Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-12-07
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mcnt and Rest Cure.
The opening yesterday Of Dr. A. j. VIII
lard S new ueryinc establishment and rest
cure, which, by the way, is the only ono Of
the kind in the State. makes it a fitting time
to refer 10 the subject in detail The build
ing, which j. located ON the corner of Pros
poet and Loomis streets, is handsome
structure Of the Queen Anne style Of architec-
turc, three atorie, in height with a basement
The location is commanding one and from
the west windows and the broad piazzas and
Verandas an excellent view OF the city the
lake and the Adirondacks beyond may be
had. The grounds have been Hastily laid
out and pOre-cochcre on the east side of
the building adds not "a little to its archtec-
tural beauty.
Entering the building through an oak
door at the main entrance on the south side
we come into a cosy reception hall furnish
ed IN white wood, with Il fire place bordered
with enameled Mmton tile Opening from
this hall at the right in the tower is Dr.. vii
lard pleasant Office. At the left and on the
west side Of the hail. opening from it 10y
double doors, is the parior. Back Of
this and separated by folding doors is a room
intended for patients who cannot go to the
second floor. This room has a door leading
ON TO the piazza on the west and south side,
of the building, and, with the parlor, con
talns handsome fireplace, finished in en-
bosSed Mintcn tile. In fact all the rooms
for patients are provided with fire places. in
addition to the regular heating apparatus
Besides adding to the cosiness of the room
they viii be t0sud useful when a light fire is
needed on some chilly day during the sum
ner or early fail, and are of great service for
purposes of ventilation, carrying off the foul
ar that gathers in the room. Opening from
the reception hail is side hall leading TO the
entrance at the poHc-cochcrc The main
hall opens into the patient room on the lpft
mentioned above, and leads on to the dining
room which is handsomely finished with
wainScotting, tinted walls, mantle, fireplace
with tinishings of enamced tile and
side board Back of this is the pantry
with dumb waiter running to the third
story, Ill order to the more conveniently
supply the patients wants. TO the rear Of
all is a well appointed Kitchen and laundry.
The basement contains the heating an
paratus, which is the National hot water
system running to all parts of the building
Ventilation is secured 10y means OF indirect
radiation bad air being drawn from the re
ception hall up through the roof.
Ascending some easy steps from the re
ceptlon hail we come to the building which
is given up mainly to patients rooms. Doors
open to the veranda on the west as wei as
to the broad roof of the poite-cochcrc, af-
fording abundant opportunity for patients
to set the fresh air and a certain amount
Of exercise. One of the rooms on
this floor is fitted up for cleo
trical purposes, but electric and vapor
baths can also be given in each room The
rooms, like those.on the lower floor and in the
third story, are kalsOmiued or painted
over the kitchen are the servants apart
ments. The third story, which is finished
i'll handsome pine, is also taken up with
rooms for patients, DR.. Willard having his
laboratory and dispensary, with shelves for
medicines on this floor. There is also a bath
room ON this and on the second floor. The
contractor and builder was Mr.. Z. T. Austin.
the painting and decorating was done by E.
y. Smith, T. \. WhsSiock did the general
plumbing, and A. B. Kingsland put in the
hot water heating apparatus. All these
men have joined in constructing and fitting
out building for DR.. Willard of which he
may well be proud.
The establishment opens under the most
favorable auspices and the good results
which have attended Dr.. Wizards previous
work i'll the treatment of nervous diseases
affords ample assurance that in this new.
charmingy located and finely appointed
building his future efforts will prove not
only pleasant and profitable to himself, but
also Of great and lasting benefit to many
who may seek its healing influence