Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-20

are pointed out concisely by Mr.. Sleman who
paves the way for the description of the
buildings which follows. The things which
Mr.. Sleman states the association needs are
almost all provided for in the new buildings.
He directed especial attention to the lack
of room which could be used for dormi-
tories for young men who come to this city
to work and have no place to live. He also
directs attention to the fact that If room
could be found In the present structure to
provide sleeping accommodations for this
class Of young men there is no provision
made for cafe and the association lodg-
ers would still be compelled to go outside
for their meals. Following these statements
is the description Of the proposed improve
ments by Messrs. Clarence Lowell Harding
and Frank Upman, who show that all the
needs spoken of by Mr. Sleman will be pro-
vided for in the new scheme. The building
now occupied by the association on G street
serves as the basis for the design Of the
new main building. Some minor alterations
are made in the interior arrangement of
the old building, but the general construc-
ton remains the same. Connecting with
this building. but fronting 18th street, a
building devoted to boys work has been
planned.
The Main Building.
In order that the building shall be har-
monious when complete the same style and
materials have been used in the addition
as in the existing structure, but the exte-
rior is to be made more interesting andpleas-
ing to the eye by removing the top of the old
tower and using the lower portion of it as
part of an ornamental central pavilion
carried slightly higher than the rest of
the building. In the center of this pavilion
Is placed a new and dignified entrance with
lOgg1aS above. The present entrance is to
be converted into a window, opening into
the general secretarys Office.
Opening from the reception hall and fac
ing on G street are two rooms of generous
hn OF 1ny,or
rooms A handsome hall capable of seat
ing. with its gallery, approximately $50
people Is accessible directly from the re-
ception hall as we'll by a separate street
entrance, and provided with the necessary
ticket office, coat room and toilet facilities.
The general business office as we'll as
the private offices of the secretary and as
sistant secretary are so placed that perfect
supervision and control Is given over the
entire building. thus tending greatly to re-
duce the cost of administration.
Nine bowling alleys are provided in the
basement, with a generous space reserved
for visitors Provision has also been made
here for the janitors Office and the neces-
sary space required for the heating plant
fuel and dynamo rooms.
The Second and Third Floors.
The second floor Is reached by wide and
easy staircase as well as by elevator.
The east side of the present building has
been devoted to a directors ROOM. and a
suite Of large, cheerful rooms with library
and quiet rooms for Bible study The gal
lery of the association hall and a large as
sembly or lecture room are on this floor
Space is also given here for club rooms,
with a dark room fitted up for use by the
camera club toilet room for men and
retiring room for ladies with toilet facili-
ties are provided on this floor.
On the third floor and just below the gym
nasium are the lockers, sterilizing room,
supply clerks office and the baths. SO ar
ranged that the entrance to same is con-
trolled by the supply clerk.
A portion of this floor has been devoted
to the educational department and a sec
ton has been reserved for mems club
room with large number Of private dress
ing rooms and shower baths.
The Gymnasium.
The plans call for an enlargement Of the
present gymnasium on the fourth floor by
removing the rooms at the south end. thus
giving a clear floor space of forty-nlne feet
by one hundred and ten feet. In connection
with the gymnasium and located in the
new portion are the offices OF the physical
director and assistant. the examination
room, a store room and room to be used
by the gymnasium men for Bible study.
Considerable space is given on this floor to
dornitories, with ample closets. as well as
the third fourth and fifth floors of the
boys building, which are devoted almost
entirely to this purpose. On the fifth floor
a large banquet room, capable Of seating
$50 people, and private dining room, with
convenient kitchen and serving room,
have been provided for. The remaining
space is taken up by the upper part Of the
gymnasium, the running track, the WIS.,
itors' gallery, individual exercise rooms and
dcrmitories. 1t Is the intention to use a
portion of the new roof as a roof garden,
and with this idea in view, 1t is planned to
extend the elevator and staircase to this
level. In addition, there will be a hand ball
court. a laundry. drying yard and two
large light rooms to be used as studios.
Boys Building.
A building is to be erected on the 18th
street lot and devoted exclusively to the
work of the junior department. 1t will rise
to height Of five stories above the street
and have a basement under the entire
building. The frontage will be forty-four
feet and the depth 100 feet. In the rear
the building is about fifty feet wide. There
Is open space for light on all four sides, so
the rooms are all bright and cheerful. In
the basement are wheel room, game room
for the noisier games, bowling alleys, lock-
ers, shower and toilet rooms, and fine
plunge, which Is larger than that for the
men In the main building. On the first floor
one enters, through vestibule, a spacious
reception room, the entire width. of the
building, with alcoves in the front, where
one can sit and chat with comfort. This
room gives the building look of gener-
osity and importance. Opening immedl-