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Show New Post Office Nearly Completed Actual Postal Work In New Building Expected to Begin October 31 Announces Postmaster J. Emmett Bird Now constructed to the point that is a recognized recog-nized public building nearly ready for occupancy, the new post office adds a progressive note to Sprine- Sville's Main street. Postmaster J. Emmett Bird announced this week that the building is expected to be completed by October 1, and ready for the installation of furnishings fur-nishings so that it would be complete com-plete in every respect for the beginning be-ginning of actual postal work by October 31. A modern adaptation of traditional tradi-tional colonial architecture, the building from the front view lacks only the marble spandrels and sills to give the final touch to the red brick walls. A pitched roof of weathered wea-thered oak, clay tile shingles cov- ers the front portion of the building, build-ing, and a flat roof covers the rear portion. - Large regularly spaced windows and a glazed doorway on the main facade will assure ample daylight for the public space which extends across the front of the building. Side lights, ornamental in style and in keeping with the colonial theme, dignify the entrance way. The vestibule of white oak is an appropriate entrance to the large spacious lobby which will be decorated dec-orated with coloraso marble wainscoting wains-coting and floors, and buff and cream plaster walls and ceiling. Located on the left side of the lobby, the postmaster's room will be one of the important rooms on the main floor and will be attractively at-tractively furnished with rugs and all new office equipment. A swing room, a vault, and rest rooms will occupy the remainder of the main floor. In the basement may be found storage rooms and heating facilities, facili-ties, which will include a coal-fired coal-fired boiler and water heater. The building will be well-lighted and ventilated, with a large skylight sky-light of heat-absorbing glass a contributing factor. Landscaping has been started and will include lawns, shrubs, and trees. Seed has been ordered and workmen are now mixing the fertilizer and black soil. Springville city has approved curb and gutter to be placed on Third South from Main to First East street, making the appearance appear-ance of the north side of the post office property in keeping with the new building. Curb and gutter also will make the street look neater and wider. ' The building is being constructed construct-ed by Newstrom and Davis, contractors con-tractors of Denver, and is under the direction of Construction Engineer En-gineer Emil Kunze. According to Mr. Kunze, the actual cost of the contract job will be $53,700. This amount does not include furnishings. When the building is completely furnished, ready for occupancy, the cost is expected to exceed $70,000. |