Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-05-10
TIE KENNARD HOUSE.
The Old Angler ReHfted, Remodlled
and Observation-Disclosures o. AIter-
ntiOns and improvements.

and Re-Christeued-DetaiIs of Alter-
ntiOns n Improvements.
The city begins to look anxiOusly
for the re-opening of the old AM
gier House. Rumors have got abroad
Of repairs and renovations, of reftsing and
refurnishing, which promise to make the
old house new again, and the public Curl
osity is on tip-toe.
At present it seems probable that the I'm
ishing touches will not be made before the
latter part of this month. The work Of
tearing down and building anew, has been
has been consumed than was at first antici-
pated, but when the work is complete the
house will be one of the finest in the coun-
try.
ALTERATIONS.
Few who knew the Angler in its palmiest
days would recognize it in its new dress.
Alterations have been made in it from cell
lar TO garnet.
The old st. Clair street entrance is
remodelIed and enlarged. A part of the
| old reading room is to be made into an ele-
CANT reception room, and q large, well
lighted room fronting both streets, has been
set apart for reading and writing purposes.
The hoor of the Office and halls on the first
floor are relaid with marble, of which there
has been put down $500 feet. In the new
plan the principal entrance will be on st.
Clair street. The Bank street entrance viii
be the finest, however, opening as it does
into the spacious and beautifully decorated
hall. A fine gentlemens parler, carpeted
and richly furnished will also front Bank
street.
TIE EXCHANGE.
Back of this is an apartment forty feet
in width by sixty in length, large and
roomy, which is to be the Exchange" It
was designed by J. Wrey. Mold, one of the
most eminent architects of New York city,
and is considered the most perfect of his
plans. In finish and decoration it will not
be inferior to the finest Exchange" rooms
in the country. In the centre is a fountain
enclosed by columns of the most perfect
symmetry, supporting ten arches of the
Gothic order of architecture, adorned with
deliberately wrought carved work. Directly
above the fountain Is the large centre light
Of stained glass. The combination of colors
and their artistic arrangement produces the
most pleasing effect. Seven other windows
equally perfect in design, admit a mellow
and subdued light from above, and serve to
vary and relieve the field Of the ceiling.
A chandelier, of a model in keeping with
the order of architecture will ornament
each Of the ten arches.
The ceiling is not yet finished, but it
promises to be quite worthy of the splendid
apartment. It is to be panelled and ehaste-
ly and richly ornamented with molding
and stucco work. The design was furnished
by Radclif 4 Co., and the work has been in
progress under their supervision. When
finished it will establish the superiority Of
our home artists.
The walls and ceiling are to be frescoed in
the highest style Of the art,and the floor is TO
beautifully tiled to match the decorations
and finish OF the room. The Exchange >,
is a new feature in the hotels of the city,and
it must become the resort of our business
men.
THE BAR.
The Bar opens out of the Exchange"
and is easy of access from either entrance
The wood work, which is very creditable
in workmanship and design, was done by
Vincent & Stun. The cornice and molding
of the ceiling are especially noticeable.
sToRE-RooN AND LAUNDRY.
In rear of the Bar is a roomy and cool
store-room, provided with all conven-
fences. Connected with this is a large pre-
~servatory of a new and improved style,
which promises to supplant all others in
use. Forbes & Macbeth are the manufac-
turers.
The laundry room is large and fitted up with
all modern improvements, the work being
lone by steam. The drying room, furnished
with bars equal to a thousand feet Of
line, is heated by the same agency.
When articles have passed the ordeal OF
the laundry, they are conveyed to a room
provided for the purpose, properly checked
and laid snugly away in drawers, out Of the
way of harm and dust.
SECOND FLOOR.
The old stairway has been widenedi
Strengthened and entirely ~remodelled,
Every change has made IN Improvement
and access to the upper rooms is much
easier and pleassnter than it used to be,
On the second floor the rooms have under
gone many changes and always for the
better. The old Gentleman'd Parlor has
been converted into a Breakfast Room OF
Ladies Ordinary, and ia connected with the
Dining Room by folding doors. The paper
hanging and ornamention Of this room
deserve especial mention. The work is in
the hands of ]. W. oliphant & Co. and will
soon be completed. The furniture will be
appropriate and rich. The old Parlor has
been enlarged and the wood work entirely
~remodelled and much of it renewed. The
paper-hanging and painting is not yet done
but it is intended to make the room, in
respect to furniture and decoration, worthy
of its place in the house.
THK DINING HALL.
The old dining hall was always very
cheerful and it had lew faults so that only
slight changes are being made in its plans,
Some of these, however, will greatly add to
the comfort of guests. The walters, who
used to receive their supplies at a de-board
at the end of the hall, where there was
always ONE annoying hustle and confusion'
new leave the room entirely SO that all
noise is now avoided. The wood work has
also been remodelled and is painted like
the parlor and ordinary with the purest
white. The cornice is heavy and elaborate,
and the ceiling is panelled and neatly
nodded. Nine side-boards occupy the in
tervals between the east windows, and two
more of the largest size are to stand oppo-
site them. Two immense pier-glasses are
to occupy the spaces left for them at the
north end. Nothing has been forgotten
which could add in any way to the cheer
fulness and quiet of the room, and the
arrangements seem absolutely perfect.
DEPARTMENT.
In the culinary department everything
is well ordered, and no pains or expense