The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-13

bic for state dining room, capable OF
seating more than two hundred guests
| That end of the building has been studied
| with that purpose n view, having proper
| pi DIVISION for kitchen, serving rooms, pam
| tries. ETC., in the basement. Provision has
| also been made at both east and west
! endi for the reception of large companies
of guests, with necessary arrangements in
the way of dressing rooms and wardrobes.
The large room at the east end Is intend
ed as a reception room, additional to the
present East Room.
ION the second story, at the west end.
six bedrooms are provided en- suite, with
four bathrooms in connection Herewith.
At the extreme southwest end is a very
bright, cheerful room. which might be
utilized as boudoir. At the east end of
the second story are six additional rooms
intended for executive Offices, provided
with necessary storerooms for records,
stationery. etc. and with toilet and wash
rooms; and at the extreme southeast end
there is a room available for visitors.
newspaper men, or other similar needs.
Two additional entrances are provided.
one more private than the present one and
the otler more convenient for official use.
1T is intended to heat both additions
by air, warmed by passing over hot water
coils, and to ventilate. heat and cool the
extensions mechanically. Provision has
beer made throughout both extensions for
ducts for the necessary pipes. wires, etc.
Lighting is to be electric and electric ele-
yators are also provided in both extern
sions.
Although not entirely satisfied with
what is offered for your inspection today
owing to the difficulty of using these eX-
nj Twin n
stead of as corridors, | still feel reason
able confidence that examination of the
details and explanation Of the reasons for
their adoption will produce increased sat
isf1ction with the plans proposed Should
either OF the larger additions. included in
Mrs. Harrison's plans. ever be added to
these extensions, many of the imperfec-
tons Of the present plan due TO lack of
space would be removed
Careful but not final estimates on the
extensions proposed, amount to eleven
hundred thousand dollars. including par
tial furnishing. Should the work be un-
dertaken, however, / think from past ex-
perience that this estimate is quite suf-
fcient
I'm the necessarily short time at my
disposal today for showing you these
plans it is, Of course. impossible to do
more than describe the main features.
The history of this House as it grew, year
by year, is very interesting. 1t was
delightful study to trace up the sources
of Iioban's inspiration and see how point
by point. he had improved on his first
idea. The period of its rebuilding after
1914 up to its final completion in 1929
under Hoban's own eye only increases
ones admiration for its architectural
beauties and for its designer and builder
But for this there is at present no time.
Before closing / wish particularly to
thank Mr.. Owen for his enthusiasm, en-
ergy, and untiring devotion to the work
during the past three years and particu-
larly in the rapid preparation of this ex-
hibit The m0deier should also not be
forgotten, who with every desire to pro-
duce artistic work was much hampered
by lack of time in completing some of
the details to his own satisfaction.
We have endeavored to Undue our
selves with part, at least. Of the spirit
of the first architect of this House and
have worked for the entire country: and
If these results please you. its represen-
tatiyes. that Is our sufficient reward"