National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-08
THE LOUISE HOME.
OR THE HAVEN OF REST FOR AGBD
AND INFIRM LADIES

Corcsrnn, Esq.-Dcssription OF the Home
and Its Interior Finish.
Upon Massachusetts, avenue, between Fif-
tsonth and Sixteenth streets, 10 situated hand.
some building, OF nno proportions OF the order OF
the italian renaissance. The walls are Of red
brick, trimmed with Seneca stone, which Is red
sandstone. Tho house 10 built upon an elevation,
with grounds beautifully terraced to tho streets
ovor tho massive doorway panel bears this In.
scriptlon, in gilt letters:
Louise Home.
1909.
This Institution was erected by W, W. Cereo'
ran, ut tho request OF his only daughter, Louise,
as sho parted from him, to 90 abroad for her
health. She died at Nice but short time be-
fore tho commencement Of tho Homo, which
stands o fttiug memorial to tho deceased vile
and daughter, whose names II bears.
THE OBJECT OF THE HOME
Tho Louise Homo is perpetually. endowed, and
its object 10 to give lifelong care, comfort and
protection to ladies who are by charge OF fortune
deprived Of their own homes.
Tho requisites for admission arc, that the ap.
pucant be over sixty years Of age, lady by
culture and education, and she must also bring
testimonials OF sufficlent character to awaken tho
interest OF the generous host, who, should no DO
come sufficiently interested In tho lady, invites
her to share his hospitality for tho remainder Of
her life. II Is also necessary that each guest
shall have q sufficient income OF her own Tor
clothing or PIN money. These qualifications be-
ing met, tho fortunate person may live 10 this
luxurious and peaceful abode without caro- for
the morrow. g'.
INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING.
Tho front entrance through spacious ycstibulo
Of carved walnut leads into square hall with q
marble pavement OF block and white tiles. Lead
ing from this is tho front stairway, which Is Of
triangled block, walnut and oak, and 10 OF mas
sivs proportions winding round zach floor to the
top OF tho house. From the marble.pavcd halls
there Ia q wide entrance to the grand saloon,
which is q reminder Of one Of the closed courts
described in Roman houses. 1t is open to tho
roof, which is Of glass. Rooms opon from all
sides OF tho ootagonal space, and the pillars sup
porting each story are Of iron, dark green and
glldcd. Visitors TO tho Louise Homo are first
shown into q recoption-room furnished in walnut
and red velvet. Here there Is o case in which
kept articles Of fancy work done by the ladies
for charitable purposes.
There 10 book hero where all visitors are ex-
pccted to enter their namo and residence, aner
which some ono Of the resident guests Of the
house receives those who are DESTROYS Of looking
through the many beautiful apartments. The
library also opens from the entrance hall. and is
cheerful spot, surrounded BY walnut shelves
filled with tho finest editions OF tho best authors
In history or literature. Tho furniture Of this
room Is covered with green leather; the carpet is
Brussels OF green and wood color. The tradi.
tional round table under the drop-light is COW
cred with oil tho daily and weekly papers and
magazines. Upon tho wall Of this room, over
the mantle, Is o life-sise and hnely.executed
portrait Of Mr.. Corcoran, whose bone hcsnco is
tho themo OF all who enter his doors.
Tho committee.room, opening from tho library,
is also furnished In green leather, except that
tho monogram Of tho Homo appears on each
chair and sofa In gold letters aad upon tho man
tle.pioce is . handsome mirror framed In black
walnut and gilt; also o bluevelvct case contain.
ing tho photographs Of MIR. Corcoran's three
grandchildren, two boys and ono girl.
THE PARLoR AND PuRNITuRB
Tho parior has long French windows opening
upon wide stono- portico, shaded with vines, and
overlooking the lawn. Tho fower-beds below
/ are tastofully and neatly kept. Tho carpet Of
| this room is OF gray, with crimson medallions.
/ An ebony and.gflt table occupies tho centre oil
| the room, and piano. once tho property Of Mr.
| Corcoran's daughter, stands in the nleove.
! The sofas hero are covered with gray en-
broiderod rep, and tho cane-soat chairs, Of white
l wood and gilt, were brought from Italy by Mr.
! Corcoran. Upon thdst "a there are two portraits
L hanging opposite % each other - both are
fair, giriish faces mother and daughter. fol
| whom the Louise Homo is monument. Tit
l lady matron's parlor is also carpeted and fur
| nished in delicate shades Of gray and blue. Al
the walls Of this mansion are hung with pictures
| and tho door-ways are ornamented with heavll,
carved wood.
| TIM DINIHo.RooN
Tho dining room In the basement runs tho who'll
length Of tho house. The floor Is Of stained wood
| while tho wall is handsomely wainscoted will
I maple and oak. Tho room Is lighted by severa
i windows fronting the south. The table was mad
l for the accommodation Of sixty guests, yet thor
l arc but thirty-two at present in the house. Sid
tables I'LL the alcoves, and upon one OF them, ii
exquisite feeatsis, silver service Is ready for scl
| rooms. Tho china closet and butter pantry, open
ing from the dining room, are glitterlng will
l bright silver and clear white china. Tho bill o
fare each day is that Of any well appointed house
hold who can afford the delicaeies Of the season
There is a housekeeper, butler, nurses for tn,
sick, and corps OF well.trained servants.
THE IsPIRMARr.
L An elevator lifts tho guests from floor TO floor
/ On the second floor there is an lnirmary, which
has an outlook unsurpassed for beauty. Thi
l room is furnished In walnut, with linen pure ant
white, embroidered with the monogram Of tn
1 Home. There Is upon this floor, also, dispen
sary, containing every article OF comfort that tn
1 sick and inhrm may require.
PRIVATE APARTMENTS.
Tho private apartments Of the ladies arc ittet
up with regard to tho taste and comfort OF tn
occupants. The description Of ono room will sui
fce for tho many.
L An apartment fifteen feet square, with staine,
i wood floor, almost entirely covered with greer
l Brussels rug, with . border Of roses; furnishes
handsomely in black welnuts changing bookcases
/ with dreeslng.oase and table covered with tn
dainty articles denoting lady-like taste. Tn
l sunny windows In their rooms arc hung witt
baskets Of howes and trailing vines.
l The ladies who enjoy the luxury Of the Louis
l Home aro,o course, aged and gray-haired. Man
Of them show traces OF great beauty In their dell
cately chlselsd features, and all are polished an
l cultivated women who have been accustomed Il
1 the best sciety.
RoUTIsn oY LIFE IL THE HONE
Tho pleasant routine Of thelr livcs 10 this re
treat begins at the eight-o'clook breakfast. Tw
p. m. is tho dining hour, while at siI o'clock tn
ladies chat costly over the tea.table, Aftor tn
1 English fashion. The evenings arc spont In socla
l games OF whist or backgammon. And oftsntimei
too, tho halls and corridors echo with tho faintl
l quivering notes Of some oldfashionsd OR Of tn
by.gone. And SO In perfect independence Q
thought and feeling the gentleuomen at tn
Louise Home may enjoy tho remnant Of thei
lives while calmly awaiting tho heavenly mar
sIons Of moro perfect rest.
NOT DISTRICT TAX LIENS.
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