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10 THE NEW LEGRAND BLOCK Most Attractive Structure in the Business District FITTING TRIBUTE TO ART Erected by R. H. Howell, Prominzal Banker and Capitalist Details of the Architectural features of the Building With rtentlon ot Its Con tractors and Occupants Of tha many pretentious business blocks Which have been added to the commer cial architecture of this city within recant years, it were indeed a daring re viewer who would essay to select one of tea number upon which to bestow the palm for highest excellence. Many of | these structures are representative of the i highest ideals which have oeen wrought out by the genius of ethical research, coupled with the utilitarian demands of business. One may final in tins city I blocks npoa blocks which rank with tho j finest productions of tbe building trades | in this or any other state. But there is one among this creditable array which, onco seen, is sure to make a lasting impression upon the mind of the beholder. Anil this impression is duo not so much to the magnitude of the struc ture, for there are other-* equally laige, as It 's to the beauty and refinement of its lines and the charming composition of color and grace in its proportions. In these latter and highest standards of com parison this one excels. It is not. too much to say tbat no building in Southern j California so faithfully presents a class!- j cal order nf architecture in all of its { puri*y as this one. Jt has met the ad- j miring scrutiny of the professional | draughtsman and the eye of the casual 1 observer and for each it has borne a mes- | •age of surpassing beauty and symmetry, j The Le Grand block, for such is tlie I name of the structure referred to, occu pies a conspicuous position in the center part ot the new business district of the city which is rapt Ily coming to be ' looked upon by far-seeing men as the nture commercial center of 1,03 Argeles. It is located upon the west side of South Spring street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets. The building is til by 140 feet in ground dimensions, and three stories ot height, with basement under the whole. The materials of which it is built are of tbe most enduring chaiacrtr and all accessories which aro known to subserve either to the safety or convenience of the occupants or frequenters of the block have been supplied. The order of architecture to which the lie Grand Mock belongs Is that of mod am French renaissance, slightly modified to meet tbe utilitarian requirements of a oommercial structure. Tlie decorations Oi the building, which are a faithful pre sentation of tne spirit of tho French, are Ornate in design and florid in the meas ure of their adoption. The ground story presents little which diffeis from the cor responding portion of all strictly high- Olaes oeildings of a similar character, it being constructed entirely of iron and plate glass, with openings as large as tbe etimenikOßs of the block and tho •up port ing features will allow. The striking feat ure of this facade is tbe tine marble portal and vestibule which leads to the upper flo-irs of the building. This feature is made the recipient of especial con aid oratOQ hy Ms author, arid reflects tbe most dtterltsinatios teste of conception. The vestibule is floored in a rich mosaic of harmonious tints, upon which is made conspicuous the name of the building. Its wa'ls are linished in polished Italian marble to tbe full height of the cornice, and the short (light of steps by which it is approached is made from the sumo ma- 1 terial. Tbe superstructure ol the main j facade is the Held wherein the real aicni tectUral order of tbe building is the most I pronounced. Four perpendicular bays of j liberal dimensions traverse the front from the second <*tory level to the frieze above. These features are supported noon steel frames an 1 are clothed in terra cotta Wrought in delicate tracery which con forms to the general treatment, ihe area, traversed by the projections is broken at appropriate intervals by belts which skirt the facade and which are made to j assume the role of elaborate decorations, j The superior frieze is especially rich in . decorative features, the prevailing ftg- Urea chosen being rose garlands pre- j sen ted in strong relief against bordered i panels. A very ornate panel upon this ; line of tbe building bears the name Le I Grand in heroin characters, lint of all the striking features of this superb front, nearly every square foot of which is COY- THE NEW LEGRAND BLOCK ered with carving in elaborate designs. 1 the 'one transcendent study in harmon ious tracery and intricate design ia fur nished in the lofty cornice which crowns the facade. This featuie, in all of its elab rate decorations following faithfully the pure lines of the ensemnle.is so designed as 10 give the highest efficacy to the lines below. It _n built in three sections, the 1 outer two ol which are upon the same horizontal line, ".'bile the third or cen tral one rises to a considerable height ahoio the otfieis. Each of these divis ions Is massive in proportion and so de signed a> to return upon itself at its ter minal point, thus maintaining to a strik ing degree the idea Ol inassivcness and strength. This treatment is followed throughout the eittife facade, thus insur ing for all time the autonomy of the de sign. Such, in brief, are the salient feat ures of this superb front. It is a triumph 111 arobltectUre of which this city may well he proud, and one which is destined to be the recipient of mvorable comment by artist and layman alike for v long timo to come. Tho lower story of the building is divided into two large store rooms, the larger ot which is occupied by the great retail furniture bouse of I. T. Martin. The upper doors are divided into ljdgings and are fitted up in elegance and luxury Which conforms to thu general standard of the building. Tne finishing is of tlx: highest order and every accessory which ensures perfect sanitation has been sup plied. A light well traverses tlie center of the structure to the second story level, onto which all upper rooms Upon tie in side of the structure open, thus making every apartment an outside room. Hath rooms, electrio and gas fixtures, tele phone, lire alarm and messenger calls are ail supplied anl spacious iron tird es capes reach every tioor elevation, ternii- Datlng In a broad gallery which traverses the rear of the several halls above. Tbe building is ao constructed as to make de struction of it hy tire practically impossi ble. The frame is of steel and iron and the interior walls of massive masonry from the bottom of the basement. The La Grand block is built by the well-known capitalise, K. H. Howell. For many years this enterprising citizen has been intimately associated With the growth and development of the city of Los Angeles, having been for a long per iod at the head ol a larce wholesale trroc ery house. Later ha disposed of tiio lat ter to give his attention to the manage ment nf his numerous investments. At present Mr. Howell is extensively en eaped in banking, oeing a member of the board of directors of the State Loon and Trust com pany ;in man tifucHiring, us proprietor of one of the largest canning institutions of and in handling real estate. Besides his in terests in this state he is heavily inter ested in Texas and Louisiana property. The epleoJid building which he has LOS ANGELES HERALD: SUNDAY MORNING-. OCTOBER 27, 1895. added tn the commercial institutions of Ibis city is the result of bis successful business career in Southern California and as an evidence of bis firm belief in tbe future of tbe city of las adoption. As one ol ihe foremost mem bers of tbe chambet of commerce, Mr. Howell hai bee*B for years a liberal supporter of all that bas made for the advancement of home interests. The L« Grand block derives its namo from a member of Mr. Howell's immediate la mil y — bis only son. Tho honor I bus con ferreu is one of which any young man may well fe»l proud, aside irom the pe cuniary oonaidargtion which may be con jectured. Ls Grand was also tlie maiden name of Mrs. Howell. Tbis building is destined lo be a source of profit and pleasure to its fortunate owner for a gen eration to come, who ever he may be. I. T. MARTIN, FURNITURE \ Complete Outfitter nf All Kinds of Hon.*? I'm mi shines. The 'growth and development of all municipal centers demand, sooner or later, tbe establishment of vast empori ums where complete outfits for tbe fur nUhtnenta of .household fittings may ho prcurred at moderate QOSt and of tbo highest order. The demand embraces alike a wish for the best of everything an 1 a harmonious selection such tbat everything selected shall correspond with everything else in the household, thus maintaining throughout tho house a de finite idea and, in a measure, refleoting the idea of the purchaser. Again, thero is an utilitarian idea running through the demand, it is that the purchase shall be directed or advised hy an expert in the knowledge of what is latest and best in all that is required tor the greatest com fort and convenience. Outfitting estab lishments afford the further advautigejot giving to purchasers an opportunity of making an entire selection of household requirements without the annoyance and fatigue cf an endless tramp through many establishments to make the needed selections. Everything is there spread out before the purchaser and v>e entire composition of a room may be set for his inspection. Mr. I. T. Martin of the magnificent new Lb Grand block on S. Spring street, bas an establishment of tne character above referred to. It is the result of years or careful study of the requirements of tbe local situation and a conscientious devotion to the wishes of its patrons, ft is ju?t such an establishment as the grow ing demands of tbis mty must have at this time. It is an establishment which every conceivable article of household furnishing may be found* One may go there at a moment's notice and procure any article of household furniture that may he required for any place. The establishment, which recently mo/cd from No. 451 Spring street, is tbo largest of its kind in Southern California and one fully adequate to suoply the demands of a much larger city than Los Angeles, it was due to its rapidly expanding trade that the new anu cooiudious location was , sought. To enumerate the long list of complete lines to oe found in tho store were an endless task. Tno stock can he bast de scribed by saying that it comprises a full line of floor coverings such as carpeting, mattings, rues, oil cloths and linoleums. The parlor furnishings comprise line furniture in sets or single pieces, bric-a- I brae, curtains, lamps, and special pieces. The dining room outfits [ are endless as to variety and quality. Tlie culinary department comprises ever I thing from ice hox, cooking stoves and 1 heaters to the various cooking utensils which only a woman oan understand and utilize. Led chamber sets and ball fur nishings are supplied in all new stytei and special pieces without number. Aside from all tll*SO there is a n aggreg ation of thnt endless list of odd thing, which add much to tne beauty and at tractiveness of home, but which have no special utility. These ure articles for tha toilet and sewing table and library. Il is probably safe to say that if one baa broken one piece of furniture of a sot, o*l 1 Cents Saved I We pay freight 3000 miles on the famous "Town and Country" jag Paints, and then sell them at 86 cents per gallon less than you __U can buy them in any big Eastern city. Don't asjc tbe — That it is so Is enough. pr* | P. H. MATHEWS, N.E. Cor. Ham and Second 1 BRliS^al^ one dish of a set, or desires an odd bit, as women do, for BOtne selected spot the wish can be gratified at Martin's, One oi the many reasons why the bouse furnishing store is of such utility is the fact tnat gooerl may be obtained at il upon the instalment or partial payment plan, a consideration of tbe brat import* ance to those having an immediate de mand but whose linaoces are fully re quired in other channels for the time be ing. Hy this arrangement one may come into the immediate enjoyment of the required outfit for housekeeping, with an opportunity of paying for them at leis■ art. Another consideration ia that one may exchange furniture already on hand, if it he in n pood state of repair, and se cure for ie complete and harmonious sets. The new establishment is complete in various departments, as has been said, but the regular departments do not con tian all of the. great stock. There are cer tain outside lines, such as baby carriages, books and cutlery. The area of the floors of the estabishment are immense. About 14.0J0 feet of space in the floors and gal leries are crowded to their utmost capaci ty. The main room is 40 by 140 feet in superficial area, with a basement of equal ei-'.e, besides the two galleries eachteu hy fifty feet, and a third forty feet square. The interior of the establishment is fitted up in such a manner ai to make the in spection of eoods a matter of pleasure as well as ease and comfort. One needs but to call at the place to leave an order for the inspection of anything he may havo to sell or to have his house inspected for the selection of tne outfit for one room or for the entire bouse. The place of busi ness is at No. 631 to 533, Spring street, betewen Fifth and Sixth. FIRM OF MACKAY & YOUNG Leading Contractors and Builders of the City Of tbe linn of Mackay & Young, con tractors, little remains to be said tbat is new. Their well with the erection of all, or nearly all, of the principal buildings of this city renders their name at ome familiar to the build ing trade and to the many other lines of merchants and capitalists who have had occasion to engage their services. It is probably Sttfe to say tbat this firm bas done more contract building than any other in Southern California within the past fifteen years. At present the firm is engaged in the erection of thirteen public school edifices.together with many important private and commercial struc tures. One o! their most recent triumphs is tlie completion of the splendid L« Grand hlocK, which is the subject of this illus tration, i'hey also nave completed with in a sborth time the Boston store block. These two line structures are among the most pretentious of the new buildings of the year of the commercial class. Mr. Mackay, of the firm, is a man well known throughout the city as a foremost Democrat and has more than once been prominently before conventions, by the desire ot his many friends and admirers, as a possible recipient of tbe nomination for the mayoralty of tne city. In his business career he has drawn to him many warm friends whose attachment has warmed with the lapse of years. Mr. Young, the junior member of tbe firm, gives partici/Jflf attention to the execu tion of the details of the large building business of tbe firm, and linds himself fully engaged in it. COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS Rabbi Blum Remembered by Congregation B'nal B'rlth I he [allowing resolutions will be found of interest: LOS ANGELES. June 38, 189j. Key. A. Blum. City. Reveiend Sir:—Al n meeting of the congregation B'nai li'ritb, tbe following resolution, were presented and unani mously cairied : Whereas. Tbe Hey. A. Blnm, after an honorable and faithful term of service of six yenrs as minister and teacher ol tbe congregation l!'"ai B'rith.bas placed bis resignation with the board of trustee,,and, Whereas, The snid board of trustees for, and In behalf of the congregation desire to express their highest acknowledgments for the many faithful and honoiable services rendered by bim during the time whether in the synagogue or in the school room, whether on festal occasions or in tbe room of the sick, or at the bed of ihe dying, he was at all times and on all occasions ever ready to rejoice with the fortunate or administer consolation to those stricken with grief. Therefore be it Resolved, That we hope bis future ministerial career will be pleasant and prosperous and that his talents may nlways be appreciated in the promulga tion of reforrueu Judaism, of which ho has always been an earnest and conscien tious advocate. Resolved. That these resolutions be sptead on the minutes and a copy thereof be presented to Key. A. Ilium. 11. W. HELLMAN, Pres. J. E. WAhDEOK, Secretary. Try our port and sherry wines at 75 cents per gallon. T. Vac-he & Co., Com mercial and Alameda streets. Telephone .'{o9. Why Pay More When you can buy the same goods for less money, and better goods for the same money. BURGER'S IS THE Cheapest Place in Town Up°to-Date Reduced Prices See What We Offer Sterling Silver Trilby Heart Stick Pins; every jeweler in this city lA.-. that has them asks 25c; ourprice lUC Trilby Double Heart Sterling Silver Rings, some blue enamel and "7C/-> some chased, at —o\* Sterling Silver Souvenir Coffee Spoons, gold bowl and "Los Angeles en graved in same, thesl.oo kind; tomorrow at OUC The wonder of the nineteenth cen tury —Ladies' and Misses' Genuine Diamond Rings, set In 14k. (JM CA solid gold, wortii $3.50, at.. 1 •OV? Ladies' Brooches, solid 14k. gold, set with agenuinediamond; jew- Iff. Aft\ elers'price, $12; our price.. «pU«UU Cluster Rings, 10 genuine diamonds and turquoise or ruby, (MA flil worth $20, at «pIU.VU Ladies' Solid Gold Watches £Q gQ Ladies'CoinSilverWatches Gents' Gold Front Lockets, set with a diamond doublet —a job — usual price $3.50; tomorrow they QQ Ladies' extra fine Lorgnette Qr. Chains, extra rolled plate, at.. yds* Elgin or Waltham gold filled case Watches; jewelers ask $15 d»Q FA for the same kind; at iPO.OU BURGER'S, 2!3 S. Spring St. Hollenbeck Hotel Block, Manufacturing Jeweler and Silversmith .... Mail orders promptly filled. Ever Troubled With Your Eyes? Ever Tried US? We have fitted glasses to thousands to their entire satisfaction. Why not give us atrial" We will satisfy you. Kyes tested free. GUrsos E round to order on pre mine*. Betablisheri ere nine years. Lowest prices. PACIFIC OPTICAL CO., 245 S. Spring St., opp. Stinison Blk. G. MARSHUTZ, Prop. A /. T. MARTIN {SjjjlQ Removed 531 and 533 jß*Hjf/ 111,800 square feet floor / room; Ihe largest and raosi complete New and Second* llin d Furniture Store in this [/TfTftSatvnY city. Highest price pnid for second-hand Furniture, Car- DR. LOBBS BOOK FREE To all sufferers of Errors of Youth and Disentct QfMcnand Women. -08 page*, cloth bound. Treat ment by mall strictly confidential. Cure guaran teed. Call or write. Dr.l.Uli 8.329 N. IfrUn ttk, A*liiifi» m*ii a § ft.wa».ll * j t^ in M~*X"A'J I MA nV^lllrfi 135 SOUTH SPRING ST. Special—Tomorrow, Monday, October 28th, Last Day of the Great Upheaval Sale IN OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT. Special discounts on every Cape, Shawl and Jacket, Fur, Astrakan, cloth and lloucle. In our Underwear Department wo continue the special sale of yesterday at exactly tho same prices. Sample dozens displayed in show windows. In Our Dress Goods Department We offer you your choice of 2o piece, Si! inches wide STORM SERGES AT 60c PER YARD In Our Domestic Department 1000 yards good quality OUTINO FLANNEL AT 4Jio PER YARD In Our Linen Department 25 pieces extra ncavy GERMAN BLR ACHED DAMASK TABLE LINEN AT 500 PER YARD Bargains in Every Department ol the House Paper Patterns 10c each, 'iaods delivered free la Pasadena, Mall order, filled promptly, FIXEN & CO., 135 S. SPRING ST. LOS ANGELES BELIEVES IN HIM Tremendous Crowds Asking for Dr. Price & Co.'s Treatment, Because It Is Greater Than Any Other Treatment in the World—Catarrh, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Kidney, Liver, Heart and All Old, Obstinate Chronic Diseases Are Easily Cured STOP DOSING YOURSELF WITH HAPHAZARD DRUGS Doctors, Lawyers, Merchants, Clergymen, Editors Testify That They Haw Been Cured by Him="Men and Women in Every Station in Life Recommend Him THE LAST riONTH OF THE FREE TREATMENT The Old Rate The New Rate The final and complete mastery of hnn- the office personally are being treated erejß of cases of obstinate chronic dis- by mail. easet, for which many of the family n ,. p.:. 0 tK . mt __ j _____ physicians are now according Dr. Pri/e n^n^oM experience in the treatment of chronic "rW. JZi r„ i , A 3*' diseases by their skill of concentration , I ™» * a , % V f h 'i? yS '° nscr - Ji 'n and potency re„uisite to direct the treat- g" v*™? » „Th li- £' »„ .? S '" W i" men to the diseased parts, and tbe effect «»■ " ',?f^.. , " e fi!.' 0 is like rose bain, dropped nto an Injured {W"' '*■«» e "' b ' e '° 0 lh «": ,r" t h ° sB eye or soothing onit'nlent on an externa, "SiSS ; , , they aro cured. Life is as near to tbe poor man or the poor woman ss it is to tho man or woman . nr - rHoe » >ame is a household word with their millions. Br.Triceof l>r. Trice lr - every family where suffering and dis ci Co. does not draw the line according to ease hae bewn cured. Ho is a man of the size of one's nneket book. Kach case re- [a'SJ generosities, a kindly heart, and ceives his personal and careful consiriera- bis fr(,p treatment comes like a benedic tion anil is treated accordingly. It is no "on to many homes from where all hope wonder that he has received the title of lle(1 - Come and see Dr. Trice today. World Renowned Specialist, and is daily ne extends tne hand of hope ana friend receiving the thanks and congratulations snip to all who are in sickness and of his many friends in the city of I.os trouble. .Angeles and Southern California. Many Office hours: fl to 12 a.m. ;Ito 5 p.m ; of the sick and afflicted who cannot visit, Sundays, IJ to 11 a.m. DR. PRICE & CO., Byrne Bldg., Cor. 3d and Broadway YOUR Boots and Shoes op MAIN ST., In the Odd Fellows' Building We Dictate the Following Prices: Lawn Tennis Shoes- Cfl r | Lawn Tennis Sho2S- 75p Anyf ize Cv/W I With perforated 1»1M.... * *J\* Come and look at~~ Ladies' Oxfords, Julietas, " just The new beauties in Southern Ties and Slippers, Reckivkd We are Headquarters for Children's SCHOOL SHOES