Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-06-29
THE NADEAU.
Interesting Notes About
the Great Hotel.
PALATIAL cARAvANsARY.
Its Interior Deseribed-Remi Ma.
deau, its Workers
About the Hotel.

Its Interior Deseribed-Remi Ma
deau, its Workers
About the Hotel.
The unprecedented growth Of Los An
geles during the last three years has
caused the meager hotel accommodations
of our city to become almost a byword
among the throngs of visitors who have
come each succeeding winter aud until,
through the enterprise of Mr.. Ed. Dun
ham. the great Nadeau was leased and
changed to meet the requirements Of q
fine hotel, for which it was first intended
it was seemingly in vain that the city
papers devoted columns to the need OF
better hotel accommodations, or that the
numerous visitors turned away in disgust
and went elsewhere.
ORIGIN OF THE NADEAU.
In 1882 the site of the Nadeau was
covered with few tumble down adobes
"a poultry store, forlorn looking
stable and grocery store. Shortly
after the acquisition Of the property by
Mr.. Remi Nadeaa there were rumors
that he intended to construct hand.
some building. 1t was at first believed
that his choice would be an opera house,
but at last 1t was definitely announced
that grand hotel was to be built, and
soon afterwards the old adobes returned
dust to dust, and the work Of building
the present magnificent structure was
commenced. In due time it was COM
pleted and 10 the eye Of the Angeleno it
was welcome sight. Its four stories
and ample proportions were needed TO
accommodate the hosts OF strangers
pouring in, and there was gen
eral rejoicing that Los Angeles
would have a really first Class
hotel-the typical 'long felt want.
the people. The arrangements for leas.
the three upper stories were devoted to
lodging rooms, Offices and other pur-
poses for which its central position fitted
It.
A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
Many were the rumors from time to
time during the succeeding years,
chased down by industrious reporters,
that the great building was to be devot.
ed to its original purpose, but until
about two months ago all proved to be
false. At last the joyful news spread
that the Nadeau was to be hotel in re-
ality--that it had been leased to Mr.. Ed.
Dunham, the best known hotel man Of
Southern California, aud in a short time
would be open for the reception of
guests. As soon as Mr.. Dunham mad
secured his lease an army of workmen
were employed to change and renovate
the building, and in the brief period of
few weeks rapid progress has been
made, and in less than week more it
will be open to the world.
FACTS ABOUT THE BUILDING.
In adjoining subdivisions many inter.
esting facts are given about the build
ing and its present condition. In this,
the first portion Of the article, sum-
mary only appears. The details can be
found elsewhere. By special contract
the name of the hotel will remain 1.-THE
Nadeau." The building has front of
l2l feet on Spring street and l65 feet ON
First street. being four stories in height. |
Four stairways lead from the street to |
the upper story. this being an important |
consideration in case of fire. The danger |
of this destructive element is also pro-
vided against by having on hand all mod
ern appliances to prevent its spread, and |
as further precaution a FIRE company
has been organized in the building. Four
hydrants are on each floor with hose at
tached.
THE ONLY ELEVATOR
For passenger use ia the city is in the |
Nadeau house. 1t was manufactured by |
Otis Bros, New York, and is operated |
by hydraulic pressure. The motive
power is furnished from tank in the |
attic with capacity of 5000 gal
Ions. The water falls to tank |
in the cellar containing 5000 gallons,
from which it is returned to the upper
tank by means Of an air pump. The
elevator is one of the handsomest in the
State and its total cost has reached |
about 5000. 1t is provided with all
the latest safety attachments, including
a brake, which will stop the elevator in
stantly should any part of the machinery
give way, and being automatic is always
ready for use.
OTHER FIXTURES.
The building is provided with twenty
fine bath rooms and patent water closets
connected with the different suits of
rooms. The general water supply comes
from q tank on top of the building with |
a capacity of 10000 gallons. There is
an ice house with capacity of two tons
Of ice. In the great store room cooled
by the ice, can be kept an abundant sup
ply of meat, milk and butter. The ice
store room is tine largest in the city.
There is also laundry and drying room
for clothes, on which as much work can
be done as in auy laundry in the city.
The laundry is provided with ten
horse power engine and all the latest
improved washing and ironing machines.
Clothes and all articles can be turned |
out in the best style.
THE PARLoRs.
The principal parlor of the hotel is
located in the northeast corner of the
building. 1t is beautifully furnished 1
and elegantly decorated, and is one of
the finest rooms to be found anywhere.
The floor is carpeted with the best Me-
quette carpeting, and the view from the
windows is very fine. In this room is
portrait of Mr.. Nadeau, paint
ed by Albert Jenlxs Portraits of Mr..
Dunham's wife and daughter, and
number of other paintings adorn the
walls.
Further south is the gentlemen's par
lor, also furnished in an elegant manner
and looking the picture Of comfort.
Close at hand is the reading room, the
same apartment that was used by the Y.
NJ. c. A.
THE DINING ROOMS.
The dining rooms occupy the same
as Nadeau Hall and the
City Justices Court. The fittings and
of these rooms will be fully
in accord with the rest of the building.
The guests will be waited on by colored
men imported from the South for that
purpose and the best that could be OBJ
tanned. OF course the table will be sup
piled with the choicest of everything
that can be obtained in our markets, and
that is saying great deal.
THE KITCHEN.
The kitchen is located in an apartment
south of the dining room. II is provid-
Cd with an immense range made by M.
5. Baker 4 Co., with patent broilers,
milk, tea and coffee urns, etc. The chief
of the culinary department is John II.
Embry, who is master OF his profession,
which is proverbially a cheerful one.
There are ample pantries and store
houses. In fact, everything savors Of
plenty.
THE CHAMBERS.
The five bridal chambers are special
feature Of the house. They are all fur
nished regardless of expense. The car
pets are Mequette. The furniture is
mohair. The bedsteads and chairs are
of polisbed walnut. The surfaces msr-