Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-05-27

A MODEL REsIDENcE.-In the prog
ress of improvement, which has for
several years past, so fortunately dis
tinguished our town, nothing is more
noticeable than the improvements
made upon the former modes and ma
terials of buildings. The varied
tastes of people in all communities
have, of course, developed themselves
here, but it is fortunate the outgrowths
so far have shown genuine desire to
make the most handsome and substan-
tial constructions the means at hand
will allow. Latterly, especially,
wherever the resources Of wealth have
contributed to the erection of edifces,
they have not been drawn upon in
stinted ways, but real material, work
manship and taste, have been taxed
to carry out the best plans. The re-
suit, therefore, as has been referred to,
is seen in the diversity which has be-
gun to mark our architectural appear
ances, and in the introduction of such
equipments as conduce to household
comfort and convenience.
These complimentary references to
the public spirit and taste of our peo
pie have more general application
than cursory glance at our recent
growth would seem to warrant In
all quarters of the town wherever a
new edifce is contemplated, the pro-
iect evokes more study than formerly,
and if appearances are not more at
tractive and conveniences more gener-
al, is because they are restricted by
enforced economy. But the most that
can be done IS done.
A eminent illustration of our
progress in this direction is to be OBJ
served in the imposing brick resi-
dence recently erected by Capt. Mel
son Beall. With its handsome and
lofty Mansard it is a distinguishable
object from any point the town is Wis
ible. Its uniqueness is further set off
by the exterior architectural arrange
ment. In the form of on irregular
7, it presents those smooth inequali-
ties of appearance which add to the
variety of the outside view without
impairing the commodiousness of the
interior. The front displays spa
cious porch and bay-window, and the
rear also admits handsome porch
all of which contribute to symmetry
and convenience.
The interior, however, is marked
throughout with the most notable
features of fine, substantial work and
fitted with the latest appliances for
the most elegant and comfortable liv-
ing. Walnut, oak, ash, chestnut and
pine woods abound, care being taken
to dispose each with that propriety
which considers the nice demands of
durability and finish where these ex-
cellencies are needed. The parlor,
sitting room, chambers, kitchen rooms
and cellars, are arranged with fine re-
gard for easy availability, and each is
thoroughly and fastidiously equipped
with luxurious accessories. Hot and
cold water from huge cistern attach
ed to the range supply the chambers,
oath and wash rooms abundantly, and
elegant radiators, connecting with
steam boiler in the cellar, dispense
warmth in all the apartments. A
large range makes easy work for the
cooks, excellent provision for the ta-
bles, and holds close neighborhood
with the larders and pantries without
impairing their proper temperature.
Several apartments are supplied with
speaking trumpets, through which
easy communication is held with 9TH
er rooms. In short, every facility
provided saves labor and trouble, and
leaves the fortunate indwellers to in
dulge the pleasurable immunities they
confer.
The credit for a design so compre-
hensive belongs to both Captain Beall
and his amiable wife. AS an old
builder the Captain knows what is
desirable both in material and work
manship, and his constant supervision
Of the execution of his own plan has
Wi ought the present elegant structure.
Besides the elaborate combination of
woods in the oiled and vanished
doors, facings, jams, wainscotings, etc,
the painting of oak, ash, walnut and
rosewood representations are difficult
to distinguish from the real wood.
This work was done by Mr.. joseph G,