The new Lumber Exchange building costing $8150,000, built by S. G. Cook. at the corner at Heunepln Avenue and Fifth Street, is an imposing structure whose lofty height seems to dwarf Its surroundings, with the exception of the West hotel. It is built of pink Kasota stone, and is relieved by tasteful carving, a tower, turrets, etc. Like the Kasota Building it is intended to serve as an appropriate termination for a block of buildings In keeping with Its size and appearance, the expectation being that a row of business buildings shall adjoin it and extend to the new Stillman Block on Fourth Street, thus occupying the present site of the Clark House. The exchange is ten stories high and is to be lighted by electricity, heated by steam, provided with improved elevator, etc. The height of the buildings has given some of the older residents of the city something of a surprise, and they whisper that the three upper stories will be superfluous—fit only ta be rented to the angels. It is needless to say that the old fogies who cannot comprehend the magnificent possibilities of the future will find within a few years that high buildings in a. central location, provided with rapid elevators, will have no difficulty in obtaining tenants.
The St. Paul Globe
Friday September 25th
-1885
