The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-17
CITY INTELLIG ENCE

"a SPLENDID PRIvATE REsIDENoE.-
rms morning we inspected carefully theAtne
building recently erected by Mr.. James Bt3ns
VINO mas acquired wealth as a manufacturer OF
bricks in this city. II is situated on Broad
street, about two squares south of the Baltimore
railroad depot. The 'front.' which is OF four
stories, Is composed of pressed brick from the
establishment OF the owner, and 1t Is claimed
that no such perfect ones have ever been used
10 this city,. The brick mason, Mr.. VIM. Geary,
has accomplished an admirable iob-theOnJing
being remarkable specimen OF the builders
art. The front is ornamenled by dressings of
marble over tneldoors and Windows, simple but
very tasteful in design. These continue to the
very TOP OF the building, and have very plea
SAINT effect in breaking the monotony OF the
whole. The doors and windows are OF solid
oiled walnut-masslve and elaborate. The build
ing is finished with an ornamental cornice OF ex-
treme beauty, and the arched doorway Is an ar
The inside gives one feeling of cosiness and
comfort The entrance is luto an ample hall,
magnihCentlg fitted up. The walls are hung with
paper of pearl color, broken by borders OF blue
velvet. Upon the lett door opens into spa
cious paror, which fills up our idea ot perfect
Deatness. II is thirty feet long by fourteen in
breadth. The mantelpiece is OF pure white Yer.
mont marble, eXquisitely carved, the artist
being Mr.. Vanderbilt, OF this city. This is, per-
haps, the most elaborate parlor ornament in the
city, Tue wall paper is of pearl and gold.
The cornice Is of heavy moulding, supporle
by rich gold band. Immediately IN the rear
OF the parlor IS the private office OF Mr.. Evans,
small, though very neat apartment, with door
opening into tie grounds. The dining room is
finishco in oak, with solid oak furniture, and a
mantel.plece OF less ornate description than tnat
IN the parlor. The two Kitchens one for sum.
mer use, are fully equippedw Chelsons ranges,
sinks, cupboards, closets, and dumb walters, no
expense having been spared to make the build
ing absolutely perfect.
The front OF the second story contains two
spacious chambers, store room, and a sitting
room, 33 by II teet, the finest apartment in the
house. The papering is a delicate buff with
pillars OF green velvet, and the ceiling is en-
riched with a magnificent centre piece. The
third and fourth stories are arranged similarly
to the second, and finished in the same style.
The third story contains the bathroom, and
closets for storage. The whole building is heated
by one of Colds patent approved steam water
heating apparatus located in the basement.
The edifce has been built by Mr.. Evans as his
own private, residence and cost in the nelghLor-
hood of 500, 900. The lot, which is being taste
fully laid out, is so feet front by ITO feet in
depth. We are graHfed to observe that persons
OF capital are willing TO eXpend their means n
the erection of palatial mansions. The whole
improvement has been made under the superin-
tendence and care of Mr.. George PloWman,
builder, in Carter street, and certainly proves
his taste and ability in his line of business
Nothing but irstclass materials have been used
in the construction of the building, and Mr.
PlowmaD has been careful to select the very
best workmen that he could find. The result is
complete and perfect home. 1t is to be hoped
that other wealthy men will follow Mr.. Evans
example.