Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-07
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uaasd On fall ~, u The corner Of LsClAirs
and Seventh streets; built Of supsrisr brick,
lrsnted by an easy sleping lawn; and .
coumanding in position that ~ you step
from the walk upon the piasza, you take IN q
glance miles and miles Of the Upper Rapida
of The noble Nisslssippi with it, glorious
bluhy scenery in front Of you the rivss
view ID unobstsucted--t Railroad Bridge,
The Island, the Arsenal, the entire city d
Rock Island. . glimpse Of the thriving VII
lage Of Moline, and the stretch Of noble
bluffs that range along beyond. Standing
where you are, but turning your eyes west.
ward, the river view holds good for many
miles away. The picture 10 one Of surpass'
ing magnificence-s an one as the eye
might always rest upon and never grow
weary.
Now, this house is so calculated that from
All the principal rooms-the parlor-the
dining room, the two front parlors Of the
second story, you have the same magnificent
view, both up and down the river, that
We have described above, while from the
rooms on the north side you either have
IN up or down river view entirely unob.
structed-even the kitchen is not denied
that luxury.
The house itself is not less desirable than
the views it commands. 1t is built on ar
unquestionable foundation Of stone and
brick, having large dry cellars under the
entire structure. The first floor has double
parlors fronting north aud south, with one
window at each end opening to the east
Each, when separated BY sliding doors, has
separate entrances, and separate commun,
cation with the dining room, back entrance,
bath room, etc. The dining room is capac
ious, as is also the Kitchen, which is flanked
BY fine pantry, and is perfect in its ar.
fangements. On the second floor are four
One rooms-two front parlors with sleeping
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arately or in suites as may be desired. In th,
attic are two well finished rooms. Thes,
rooms, from top to bottom are most elabo
rately finishsd-the doors and windows Or,
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swinging transom for perfsct ysntillation
each room 4 lighted uaioA % md ssel
slespiag spastnsnt, bsth f66ssl, pantry
kitchen, washing rom, i supplisd wsth ~
tessffon . eapasiess reservoir located in Il
attie, which - ssDpSsasby Anitins fore
pump, located in the WISHING fo6m ID 6l
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two on the premises. and which are also &C
cessible from pump outside the building
In short, the house is perfect in all thing
that 60 to make up household comforts
Though Davenport has many fine dwellings
We risk nothing in stating that none can ri
val, If indeed any can compare favorabl.
with this in location, superior architecture
| and general facilities-all considered. It i
built "upon honor" in everv part, and h
who makes it his home will be glad to tn
last day Of his life. Again We refer to tn
advertisement and for further particular
call upon the owner, who will show you tn
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