The Washington times., 1906-06-17
H Street Structure Speci-
ally Designed For Club
Purposes.
COST ABOUT 100000
Unique in DeSign-It Will
Be Unlike Any Other
City Building.

The new home of the Ell1s. which is
to be erected on the north side OF II
street. between Ninth and Tenth streets.
from plans drawn by Architect b. STAN
ley Simmons, viii be unlike anything of
The kind in the city. And as the order
Of Elks are deSirOus of making good
showing at the National Capital, they
have spared no expense in securing a
design that VIII be at once elegant in
appearance, unique in character. and
ntted uR with all the most modern de-
vices for their comfort and satisfaction.
throughout the country the order has
built number of very handsome
homes, but it may be stated without
fear of successful contradiction that the
new house which the Washington Lodge
Will soon be in possession of will take
rank among the finest in the country.
In creating his idea the architect has
sought TO express the purpose of the
building rather than TO confine il to
distinct lines. and made his drawings
so that the facade. while drawn
20 represent stone, can be as readily
adapted TO brick or terra Gotta if pre-
ferred- The architects estimate Of cost
is approximately slOO. .OOO
Baths N the Basement.
In the plan of the house special at
tention has been paid to the basement
floor, in which are 10 be located the
Turkish baths and the swimming pool
the latter being built under the side
walk The bowling alleys and shuttle
boards will also occupy a portion of
this floor and particular care has been
given to getting a sufficient amount Of
light and air by having fun windows on
either side.
Entering the main entrance in the
center Of the first floor, a reception
room is on one side of the lobby. while
on the opposite side a spacious library
is provided The managers s room is in
the immediate vicinity. while beginning
at the north end Of the main lobby and
occupying the fun width OF the building
fOTty-feet in length. is the lounEinr
room. with the buffet located on the
east wall. At the end of this room a
magnificent fireplace Will bring cheer
and comfort to those who may gather
around il, while on either side of the
mdntel VIII be large glass doors look
ing into the billiard room, making the
vista one Of imposing grandeur.
Immediately adjoining is an ample
billiard roOIa. while toilet rooms are
conveniently arranged.
Lodge Room on Second Floor.
On the second floor a commodious
lodge room is provided to be fitted I'D in
the most attractive manner with COM
mittee rooms and Offices for the secre-
tary and all other of the paraphernalia
required in an organiza tiOn of this kind
AT one end of the lodge room an alcove
is provided for the organ. while the seats
are arranged TO give the most SYM
metrical effect.
The third floor is given up to a ban
Quet hall with a small stage and neces-
sary dressing and serving rooms, in ad-
dition to handsome rooms for the use
of the wives and daughters of the men,
bers when they shall be invited
The roof garden is feature 10 which
special attention has been given, and
all the conveniences and accommoda-
tions that will be required to make it
point where the dolce far niente can be
enjoyed 10 the fun has been carefully
thought of and provided.
In every detail the building will fur-
nish everything necessary to an agree
able stay within its hospitable walls
while, as the picture shows, the exterior
will leave nothing TO be desired in the |
way OF rich and elegant structure.
Work of Committee.
The committee on construction, which !
have given much time and careful at
tentiOn TO the plans Of the new home. |
consist OF Maj. Richard A. O'Brien. |
Lorenzo A. Bailey, and Michael C. Nc |
Cormick, and in their efforts 20 make |
n good selection have been ably as
sisted by Louis A. Simon, Of the super |
vising architects Office of the United |
States Treasury Department, who has |
rendered valuable and efficient assist |
ance
The committee on ways and means. |
who have made this elegant new home |
possible. comprise Joseph A 2urkart, |
chairman: p. 7. Moran. r H Moler. ]
J. NJ Dunn. Harry King Hugh r /
Harvey, p F. Carr, c. II. UtermehIe. |
=. II. Neumeyer. jr.. Sol Morris. p. J. /
Nee. L. 3. Brooke, F. 3. Clarkson, J. /