Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-01-02
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The New Buildings.

ANDREWS 4 WEEKS AND o. H PATcH's BLOCK
This building is Of brick; fronts on Market
Street. 4S feet, depth 100 feet, and is three stO-
ries in heigLth, and is one of the finest and
most substantial buildings in the place.
ANDREWS & WEEKS.
The east half belongs to these gentlemen
In the basement is a hot air furnace of improv-
ed construction, which wares the whole estab-
hShment.
The first floor is occupied as a dry goods
store. is 221k by 100 feet, IA feet in heighih
and is very handsomely finished. The front
windows are of 1 panes of glass. each five feet
two inches long and two feet eigth inches wide,
and two panes of the same length. and two
feet in width, on the side of the recess formed
by the door This room is filed with a large
and complete stock of goods. Second story is
Is feet in heighth. The front nom, 81 by IS
feet. is devoted to the sale of Millinery Goods.
and where. any thing wanted in that line can
be had. 1t is handsomely earPeted. and fur
niEhed. This department is under the charge
of Mrs. n A. King. assisted by several eOmpe
tent young ladies. The large room IN the rear
is filled with ready made clothing. wall pa
per, carpets. &c The third floor. is occupied
- 4 tailoring department. where clothing is
manufactured to order. This latter. as hereto
fore. is under the superintendenee of Mr.
Weeks.
The ~westside, belonging to Mr.. Patch. is of
almost precisely similar style aRd finish. and
is occupied 1.-THE basement and first fOor) hy
Messr.. o. H Patch & Co. The basement is
used for storage of iron.
The first floor is crammed with a large stock
Of Saddlery Hardware. Carriage Trimmings,
Springs. AxIes. Harness. Saddles, Trunks. &c.
TIL annual amount of sales of this firm is large
aud they supply a large extent of country
Second floor. The rear room. 22ls hy some
~ feet is used by Messrs. Patch d Co for the
manufacturing of harness. &c.
The front room. 22K32, is occupied by Mr.
Robbins as a salesroom for the sale of Photo
graphic and Ambrotype Stock. 1t CONTAINS a
large assortment Of chemicals, plates. frames
DC, for artists The third floor is also oecupi-
ed by Mr. Robbins. The front rOoIH. % bv
81. is a Reception Room. This il beautifully
furnished WIN fciFeI tapestry carpet. iOnE
oval mirror, sofas and chairs. and with en-
broidered damask. dc. The walls are hung
with pictures, most of them oil paintings 10y
Mrs Robbins. and which are highly credita-
bic to her taste and skill. This room Is a
splendid affair.
The operating room a2x36 feet. is lighted
with a large sky light of the inclined plane
kind. The walls are painted a dark blue, and
are well furnished with paintings. photographs
&c. All the con reniences for taking photo
graphs and am5rOtyPes, such as a supply of
pure water. dark room &c &c. are all at hand.
The whole establishment of Mr.. Robbins IS
very perfect.
Stairway. Ne must not forget to mention
the stairway in this building 1t is very wide,
and easy of ascent. At the landing of the first
flight is q wide open space. from which doors
open to the different rooms. Farther on. lin
the same direction. J the stairs to the
third story. which are also of easy ascent and
land in another open pace, or hall