Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-02-24
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IAe1.hGr3Or IS most admirable. me Ornas
nlsnting i most chaste. As you wa up
through che linc Of counters and over tho
glass which here and there admits light to
the basement, you iind this portion of the
store enc hundred. and thirty two feet long,
by twenty-six wide,-on both sides rich
Ionic pilasters supporting a handsome and
heasv scorniee. YOU then enter upon the
rear portion, which widens to sxty-sever
feet, and extends one hundred and seventy
ons feet in length. The ceiling here is
thirty feet high, with galleries o" both sides,
supported BY Corinthian columns. Under
meath the galleries are, on the west, range
Of alchov es which form, as II were. distinct
stores for each variety Of goods: and on the
east are rooms for various purposes, among
them reception parlor, a sample room,
Gazing room, De-, VITA speaking tubes.
Underneath the shelves, behind the counters
here, are glass trap-door>, by which goods
sold arc passed down to the packing apart
ment below, and thus all accumulation or
confusion Of goods is prevented At the ex-
IRENE rear, bold and wide spread fight of
stairs opens for your ascent to the second
floor, winding right and left, lighted by mag
| nifcent chandeliers, supported by bronze re-
! presentations of the arts.
Tbe second story is finely arranged; the
broad ION Of the front Of the gallery serving
as a counte, ii needed, while the space is di-
yide1 bv a ran-e of Counters, above winch
hang nsne three branch chandeliers on each
side. A partition diviacs tins portion OF the
store from the front por,ion, on entering
which you behold another extensl,e store anu
the counting room. The light from ms sto-
nv goes into the story above through glass
laid in the floor. The skyligh;s are each one
pane of gas. IL feet By 5 feet. and so ar
ranged as to produce the most pleasant effect
Of the light. Ascending fight OF s'airs
from the second story. at the rear, we were
! surprised to end ourself in most gorgeous
tparlor, to which is attached chimbcr, with
bathroom, clo.hes-room, and all the con-
venieuces required for the comfort of the oc-
cupan,s, prompting US to alter the old song,
ard sing -.
8,tche.er's hall, what grand-oos ing pace it i"
From the parlor, underneath gorgeous
book case and secretary, 10 an entrances for
the hest, and an outlook into the store for
the occupant. Gazing through this aperture,
the scene was very fine. and the young and
raw folks. on tie lower floor dwindled into
fairy specimen.s Of humanity. by reason of
the distance. Il tbs delighted ladies who
thronged these ap>rtmsntS, lett any or the
magic influence of their smiles there, the re-
tircment and sleep Of the occupants must be
delightful and refreshing.
Coming down to the saies-room aSSSif, we
find many admirable arrangements for osaer
and dispatch in business. At the rear end,
on the west, is arecciving and unpack ng
store; through hatchway in the floor. goods
sold are lowered into the basement, where
they are repacked for transportation, and
a,e carried up through another hafchwsv on
Fourth street. No goods are received or de-
iivere6 at the entrance doors, and the de-
walks there, are thus kept clear of obstruc-
tiou-a most cammendable Improvement.
The building is hested by three large furna
ces it is lighted by 40 less than 429 gas bur-
ners, and every Arrangement Is ma ie Tor NEAT
ness. order. and comfort. The binding co
vers l3, $50 square feet, and has 1000 square
fee. Of roofing. The buslness to which this
fine edifce is devoted Is that IT silks and dress
goods, furnishing goods, &c.
acoord;nr tn Cant Ma1con7s Gn vcrnmcnt