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CITY OF QUINCY
REPORT OF TUBERCULOSIS PHYSICIAN
JANUARY 26, 1923.
Dr. M. T. SWEENEY, Commissioner of Public Health, Quincy, Mass.
DEAR DOCTOR: - I beg to submit the report of the Quincy Tuberculosis Dispensary for the year ending December 31, 1923.
Cases on file
216
Arrested
157
Active
59
Cases in city
173
Cases in hospital and sanatoriums
43
Clinics held .
51
Patients examined
276
Visits by nurse
1,181
Deaths:
Pulmonary
58
Other tuberculosis
8
The work of this clinic has progressed satisfactorily during the past year and there has been better co-operation from the physicians of Quincy.
An undernourished clinic was opened on April 15 by Dr. Jones, Com- missioner of Public Health, in order to reach many of the children in the pre-tubercular state. This was well attended during the year and gave gratifying results.
The dispensary nurse, Miss Williamson, was untiring in her work and devoted a great deal of time and energy in improving this department.
Yours very truly, WILLIAM J. MCCAUSLAND, M.D.
REPORT OF QUINCY DISPENSARY
JANUARY 1, 1923.
To Dr. FRED E. JONES.
The report of the Quincy Dispensary , for the year ending December 1, 1922, follows: --
Cases on file
216
Arrested
59
Active . 157
Of these, 181 are pulmonary and 32 other tubercular.
Cases in city .
173
Cases in hospital
43
Reported, 94; last year 72 were reported.
Sent to hospitals, 60 (Norfolk County Hospital, 21; Lakeville Sanatorium, 10: Tewksbury, 4; Rutland, 6; Sharon, 2; Westfield, 7; Essex, 1); last year 33 were sent to hospitals.
Clinics held, 51, with attendance of 276, last year, 280.
Visits (tuberculosis), 1,181; last year, 1,137.
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Deaths: Pulmonary, 58.
Other tubercular, S.
Of these, 30 were in city, 33 in hospitals, and 3 out-of-town address; 2 were non-residents, 3 sudden deaths, 1 a reported case but different diagnosis on death certificate; 5 were brought to our attention through burial permit.
Discharged from hospital unimproved, 9.
Arrested, 11.
Transferred from state hospital to county, 3.
A survey was made in April and May with the following results: -
Closed cases, died previous to 1922 35
Closed cases, unknown . 31
Left city and address obtained 48
On file, different names for same person 2
Number of closed cases . 96
Dr. McCausland attended these clinics and has always been most help- ful in advising nurse in carrying out her duties.
Physicians in general have also been helpful in reporting cases. April 15 Dr. Jones instituted an undernourished children's clinic with the idea of reaching pre-tubercular children. This clinic has been well attended.
Undernourished children's clinic: April 15, 1922.
Clinics held, 37. Saturdays from 9 to 1. Total attendance, 716.
New examinations, 90. Of these, 20 were found negative.
Tonsils and adenoids and surgical correction at Quincy City Hospital, 42. Referred further
Venereal clinics, 5.
Dentists, 12.
Children's Hospital, 4.
Dr. Harkins, 6.
Hygiene and defects, 40. Hygiene only, 12.
Vaccinated, 154.
Milk dispensed, 279 quarts.
Medicine furnished free to 5.
Visits made by nurse, 245.
Summary of results:
Regular attendance and gaining, 21.
Irregular and lack of co-operation, 11.
Surgical correction made; 16.
Waiting for surgical attention, S.
We find that unless the child himself is interested in the gain no result is obtained, so we found good results with competition or working for rewards.
Dr. Jones, our health commissioner, has been in regular and untiring attendance to this clinic, making all examinations and giving all advice,
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and it is to be hoped that the foundation which he has started so well will be carried on and a preventorium established for pre-tubercular children, as he had planned for the future.
At this time I would like to thank the following for their assistance in co-operating with me in carrying out Dr. Jones' instructions: the nurses at the Quincy City Hospital, Dr.' Harkins, Dr. Drew, the school nurses, Mr. Nickerson, superintendent of schools, and Mr. Murphy and Mr. DeWolf of the Alhambra Theater, and last, but not least, our commis- sioner for his assistance and advice always so willingly given, and with kindly interest in every child.
Respectfully submitted, EDITH C. WILLIAMSON, R.N.
Reports as copied from City Reports for Past Five Years 1917
Deaths:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
42
Meningeal tuberculosis
4
Other
1
Total
47
1918
Deaths:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
30
Other
4
Total
34
1919
Deaths:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
34
Other
2
Total
36
Number of examinations
172
To state sanatoria
39
To hospitals
33
Supervision .
106
Calls
1,500
1920
Deaths:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
22
Other
2
Total
24
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1920
Clinics held
45
Positive cultures
206
State sanatoria
37
Supervision
411
Calls
1,040
Active cases
311
1921
Deaths:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
30
Meningitis tuberculosis
4
Other
2
Disseminated tuberculosis
1
Total
37
Clinics .
51
Visits
1,137
Attendance at clinics .
280
Re-examinations
230
Sputum tests
91
REPORT OF CHILD WELFARE NURSE
JANUARY 1, 1923.
Dr. MICHAEL T. SWEENEY, Health Commissioner.
DEAR SIR: - It is with pleasure that I, as child welfare nurse, submit my third annual report for the year ending December 31, 1922.
There were four child welfare clinics held weekly during the year. On Monday afternoons at the Hall Place Methodist Episcopal Church, West Quincy, there were 44 clinics held with a total attendance of 385.
On Tuesday afternoons at the Methodist Episcopal Church, East Squantum Street, Atlantic, there were 49 clinics held, with a total at- tendance of 702. Dr. William R. Hurley gave very generously of his time and services, making 41 examinations.
On Thursday afternoons, there were 47 clinics held at the Quincy Dis- pensary on High School Avenue, with a total attendance of 1,011. Dr. F. Ramon Burke was the examining physician, making 501 examinations.
On Friday afternoons at the Community Church, corner of Washington and South streets, Quincy Point, there were 46 clinics held, with a total attendance of 659.
On May 25 a baby show was held under the auspices of the Women's Guild of Christ Church, in charge of the clinic nurse and Dr. Fred E. Jones. Thirty-five babies were weighed and examined.
On July 15 a baby show and contest was held by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Atlantic, in charge of the clinic nurse and Dr. Fred E. Jones. Thirty babies were weighed and examined.
On November 9 a baby contest was held under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Universalist Church, in charge of the clinic nurse. Thirty babies were weighed.
There were 186 clinics held and 3 baby contests, with a total attendance of 2,852 and 597 examinations made by examining physicians.
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Of those examined 35 received surgical correction at the tonsil and adenoid clinic of the Quincy City Hospital; 4 were treated periodically at the Massachusetts Children's Hospital, orthepedic clinic; 1 was treated at the surgical clinic of the Massachusetts Children's Hospital; 1 was treated at the dental and 4 at the surgical clinic of the Boston Dispensary; 1 was sent to Dr. Harkins for further examination; 2 were sent to the Infants' Hospital for medical attention and observation. All arrange- ments for hospital appointments were made by the clinic nurse.
There were 41 babies referred to family physicians and temporary homes were found for 5 babies.
There were 554 home visits made to babies and 87 prenatal visits made. Advice and instruction were given in the homes as in the clinics.
There were 40 quarts of milk, 19 cans of dextra maltose, 3 bottles of Mellen's Food, and 3 cans of sugar of milk dispensed.
The success of this department during the past year is largely due to the splendid co-operation received from the Health Department, our past Commissioner of Health Dr. Fred E. Jones, Overseers, Visiting Nurses Association, Family Welfare, various health stations, hospitals, physicians, private organizations and churches, Dr. William R. Hurley who gave us his valuable time and services at the Atlantic clinics and Dr. F. Ramon Burke who gave so generously and untiringly of his time and services every Thursday afternoon for the benefit of future citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
NETTIE H. DENTON, R.N.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BY MONTHS, 1922
DISEASES
January
Feb- ruary
March
April
May
June
August July
Septem- ber
Octo- ber
Novem- ber
Decem- ber
Total
Diphtheria
7
8
11
4
3
2
-1
13
1
10
13
16
95
Scarlet fever
22
26
25
12
1
2
3
8
11
17
135
Typhoid fever
79
182
85
96
299
63
20
6
6
1
10
20
867
Measles
4
6
12
12
6
5
5
6
4
1
7
11
79
Pulmonary tuberculosis
15
Tuberculosis, other forms
7
1
3
21
12
15
6
3
S
30
12
118
Mumps
3
10
4
9
S
17
26
24
2.4
21
S
27
11
189
Chicken pox
1
1
1
1
-
5
6
6
59
Lobar pneumonia
12
16
6
7
1
1
-
-
4
3
93
Influenza
1
53
29
2
Anterior poliomyelitis
1
Encephalitis lethargica
-
-
I
-
1
1
Total
146
301
181
169
354
115
68
56
37
53
151
120
1,751
-
1
1
3
1
S
1
1
2
4
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
6
Ophthalmia neonatorum Whooping cough .
10
39
21
83
1
-
1
-
.
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
223
·
-
2
224
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BY WARDS, 1922
WARDS
Total
DISEASES
1
2
3
4
5
6
Diphtheria
.
31
27
13
16
37
11
135
Typhoid fever
180
328
65
83
169
42
867
Measles
21
13
15
15
10
5 10
79
Pulmonary tuberculosis
3
3
4
2
1
2
15
Tuberculosis, other forms
14
11
38
15
18
22
118
Mumps
.
7
10
1
7
25
33
83
Chicken pox
6
Ophthalmia neonatorum
60
56
25
43
5
189
Whooping cough
17
7
14
10
4
7
59
Lobar pneumonia
19
7
19
5
30
13
93
Influenza
1
-
1
1
-
-
2
Encephalitis lethargica
1
-
-
-
371
497
205
222
309
147
1,751
-
1
3
8
2
-
-
2
-
1
-
CITY OF QUINCY
Total
.
13
34
6
26
7
9
95
Scarlet fever
.
-
1
2
Anterior poliomyelitis
3
2
COMPARATIVE MORBIDITY CONTAGIOUS DISEASES REPORTED LAST TEN YEARS
DISEASES
1913
1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
Diphtheria
76
82
125
60
88
78
94
167
122
95
Scarlet fever
59
185
66
249
47
58
141
164
88
135
Typhoid fever
8
31
15
9
19
9
15
9
4
8
Measles
320
170
474
91
124
979
23
163
722
867
Cerebro-spinal meningitis
2
68
48
57
91
104
79
86
77
72
94
Tuberculosis
.
.
.
.
13
13
7
9
16
7
3
3
4
6
Ophthalmia neonatorum
.
.
.
109
19
25
49
42
88
33
115
42
189
Whooping cough
63
26
49
52
73
84
82
68
116
83
Chicken pox
6
1
3
66
2
1
12
4
2
Anterior poliomyelitis
39
83
5
34
118
21
21
47
13
118
Mumps
12
8
29
47
56
59
Lobar pneumonia .
861
615
245
5
93
Influenza
Encephalitis lethargica
Tetanus
Total
763
658
826
710
647
2,275
1,151
1,124
1,250
1,751
-
2
2
6
7
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
I
-
-
1
-
-
.
>
.
.
.
.
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
225
-
.
.
2
Small pox
-
1
2
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LIST OF CAUSES OF DEATHS FOR 1922 1. GENERAL DISEASES
Measles 3
Scarlet fever
1
Whooping cough
5
Diphtheria
1
Influenza
6
Erysipelas
5
Cancer of the skin 1
Purulent infection and septicemia 1
Cancer of other organs . 8
Tuberculosis of the lungs 25
Diabetes .
6
Tubercular meningitis 2
Chronic rheumatism and gout 1
Tuberculosis of other organs 1 Addison's disease 1
Disseminated tuberculosis
2
Leuchæmia
1
Rickets
1
Anæmia, pernicious
6
Alcoholism
3
Cancer of the buccal cavity .
3
Cancer of the stomach, liver
11
Total
. 114
2. DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND OF THE ORGANS OF SPECIAL SENSE
Encephalitis
3
Dementia præcox
.
1
Diseases of the spinal cord
3
Diseases of the ear
4
Cerebral hæmorrhage, apo-
plexy .
42
Total 53
3. DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Acute endocarditis .
4
Embolism and thrombosis
·
3
Organic diseases of the heart
·
70
Diseases of the lymphatic system
1
Angina pectoris
5
Diseases of the arteries
11
Total
94
4. DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Acute bronchitis 5
Broncho-pneumonia
27
Lobar pneumonia .
· 25
Pulmonary congestion
1
Total
61
Asthma
2
5. DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases of the mouth 1 Appendicitis 3
Diseases of the pharynx
1
Hernia, intestinal obstruction
3
Ulcer of the stomach 2 Cirrhosis of liver 1
Diarrhea and enteritis (under
Gall stones 1 two years) 6
Diseases of the liver
1
Diarrhea and enteritis (two years and over) 5 Total 24
·
Cancer of the peritoneum, intes- tines, rectum
7 Cancer of the female genital organs . 6
Cancer of the breast
6
Syphilis
1
·
Other diseases of the respiratory
system .
·
1
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6. NON-VENEREAL DISEASES OF THE GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM AND ANNEXA
Bright's disease 23 Uterine hæmorrhage 1 .
Diseases of the kidneys 1
Diseases of the prostate ·
1
Total
27
Uterine tumor 1
7. THE PUERPERAL STATE
Accidents of pregnancy .
1
Puerperal eclampsia
3
Total
4
8. DISEASES OF THE SKIN AND CELLULAR TISSUE
Gangrene .
1
Furuncle
1
Total
2
10. MALFORMATIONS
Congenital malformations
8
11. EARLY INFANCY
Congenital debility, icterus and
sclerema
6
Other diseases peculiar to early infancy 6
Premature births . 17
Total 29
12. OLD AGE
13. EXTERNAL CAUSES
Burns 4
By automobile 8
Accidental drowning
2
By falling tree 1
Absorption of deleterious gases 1
Homicide (firearms)
2
Traumatism -
Accidental asphyxiation 1
By fall . 10
In quarries .
1
Total
33
By railroad .
.
3
14. UNKNOWN
Unknown .
1
Total deaths
452
Death rate per 1,000 (estimated population 50,000) 9.04
Stillborn
. 50
Senility
2
.
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RETURN OF DEATHS, 1922 [Stillbirths excluded]
SEX
NATIONALITY
Males
Females
American
Foreign
Provincial
Unknown
January
24
17
29
8
4
February
23
18
25
11
4
1
March
22
26
31
12
5
April
14
21
24
10
1
May
22
18
32
7
1
June
16
13
12
13
4
July
9
14
16
5
2
August
15
18
12
16
5
September
16
16
21
9
2
-
October
20
19
27
10
2
-
November
29
22
31
12
7
1
December
18
22
23
13
4
-
Total
228
224
283
126
41
2
DEATHS BY AGES
[Stillbirths excluded]
Under 1 day
13
15 to 19 years
3
1 to 2 days
9
20 to 24 years
7
2 to 3 days
3
25 to 29 years
11
3 days to 1 week
6
30 to 34 years
11
1 to 2 weeks
35 to 39 years
17
2 to 3 weeks
3 40 to 44 years
20
3 weeks to 1 month
45 to 49 years
19
1 to 2 months
5
50 to 54 years
31
2 to 3 months
3
55 to 59 years
24
3 to 6 months
7 60 to 64 years
34
6 to 9 months
7 65 to 69 years
46
9 to 12 months
3
70 to 74 years
45
1 year
14
75 to 79 years
22
2 years
5
80 to 84 years
30
3 years
5 85 to 89 years
12
4 years
6
90 to 94 years
6
5 to 9 years
11
10 to 14 years
7
Total
452
-
-
4
3
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Dr. M. T. SWEENEY, Commissioner of Health.
As Inspector of Plumbing I have the honor to submit my twenty-ninth annual report.
Number of permits issued
896
Received for permits
$1,819
Nature of New Buildings for which Permits were issued
New dwellings
425
Schools
2
New summer cottages
23
Office
1
Garages
4
Factories
2
Oil stations
2
Library
1
Stores .
3
Nature of Old Buildings for which Permits were issued
Old dwellings .
. 323
Oil stations
2
Old summer cottages
46
Laundry
1
Factories .
4
Bakeries .
3
Offices
2
Bath house
1
Restaurants
5
Drug stores
3
Stores
19
Fish market
1
Society building
Garages .
2
Barber shops .
Dental parlors
2
Schools
Stone shed
1
Halls
4
Hotel
1
Hospital
1 Salesroom
1
New Buildings connected to Sewer
New dwellings
324
Gas station
1
New summer cottages
2
Workshop
1
Garages
4
Factory
1
School
1
Library
1
Block of stores
5
Salesroom
1
New Buildings connected to Cesspools
New dwellings
101
School
1
New summer cottages
. 21
-
Store
1
Old Buildings connected to Sewer, New Connections
Dwellings
102
Laundry
1
Summer cottages
31
Dance hall
1
Restaurants
1
Stone shed
1
School
1
Gas station
1
Factories .
2
Old Buildings connected to Cesspools, New Connections
Dwellings
37
Office
1
Summer cottages
8
Store
.
1
1
7
2
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The past year has been the busiest since plumbing laws became opera- tive in our city, there having been 169 more applications received to install plumbing work than was received for the preceding year, with an increase of $700 for permits issued. Out of a total of 896 applications filed, 425 of this number were for work in new dwellings, an increase of 179 buildings of this nature over the year 1921.
The number of old dwellings and old summer cottages connected to the sewer also increased, 11 more old dwellings and 31 old summer cottages having been connected. The rule put in force during the past two years - obliging all property owners upon streets where sewers are put in to connect their premises within a reasonable length of time - is a step in the right direction to improve sanitary conditions and also relieve the city from financial loss, as the amount paid by the owners cannot pay for the expense that the scavenger work places upon the city. The re- quest made upon owners of premises where privy vaults exist to discon- tinue their use and provide flush closets, in a number of cases was com- plied with, thereby removing a greater number of antiquated disease breeders than was ever eliminated in any one year before. If the same number of privy vaults are abolished for a few years more, this style of toilet will become extinct, as the erection of new buildings to be used for this purpose is prohibited by regulation.
The bill pending in the Legislature for a State Plumbing Code will not be acted upon until 1924. The reason for delay is to allow for tests of different installations of plumbing, as the federal government endeavor to recommend an ordinance that will reduce the cost of installing and still retain safe sanitary conditions. I have in mind a few minor changes in our local laws, but think it advisable to await action of the state in regard to the adoption of a General Law.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. KENILEY, Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
JANUARY 30, 1923.
Hon. GUSTAVE B. BATES, Mayor of Quincy.
DEAR SIR :- I herewith submit the sixteenth report of the Building Department of the city of Quincy for the year ending December 31, 1922.
The past year has been the largest in the history of this department, both in the number of permits issued and in the value of the buildings erected. There has been a very substantial increase in the number of dwellings erected, a large percentage of which are of the one-family type. They are of moderate cost, of pleasing exterior and conveniently arranged for homes.
A number of mercantile buildings have been erected in the business sections. These buildings are of second-class construction and make a desirable and convenient place of business for the so-called "one-man store," which at the present time seems to be in demand. They are built in blocks of six to eight stores and one story in height. It is earnestly desired that in the near future, the demand will warrant the erection of two and three story business blocks in our business sections.
The automobile has created a demand for the erection of individual garages at the home, and a large number of these neat and convenient structures have been erected the past year. These buildings are located a reasonable distance from dwellings and do not endanger the surrounding structures. The public have a fear of fire in these buildings, which is not confirmed by the records. This department has issued since the year 1907 a large number of permits for the erection of these structures, and according to the fire records none of them has been destroyed by fire.
During the year quite a few dwellings have been enlarged, and in a number of cases the large single dwellings have been arranged to accom- modate two families.
The new high school building has been under construction the past year, the ground having been broken early in February. The building is now roofed in, and in all probability will be ready for occupancy at the opening of the fall term. When completed, this structure will be a creditable ad- dition to the already fine school buildings of our city.
Upon inspection of the various buildings above described, with a few exceptions I have found them constructed in compliance with the city regulations. In this connection I beg leave to take this opportunity to thank the contractors of the different building trades for their co-operation in these matters.
In answer to many inquiries regarding the extent of the building opera- tions in the different wards of the city, it seemed advisable to make a tabulation of these items, and I herewith submit the result of my labors in that direction.
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Ward 1
Permits issued (394) : 74 one-family dwellings
$327,000
25 two-family dwellings
155,000
$482,000
28 cottages .
33,650
3 second-class mercantile
$56,300
6 third-class mercantile
5,750
62,050
1 third-class manufacturing
100
9 storage
885
121 garages
60,675
90 alterations
67,513
32 removals and demolished
6,065
2 second-class miscellaneous
835,000
3 third-class miscellaneous
7,000
$1,554,938
Ward 2
Permits issued (101) :
1 one-family house
$4,500
5 two-family houses
31,300
$35,800
2 second-class mercantile
$4,000
2 third-class mercantile
7,050
11,050
16 storage
5,985
41 garages
47,220
26 alterations
17,715
7 removals and demolished
280
1 miscellaneous
4,000
122,050
Ward 3
Permits issued (117) :
7 one-family dwellings
$25,500
12 two-family dwellings
68,700
1 three-family dwelling
5,000
2 second-class manufacturing
265
5 storage
1,550
41 garages
12,485
· 38 alterations
22,336
9 removals and demolished
3,645
2 third-class miscellaneous
2,700
Estimated Cost
$99,200
142,181
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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Ward 4
Permits issued (78) :
Estimated Cost.
6 one-family dwellings
$17,700 16,000
2 second-class mercantile .
1,200
1 second-class manufacturing
20,000
1 third-class manufacturing
2,000
5 storage
340
30 garages
6,055
27 alterations
19,759
3 removals .
325
$83,379
Ward 5
Permits issued (384) :
123 one-family dwellings
$589,600
56 two-family dwellings
368,300
1 four-family dwelling
10,000
$967,900
10 cottages
18,600
3 second-class mercantile
40,000
1 second-class manufacturing
5,000
6 storage
2,385
127 garages .
48,013
52 alterations
47,975
1 removal
800
3 third-class miscellaneous
14,280
1 elevator
2,900
1,147,853
Ward 6
Permits issued (302) :
90 one-family dwellings
$385,200
56 two-family dwellings
392,590
1 four-family dwelling
9,000
$786,790
4 cottages
5,300
2 second-class mercantile
$50,000
2 third-class mercantile
450
1 metal
350
50,800
2 second-class manufacturing
$17,300
1 third-class manufacturing
800
18,100
10 storage
2.215
93 garages
35,030
30 alterations
19,175
7 removals
2,680
3 third-class miscellaneous
1,785
Total
$3,972,276
.
.
921,875
3 two-family dwellings
$33,700
234
CITY OF QUINCY
Permits issued (1,376)
460 dwellings
$2,405,390 00
42 cottages .
57,550 00
23 mercantile
165,100 00
9 manufacturing .
45,465 00
52 stables, etc.
13,360 00
453 garages
209,478 00
263 alterations
194,473 00
59 removals .
13,795 00
14 miscellaneous .
864,765 00
1 elevator
2,900 00
$3,972,276 00
Statement
Cash received each month for permits issued from January 1 to December 31, 1922, inclusive, and paid to the City Treasurer: -
January
$68 50
February
74 00
March
208 00
April
273 00
May
244 00
June
264 50
July
455 50
August
253 50
September
234 50
October
365 00
November
373 00
December
154 50
$2,968 00
Respectfully submitted,
WARREN S. PARKER, Inspector of Buildings.
235
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
JANUARY 1, 1923. Hon. GUSTAVE B. BATES, Mayor of Quincy.
DEAR SIR: - I respectfully submit my annual report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1922.
INSPECTION IN BUILDINGS
The following specified schedule of electrical inspection was made of lights and other appliances installed: -
1921
1922
Number of permits issued with fee
1,286
1,550
Number of permits issued without fee .
190
226
Total number of permits issued to electrical con-
tractors
1,476
1,776
Cash received from electrical contractors from January 1, 1922, to December 31, 1922, inclusive: -
1921
1922
1921
1922
January
$69
$74
August
$120
$155
February
78
71
September
103
137
March
95
102
October
135
154
April .
128
124
November .
126
135
May
117
149
December
97
129
June
122
155
July
96
165
Total
$1,286
$1,550
236
CITY OF QUINCY
1921
1922
Number of electrical contractors doing work .
231
305
Inspections made as per permits issued
3,727
3,511
Number of defects noted
955
1,028
Number of unfinished installations
89
249
Number of installations reinspected
265
174
Number of defects in installations reinspected
1,021
932
Total inspections made during the year
3,685
Permits issued to Quincy Electric Light & Power Com-
pany to install service and electrical appliances .
1,164
1,268
Number of lights wired for .
18,462
19,893
Number of motors wired for
158
169
2 electric ranges installed, total watt capacity
15,020
11,620
9 heaters installed
6,620
5,940
Doughnut machines
16,000
7 rectifiers
10,786
10,910
3 X-ray machines
6,600
Stereopticon lamps
8,200
89 motors installed, ¿ to 2 horse power
241
341
77 motors installed, 1 to 20 horse power
523
372
3 motors installed, 25 to 75 horse power
62
130
2 popcorn machines, watt capacity
3,100
5,160
126 electric irons, watt capacity .
18,150
83,060
2 electric signs, watt capacity
5,185
950
Temporary lights wired for parties, fairs and street deco- rating
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