Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16

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| back on its polished hinges, for the vista o.
ample proportions which the spacious hall
| and adjoining rooms afford. There is none Of
| the contracted effect which is 30 apparent in
J the majority of city homes. The lofty ceilings
| and broad doorways and openings all con
/ tribute to the impression of spaciousness
| Rugs cover the polished floors of hard wood
| and on each side of the ample fireplace in the
great entrance hall are seats like old fashioned
settles, upholstered in leather. with the
ing. an appropriate back ground
A heavy oak cOrnce gracefully blends the
terra Gotta color of the decorated walls with
the ceiling, which is paneled with oak An
deliberately carved oak mantel with fire place
| and hearth covered with a rich imported mar
| bic. Is an effective feature of the hall. On the
| left OF the entrance is quaint nook
| which is large enough to hold the hat rack and
where comfortable chairs appeal to those who
| like retired corner. Il finely carved OAK
screen marks the line of separation between
the entrance hall and the staircase hall. and Oh
each side arc draped rich hangings. Like the
| entrance hall the staircase hall is furnished
with chairs and is larger than room in the
| ordinary city house. A platform staircase OF
| OAK leads to the upper stories and at the land
ings are windows, for this house stands entirely
| alone and has openings on the four sides.
THE RICHNESS OF OAK
from decorative standpoint is very effectively
shown in these two halls as well as in the
dining room and breakfast room, which CON-
plete the suite of rooms. On the right of the
halls through ample doorways adorned with
elegant hanglnSs, access is had to the two
parlors. where the richest effects of modern
house decorations may be seen. The walls are
hung with fine silk. In the front parlor the color
is delicate shade of yellow and in the ad-
joining parlor the color is light terra Gotta
The hanginSs, carpets and coverings of the
furniture harmOniZe with the beautifully dec
GRATED walls, while the mahogany wainscoting
mantel and wood finish display all the pleasing
effects of color for which that wood Is famous
The ceiling is of mahogany, but the panels are
filled in with plaster work of a delicate design,
decorated in silver. The same design
is seen in the ceiling Of the adj
joining room, but the decoration is done
III gold. The fine paintings and statuary
which adorn the rooms are given splendid
setting. Forming part of the suite of the
parlors and halls is the dining room and break
fast room. which are finished in oak. the fine
plaster work in the open panels of the ceilings
being decorated IN copper. The mantels in
these two rooms are splendid specimens of the
wood carver's art and they are made from
special designs, which is the case with all the
mantels III the house. A finely carved oak
screen separates the rooms, which is so con-
structed that it can be moved back, thus form
ing a magnificent room As feet long. The
three upper floors contain fifteen chambers.
which are finished with the same care as the
parlor floor. The arrangement of the rooms
as well as the various househc Id conve niences
such as dust shutes, electric bells, electric
gas lighting. &C., was made the special study
of Mr.. Brltton, and it was only after he had his
ideas fully matured that he began active build
ing operations. The walls of the dining rooms
The Railways and the rooms on the second
floor are painted with special designs. Mrs
Britton's room is finished i'll birch, with furnI-
ture of the same wood. and the walls are
painted delicate shade of blue. Mr. Brtton's
room is finished in cherry. Other bed rooms OH
this floor have the oak wood. Contrary to the
usual custom there are stationary washstands in
the bed rooms Mr.. Britton believes that with
good plumbing the danger from sewer gas il
removed, and IN this particular he acknowl-
edges that he is a recent convert. The house
is heated both by the direct and indirect
methods, and every convenience, such as plenty
of closet room, &C., has been introduced.
EXTENSIVE STREET TRANSACTIONS.
Large transactions in F street property have
been the notable features of the real estate
market during the past few days. genuine
surprise was caused by the publication in last
Saturdays STAR that negotiations were practi-
cally completed for the purchase of the st.
Cloud building. This is considered one of the
eligible corner properties on the street and a
number OF attempts have been made to buy it.
There seems to be no doubt that it has been
sold, and that upon this site will be erected a
magnificent building The names of the pur-
| chasers have not yet been announced, but it is
positively stated that the property has been
purchased by Washington capitalists. A
| rumor current on the street is to the
effect that the purchaser is the Washington
loan and trust company. but this rumor is not
| confirmed by the officers of that company 1t
| is understood to be the design to erect a ten
story building, the ground floor to be used for
| business purposes and the upper floors for
| Offices. Another important transaction which
| was announced IN last Tuesdays STAR was Tia,
| sale of the property 9lS + street to John H.
Larner, attorney, for $4,000 1t was learned
| today from Mr.. Larner that this purchase was
made on behalf of the National Union fire in
surance company of this city, and that il is the
purpose OF the company to erect there
an Office building for the use of tho
| company, which is now located in buiidiul
/ OF Its own on Louisiana avenue near 7th sire ct
The officers finding that the business of tn,
| company was such as to require increased
| facilities decided to obtain new quarters
| They have secured the services of Mr.. Glenn
| Brown, the architect, who is now engaged il
| preparing plans for a large building to bt
erected on this site. 1t is proposed to erect
building six stories in height, the first foo
| being devoted to the business OF the insuranc,
company. 1t will probably be known us the Ma
tiOnal Union building. The officers of this com
pany are as follows: President. H. o. Towles
| Weep resident, G.. Is. Bailey; secretary. Noble ID
MR.. WIZARDS PLANS.
Another important announcement as affect
ing the interests of street property is the re
tirement Of Mr.. Caleb c. Willard from the man
agement of the Ebbitt house. with which h,
has been identified for many years. 1t il
| stated that Mr.. Wizards object in withdrawn!
from the hotel is to be able to devote NOR,
time to his extensive property interests i'm thi
city. As was shown by the list of propert,
| owners taken from tho assessment books OF til,
District and recently published in The STAR
Mr.. Willard, Is next to the heirs of the Corcoral
estate, the largest individual real estate owne
in the city. The largest part of his property i
IN the squares on L street between 18th am
l4th streets, together with considerable front
age ON q street. Mr.. Willard intends to devot
his time to the care and improvement Of thi
property. He has during the past two or tire
years built extensively. But it is said to be hi
intention to build in that square on L stree
| another large building like the Adams build
ing or the Hooe building. He erected both O
these buildings, and he is OF the opinion tina
there Is need Of another building of the sam
kind.
DIR. FARDoS's NEW RESIDENCE.
The residence Of DIR. A. p. Pardon, No. 1918
street, is nearly completed. 1t is the design o
A. b. Mullett d Co., has a frontage Of % fec
and depth of 70 feet, is four stories and base
| ment in height and has cellar under the Who'll
house.. The cellar and front entrance porch n
to the first story window sills il built of rock
1 faned ashlae of Hummelstovn stone The RI