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WATSON'S PLACE, WARE STREET and LOUISA STREET.—
The condition of these houses has for many years been that of a
constantly recurring- nuisance, arising largely from original
defect of structures (including the use of improper materials, and
the non-provision of proper foundations,) but mainly from
defective drainage—closets unprovided with water and in an
extreme state of filth and dilapidation—absence of dust bins— and
from yards and wash-houses being defectively paved. Previous
efforts to improve these houses have been defeated by the owners
negligently permitting the work (ordered) to be done in the
most superficial and unsubstantial manner.
1 to 17, WATSON'S PLACE. —The owner being called
upon to abate the nuisances complained of, did, after much delay,
begin the work, but carried it on so slowly as to seriously
aggravate the original nuisance. This being reported to the
Vestry, an order was made by resolution to enter the premises
under the powers given by the "Metropolis Local Management
Acts" and do the necessary works, charging the owner with
costs thereon.
The works, which were extensive, and occupied much of my
time in supervision, included an entire re-construction of drains,
re-building and part re-building of water closets, and provision
of Water supply to same, construction of dust bins, and paving
of yards, areas, and wash-houses. All which works have been
executed in a satisfactory manner by the Vestry's builder.
22 to 35 WARE STREET.— These houses stand back to
back with those of Watson's Place, and were equally filthy,
dilapidated, and neglected. The owners being called upon to