The San Francisco call., 1910-12-30
interior FINISHED
IN CLASSIC STYLE
Grecian Architecture Used in
I Beautifying the Rooms for
Organization
New Quarters Are Model of Art,
Convenience and Comfort
for Members

Elaborate artistic ideas carried out
by Willis Polk, manager for the firm
of Burnham & Co. in the remodelinE
Of the exterior and the finishing of the
tnterior Of the red stone structure in
california street near Mason, formerly
the Flood mansion, has produced for
the Pacifc-Union club one Of the most
magnificent clubhouses in the country.
sSituated on the apex OF Mob hill, it
aoommands an unexcened view Of the
greater portion Of the city, a vista of
sthe eastern shore Of the bay. also a
lcharming marine view extending as
FAR as the Golden gate
The walls Of the structure, which
twas badly damaged by the great fire OF
f19O6, remained intact. so they were
Eretained in the reconstruction, and on
kthe east side as we'll as on the west a
FEemicircular extension was added the
setyle being in. conformity with the
Zines OF th6 original structure. These
were constructed by stone from the
feastern quarry from which the mate
srial used IN the building was taken.
The four lawns around the clubhouse
are being put in condition and a bronze
fence in artistic design. with orna-
fnented gates. surrounds the prop
sertv.
ENTRANCE ELABORATE
The main entrance fronts in Califor-
MIA street and the portal is something
that is expressive Of the highest COM
gprehension OF art in that line. The
rsnterior Of the building is the height
OF architectural suggestions and
sbeauty. AT each turn the eye rests on
ssome distinctive feature that excites
admiration.
IN the basement, reached from the
main corridor by a flight OF marble
stairs, are the billiard room, cafe
squash" court for ball playing, the
Der shop and shower baths. The finish
KS in the Pompeian style and art glass
safter designs by Achilles Disi
On the other side is a modern kitch-
ren, storeroom and power plant TO sup
ply light and steam.
On the main floor are four corridors
with lofty arches The whole is IN
Tennessee gray marble in what is
-called classic architecture" the effect
being grand and pleasing to the eye
On this floor is the. main Office, visitors
Exception parlOr writing room and the
sznein court. The ceiling is art glass
ssnd sculptured designs, these by Arthur
Putnam. and the color scheme is by
Bruce Porter. There is also a large
53ounging room IN the eastern extension
FINISHED IN oak. Ornamented ceiling
Erches and pilasters. The fireplaces IN
eThe several rooms are large and finished
in keeping with the scheme of each
lrOom-
PAINTING on CEILING
On the ceiling of the main court Is
IN immense painting. the gift OF Cali
Mor1ia," by Porter. In the western
szTing is the large dining room, with a
8private dining hall adjacent; and be-
syond that a reading room, a whist
room and a card room. At the Sacra-
smento street end is the grand staircase
Heading to the second story, on which
IS the library at fhe Sacramento and
Mason street end
On this and on the upper floor are
Giving rooms for those members who
cnake the clubhouse their home
In the arrangement OF the interior
-Architect Polk took into consideration
grandeur, convenience, comfort and
art, and the result Of the carrying out
of these details by the artisans is the
realization OF his highest expectations
The furnishing Of the clubhouse viii
BE in keeping with the interior finish
and the colors Will harmonize with the
details Of each section.