National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-01-10
FINE IMPROVEMENT.

RESIDENCE OF J. W. MCKNIGHT, ESQ
Among the many private residences of modern
| elegance which grace the streets Of renovated
Washington by their architectural beauties aad
generous dimensions none appears to greater I'd
vantage than the new mansion of J. W. Mcknight
NO. rs Third street northwest, situated just of
Of pennsylvania avenue, being the first house
separated by an alley The location of this dwell.
Ing one Of its principal attractions; central to
al the eonveniences Of mercantile and official
life, within few minutes walk Of the Capitol In
the midst Of . neighborheod select and aristo-
cratic and within sight Of three Of the prominent
Methodist denominations, respectively. II pre-.
sents rare attractions rs place of enjoyable resi-
dence alike to ladies and gentlemen.
French It fronts about fifty feet on Third street,
with depth Of about doable that number of feet.
At it's sosthern termination It il ornamented by
Of the house. Inside this turret constitutes spa
cious bay windows looking out from either Of the
upper floors, while on the ground floor 1t 10 I'D
other professional gentleman. large bay win
dow adorns tho Third street front, and intervenes
between the tower and the steps Of Seneca stone,
which form the means Of approach to the second
floor of the residence.
the house has been arranged with skilled taste
which has made all things subscrve to light, airy
and spacious apartments, inviting IN oil their
elegance in keeping with the proportions Of the
o. the ar.t aoer, =. .,re.ay hinted. y = pro;
having a separate entraaseft sm the street from
that Of the rest of the house. xhe6e eommnnieate
with Q spacious dining Foon wainscoated in ash
kitchen in the roar, which Il provided with large
range, hot and cold water, and al appliances f5e
e S n h Gus Bsswssn IA. and
rear Of this ID the coal cellar. The approach
from this to the aoor sboveis BY means Of an easy
iSah
nincent saloon parlof, about :2oxls feet. From
this bay window overlooks Third street with
To the south 6f this pSfior, adjoining and com
municating with 1t, is largo room designed for .
library or drawing room. This occupies the tow
outlook southwark over the avenue and the Botan-
ical Gardens eastward and northward over Third
street. The parlors, hall, and library are hand
peciaiiy for the apartments. In the rear Of this,
as is the case on every floor, are bathrooms, wa
ter-closets, and attendants room.
bracing o parlor, with two communicating and
one adjoining chambers, all spacious and airy,
with windows opening from south and east, and
These are all furnished in walnut Of latest design
with carved ornaments and raised panels The
parior suite Is upholstered In green rep. Drop
the apartments. On tho floor above this-the
fourth foor-is another suite Of rooms Of similar
size and arrangement. The furniture in these
apartments is equal in richness and beauty to
that on the floor below. The parlor suite is up
in crimson rep, while the rooms, han,
and stairway are carpeted in chaste designs OF
brussels.
The outlook from the windows in the apart
ments on the third and fourth floors is one OF the
finest to be had in the District, overlooking as
they do the Capitol park, Botanical Garden,
Pennsylvania avenue eastward, and Third street
northward. In the ffth story, which Is enclosed
by one of the most snowy Mansard roofs in the
city, the rooms are similar in number, size, and
as those on the floors beneath. They
Are tastefully furnished in walnut, and uphol-
stored with carpets, curtains &C., Of rich design.
No convenience which modern architecture can
suggest seems lacking. The heating apparatus
b admirably arranged for comfort, and gives .
uniform temperature throughout the edifice.
Slate and marble mantles are In all the rooms;
also inside blinds. The entire dwelling in its
modern proportions, tasteful decoration and ele-
gance of finish, both inside and outside, consti-
Eutes q most enviable modern Improvement, and
Is q monument of the enterprise taste and skill of
It's popular proprietor. Tho house was designed
by Adolf Cluss, esq. r.
BY the way, the proposed house-warming of
Mr.. Mcknight is looked for with much interest
BY his host Of friends, In anticipation Of the very
great pleasure the occasion win afford.