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Show I1 "Si is Commence Tninsf erring ipnicnt to Its Beautiful ire at Broadway and Stale Street Today. OPENING COMES JAR CLOSE OP WEEK ficent Establishment irs Faith of Owners in Retail Center; Build-illj Build-illj wing Described in Detail. III3 Kcilh-O'Bricn company will ' i v today begin moving to its lHj ' beautiful new liomo at the south-. south-. 1 i tt est corner of Broadway and fti t street and it is expected that by f closo of Iho week the magnificent dmcnt store, second to iiodq be- 1i the Missouri river and the Pa-coast, Pa-coast, will bo ready to formally adding its attraction and vast, t business influence to Salt Lake's etail center. HB lifting JttJ business bodily from Mpit) street location, which in. years :B'bns been considered one of tho 'K1 strategic and valuablo properties business section, tho Keith-"Bi8n Keith-"Bi8n company', liko tJjo Auorbaeh fcny, shows its unbounded faith in "rWaturo of the new retail center, tu laWi undeniable business growth and JlMjopmeut havo compelled dol'iuite .Bflady the section is upbuilding with M&Z rapidity, realty values arc jHtg upward, aud with the two big Sin full operation, to be followed fVmty 0 Paris iMillinorv store in a ','wiil new home in tho building for-occupied for-occupied bv tho Freed Furniture upct com puny. Broad vra y, east, of ittreet, will present a spoelaclo of i land commercial activity that; will h Us a monument marking an opoeh-is opoeh-is eicp in tho evolution of the S'J a DUHness world. w prtant Section, i'tbosc who, sioco Third South I it was a poorly lighted, moagerly ify B'ented extremity of tho downtown. 3 section, have watvhed the dcvcl- t(- int of the thoroughfare, who have n i,psjco with Iho transition of real :ii It in that locality, and who have l iicl to fathom tbcrend of mcrean- gjj :T4is?!ESs tiieXry c new ecn- fcrolring arotis& xlic two big stores. .? joiiro-bcnt the crj'slnlization of . J" hopes and anticipations, while the J n is expected to bring tho upbuild i c equally important and prosperous wholesale section along Broadway, west of INfaiu street. When tho public enters tho now Keith-O'Brien department store it- will at onco be astounded by tho remarkable remark-able brilliancy that pervades overy nook and corner of tho place. Thousands of incandescent lights, ranging from the less powerful to flaming arcs and lamps of J f0 watts, a multitude of ituniciis-e, wide wiudows on every tide, bright showcases, elegantly polished and costly mahogany finishing?, mirrored panels at overy turn, and the very open construction con-struction and bright color design of the ontiro interior these are the more important im-portant factors in supplying admirable illumination day and night. This splendid feature of the big utorc might, well bo said to represent a standard stand-ard of efficiency aud modernncFs upon which every other of the stst number of details and arrangements havo been worltcd out the sum total forming the last word in modern, department, store equipment, efficiency, attractiveness, couvenionco, richness and practicability. Convenient Entrances. Tho main, structure itself is three stories high, with a basement. Tho Broadway Broad-way building, adjoiniug on the west, has been entirely remodeled and forms a six-story six-story annex" to tho main building. The main entrance- iB at tho corner, where an elaborately designed steel and glass canopy extends far out over tho sidewalk, side-walk, for tho protection of customers and pedestrians in stormy weather or whero they may await their cars or other conveyances. This canop- feature, in a modified degree, extends "along tho north sido of the main building on Broadway, to the Broadway entrance at the western extremity of the building, build-ing, where another entraocu in canopied in elaborate design to tho street curb; and also along the State street hide of the building, where there is a third entrance. en-trance. At tho southern extremity of tho building, on State street, is a "separata "sep-arata entranco for employees. The principal entrances aco unusually wide, with high, double swinging plate-glass doors, In tho main entrance it is possible pos-sible for largo crowds to enLcr tho store through one set of doors while others arc making their exit through another set. But a casual glance at. tho building from Stato street or Broadway conveys only n meager eouceplion of the immensity im-mensity of tho interior. Upou entering from the street, the main floor presents a great, broad, square sweep of space, with an unobstructed view in nil directions. direc-tions. Some idea of its sir.o may be gained when at is known that; tho entire en-tire Moor space of main building and ami ox is approximately 150,000 square foot, or nearly three and a half acres, as compared with about 05,000 square feel, m tho former home of tho firm. In the center oi! tho mam floor is a large shaft, where two great elevators traverso from basement lo third floor, making stairways a thing hardly necessary. neces-sary. However, several wido stairwaya hac been provided, one in tbo center by tho elevators and others on the south and west sides of the structure. Stairways in the ro:ir of tiio elevators lead from opposily directions to the basement. All floors, all stairways, shafts and separata rooma are constructed con-structed of solid concrete and steel, with iron railings. Tho entire building is strictly lire-proof, livery wall is a. fire wall. About all that could burn would be stock. Plenty Air Space. A feature of each floor is the unusual height of tho ceiling, while long con-orcto con-orcto spans, twenty to twenty-six feet, between square columns, accentuate the bigness of the view. The three stories thomsclves I'Xlend almost as high as the six floors of thy annex. fusidc the- store- over the main en- trauco, space has boen provided that can be used for an orchestra or various other purposes. Vast display windowij, most elaborately denigued aud equipped, line tho north and cast sides of tho main floor. Thcso windows a.ro sixiooa feet long and seven and ono-half feet deep, and number fourteen. A mass of other large windows appear on tbo south side of tho main floor, and three immense skylights in the rear of tho elevator shaft Hood tho floor with their bright rays. In the" southeast corner of the main floor is the cashier 'n onice, the advertising advertis-ing manager's and superintendent's office, of-fice, an express oftico and a postoEficc. In the center of the floor by the olova-tor olova-tor fdmfl; is a superb soda fountain of tho latest design. On the west irido is a bundle chute, a new invention, whereby where-by packages dropped in a large- spiral contrivance are carried by gravity to the delivery desk in the basement. The hhoo section, floral department, boys' aud men's furnishings departments and tlioso that, deal in china handpainting, art and ncedlo work, dress goods, hosiery, neckwear, notions, trimmings, embroideries, chiffons, laces, stationery, drugs, candy, leathor goods domestics, bedding, linens ?.nd similar lines will all be found on the main floor. Dust-proof Dust-proof cases, glass-front drawers and shelves, and overy possible equipment for practicabiljty and protection to goods are jtrovided, including tbo disappearing dis-appearing curtaiu by which stock is covered or uncovered aa doaired in tho twinkling of au eye. Second Floor Smaller. Tho second floor, although juut na elaborate, covers not bo much floor space as the main floor. From tho second sec-ond lloor up the Broadway annex forms a weal; wing, while tho cast; half of the mn'ui structuro appears as an east, vring, Tho north half is utilized, while tho south half is open between tho winf", tho roof of tho main floor being utilized for the 'big skylights. But this roof has boon so constructed that a beautiful roof ;ardeii may bo established upon it in the open air, aud this the company hopes to accomplish iu the near future. Ou tlio second lloor are tho departments that deal in cloaks, suits, gowns, millinery, mil-linery, muslins, corsets, children's and infants' goods, underwear, waists, blouses, negligees and .similar lines, On tho east side is a special department de-partment in human hair. A specialty spe-cialty is made in human hair, of which more than $ 1 0,000 worth has been slocked in. This is ono of tho finest departments de-partments of its kind iu tho couulry. At the southeast corner of tho floor is a woman's rest room, equipped with writing desks, lounges, chairs and all modern conveniences. Adjoining thin is a rottrini: room for patronn. Both apartments represont the last word in comfort, richness and accommodations lo patrons. Nearby wiI be- the telo-phouo telo-phouo exchange, connecting every nook and comer of the entire establishment, with service to local and long distance points for tho use of patrons. Show cases, fitting rooms, tables and all equipment ou this lloor also are of the latest improved design, and aro finished fin-ished iu rich deep red mahogany. The Third Floor. Tho third flour carries tho departments depart-ments in oriental goods, tapestries, carpets, car-pets, rugs, draperies, linoleumij, home furnishings and all such acccsories, aud is no less olaboralo and attractive than tho other two. being similar in construction, con-struction, to the second floor. At tho south side a second elevator shaft is found, in which two moro big elevators run from basement to third floor. On tho west side aro two freight elevator shafts aud ono pasaougor elevator, ele-vator, and provision has been made for more if necessary. In the basement are the marking room, tho women's and men's lookers, the picture department, toya and trunks, freight receiving room, elevator mechanism, mech-anism, delivery desk and depart uiontn in china, crockery and kitchen utcn-m1, utcn-m1, nn well us tho large vaults of the firm. Thoro aro also dcjartments in tho basomeut dealing in cheaper cloaks, millinery, corsets and shoes. A featuro of tho basement equipment is the central station, from which fcho Lamsou automatic tube system, the latest invention iu cash carrying s.ve-teni8, s.ve-teni8, and tho third of its kind to be installed in tho world, is o pom ted by compressed air, generated by a spooinl-ly spooinl-ly eou&lructcd electrical plant. This system was installed at a coat of many thoueauds of dollars, and is said to be tho last word iu rffic.ioncy. A charge transaction .requires about forty-five seconds from customer to tho station and back, proving a great timo uaver, and a cash transaction, io concluded in still less timo. The Broadway an nor is connected, uitli the main Htruclure by wide passageways passage-ways on the second and fifth floors, and has its own sairwayi? and elova-tors. elova-tors. Tho main floor will continue to bo used as a theater. The second floor is used for tho general offices and tboso of tho manager, his assistant, tho credit manager and vaults. The third floor will bo nsed partly by tho auditing department, wlulo the "back central part will, bo oceupi&d by the departments in hairdressing, manicuring, manicur-ing, fittings and alterations. Departments Depart-ments in phonographs, picture machines, ma-chines, sowing, drapery, blind and carpet car-pet sewing will occupy the fourth floor. Tho fifth floor will be devoted, to stock rooms, as will part of the pistil floor. Horo also will bo a spacious lunch room and. rest Toom for the accommodation of employees. Store Well Lighted. To rcalteo the extent of the big department de-partment store, ono mnst go and see it; in all its modern splendor. Slcatn heat is usod, aud the ventilating system sys-tem is tho best that modern invention auy money could secure. "More than 450p electric lights aro used in the entiro storo. Of Ihcao there arc 310 lamps alone of lf0 watts, with numor-oii3 numor-oii3 flaming nrc lights. Thero aro twenty of tbo latter along the oidc-walk oidc-walk on Slate street and Broadway on tho outside, and throe over the top of the building on tho corner cornice. About 400 employed!! will bo engaged actively, and this large force may later be increased to HOO. Jn the middle of tho basement is a natural flowing well, and it is possiblo that a fountain may bo installed on thi) first floor. The following facts and figures in connection connec-tion with tho big store aro interesting: It would take one team ton years to excavate the basement. The reinforcing rein-forcing bars, placed end to end, would reach 170 miles, or from this citv lo Pocatello. In the building 830,000 "bricks , were used, which, placed end to end, would reach 311 miles, More than fivo miles of piping and conduits aro in tho building. For lighting purposes, pur-poses, TlJ,j miles of insulated wire aro used. The window glass amounts to 10,000 square foot, and thero are 325 linear feet of show windows, Tho mortar mor-tar area between tho bricks covers SH: acres. The columns, placed end to end would roach 5000 feet. Forty telephones tele-phones will be in constant service. The future roof garden space would seat 1200 persons. Oil fier features aro a heating plant, three vacuum pipe stations for cleaning purposes, a plot of cround 50x 1 6.5 feet in the rear of the store for delivery and receiving 7iurposos and numerous apartments of convenience on flBk each floor. ftm Undoubtedly the now location, with jjjBi its magnificently appointed structure, Wa will bring a continuance of tho same HH; extraordinary success that has marked Hg tho history of tho Keith-O'Brien com- Hfei pnny sinco its organization, MaToh 22, ffiti |