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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 1925)
PAGE EIGHT THE' CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON fUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1925 C. J. PARKER T. H. BANFIELD PARKER & B ANFIELD GENERAL CONTRACTORS 64 E. Third St. N. Portland, Ore. Portland Elevator Company Passenger and Freight Elevators, Hoisting Machinery Office and Factory East Ninth and Mill Streets Portland, Oregon W. P. Fuller Co. Portland, Oregon Paints, Varnishes, Glass, Sash and Doors Since 1849 DRAPERIES SALEM SILVERTON ALBANY J. A. KAPPHAHN Excavating, Lawn Grading, General Contracting, . Team Work Office 420 S. Commercial St. Phone 77 Residence Phone 57f 12. Portland Road Nelson Bros, Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Work, Tin and Gravel Roofing, General Jobbing in Tin and Galvanized Iron Work, Metal Skylights, Metal Cornices Phone 190G 355 Chcmckcla Street, Sulcni, Ore. A. C. Nelson THE darkest hour in a store's pro gress is when it hopes for success without earning it. Our success and established reputation is tho culmination of thirty-five years of conscientious effort to do big things. cuomimmxAM mux rrw , Twoof the Most Attractive Rooms in the ELKS TEMPLE the reading or lounging room and the ladies' room are carpeted with the IMPERIAL BUNDIIAR WILTON Carpet, one of the finest Carpets made. C. S. Hamilton Furniture Co. 340 Court Street DAVID L. HOGGAN Plastering Contractor Offers to the Pacific Northwest a complete lathing and plastering service plain, ornamental, cast and run mouldings, relief stucco, imitation stone finishes. G04 Worcester Building, Portland, Oregon VT ' "" " : ssa. - r 2t, Kngravlng by Salem Engraving Co. THE grand opening of the new Salem Elks temple tonight from 7 to 11 o'clock will afford an op portunity for many to enjoy the magnificent building and its rich and tasteful furnishings. To those who may not be able to arrange to visit the new building a few notes of description and of its conception are given. About three years ago a building committee was appointed, who in turn appointed a sub-committee consisting of Mr. E. W. Hazzard, Mr. Frank Wright man and Mr. Cuyler Van Patten. This committee visit- ed many lodge temples of the 1'acilic coast ana some eastern temples securing much valuable information and suggestions. The result of their efforts has given the Salem Elks one of the most homelike, convenient and comfortable temples in the west. The architectual design was developed by Mr. Van Patten of Salem and Knighton & Howell of Portland. The estimated cost was $175,000. Tho building committee was fortunate in securing a bid $15,000 less than this, however, and the major portion was used in enriching the plans. The complete cost being in the neighborhood of $170,000. The quarter block upon which the building stands was purchased for $22,500. The temple which is a three story concrete building faces the Salem Civic Center at the Southwest corner of State and Cottage streets. Splendid arrangement of color have been secured In the different rooms which adjoin on the main floor. Each has nn individuality of treatment yet all har monize when seen together through the spacious door ways. As one enters the main hall a grand stairway faces the door at the top of which is seen n largo stain ed glass window the form of which emphasizes the gen eral Italian architectual scheme of the building. At either side of the stairway on tho main floor stand two decorative figures in Italian marble, repre senting dawn and evening. Their size and color are a fortunate addition to the decorations and the color schemes of the entire building seem to bo taken from the delicate tints of these statues and their tinted marble bases. To the right as one enters the main doorway on State street is a large checking room, ample to ac commodate the hats and coats of the entire member ship. Opening off to the right, at the West end of the building, is the buffet with the card room to the right, on the North side, in the front of the building, facing State street. To the left in the back is the billiard and pool room. On the left as you enter is the writing room with the lounging room occupying the front cor ner facing State and Cottage streets. On the opposite side of tho hnll from the writing room is tho ladies room. Opposite the checking room is tho Secretaries' office. The dining room, which will be open tonight until 11 o'clock, is just back of the ladies' room. On the top floor, at the west side, is the lodge room while the east side is mainly taken up with the spacious auditorium. An outstanding note which impresses one is a fine example of old English woven tapestry depicting a hunting scene. It is 6 by 9 feet and is properly hung, as tapestry, not framed. rhoto by O. W. Studio. The contractors who erected the building were Messrs Parker and Banfield of Portland. The reputa tion and character of this well known firm removed all doubt and insured to those so vitally interested the highest grade of construction, which is now an ac complished fact. The rubber tile flooring which is an outstanding feature of the new building was furnished and laid by the U. S. Rubber Co., of Portland. The main hall is laid with 12 inch squares in black and gray except in the writing room where a shade of red has been added to the tile to lend warmth. In some of the design in laying is varied to a diagonal pattern to secure line relief. The plaster and relief work was done by Mr. David L. Hoggan of Portland- Mr. Hoggan has to his credit some of the finest work on the Pacific coast, in such buildings as the U. S. Bank of Portland, the Washington building in Tacoma, the Educational hall of the University of Washington, the Elks Temple of Portland and many others. The architects In their quost for qualify decided on polish ed plate, 1). S. A. A., tho highest quality sheet glass and Opal escent plaiss to harmonizo with tho particular architecture of tho bulhlin?. This was supplied by W. P. Fuller & Co. of Port land. Tho tllo roofing was laid by Theo. M. Barr of Salom who also Installed tho Thompson sprinkling Gystcm, thus Insuring quality and dependable workmanship, Tho C. S. Hamilton Furniture Co., of Salem have Justifiable prldo in tho part they took In furnishing the Imperial Bundahr Wilton carpet In the lounging room and tho ladies room. All tho lumber and wood work was furnished by the Chas. IC. Spauldlng Company of Salem. Their reputation for de pendable mnterluls of high grade and prompt and accommo dating scrvlco were a valuablo asset to the builders. Tho ventilating system which Is one of the most adequate In the Northwest was Installed by Carll Armprlest of Salem who has Just closed tho contract for the sheet metal roofing of the elaborate new Elslnore Theater In Salem, Mr. Armprlest also Installed tho ventilating system In tho Elks temple In Cor vaills. The roofing and sheet motnl work of tho Silverton Armory and of tho new Salem paper box factory are a credit to bis craftsmanship In this most essential line. All tho draperies ore from the II. Tj. Stiff Furniture Co., who also lnld the imported English linoleum In tho auditorium, this with a novel three border design. Tho fine Spanish leath er, overstuffed furniture In tho lounging room: tho genuino mahogany card tables in tho card room and all tho lamps, sil verware and kitchen furnishings Including tho rango are from this firm, who have lived up to their splendid reputation In supplying the best. Tho elevator, which Is In keeping with tho rest of the building and Its furnishings for design and service, was Install, ed by the Portland Elevator Co., of Portland, who have a long list of grateful customers In the West. Among the passenger levators In Salem which they have Installed and which are giving sntlsfacUon plus are those at the Capitol building. Ma sonic Temple, Supremo Court and Library building and the Deaconets hospital; of the freight type are those at the Wltten-burg-KIng plant, Vlek Bros, sales building and garage and the four at the Oregon Pulp and Paper mill. The decorating which Is so well handled ajld obtains such pleasing effects and all the painting and wood finishing was done by tho W. P. Pleasing Co., of Portland. This firm has a complote organization of artists and highly skilled workmen avalloble for all classes of decoraUve work. Tho sheet metal work was done by the reputable firm of Nelson Bros., who enjoy a wide range of patronage. The excavating and lawn grading was done by James A. Kapphahn who specializes In this class of work. An under standing of the requirements and an appreciation of time, which are ever to be reckoned with In building, are always up permost In air. Kappahahn's mind. The C. P. Tttshop Co., of Salem, furnished the 400 uniforms worn by the Elki at the national convention at Portland this year. The Tile Roofing and the Sprinkling System of the New Elks Temple were furnished by THEO. M. BARR Plumbing Phone 192 164 S. Commercial St., Salem, Oregon Lumber Building Materials Mill Work SPAULDING LOGGING CO, Stucco Waterproof Cement Monolith Medusa - Cedar Shingles STAR A STAR, 5 to 2 CLEAR, 5 to 2 PERFECT, 18 inch PERFECTION and 24 inch ROYAL The Interior Decoration of the Elks Temple represents anothe completed contract of W. F. Blaesing Co., Inc. "Creators of Artistic Interiors" 261-263 Third Street Corner Madison Phone Main 4444 Portland, Ore. Carl B. Armpriest General Sheet Metal Work 454 Ferry St. Phone 135 SALEM, ORE. THE rubber tile used in the Salem Elks temple was furnished by the U.S.RubberCo. Portland, Oregon
