The New York herald., 1879-09-13
A NEW. RIDING SCHOOL.

SOME DETAILS CONCERNING THE FIFTH AVENUE
BATHS FOR THE VISITORS. tnt
Mr.. II II. Durant. Of Wall street. has built new rid
ing school in Nfty-eghth street. about one hundred
feet east OF Fifth avenue which will shortly be opened
for the reception of equestrian amateurs under the
management of Mr.. Harvey Basson. for many years
connected with the riding schools OF this CITY, The
elaboration and execution OF the designs Of the arch
tect OF the school have not yet been completed but
enough is to be seen to justify complimentary
speeches made in favor of the new structure. The
plot of ground which the school and stables
stand runs through from Fifty-eighth street
to Fifty-ninth street. having on both thorough
fares uniform front OF seventy-fve feet.
Fronting on Ffty-ninth street are the stables of
the school. probably the most elaborate and
scientifically constructed in the country. All the
labor saving machinery adaptable for stable use
are included in the economy of this branch of the
establishment. and light. air ana perfect drainage
its eminent characteristics. Stall for about
two hundred horses. ample harness and saddle
apartments, haylofts feed bins and sleeping apart
ments for the resident help all included in the
rs by rs portion OF the structure. All the lofts
the Fifty-ninth street elevation Of the same
area-75 by 75-and the three stories and basement
are devoted follows:-The basement, now occu
pied, is tor the working horses belonging to the
school. sixty in number; the first floor, which is
flush with the street grade. is occupied by equine
guests or boarders OF the concern; the second
floor is for similar use and the third top door is
used hayloft, feed room and employees apart
ments. Each stall in the stable is 4 feet wide by
feet long, and an ample avenue ia left behind the
stall lines whore horses can be groomed FREQ from
the thrilling possibility OF being tred with by the
heels OF their battered companions. Fiues aud
each manger supply food to the horses The
plumbing n elaborate. and the supply OF water Is
door gi is saddle room where al the riding para.
phernslia is stored. Here two men will be kept
busy repairing. cleaning and generally supervising
much for the rear portion Of the building.
AN ELABORATE STRUCTURE.
The Fifty-oghth street structure, which Is to be
the most elaborate thing OF its kind opened in
America will be devoted TO the Of the lady and
ception rooms The Fifty-eighth street elevation.
like that on Fftyninth street, shows three stories
above the street line. Below will be spacious and
mems dressing rooms. baths with hot and cold
water, smoking aud club rooms will be located.
feet. and viii contain ample closet room. each gentle
man having separate cupboard for his own use.
on from this room. and adjoining. viii be the bath
divided between offices aud the ladies' sitting room.
On tho right side OF the grand entrance Will be the
ladies' room, and OH the left the business Offices.
The second floor viii be fitted up the ladies' dress-
ing room, with all possible accommodations. The
third floor will not be occupied.
THE RIDING SCHOOL.
The intermediate space between these two build
ings will be used AZ riding school. The space
is lot feet by IS and the roof covering it will
be supported by two graceful arches OF Georgia
pine. spanning from building to building. The
rafters. instead OF being whitewashed rs has
been the custom in the old schools here. will DO
oiled. thus bringing out the full color OF tho rich
wood. The whole interior will be finished and
elegant a church. From the tan bark floor to the
apex of the arches viii DO nifty feet OF clear space.
Above the apex OF the arch will be . "clear
story" as the carpenters call 1t, full Of win
dows. which will be worked by pulley and
secured. Great windows will afford clear view of
the riders in the enclosure to the ladies in tho
upper room. and balcony will extend around the
wall. where visitors will find accommodation. The
school will be conducted the plan that obtains at
Aliens. in Kensington, and at the famous school ut
No. "a Gloster Crescent. Hyde Park. London. AT
there thirty five fine saddle horses in the
stable for hire. and when the school Is opened in
October the number will be increased to one hun.
dred. Mr.. Fuller is charge of the stables aud the
general Wapagemeut deYolYea on Mr.. RlsaaQu.