The herald., 1896-09-07

full and modern architecture, religious
edihces, and in fact the different voca-
tions of life have been met with the re-
quired demands
Among the many buildings that have
sprung up within the past few years
is the Hollenbeck Home, which will
stand conspicuous among the others for
its beauty of contour, and will not only
be landmark to the city, but is mon-
umental evidence of the promptings of
the generous heart of a noble woman,
Mrs. j. e. Hollenbeck, who erected the
building in memory of her husband the
late John E. Hollenbeck, to be main
tained as a home for aged people.
The building was formally dedicated
and opened yesterday afternoon, with
nine occupants already installed. The
invitations extended to the public were
responded to by large number of rep
resentative citizens, and as the excel
lent literary and musical program was
listened to, one could not but be i'm
pressed with the magnitude Of Mrs
Hollenbeck's gift, not only as an addi-
tional attraction to the city, but in the
desire to alleviate the sorrows and dis
comforts Of advanced age.
Mr.. Hollenbeck made generous pro-
vision out of his estate for all his rela-
tives, bequeathing the remainder to his
wife, who has shown much business sa-
gacity and increased the wealth of the
estate. The responsibility Of these pos
sessions weighed heavily upon her, and
the idea Of doing as much good with the
property as possible prompted the
thought of building the home. The
structure that now stands is the nucleus
around which others may be erected,
as it has been the cherished hope of
the benefactress that during her life
time or after a place may be provided
for homeless children, or the branch of
work already begun be extended.
THE BUILDING
The building is situated on one Of the
grandest sites of the city, on Boyle ave-
nue., Boyle Heights 1t Is built of brick
with cement covering, and is of Moorish
architecture. 1t occupies portion of
thirteen acres of ground, which is un-
der cultivation. All varieties of tropi-
cal plants, flowers and trees are within
the inclosure, and Mrs. Hollenbeck's
residence Is in close proximity to those
she has so thoughtfully provided for.
The frontage of the institution over
the lake Of which Is often the scene of
merry boating parties, and off in the
distance toward the north are the noun
tains, splendid view of which can be
obtained from the second story. A
large covered veranda runs across the
front of the building, and at the rear is
an uncovered porch ITO feet in length,
which commands one of the finest views
of the city proper that can be obtained.
AS one enters the wide portals of the
building they are confronted with a
beautiful stained glass window over the
landing of the stairway. The figures
represent Manhood Protecting Old Age
and Youth. Young Aeneas is CARRYING
his old father Anchises from the ruins
of Troy, while by his side in his little
son Ascanius. On the first floor are
the reception room and parlor to the
right of the hall. The floors are covered
with the finest mating and while the
furniture is plain everything is of the
best quality. To the left of the hall is
the office occupied by Mr.. Hanna, the
superintendent. The dining room is
cheerful apartment, forty feet square.
The kitchen Is adjoining and in it every
convenience has been furnished. The
rest of the floor Is taken up with bed
rooms and the matron's reception room
The second floor is devoted entirely to
sleeping apartments, and on the floor
above are six servants rooms, an as
sernbly hall and trunk rooms, and last
but not least, is a cosy little apartment
where tobacco smoking is allowed ad
libitum. The building Is finished in oak
and Oregon pine and is exceptionally
airy and bright, the sun having access
to almost every nook and corner. Gas
and electricity both are used in lighting
ana steam radiator In each room pro-
vides warmth in winter. A number of