Newspaper article:Wooster Republican, Page3, 1888-06-07 - Wooster Republican June 7 1888
- Article title
- Good Work: Done by Contractor David Myers and His Associates on the City Hall; A Brief Description of Wooster's Pride The Frescoing Plumbing Gas Fitting Painting Heating Etc.
- Newspaper title
- Wooster Republican
- Date of publication
- 1888/06/07
- Page number
- 3
- Organization
- Industry
- Public Administration > City and County Administration
"Good Work: Done by Contractor David Myers and His Associates on the City Hall; A Brief Description of Wooster's Pride -- The Frescoing, Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Painting, Heating, Etc.
We had intended deferring our writing up of the work done on the City Hall by the various contractors until the building was entirely completed, but inasmuch, as the edifice was [to] be formally opened Monday evening by a Campfire under the auspices of Given Post, we will in this issue speak of the work done by the artisans and leave a description of the building until it is completed.
David Myers
Myers - The contractor, who has carried out his agreement most faithfully and to the satisfaction of the committee, has every reason to feel proud over the successful accomplishment of his contract. From the architect, J. W. Yost we learn that he considers Mr. Myers one of the best contractors and builders with whom he has come in contact, and said that his plans and specifications had been carried out to the letter. In sub-letting the brick work to Stentz & Shepherd, of Ashland. Mr. Myers showed his wisdom as is attested by the good work done.
McClure & Craighead
McClure & Craighead - The plumbers and roofers, of this city, did all the roofing, spouting, galvanized iron work and plumbing, and did it well, as they always do, the plumbing being especially worthy of mention, all of the appliances being of the very best material and of the latest and most improved character.
Metzler & Rich
Metzler & Rich - The painters, have performed their contract in a careful and eminently satisfactory manner.
Wm. Woodland
Wm. Woodland = Laid the encaustic tile in the main corridor and did a job that will attract great attention.
I. N. Smead & Co.
I. N. Smead & Co. - Of Toledo, supplied the heating and ventilating furnace, which, while it has not as yet been fully tested will prove a good thing.
Sosman & Landis
Sosman & Landis - Of Chicago, did the state decorations. The work of placing the scenery was under the supervision of Prof. C. S. King, and to a person who is familiar with such work, the wisdom of the Building Committee in giving the contract for fitting up the stag to this widely and favorably known scenic firm, who extensive studios are located at Chicago, speaks well for the forethought of the committee, in giving an order for a full and complete stock of scenery.
The stock embraces a full assortment of interior and exterior scenes from a palace to a kitchen, from a garden to a street, besides box sets; in fact, anything and everything that will be required in opera, comedy drama or tragedy, and all are perfect. The following is a partial list.
The drop curtain, which is worked by what is known as a "straight lift," is a work of art and represents a Swiss harbor. This is of course, the most elaborate and perfect part of the work, and the artists who executed it were very happy in the blending of colors, producing a picture that harmonizes perfectly with the decoration on the proscenium arch and with the side draperies.
Grand and triple borders, permanent decoration back of curtain; two tormentor wings to "box" main entrance; "palace centre door," 4 wings and 2 set doors; "Gothic Oak Chamber" for court and palace scenes, 4 wings; "Two Door Plain," 4 wings; "Rustic Kitchen," 4 wings; "French Bastile," 4 wings; "Palace Arch," to match parlor scene; "Dark Wild," "Landscape," "Garden," "Mountain Pass," "Ocean" "Horizon," "Perspective Street," "Cottage Flats," with wings; arch folded borders, 3 arch sky borders, 3 straight sky borders, 2 fancy interiors, 2 rustic interiors, 1 set house, 6 set rocks, 3 rows set waters, 2 garden statues, 1 pair balustrades, 2 set vases, 1 rustic bridge, 1 garden wall, 2 set trees, and 1 log cabin. All "flats" are 18x26; wings, 6x18; borders, 42 feet long.
There is but one trap, what is known as a "center trap." The "fly galleries" with the net work of ropes and pulleys are situated 24 feet above the stag. The work has been under the supervision of Mr. King, who has performed his task most successfully and in a way that is creditable to his employers, and in a way that must surely be satisfactory to the City Council.
The Van Doorn Iron Co.
Van Doorn Iron Co. - Of Cleveland, furnished the gratings, iron doors, etc., used in the construction of the city prison.
The Wooster Gas Co.
Wooster Gas Co. - Furnished the beautiful gas fixtures. This was done under the able supervision of Wm. S. Leyburn.
John Wilson
John Wilson - The master mason and stone cutter assisted by Martin Limb and Leonard Eberhart, did the carving over the main entrance.
John Winters
John Winters - Of Bloomington, did the plastering and did it, like he does all of his work, well.