The Architectural Review and American Builders' Journal, Aug. 1869Various
General
The Architectural Review and American Builders' Journal, Aug. 1869
Various
Architecture -- Periodicals
OMISSION.—In the preceding number of the REVIEW we overlooked the name
of the architect who designed and super-intended the _Atlantic_ Hotel,
of which we gave an illustrated description in the article on our “Sea
Bathing Resorts.” Unrequested by that gentleman, we think it but proper
to give the credit to Mr. JOHN STEWART, Architect, of this city.
WEST PHILADELPHIA,
June 21st, 1869.
SIR:—It is to be hoped that at some time or
other, before the appearance of cholera shall compel
attention to the matter, we may see a move made in the
direction of public baths. Is it not a little singular that
our people of means who acknowledge the healthful necessity
of bathing, and are lavish of expenditure to secure it in
its utmost salt-water purity, do not seem to be aware of the
advantage that blessing would be to hundreds of thousands of
their fellow-beings, too poor to provide it for themselves.
In winter we have Soup Associations, and other charitable
societies. In summer can we not have Public Bathing
Societies, just as necessary to the health of our community?
There are surely thousands who would subscribe their mite
towards it; will not the millionaires lead off and set the
ball in motion?
A CITIZEN.
Yes, we certainly think they ought, and we have not the slightest doubt
but that they will, as soon as the coming man, who is to lead in this
matter, shall make his appearance. Let us hope that person will soon be
on hand.
_Queries and Responses._
NEW YORK,
July 8th, 1869.
MR. EDITOR:—Is it not a most unaccountable
fact that the New York Post Office structure, which was to
have been commenced some two years since, is as seemingly
a myth as one of those “castles in Spain,” of which we all
have had at some time of our lives an idea. The site was
duly purchased by the United States Government, designs
were called for and provided in most eccentric profusion,
and the select, if not elect, among the eighth-inch sealed
suggestions were liberally paid for in awarded premiums.
In fact all that is necessary to trumpet forth an advance
was done. Where, then, is the new POST OFFICE?
Out of sight—for, even the purchased site itself is not a
certainty, then how should we expect to find the Post Office
over ground when the ground is not yet decided on.
That Treasury Building at Washington is just now finished,
after a lapse of time which makes gray hairs come on in
unbidden numbers. Will the infant born this year, behold the
promised New York Post Office before his growth of manhood
is doubled into
“Lean and slipper’d Pantaloons?”
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