Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-22

rnent has for the central motive the
seal of the bank: on either side are
horns of plenty, expressive of wealth.
The models for this carving, as well as
for the acroteria, the torch cresting.
Corinthian capitals and the doorway,
were executed from the architects
drawings by Hugh Cairns, well known
for his work on Trinity church in Bos-
ton and other notable buildings. The
capitals of the columns are particular
~ worthy of mention, b sing- Of unusual
design and extremely difficult of exc
Cution.
The lamps at either side Of the en-
trance are archaic Greek Ionic, and are
heavy. in harmony with the building,
and form the necessary accent to the
epsce between the columns. The main
entrance doors of bronze are arranged
when open to form the sides of the
Vestibule. The ornamental grille work
and windows, between the columns,
Greek in character are we'll arranged
for security and utility.
Illuminated Name.
The rear facade is of brick and terra
Gotta, with proper fenestratiOn to af~
ford ample light to the interior On
the main frieZs of this facade is in
scribed the name of the bank arranged
10 be illuminated at night. The lower
windows are provided with strong iron
Erilles for security.
The interior of the building through
out is of simple, dignifed, classic de-
sigD. The main public space is rectan-
gular and the counter grille work is
in the form of a hollow square This
arrangement was chosen as the one
most convenient for the patrons of the
bank. and at the same time the one
effording the best facilities for con-
Quoting the banks business.
Excellent Light Afforded.
The walls of the main banking room
are treated with belt course, pilasters
and cornice, with appropriate panels.
The ceiling is beamed and paneled
around q large ceiling light. which, to-
Eethsr with the windows at the front,
affords ex ce1lent light to the entire
room. even on the cloudiest days. At
each end Of this main room is a gal
iery. The gallery at the front is to
be used for additional working space.
Completing the design at the end tow
ard the rear of the building is a large
clock of solid bronze and Italian mar
BILE The counters in the public space
are of Italian violet BrecCia marble
and the floor Of this space is of white
marhls inlaid in the border with violet
Rreccia- The grille work above the
counter is of strong design, with orna-
mental cornice. plain bars and base.
and posts accented with bronze heads
significant of prosperity. The wickets
sre constructed to telescope, so that
they can be raised to any desired
height. The cages are finished com
pletely in mahogany. with floors of
cork tile, a material that is noiseIess
TO walk upon. clean and durable. The
walls and ceiling of the main banking
room are finished in old ivory and
sold.
Several Rooms.
Opening from the public space are
Che presidents roo%1. ladies' room GUS
toners room cashiers room and at the
rear a gate loading to the vault
The presidents room and ladies'
room at each side of the main entrance
sre panelled and furnished in mahog-
any. The customers and cashiers
rooms are finished alike with oak
foors and mahogany furniture. and
offer every convenience to the patrons
OF the bank.
Modern Vault.
The vault is reached from the public
space through two grille gates con-
trolled by an electric device. The
vault itself. made by the Mos1er Safe
company. IL of the best modern vault
construction. with heavy. reinforced
concrete walls and thick steel lining
aud contains an ample number of safe
deposit boxes, we'll as large safes
for the banks use In addition to the
main vault is large separate vault
Tor the books The vault Is open on all
sides. and is arranged to be completely
illuminated at night for additional
protection. At the side OF the vault,
separated from the working space by
q Erilfe- are coupon booths of Inahog-
any. fitted with glass desks. Back Of
These lie room especially planned for
tne Use of the bank examiners, and
additional working spaces at the rear
81 the vault