The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-06
ESTIMATES ASKED
TOFURN|SH CLUB
Architect Weston Describes
the Various Features
THE COLOR EFFECTS
Roof Garden Cafe Will Have Sixteen
Foot Ceiling-Walls and Ceiling
Covered With Wood Lat
tice Work
THE COLOR EFFECTS

Blue prints of the Press club quarters
on the top floors of the Jefferson County
Savings bank skyscraper were sent yes
terday by William c. Weston, the design
ing architect, to many of the leading fur
nishing houses of this country including
Birmingham.
From the plans submitted the artists of
the various concerns will submit draw
ings and decorative schemes, one of which
will be adopted by the house commit
tee of the Press club engaged on that
work Before adoption, however, the
plans will be passed upon by local com
mittee of artists at the request of the
Press club In a letter accompanying the
plans. Eugene H. Knight principal as
sistant to Mr.. Weston, gives the neces-
sary details to those who wish to bid on
the work.
The letter accompanying the plans,
which gives a general idea of the scheme,
follows:
"Gentlemen: We are sending you here
with three blue prints showing twenty
third. landing and roof garden floors of
the the new Jefferson County Bank build
ing of this city. These floors will be oc-
cupied by the Birmingham Newspaper
club.
1--WE would like to have you submit us
estimates, sketches and suggestions for
the complete decoration of the different
rooms shown on these prints including
furniture, draperies etc. The following
notes will give you a general idea Of what
will be required:
"The ceiling height on the twenty-third
floor IL ~ feet clear. We contemplate
treating the walls eight feet nine inches
above floor with burlap and wood strips
up to small cornice Seats in windows
over radiators VIII be open fronts and
will have cushions. Floors will be en-
tnrely covered with carpet except where
indicated for tile. Ceiling will have wood
leans with plaster between. Frieze be-
low beams will extend entirely around
room. This general description Will ap-
ply to billiard room and library also, ex-
cept for change In color scheme The
reception hall, alcove, foyer and office
must also be in keeping with these rooms.
"The landing floor will be especially
for ladies'. Ceiling height, nine feet six
inches high. Floors Of carpet. All wood
work, white enamel. Stairway orna-
mental iron, white marble treads.
"The top floor will be devoted to roof
garden and cafe, as shown on print. Cell
ilsg height, 16 feet Floors of tile in black
and white, eight inch squares alternating.
Walls and ceilings entirely covered With
wood lattice and trellis work pilasters,
caps cornces, beams, etc, done in white
enamel with dark green background
Doors opening on to promenade deck are
glazed to floor with small lights. Doors
are seven feet six inches high, and with
transom total height is II feet We have
in mind for the furniture a light green
wood of very simple design with rattan or
willow back, sides. etc. Ornamental plas-
ter panels discs. ornaments etc. designed
-t,rI. .,.fI I.
nection with the lattice work. The ingle
nook will be paved with colored tiles, az
will be the promenade deck. Parapet
wall back of cornice will be in rough tex
tured gray brick and tiles in. colors. The
electric light fixtures will be in color.
"1<indly submit plan showing layout of
furniture, chairs, tables, etc, for both
cafe and promenade deck.
"Your prompt attention will be greatly
appreciated as this work will have to be
executed Immediately. Yours very truly.
wv. c. WESTON. Architect"