The loss in the amount expended for dwelling houses is not as large comparatively as the number erected, for the reason that a greater number of higher-priced private residences were built during the past year than was the case the year before. There appears to be a slight falling off in the number of tenements for 1893 over those for 1892, not as large, however, in comparison as the number in dwellings would seem to warrant. The apparent reason of this is, as before stated, that of grouping more tenements into one building than has been heretofore practised. The gains and losses for the year are as follows: Gross amount expended for building operations of all kinds... The incumbent of this department desires at this time to tender his sincere thanks for many courtesies received from both the Mayor and members of the City Council, and trusts. that the good-will and feelings thus engendered may be continued during the coming year. Respectfully submitted, SPENCER B. HOPKINS, Inspector of Buildings. Total by Wards.. Estimated Cost by Wards. 50 58 55 25 35 147 129 60 52 111 $251,250 00 $308,100 00 $144,300 00 $543,550 00 $182,800 00 $107,250 00 $550,850 00 $227,750 00 $239,700 00 $311,300 00 |