The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-28
THE NEW BOILDING oFTHE Bo4RD
OF TRADE.

! Ever since its organization. or March %,
1885, the Board Of Trade mas shown itself to oe
live, wide-awake corporation, prepared to do all
in IT'S power to advance the business and forward
the interests Of Charleston The want OF suita'
| ble place for holding the meetings OF the Boaro
| was early felt end it was determined that this
want should be supplied. With this end in view,
every effort was made, and all resources husband
ed; but it was not until a few months back that
the plans assumed any definite shape, anu the
Board took steps TO secure building that would
not only be adapted to the business purposes OF
the organization, and be an ornament to the city,
but weuld furnish suitable clubhouse aud read
inc-room for our merchants and business men
and their guests
The fine three story brick building on the west
side of Meeting street, owned by Mr. L. D. Mowry'
was purchased, and the contract awarded to Mr.
David Lopez, who Immediately commenced the
renovation and Improvements necessary to trans
form it from . private mansion TO building
suitable for the Board OF Trade This transiorina'
tion required both time aud care, aud after some
| months OF uuremitting labor, result has oeen
attained which places the Board In possession o.
O building, second to none devoted to similar
| purposes in other cities. In order to meet the
| reauisitions demanded it was necessary to tear
down and rebuild the interior on different
model. The exterior and outet buildings were
also remodellcd, and the appearance OF the iTont
| improved by the removal of the Ulsi5ht.y iron
| fence and the substitution Of low, neat railing,
| rounding towar' re entrance. The Dalustrade
around the piazza las also replaced by one IN
| more modern aud tasty style. Tae whole build
ing has been painted III the cream tin now so
fashionable, and the exterior is both attractive
aud ornamental.
THE FIRST FLOOR.
The main entrance is up Hight o. granite steps
leading boldly from Meeting street, che doo1 OPEN
Ing on an a.cove, tho inner door OF which has the
letters " Board Of Trade Rooms" on ground glass
The walls OF the entry-way are painted In lnita
tion OF yariegased marble. The noor Is covered
with oil cloth Of tasty pattern, aud the mat
leading to rooms bears the significant inscription
..Welcome." The large room OIL the left Of the
entrance has been formed OF the original rooms
| and Is fitted up as reading for the cluo
| with walnut racks against the walls for tile 1es
of papers. All the furniture Is OF oak, the chairs
and settees having green rep cushions Over the
waite marble mantel pieces ore two large anu
handsome mirrors, In dark walnut ana gilt
frames. The walls are OF neutral cream tint,
| with ornamental corniccs handsomely shaded.
There are three massive bronze chandeliers in this
room, with an extension argaud burner IN the
centre Of each for convenience in reading. The
windows are shaded with lace curtains pendant
from o green and gold canopy.
The smoklng-room opens from the clu5.room
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each being OF the best workmanship. This room
has one large bronze chandelier Of a handsome
pattern, anu Is fitted up with every convenience.
A private entrance opens on Meeting. g.street, and
visitors can pass through to the other apartments
without being observed by the inmates OF the
club-room. a hat and cloak room, pantries and
other convenelces are in the rear OF the smoking
room. cool, wide, double piazza extends tile
whole length OF the building.
THE SECOND FLOOR
contains the asSembly-room. which Is OF the same
! size as the ciuh.room. and though more plainly
furnished Is admirably suited TO the purpose; all
the chairs are Of oak, and long table extends
| down the room. A small room over the alcove Is
designed Us committee room. and that over the
smokinS.room will be used for dinner and supper
parties. A wlne-ro0m, pantries dumb waiter
| connecting with the Kitchen, and oil the water
conveniences are iu the rear OF the dining-room.
The carpets and all the furniture in this story te
OF the finest material, though not so elaborate as
those in the lower rooms.
THE THIRD FLOOR
| Is assigned to billiards aud other amusements
the main room having two billiard tables OF the
Phelan pattern, aud is supplied with all the para
phernalia necessary to the gaale The smaller
rooms can he used for smoking and other pur-
poses Wash rooms, and all conveniences for the
use Of visitors ore in the rear OF tile billiard
room.
TIE TOUT ENSEMBLE.
The stairways leading to the different sterics
are wide, and have gentle slope. They are al!
handsomely carpcred, the pile being 50 soft that
the feet sink into 1t noiselesSly. private steir-
case leads from the wineroom to the lower piazza,
and visitors can pass from the private entrance
through the smoSlng.room to the door opening on
tile piazza. The p!azzas have places for gas nix.
lures, and in case Of IN entertainment can be
made serviceable az q moments nottc..
The kitchen is attached to the main building,
and Is fitted up with a!l the appliances OF the Gull
nary art. A large dumb waiter affords easy Coll
| ncctiol with the dining ROOM In the rear Of the
kitchen is the building designed for tho keeper OF
the rooms" This Is neat two story dwelling
newly built, and containing i've comfortable
| rooms.
The grounds are surrounded by a neat fence,
and are laid out in garden, under the supervision
of Mr. S. Webb. Some Of the ;hrubbery is already
planted, but Only an idea Of the future appearance
can be formed, as the work is not yet completed.
The contract for The whole building was award
ed to Messrs. David Lopez & son, AMI the work
was done under their supervision. Messrs. Doug
| las & Miller were the painters, and the handsome
finish OF the interior rejects great credit on their
skill In the use of the brush. The gas.ftting and
plumbing was done by Mr.. Paddoa, tile caande
llers being furnished by Mr. Hayden. Tie wood
work and plasterng was done hy Messrs. Lopez
& Son. and the brick work by Mr.. Culetoa. The
carpets and uphosterirg came from the estab-
lishment OF Nessrs. c. D. Carr Co., aai tile furni-
ture was made 10 order At Boston factory,
through Instructions forwarded 10y Ir. d. +.
Fleming.
The building is complete in every detail. reflect
ing credit on all engaSef: in its construction, al
object OF pride TO the b )ar,l, anl an ornament to
the city. IL will do more 10 engsnder soo'l
reeliu. among merchants, and advance the bus
ness prospects OF the city than any pubic enter
prise that has been undertaken for years. The
club.room alone fills want that has long existed
| n,o roor,e q 70 in charge of Mr. Foster C. BiacS