The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-04
JEFF DAvIs.s RICHMOND HOME.
1t Is Being Rehtted to Serve as a Con-
federate Museum.

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Work is going on rapidly on the old JET
ferson Davis mansion on North Twelfth
street, which Is being remodeled for the
ladies of the Confederate Museum Literary
Society with view of having it put back
i'm exactly the same condition, or at least
as nearly as possible, in which IL was at
the time of occupancy by Presidens Davis
and his family during the war. When the
School Board took charge OF ii number
of partitions were taken out on each floor
for the purpose or obtaining ciassrooms
large enough TO answer the purposes Of the
Central School. These partitions are being
replaced, and by the time the Confederate
Museum is thrown open TO the public the
interior of the building viii have almost
the same appearance as 1t did more than
thirty years ago, when all eyes or Virginia,
and. in fact, of the entire south, were rest
1t has been the wish Of the ladies who
are now In charge of the building 10 make
the same as nearly nreprooi as possipae.
to be conserved in the various rooms de-
stroyed by flames might be reduced TO
minimum. This desire is being carried out
in every respect by Mr.. Henry Z. c. Bas-
kerviIle who superintends the renovation OF
the building. All OF the wooden nooring or
the first and second stories has been re-
its place. which will be connected by terra
Gotta arches. The arches will be leveied up
with concrete and gran1dt;n n no1 h ana
The old doors and door trimmings viii
be put back, and this VIII be the only
woodwork that IS to De iouna IN IT. the oase,
steirwavs have been taken out and their
places will be taken by iron ones. which.
however will be an exact reproduction or
the old ones in cast iron- The back and side
norches which were constructed or wood.
will be remodeled in the same manner as
The third floor will be thoroughly re-
paired ard put In first-class order, but II
viii not be made fre-proof at this time
Tha same is 10 be said about the roof, but
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hv eaIvanized iron. and the same material
Il To be used for the ventilator on the top
~ the building The old stucco on the en-
Tire r,,taide of the building has been Clipped
or and the walls will lie restuccoed, while
tha mastering Of the interior Will also De
renewed Casts have been taken OF many
Of the old ornaments and cornices. which
will be reproduced as nearly as possible.
The entire building NIL be heated py
the back porch. SO as to remove every POS
s;hle chance Of IRE from the interior Of the
building. All the old plumbing fixtures win
be replaced by modern ones, ia oroer 70
make the sanitary arrangements perfect.
Great care has been taken 10 Reproduce
the building as II was when occupied by
President Davis and his family. and care
sul measurements have been made or the
entire building. There will be 1--WE rooms
on the third door, four on the second: four
viii be used for museum purposes. and II is
the intention 10 set aside one room for each
Southern State. but the selection has not
vet been made. Under the contract the
building Is TO be completed Nov. 10. and ifs
cost Is eS<imatrd at 1880
When Mrs. Davis viqited Richmond tn