The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-20
A POPULAR HOTEL.
KNOWN IN ALL PARTS OF THE
WORLD.
Recent Renovations - Improvements
Complete.

Hostelries conducted in f1rst-class man
ner probably do more to advertise city
lna1 any other one thing in the commercial
world. This may be accounted for because
the travelling public coming from all parts
OF the country and world, we might say
gives oral testimony to the comforts and
places of habitation The Bates House in
lnls city is known far and wide for the UNI
bounded satisfaction it affords to guests, its
reputation extending across the ocean In
every city in Europe this hotel is well and
favorably known as a house where every
want OF the traveller can be supplied Since
MT Henry w. Lawrence, the present pro-
prletor, mas taken possession 1t can be sald
that THE Bates comes as near being per-
rect as it is possible for superior ability TO
accomplish perfection. Vast improvements
nave taken place since the hotel was taken
over by the present owner. whose critical
eye saw room for changes in all Its various
ARRANGEMENTS. In outward appearance the
nCuse mas taken on complete trans1oTma- "a
tlon, and would hardly be recognized by
one who only occasionally visits this city.
Inc OLD gray painted brick walls nave peen
made over by a covering in imitation of
Bedford stone and the change has added
much to the attractiveness or the Dulldlng.
The main entrance, on Illinois street., is in
the Ionic style, and makes very hand
some appearance. This Improvement IS no.
ticeable not only because it is architec-
turally correct, but it gives additional light
to the lobby and reading room.
The renovation of the entire interior OF
the hotel is as perfect as quality of ma
terial and high-claSS workmanship can
make 1t. Every room, from top story 10
basement, has undergone decided altera-
ton. Plastering has been removed and re-
placed with adamant, on which paint has
taken the place of paper. Many or the
rooms are decorated with frescoes executed
by skilled artists. New tile floors nave
been laid in oil parts of the house; whlle
from four thousand to five thousand yards
of Wilton and Administer carpets cover the
locks have been substituted for the old
fashioned sort, and ventilation has been
carefully looked after in all the Apart apart
ments. The bathrooms adjoining the great
er number of guest chambers are marvels
of beauty and cleanliness, with every con-
venience at hand for the guest to ENJOY
luxurious bath. The tubs are all or porce-
lain, floors Of tile and the walls covered
with tile wainscoting, while all the old
plumbing has been replaced with open
sanitary nickel-plated fixtures.
The greater part of the house has also
been refitted with furniture of the latest de-
sign. The Paul system of steam heating,
which is claimed to be the best and most
modern of the present day. has been put IN
the heat regulating itself, SO that every
An electric plant has also been added. A
guest now NEED only turn the button and
he stands ina brilliantly lighted room
Other electrical arrangements Tor com
municating with the hotel office are also
provided that add to the convenience OF
guests and facilitate the service OF EN-
ployes The culinary department contains
new ranges steam tables, carving tables
and a general new outfit of cooking uten-
sils. New silver and china nave been pro
vided for the dining room, and the CUISINE
has been greatly improved under the new
management. The office has been redeco-
rated, and this, as we'll as the lobby, will be
supplied with furniture of artistic design
within a few weeks.
Mr.. Lawrence under whose able manage
ment this house is now conducted. began
hotel life in his nineteenth year. That he
has been eminently successful is demon
strated by the fact that his financial inter
ests in this city are large, particularly for Tor
IN arIxy nh Resides
retaining a full interest in the Spencer
House, he has large interests in manufac-
turing and financial institutions in Indian
apolis and is known as q prominent buSi-
ness man. He expects to add another story
to The Bates during the coming season,
and will keep pace in his improvements
is attracted to a first-class, well-managed
hnfa1