Everything will be new; tbe
furniture. linen, silver, china and glass.
The decorations will be the best obtaina
ble, and the management is determined
upon the policy of maintaining the repu
tation of the boUH al the highest recog
nized standard regard less of expense.
That La Veta will enjoy a liberal pa
tronage io beyond question, Its location,
its proprietorship and its style cannot fail
to produce this result.
DOCTORS LINDLEY AND SMITH
Occupants of Rooms Nos. 16 end 17, Pirtle
Block
The handsome corner rooms of the sec
ond story of the Pirtle block are occupied
by the well-known linn of medical and
surgical practitioners, Ors. Lindley A
Smith.
For years W. E. Lindley has been a
resident ot Los Angeles, the latter ten
years of which time he has been engaged
in the practice of medicine and surge ry.
His gktll and long experience have
possessed him of an equipment with
which success has been by him attained
In a most liberal measure.
Dr. Will H. Smith took up hi 3 resi
dence in Los Angeles one year ago, com
ing from Oblcaso. He 18 a graduate of
Post Graduate college of tbat city, an in
stitution which has done ratieu to elevate
the standard of medical and surgical
practice, and from which only students
of high standing are given diplomas. Tho
linn bus established a free dispensary at
its parlors, to which all may come for
treatment; those who, being too poor to
pay for cure, aro treated gratuitously.
This feature of the linn's policy rollects
the generous character of its members and
hus been found to be the means id reliev
ing much suffering among tho poor and
enfeebled classes. This generous aid so
freely given is a work of practical charity
tbat evince, a comprehensive view of
the humanities, and one which, in any
community, must command the respect
ano adssiratlon of all generous and pub
lic-spirited citizens.
ART IN BUSINESS
The Pearson Drapery Co.. Hallett and Pirtle
Building
One cannot more successfully convey
to the public the moving idea ot the
above named hoitso than to quote at
length from its unique folded business
card, tho product of its capable and
versatile business manage:'.
"As the seasons come ani go, our
thriving city has begun io want for some
of tho choice eastern novelties in tho Way
of interior decorations. It is with tbe
greatest pleasure that we are able to show
you the newest things the market affords
for this season, wo are showing some
thing very choice in the way af Umpire
and Van Dyke styles of lace curtains,
rich and beautiful, dainty figured and
Moral effects, Mane Antoinettes in ochre
and olive shade, style and Character, dei
ioate and rich. Kenaissunea or l.ouis
XIV in new effects on net or cable
schiffio not with Ducheose lace edgings.
This Is Something that is beauty itself.
Ask to see them. Muslin curtains with
embroidered flounce and intersections,
also those beautiful Cymbaline cur
tains to take the place of those horrid
Chenille, and the last, but not tbo least,
those dainty point Despilt curtains with
Valenciennjs Isco frill novelties Innu
merable, and nil to bo found al the tour
son Drapery company's place of business.
'No other material excites the curios
ity of woman as beautiful silks,and noth
ing so shocks her sensitive nature as ill'
selected draperies. So let your curiosity
be sal istied and your nerves tinshocked
by buying id us who make interior decor
ating a life study, following you wil
find some of the novelties for this seasonl
Reproductions of antique brocaded silks
satin damasks, imperial satins of colon,
ial pattern, soft eastern silks ol special
design, I'lain stuff in soft colorings, se
lect cretonnes and other cotton goods for
hed chambers and country houses, also a
large variety of inexpensive stuffs for cur
tains and "furniture coverings where an
artistic effect is required at a low cost.
"It will bs the duty as well as a plea
sure 1 to us to offer any advice you may
a sic in regard tc tho Harmony of colors,
or show you how to drape your mantel,
picture or easel, no matter if you buy of
us or elsewhere. It is no trouble to show
beautiful goods, and you will be treated
witb every attention.
"Wben drapery work is wanted we
stiumit drawings lo you so you will know
just bow il w ill appear when linished;
you should see us about your window
shades, we have only the best at the low
est nricea.
"The newspaper columns must be our
means of introduction to you, but once
you know us and get acquainted wich
our way of doing business, we arc sure
the result will he a business friendship
that will grow firmer as years roll by.
Mr, l'earson came here from Salt Lake
City two years ago, and has been engaged
in tbe drapery trada ever since. The
subiect of draperies and the art of using
them has been made a study for years,
and his exnerieiice, together with pro
nounced arti-tic instincts, re.ider him a
most desirable critic regarding the selec
tion and hanging of artistic draperies.
The Pearson Drapery company is now
opening a newly -elected stock of the
very latest, novelties at its new place ot
businers, No. 406 Uroadway. The store
room presents a most pleasing appear
ance and contains many choice and
dainty bits of decorative stuff that cannot
fail to delight the art loving feminine
eye.
A Tree Clambake
Today at BantaMonloa, Holders of South
ern Pacißo tickets will be guests. We will
run our usual thirty fast Sunday train-.
Time table in the paper. Southern Pa
cific's lound tup, 50 cents.
Terminal Island
In order to induce beach travel to this
beautiful resoit today I have engaged at.
my own expense ihe celebrated Blanch
ard-Hchoeneman orchestra, which will
play at mv refreshment booth all day.
Henry B. Belt.
NEWS FROM THE OIL FIELDS
Great Interest Created by ths New
i Discovery
Better Quality ef Oil la the Second Sand
Stratum Said te Have a Parafflne
Base—Notes
Tho reported discovery of a high-grade
oil of a parurtine base, mention of which
was made in yesterday's Herald, bvoitg.it
a largo number of visitors to the oil held.
Truro was a general stir among tbe oil
men, who spent hours in discussing tbe
new tind and its probable effect on tho
future of tbe industry.
| The center id ali tins Interest is tbe new
well of Valentine, llicliaids it Cook, lo
cated at 858 Metcalf street. They com
menced woik on the well about six weeks
ago. The lirst oil was si ruck at titio feet,
and was the same as that found in otber
wells in the field. Boring was continued,
tho upper oil being cased in, until the sec
ond sand stratum was struck at about 870
feetdeptb. The well is now 000 feet down,
and tho oil from tbe lower or second
stratum is Mowing in rapidly. There
are 1100 feet of oil now in the well. Saud
pumping was continued over an hour
yesterday without reducing the amount.
It is the intention of tho owners to sftiic
the well as mucfc farther as possible.
Tlicy tire of the opinion, however, that
tho limit is about reached. The pmnniiu
apparatus will probably be put down on
Monday or Tuesday.
The important feature of Ihis new wcl|
is tho quality of oil it produces. When
It lirst appears, as it comes out mixed
with sand, it has v reddish blown color.
After settling :t assumes a greenish hue.
An oil man from the Newhall district
says the oil is similar in appearance to
the Pico canyon oil, which is of a pai
aliine base, and conceded by experts to
bo the best oil on the coast. No scientific
test has yet been made; hence it ia im
possible to determine whether the hopes
of the owners will be realized or not.
Some of the oii men of the ( istrict ex
press doubts as to tbe quality of the oil.
Wliutner il bus a pa ratline base or not, iis
discovery is of great importance to oil
producers,as it reveals tho fait that a bel
ter oil exists in tbe second sand stratum,
Only one otber well has been nored to
this stiatnm—that of Flint A' Co., on
omaha street. 'The oil from this well is
said to be exceedingly like ihat just
found. The gravity is about 18, with a
probability of showing up better after ail
the sand has been removed.
tias is found in considerable quantities,
with a tendency to increase as the well
goes deeper.
Accurate tests of the new oil will be
made soon, and if it is found to have a
paraffins base,a revolution will be created
in tne local oil field. >
Oil Field Notes
Tilings are livelier at present than at
any previous time since the opening of
the held.
Pieparations are being made for the
sinking of ten new welis, while there are
numerous others ar various stages of con
st ruction.
The Nelson well.called the Little Joker,
located on llelmont and Stale streets,
llowed continuously yesterday, producing
over Hod barrels of oil.
Tlie Wilson company is preparing to
put down another well on llockwood
street.
.1. 0. Klliott is putting in a new pump
ing plant between First and KocKwood
streets. The engine wOl be run by gas.
Dr. Davidson's well still continues to do
its daily eponting.
(Ins Is found in greater abundance at
the western extremity of the held.
Jl 1)01: ALEXANDER'S FUNERAL
Many Friends Pay Their Respects to the
Dead
Judge- IT. \. Alexander, a former well
known anil highly respected citizen of
l.os Angeles, ana one of Arizona's most
[ distinguished lawyers, was buried hero
yesterday from the residence of his son
in-law, Chief Justice A. C. iiaker of Ari
'zonia.
The death of Judge Alexander at
Phoenix, where he hail resided for twenty
years.am! where he had held high Official
positions, and a front rank among the
lawyers of that city and of that leinlory,
casl tt gloom over the entire community.
I ile was respected and honored not more
for bit eminent ability as a jurist than
', for the generous and noble qualities of
his kind and gentle nature. 1 lie esteem
in which he was held by his old friends
in this city, und hi.- later friends in the
capital of Arizona, was well attested by
the large concourse of sorrowing friends
from both places, wdio mournfully fol
lowed his remains and tenderly com
mitted them to mother earth. Tlie large
) number of Arizonians sojourning in the
| city paid the tribute of [respect,
and mingled their sorrow with that of
I the bereaved and heart stricken family,
both at the residence and at the grave.
Old and honored citizens ol Los Angeles
and of Arizona were fittingly chosen as
pall-bearers for the solemn occasion. The
list of pall-bearers is as follows; Major
Horace Bell, Benjamin Katun, A. J,
Kesig, M. J. Newmarfc, Andy Ryan, Dr.
GrtflJn, Wm. M. Buffuni, FX. t_'. flooding,
Ben Goodrich and Frank Cox.
The clearance sale now in progress at
Parmelee s is of much interest to purchas
ers, and la attracting crowds. The dis
count is very heavy on nearly all lines,
ami it will pay yejU to cull and look over
this immense stock of crockery, glass,
silverware, art goods, lamps and gas lix
tures. We are headquarters for Mason anil
Lightning fruit jars, jelly glasses, ice
cream freezers and refrigerators, all at
bottom prices. '/.. \„ i'aimeleo Co., 232
and 884 N. Spring street.
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