The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-12-05
THE PARK CITY.
AN ELEGANT NEW HOUSE.
BRIDGEPORT.

BRIDGEPORT.
PLUMB'S NEW HOUsE-BAR-
NUNS CONSOLIDATED |
PRoJECTS-C. E. UNIoE-4sDR. MER-
ROW sKIPs
In few weeks, the handsome and
striking house built on the southwest
corner of Stratford avenue and Penn
broke street by Luzerne d. Plumb of
Plumb & Beardsley will be ready to oc-
cupy. The house, which, exclusive of a
wide and pleasant vcranda, is 32x36 feet,
is of unique and thoroughly original
design, the style Of architecture being
unlike that of any other building in the
city. The house was built by III. Fl. Net
tleton from plans by Architect G. T.
Beardsley, Jr, who followed faithfully
the wishes of Mr. Plumb in regard to ex-
terror appearance and interior arrange
ment, not foot of space being wasted.
At first glance, the house does not inn
press with an idea of roominess, but an
inspection of the interior shows nine
large rooms, besides bathroom and two
central halls. The rooms on both floors
are so arranged that all can be seen by
one standing in the hall. The house,
which stands on foundations of blue
stone, is painted shade Of pink on the
clapboards of the first story, while the
shingled upper story is yellow, with
light trimmings; the shingles of the roof
are painted dark. A fancifully construct
ed chimney is built into the outside of
the Pembroke street side Of the house, se-
curing additional room inside. Through
out, the lower half of the windows is of
Il single sheet of plate glass, while the
upper part is of stained glass. Entering
the house by the front door, one steps in
to the main hall, from which easy stairs
lead above and from which open the re-
ception room and parlor, the dining and
the servants hall. Both parlor and re-
ception room floors are covered with soft
carpets of pleasing neutral tints; else
where, throughout the house, hard wood
floors prevail, covered with rugs. An
admirable view of the surroundings can
be had from the corner: East as far as
the residence of III. b. Drew; north on
Pembroke street as far as Ann street ::
south to. the sparkling waters of the
Sound. These rooms are finished in nat
ural cherry, and an elaborate mantel
graces the corner of the parlor. This is
of solid wood, carved and ornamented in
chaste and pleasing style from original
designs by Mr. Clarkson, foreman of the
mantel department at /. G. Pecks. In
these, as we'll as other rooms, gas fix
lures from Breckenridge of Meriden are
hung, while the hardware (hinges, etc.
is oxydized- The dining room is capable
of seating IL. A wide bay window looks
out on Pembroke street; light pours in
in abundance. A sideboard here has the
peculiar 10th century finish so much adj
mired. This dining room is separated
from the kitchen by double doors and
china closets and the pantry are conven-
iently placed. The kitchen is admirably
arranged il even the smallest details. A
large range stands at one side of the
room. with large, high sink, stationary
tubs and light closetf for tin ware. The
floor is of soft pine. The cellar is nicely
fitted with furnace and other conven-
fences and an ingenious arrangement of
chains enables Mr. Plumb to regulate the
draft without leaving the upper floor.
Returning to the entrance hail, the OBJ
server has an opportunity of admiring
the handsome and highly ornamental
staircase Of solid mahogany. The log
from which the wood was cut was
brought from Florida by John Holden, a
brother-in-law of Mr. Plumb, who is in
terested in Florida lands and forests.
The newell at the corner contains over 40
panels of varying sizes. On the upper
floor, besides sewing room, there are a
number Orwell appointed sleeping rooms,
with rug-covered hard wood floors and
ample closet room. This is feature of
the house that has received especial at
tention and the number and extent of
closets in the house is marvel. Ser
wants quarters are in the attic. The
bath room, which is located on the sec
ond floor, is fitted with unusual elegance,
mahogany entering largely into the wood
work and the metal being of the bright
est. C. S. Eames did the plumbing, in
which particular attention has been paid
to the sanitation of the house. The
house throughout is fitted in modern
style and is model Of comfort and ele-
gance. May its owner and his good wife
live long to enjoy it.
Hon e. Il. Barnum, before eating his
dinner, Thanksgiving day, expressed his
thanks in fitting manner by deciding to
the Church of the Redeemer, Universalist
a handsome parsonage, costing $4,000,
at ~ Cottage street, once occupied by
Rev John Lyon, former pastor. The
Church of the Redeemer is fortunate in
having such generous member.
Frank Miller of Miller & Strickland
has bought about four acres of the Howe
4 company, situated just across the harbor
nearly in front Of their present property.
It will be used for their coal yard, if the
Consolidated road needs their present
yard.
4 Mrs d. b. Crockett Of Fairfield avenue,
who has been seriously i'll for several
weeks, is slowly improving.
The body Of the new West End Con-