Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-12


HOUSES AND PRETTY COTTAGES THAT ARE
BEING ERECTED.
Senator T. ". Palmer. of Michigan, has begun
| the erection Of fine residence on street. be-
| tween Vermont avenue and 18th street 1t will
be one of the most elegant''pryate residences in
the city, and in its architectural effect will be an
ornament to that section OF the city. The build
ing will have frontage of 30 feet with depth
| Of 1913 feet. rather novel feature OF the con-
structiOn will be the front constructed entirely
of Seneca stone, with the approaches, balconies,
| &C., of the same material. The main entrance
will be reached by flight of stone steps, orna-
mented with heavy newels and balustrades.
Above the doorway will be a semicrcular door
piece Of elegant design, surmounted by but
tress IN the form OF sea shell, which supports
a heavy stone balcony. From the parlor on the
first floor two semicircular windows open on
separate balconies. and from the second story a
graceful oriel window is projected Rich in carv-
ings OF stone. In the third story there will be
gallery or Italian loggia, which will be- within
the house. yet open to the air. The building is
finished off with cornices of simple yet elegant
design. The interior arrangements are very
complete and in keeping with the general char
acter of the house. There will be a passenger
and freight elevator in the house. and bath
rooms on each floor. The cost will be $50 600
Mr. J. r. Thomas. of New York, is the arch-
tect, K. l. Fleming is the builder
IMPROVEMENTS AT TAKOMA.
A number OF improvements are in progress at
Takoma, which is near the Brightwood station,
on the Metropolitan branch. Gen. Kniffin is
building handsome new residence, which will
have stone facing to brick water table on the
first floor. One feature of the house will be the
isolation of the servants quarters from the resi-
dence. Mr.. George Emmert, jr.. is the archi-
tect. Mr.. Emmert Is architect also of several
houses which are being built at TakOma by Mr.
b. +. Gilbert One Of these is large residence
which Mr.. Gilbert proposes to occupy himself
1t will have stone facing to the second story and
will be very handsome house.
COL. FERGUsON's MEXICAN HOUSE.
Perhaps the most remarkable structure that
has ever been erected in this city for private
residence is the one which Col. Ferguson is now
building at the corner of 9th and NJ streets. 1t
will be a rectangular building. 101 feet long and
"A feet deep, surrounding central court which
will be 48 by "a feet. The outside walls will be
OF brick, and the architecture will be perfectly
plain. and without any ornamentation what
ever. The building will be only two stories
high. The walls will be pierced by numerous
windows, and the entrances will be spacious
The upper story will open into balcony which
will run around the court. The latter will be
protected by glass roof, and will be orna-
mented with flowers, and will have a fountain
playing In the center. There will be an arched
entrance into the court through which car
riaees can be driven The house is modelled
upon the plan OF the residences built by the
wealthy in Mexico. Col. Ferguson's long resi-
dence in that country has made him familiar
with the merits of this style of archtectur
Before the war he was in California, where he
joined the regiment commanded by Commits
siOner West. After the war he left the army
Mpycn vi no
clatcd with one of the largest banking houses In
That country. He accumulated fortune and
determined to retire from business and In look
ing about for pleasant place Of residence, he
choose this city.
The location Of this new house is large part
OF the square fronting on u street between oath
ana 10Th streets. 1t was formerly known as
the Reside Place. although for some years it
has been owned by Mr.. Augustus Henderson.
1t Is quaint, Old-fashiOned place perched up
Oh all elevation some fifteen feet above the
grade OF the street and surrounded by stone
wall Col. FergusOn's house is situated in the
rear OF the lot, and will front On NJ street There
Will be ample grounds about the house. and it
VIII have the advantage of a combined city and
country residence
TIE OPERA HOUSE IMPROVEMENT
The proposed alterations and changes in the
interior OF Ford's Opera House will transform
that amusement resort into convenient and
elegant theater. The floor will be low cred sew
eral feet, thus improving the seats under the
galleries. making them pleasant and attractive.
An orchestra circle will be introduced. and the
entire auditorium newly upholstered and ele-
gantly decorated. The steps from the upper
landing to the auditorium will be removed and
space given for separate stairs to the gallery
thereby increasing the size of the lobby The
present barn-like appearance of the auditorium
will be remeded and a cosy and parlOr-like
ornamentation substituted The acoustic prop
critics of the hall will be improved. An elegant
drop curtain will replace the unsightly green
baize now in use. The stage will be enlarged
and new and elegant prOscenium arch con-
structed. The lower story will be reconstructed
so as to give a spacious lobby and convenient
ticket Office on the ground floor. Iron stairs
and fine porticO will be put up on the east
front in the place Of the present uninviting and
inconvenient appliances. The first work will be
the reconstruction OF the theater proper on
which operations have already begun under the
immediate charge of Mr.. George Vanderwaken
The interior changes will be completed by the
opening of the theater season. but the exterior
improvements are not expected to be completed
earlier than next year. Mr. A. B. Mullett is the
architect The cost will be about $4,000
A NEW LAW SCHOOL BUILDING
substantial building is being erected on the
south side OF street. near 18th, by Messrs. H.
O. ClauShton and Eugene Carusi. for the use of
the law school of the National University 1t
will be % feet front. with depth of g. and will
be two stories and basement in height The
front will be of ornamental press brick, with
stone trimmings and galvanized iron cornices
The first floor will contain library and moot
court room. The second story will have a pro-
feSsOr's room and the lecture room which will
be % by 50 feet. The building will be COM
peted by October LIST. JAS. H. McGill is the
architect and Langley and Gettnger are the
builders. The cost will be 81, 600.
TWO PRETTY HOUSES
Two very pretty houses are being erected ty
Mr.. John Bailey on 4th street, between and
streets. They will De three stories high. one
being finished with gable roof and the other
with an Old-fashioned gamble roof The pic
furesque effect will be increased by the oriole
window which adorns the front of one of the
houses. The other house has a twO-story bav
projection. The houses will be 20 feet by 40 and
will cost $4,000. Gray il Page are the archi-
tects.
MR.. CONRAD sCHwAB's HOUSE.
neat and tasty house has just been COM
pleted for Mr.. Conrad Schwab on H street near
18th. 1t is three stories and basement in
height, % feet front and so feet deep. The
front is Of pressed brick, with trimming of
brownstOne and galvanized iron. A projection
OF one foot runs up to. the roof and finishes
with gable. The interior is conveniently ar
ranged. The cost is S6, 600. I. F. Schneider is
the architect.
SOUTH WASHINGTON IMPROVEMENT.
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