Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-07-01

g. B. WILSON'S REsfDENcE.-Mr.
G. B. Wilson, the architect, is having
one of the most stylish, convenient,
and best ventilated private residences
erected, for his own use, that is to be
seen in our city. He has selected one
of the most elevated points on First
street, in the southern part of the city,
where he commands one of the most
charming and picturesque views, up
and down the river, to be had at any
point, from which his beautiful home
will show to great advantage.
His object in erecting a building
combining all the latest styles of ar
chitecture and all modern convenien-
ces, is two-fold: to have these things
for his own enjoyment as a permanent
home, and also to have such work
grouped together, in proper place, to
show to others who call on him with
a view to building. Persons who de-
sire or intend to build, will here find
models, of various kinds, and by hav-
ing the work complete before the eye,
can readily make selections to suit
their taste. This building contains
fourteen rooms, with closets in each
room, and we feel our inability to do
it justice, on account of our limited
knowledge of architecture. Seven
different styles of windows are to be
seen here, massive and elegant cor
nice, new style bay window, elaborate
and beautiful stairways, new style
wash boards, doors and door-casings,
the whole dove tailed so completely
that not nail head will be visible.
The withdrawing is placed against
building paper, which paper is placed
against solid plank secured to the
studding, SO that it is perfectly air
tight and weather-proof. The floor
ing is so solidly laid down that no
sound is heard when any heavy sub
etance happens to fall upon it in any
part of the house. The weatherboard-
ing lines completely around the whole
building, which gives it a finish not
often seen in houses of the present
day. Speaking tubes and gas pipes
extend to every room.
There are many other conveniences,
in regard to cellars, tireplaces, study
room, etc., which we cannot embrace
in this already extended notice. The
beautiful corner posts for porticoes,
brackets, etc., are not yet put up,
which will add more than all else to
the appearance of the house, as they
are entirely new in design and finish.
1t is, undoubtedly the best ventilated
private residence we ever saw.
The painting is being done by
Messrs. Tarply & Parish, and will be
one that will reflect great credit upon
them as workmen. The plastering,
by Mr.. r. W. jackson, is a splendid
piece of work, and cannot be sur
passed, if equalled. by any in this Sec
ton. The gas fitting and plumbing,
is by our worthy young townsman,
Ben. Blackman, who is an expert at
the business, and deserves substantial
encouragement. The tin work by the
enterprising firm of Kincannon, Wood
& Co., who are always fully prepared
to put the finishing touch to any build
ing, in town or country.
One object we have in view in this
notice is to let the people know that
the very best work can be done at
home, and would ask all who want
such done, to call and examine this
building and be convinced of the fact.
AS we have planning mills to get out
every description of work, with work
men as good as can be found to put it
up-with artisans of the best class in
all other departments of mechanism,
we cannot see any cause for importing
material and workmen to do the work
in our city.