New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-21

In shape and general dimensions the Plant
Pavilion Will conform to the Minturn and NorTle
paviIions TO the west Of it, but it will contain a
greater number Of stories. 1t is to be square
ten story building, measuring seventy-sX feet
each way The principal entrance at the back
OF the recessed court, in observation-disclosures
thirteenth-st. will be approached by a semi
circular drive and protected by glass and iron
narquise. Here one will enter broad and well
lighted vestibuIe, and, crossing this, pass into
reception room Of handsome proportions, lighted
from the courtyard Both vestibule and recep-
ton room are to be outside Of the building
proper in the space between it and its neighbor
to the west.
The rooms for patients are to be arranged
along the outer edge of the floor, so that all
may have abundant sun and light. They will
vary IN size, the corner rooms being the largest,
but all are to be Of liberal dimensions. Many
have bathrooms attached and all are arranged
that they can be let singly or in suites OF any
desired size. Here the patient who can pay for
it may have all the luxury that can be had any
where, not only for himself, but Tor any member
Of his family who may wish 10 be with him. All
the rooms which the sun can enter are to be re-
served for the sick. The rest Of the floor viii be
given up TO the dependencies.
The main staircase and elevator are so planned
that any possible noise from them will not reach
the rooms. The floors Of the corridors will be
paved with some noiseless material TO overcome
an annoyance much felt in most of our hos
pitfalls.
At each floor the arcade between this building
and the MntUrn Pavilion will serve as a solar
ium or as open air promenade, where pa
tients who are able enjoy the air without
ascending 10 the large roof garden or solartum
at the top of the building
The sixth floor. which will not appear much
from the exterior as its windows TO be
screened by the baIustrade Will be occupied by
employees.
The seventh floor will be entirely given UP TO
the private operating department, which IL is in
tended TO make more complete and perfect than
anything of a similar kind which has yet been
attempted. In designing il the architect has
the advantages OF ample room, ample light and
the knowledge of all that has gone before. The
operating room proper Will have a broad eX-
vanse OF glass on its nOrtherly side; walls, floor
and ceiling will be Of impervious material. The
surgeons room, the sterilizing room and the in
strUment room will open directly into it The
etherizing room VIII adjOin the surgeons room,
so that the surgeons may be within instant call
The nurses workrOOm VIII adJOln the sterilizing
room. The attending staff like the visiting sur
Geons, is TO have its own private room and wash
room. including shower bath. Then there are to
be the surgeons reception room the recovery
room and the anteroom, all conveniently dis
posed. All this is to be absolutely cut of and
separate from the rest Of the pavilion
No description Of the new pavilion would De
complete without special mention OF those I'M
nortant and now much needed features. the So
larium and roof garden Mention has already
been made Of the fresh air arcade on each floor.
but besides these there is planned large glass
inclosed solarium IA feet by 81 feet. lighted on
an four sides having direct access from the
main staircase and elevator Above 1t is TO be
a roof garden Of the same size. both command
ing a most extensive and beautiful view IN every
direction.