The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-29
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
The Lennox Library.

NEW YORK, Nov. ~.
Editor Rutland Globe The public al
tention of Rutland just now being turned
toward the establishment of public
library, with some hope of success,
description Of the benefactlon of one of
New Yorks wealthy men, may prove Of
interest. This noble institution, the gener-
GUS gift Of princely patron and benefac-
tor, in the interest of literary and artistic
culture, is now so far advanced that 1t will
soon be available for its destined public
use The ediice appropriated to it, massive,
grand and simple in it's structure, and
noble in its outlines, occupies large part
of the square between Seventy first and
Seventy-second streets, between Central
Park and Madison avenue. Standing on
the sidewalk fronting the park, the eye
may take in longer range up and down
the city than is Visible we believe from
any other position on n sidewalk in any
street of the metropolis. The view of
Central Park from the upper stories OF the
building is superb, taking in its depth of
foliage, its water basins, its various edlfices
and its tasteful ornaments. The portion
of the square on which the building stands
that is not occupied by 1t is still improved
by Mr.. James Lennox as garden, and
will, perhaps, at some distant time be
added as pleasure ground, or for some
appropriate purpose.
The edifice itself is triumphant result of
the scientific and professional skill of the
architect, Mr.. Hunt. Beginning with the
cellar below the basement, the apparatus
for heating is of the most perfect kind and
will be under the supervision of a resident
officer. 1t gives one an impressive idea of
the ingenuties applied to this important
department of such an institution. The
building being absolutely fire proof, there
is hardly possibility that the heating ap-
| paratus can ever work mischief or fail Of
its object.
Under the concrete floor of the cellar
there is a perfect honey comb work of
pipes and flues for drainage, for carrying
off foul air and for introducing fresh, 10 be
| gratefully distributed over the whole build
ing. The facade of granite and marble,
with polished stone. stately gates and door
ways, generous windows and superb archi-
traves, fills the eye with delight. Lofty
apartments, two stories high, at either end
These apartments with their severly SIM
pie cornices and stucco work, their tesse-
LACED floorings, and their admirably ar
ranged and well-lighted alcoves. present a
most inviting aspect. Some of the depart
ments are already furnished and occupied
and the shelves are filled by the begin
ming of the transfer of books from
Mr. Lenox's sumptuous collection. In
the center of the building is spacious and
we'll lighted gallery, and magnificent hall
for paintings, which are to receive Mr..
LennoX's treasures of the fine arts. From
the windows may be seen in the immedi-
ate neighborhood many other noble struc-
lures, reared and endowed for institutions
of benevolence by the same munifcent
donor, who privately and publicly, has
doubtless given away while living, larger
sum than George Peabody distributed in
life and in death.
MIR. LennOx has committed tie arrange
ment and custody of this preespgssr s Ell n.
Moore, who has every eminent qualifica-
ton of knowledge, special culture. practi-
cal skill and appreciative taste for such a
responsible office. He has private suit of
apartments in the building for his family
residence. He will give to the care and
conduct of the institution an efficient over
sight Of all its details, which will be in
perfect keeping with the whole grand de-
sign. II.