New-York tribune., 1905-11-26
MR.. SCHW4B'S HOUSE.
-On the Hudson" Ready for Occu-
pancy ON Thanksgiving Day.

Work upon the new $4,000, 600 home Of Charles
Il schwab. in Riverside Drive, is now so nearly
completed that Mr.. Schwab may eat his Thanks
giving turkey In its spacious, richly decorated
dining room. Or If this is found to be not con-
venient, he will at any rate observe Christmas
sn this new house of his that has called forth
Dc praise Of architects and decorators IN thfs
snd other countries, and by January 1, 1905.
Nrr and Mrs. Schwab will be entirely at home at
oH the Hudson the new house has been
named-
New-York has never before had exactly such
a house as Mr Schwab has erected the banks
II the Hudson. It occupies the entire block be-
tween I'D and 18th SITS, West End-ave. and
Riverside Drive. 1t is an imposing pile built OF
golden cream granite in the French Renaissance
style Mr.. and Mrs. Schwab in casting about for
the design of their future home secured the aid
sf Maurice Hebert architect There are many
ene examples of the style of architecture So
iected by Mr.. and Mrs. Schwab stin to be found
tn France, and after careful study of the best
ri them Mr. Hebert evolved On the Hudson. The
Chateau Of Chenonceaux the Chateau Of Blois
xnd the Chateau Of Azy-le-Rideau were taken
~ the keynotes of the model OF the exterior.
The building, which is Is by 100 feet stands In
he centre Of a lot 200 by 400 feet, and Is sur
r0unded on all sides by terraces lawns and gar
eens. The facade in Riverside Drive is a re-
production of the facade of Chenonceaux. with
tse addition of large porch, from which a fine
vfsw of the river is to be had. The north facade
composed of groupings from all three OF the
cAateaus mentioned. includes a large porte
oochere, affording an exit to 74th-st The south
meade includes in its groupings a combined
porch and conservatory situated in front Of the
dining The facade Includes a court
with wings fanking It In the centrs Of the
court stands Gothic chapel at the rear Of the
n1ain building. All the facades Of the build
fax are connected by a gal cry leading from the
court to the two sides of the building and con-
necting with the terraces and gardens. By an
Ingenious architectural arrangement all tho
equipment for the heating, cooling, ventflating
and electric lighting of the house are In small
building facing 73d-st- and so arranged as to
appear to be part of the system Of terraces
and gardens
The house has four stories and an attic and
roof terrace above cellar and basement The
nrs. floor, containing the main rooms Of the
house, Is thirty feet above the level Of Riverside
Drive, and from its windows good view of the
Hudson is to be had. The second floor is given
20 to the rooms OF the private suites of Mr.. and
Ms Schwab The third floor contains the guest
rooms and the fourth the servants quarters
The entire wing facing 74th-st. Is given up to the
ART gallery, which contains many masterpieces
and In the wing facing 73d-st are the kitchen
and pantries
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Schwab have taken the
ksenest interest IN the building Of their homo
and the disposition and planning of the rooms
On both the first and second stories were with
regard to their ideas of comfort In the search
~ decorative styles and designs Mr. Hebert