The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-08
A RETREAT FOR ROYALTY.
PALATIAL EUROPEAN HOTEL FOR
GENTLEMEN ONLY.
MIR. Henry Luehrmann Rears Monu-
ment to His Pluck and sagacious
Business Habits and Methods That
Will Bring Fame and Fortune.

Today there stands in majestic grandeur,
at the southeast corner OF Main and Mon
roe streets, newly erected five-story
building, with cellar and sub-cellar. 1t
could not fail to attract the attention OF
the most casually observant passer, be-
cause of its strikingly beautiful architect
ure and general appearance of finish and
completeness on the inside. The imposing
edi6ce is monument TO years Of indefa-
tigable, honest and careful business manage
ment and shrewd foresight ON the part
OF the proprietor, Mr.. Henry Luehrmann.
For years he has studied 10 please
the public in the lines OF saloon and
restaurant, always experimenting every
detail Of the extending business in person,
and keeping up with varying tastes and
beneficial innovations. How he has sue
cceded the following lines will show to u
merely partial extent.
When Mr. Luehrmann began the cree
ton OF the building which now ovcrshad-
ows the surrounding ones with its magnif-
cence, he knew not himself the gigantic
proportions IL would eventually assume.
This was comparatively but few years
ago. Ii stood for several seasons q one
story structure, with a well conducted
summer garden on top, where refresh
ments in season were served in elaborate
and popular STYLE Then the keen witted
proprietor, noting tho rapid growth and
ilattering prosperity Of the city, conceived
the happy idea OF converting ii into q
hotel, to be run on the European plan,
and with the special view Of meeting de-
mand upon him by commercial travellers,
OF whom there are thousands in the city
every year. IL is more than likely the
thought was first suggested TO Mr. Luehr-
mann by these wide awake gentlemen
themselves, as many OF them eschew the
routine hotels anyhow, and seek the in
! viting restaurant presided over by him for
an appctite-satisfylng layout Of dishes.
Whatever inspired the undertaking. it
was at once theoretically assumed, and
those familiar with Mr.. buehrmann know
what this means strictly business Of the
most scientific aud improved pattern.
Skilliul workmen in all the necessary lines
were put to work with instructions TO put
only their best efforts and material in the
structure. Mr.. Edwin q. Jones' the rcli-
able and favorite architect, was intrusted
with the plans. After long and faithful
work. in which the taste given him by
nature and study was made 10 figure 10 its
: utmost, the plans were approved. Con-
. tracts were awarded 10 those TO whom
they could most safely be intrusted,
and thus relieved Of further responsibility
; further than a general supervision, Mr..
Inehrmann patiently awaited the result.
. The building completed, another task re-
mained-that Of making il a home for
gentlemen second TO none in this or any
other land. And here IL where the enter
prising proprietor displayed the liberality
; and taste which will spread his fame and
the fame of his house from one end OF
! America TO tho other, aud everywhere
elicit comments Of the most pronounced
commentator:
! Beginning in the cellar THE APrRAL re-
porter who took upon himself the pleasing
and interesting task Of inspecting the Hotel
Luehrmann, saw what expense had been
incurred in its fitting and furnishing.
Here are located the kitchen, boilers and
! heavy machinery for generating electric
lights, running elevator, etc. In the for
mer all.important adjunct IL was observed
! that cleanliness was rigid rule OF the
house. The enormous range. with cooking
utensils Of every size and shape, were
bright rs a new dollar, and systematically
arranged for the most perfect convenience.
: The huge heating boilers are capable OF
supplying steam for engines Of 2iD horse
Y power capacity, while the electric engine
!, Is OF thirty-hyc horse power They are
each and everyone Of the most trust
worthy and handsome manufacture, the
: latter In particular being we'll worth hours
: Of admiration and study. Mr.. Luehrmann
L has also discarded Wolf river conglomcr-
n ate as n water supply and had sunk an
!, aricsian well 10 the depth OF $50 feet. This
u furnishes an abundant quantity Of pure,
: sparkling and healthy water for every dc.
partmcnt Of his palatial hotel.
" In the matter OF electric alarms, Mr..
g I.uehrman las surpassed himself, and en-
y listed the hearty admiration Of manufact.
; urcrs and Others familiar with the adyan.
= tags derived from such essential appli.
J. anocs in modern institutions Of this kind.
{ Some idea OF their perfection may DO In.
fcrrcd from the truthful statement that
between $4,000 and $4,000 WIS ex.
: pended In this direction alone. The alarms
o are beyond question the finest and most
complete in the land. Every room
q l. SUPPLIED with an electric call bell,
!, and, in addition, there il return
d call system. By this the clerk !;
!, enabled 90 answer n guest by pressing 9
q button, and serves the double purpose o
y calling him nj any hour or give the alarm
In case Of fire. 30 admirable has been the
u care exercised that danger from fire In,
, been entirely removed. Automatic fir,
alarms are placed In each room, by which
!, the Office IL promptly informed Of any un
IL usual heat anywhere In the building n
well M It's location. An alarm can thcr
be instantly given In tho rooms and hall
!. ways, and also 10 the city fire department
All Of these alarms, calls, etc., are con
- trollcd 10y mechanical appliances incasct
In n handsome cabinet In the office. II Il
= all ON the automatic system, and danger
alarms are repeated twenty times In eacl
room, while those In the halls are kept
continually ringing until quiet and safety
again return.
The office, with everything modern ant
beautiful, IN located near the Monro'
street entrance, and presents u beautiful
o picture Of cozncss and completeness. A
large electric clock ndorns the Office a.
finish 10 the annuncator, n peculiar feat
urc Of Il being that II needs no attention
winding itself automatically every hour
Adioiningi " the elevator, for Use by guest
WHO wish To ascend 10 any floor. The 70
maindcr Of the lint floor IA given 10 on
j. Of the finest aud best equipped hans In tn
country, with other apartments ncccssar!
In the conduct Of such an establishment
Bath rooms add 10 the comfort and con
ycniencc Of cvcry floor.
~. s.t..4.. l..,,tal,tnsru no rival A