Telegram-herald., 1891-10-04

overcome and in reality five distinct
and complete houses. IDEAL and model
houses, are joined under one roof.
Many cities can boast OF more expen-
sive Hats, but none OF more complete
homes than will be tho Bertsch.
The prominence OF the site has given
the architect q stimulus If any were re-
quired, 10 provide n beautiful exterior,
and for the outlay he has admirably
succeeded. With handsome pressed
brick. native stone and other necessary
material of moderate cost. ne mas
fashioned the frontage IN such man.
ner that 10 attracts attention as tar as
visible. The style Is an Americanized
Italian design and one purely original.
having turrets, pointed gables, stoops,
balconies, porches and corner windows.
The structure, which - 40 feet 'front.'
age by about 20 in depth, as has been
said, provides fvo complete homes,
each having the same amount OF room,
possessing all the modern conveniences
sud being entirely separate and distinct
rom the other, while every portion OF
the building Is splendidly lighted and as
well provided Tor in ventilation.
Eacn apartment consists OF thrce
full stories. basement and high attic.
The basement. which caa be entered
from front or rear as well "a from the
upper floor. has q finished room, =
vegetable cellar. water closets and n
laundry with catch basins. drainage
pipe. etc. The first floor has a parior,
dining room, ball and sitting room,
kitchen. pantry and china closet, the
dining room beng connected with the
kitchen by q passage leading past the
china closet and Also by another service
passage which does not traverse any
room. lavatory is situated OF from
the main hall. The second floor has
many chambers and has a large bath
room. while the third room - devoted
entirely 10 sleeping rooms.
The upper tlrors are reached by an
easy stairway leading from the main
hall and also by a back staircase, reach
ing from the cellar TO the garnet, for
the servants use.
Each apartment IL provided with
large verandas and open and covered
balconies. the view from which IS ey-
tsnavs and when will afford much
pleasure 20 the occupants.
striking feature Of the entire build
Inn = the large windows which sdorn
every portion
TIE entire building will be finished
N plastlco of different but handsome
designs. The heating will be hy fur
re.scs and the entire building viii be
supplied With gas and water service.
With all these consequences, improve
nnents and handsome appearance, the
entire cost Of the structure viii not ex-
esed $50. 900. That Il possesses all the
merits here portrayed ~ proven by the
fact that sli the departments ara now
leased aud upon completion will AZ
once become tenanted. 80 we'll pleased
is Mr.. Rertsch that he has engaged the
same firm OK architects 70 prepare plans
for another building comprising two
srartn,ent< 20 diuin this, fronting on
Ranson,-st.. and Mr.. Rush says that
these viii be even finer and superior TO
those new under construction. These
vii be built next spring.
osher Hsmes
IF men are "a be Judged hy their
works. certainly Rush y son have in
their brief residence N this city secured
ample proof Of their architectural skill.
Marv beautiful homes are of
their designing, among them being
very prettv bat Inexpensive
hosne lately completed for Mrs.
IL. n Huntnx. OF No. $50 south
Coileze-sve. This dwelling is siso OF
nacderuizei iissisn style. having pro-
iectng gahses. The man front = rem.
forced hy massive stone poftss Of fisid
granite srch sprung from silent p5er..
The stoHe eoFk = csrrlsd hscs - "a
rlnda two sssiee Of an ample front
pufef. xlta a SIDE arch. A gFacefsi
and rustic suggestion - thrDwu sa ~
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