Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-17
different" HOTEL MAKES ITS DEBUT.
The Blackstone, Chicago, Michigan Boulevard's New
Palace, Formally Opened to the Public
OVERLOOkS Lake MICHIGAN.
Model of Decorators Art Many New Wrinkles to
of

CHICAGO April 16.-A different hotel made
its formal bow In Chicago last night.
1t was without any fanfare of trumpets that
the Blackstone, the big house on Michigan
Boulevard overlooking the waters Of Lake Mich
igan. made its start For weeks and months
the builders and decorators have been Iaboring
in The big structure. For weeks an army Of
employees have been drilling constantly in the
duties OF the various positions.
More than three score cooks under the direction
Of Gustav Becker. who for seventeen years was
the chef OF the kitchen in the Holland House
In New York. have been getting acquainted with
the great kitchens Of the Blackstone.
And yesterday, when Messrs. Tracy G.. and
John 3. Drake. with their assistant managers.
Paul Gore and r. J. Tompkins. after final sur
vey.e. passed the word rhat the doors were open.
the routine began like the movement of a smooth
running machine In which every part was per
fectly adjusted and in perfect balance.
Inspection by Stockholders.
The occasion Of the opening last night was
made the time for the gathering of tie stock
holders of the Blackstone Hotel Company. who,
with their wives and daughters and sweethearts.
filled the main dining room and overnowed into
q smaller one And finally when the excellence
of Chef Becker art had been duly praised they
passed OUT into the parts OF the bulldog, to the
heautifu Ballroom and 10 the balcony surround
Ing it, and up and down Art hall. with it's mag
nifeent hangings and ,rapcries and into the
private dining rooms adjoining 1t: then to the
floors above to inspect the bedroom suites. with
the splendid appointments. and they said: What
different hoteI,i
The blackstone. is to be. in fact it already is.
one of the landmarks of chicago. III has.
frontage Michigan Boulevard Of eighty feet,
just north of Hubbard place. 1t towers 260 feet
above the street level. twenty-five stories in
height. 1t already has taken its position as one
Of the most prominent features of the great sny
line Michigan Boulevard
IL the first building to be seen from the
boulevard and from the lake II stands
alone. proud and beautiful. The slanting rays
of the late afternoon those of the early
morning bring out the especial beauty of lines of
the green tiled roof. The surroundings, with
the view across Grant Park looking on to the
waters of the great lake, not surpassed by
any hotel In the United States.
Interior Is "Dinerent-
But the way in which il is different lies in
the Interior The main entrance TO the Black
stone is Hubbard place. There is carriage
entrance on Michigan boulevard There is
elevator which lifts the guests directly 10
the. ballroom floor. with its dressing for
men and women. permitting them to attend
ball reception in the hotel and be entertained
In the private dining rooms without having TO
pass. through the main lobby of the hotel, to
appear in the halls promenade
There is nothing gsudy about the Blackstone
No ope will say Gingerbread on entering
any apartment OF the establishment. 1t is not
gay with gilt tinsel. II is not gorgeous in
the common of that term. The ballroom
the main corridor, the private dining rOoms, the
main dining room-all have the quiet elegance
that comes from perfect taste. perfect harmony
displayed by fhe hest artists.
The main Lobby Is paneled in French walnut
The ceiling is of old ivory. 1t is of the period
harmonic with the panelng. Passing up the
broad marble steps, the clerks Offices the
left west. On the east is the entrance to
the main dining room.
French Dining Room.
The dining room. fifteen feet above the level
Of the avenue extends along the entire east side
Of the hotel. overlooking the lake Ii Is another
model of French art In decoration. The chairs
tables. draperies, bangings, the lamps on
each Of the tables. from Paris Each
lamp covered with wide spreading shade Is
lighted from a storage battery underneath the
table
In the brass work directly beneath the lamp
Is flower holder All the linen bears the crest