The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-08-22
HOTEL REARDON
 ID SOON OPEN
Construction Is Nearing Completion,
 and One of the Best Appointed obstetrics in This Section Will Be Ready for Public.

The construction of the Hotel Rear don building is now approaching the finishing stages, and the expectation is that the hotel will be ready for oc- cupancy within a few more days. An inspection of this building dem- onstrates that the plans of it's build- CTS will result in one of the most comfortable hotels in this section of the state. While not of the largest, I the entire arrangements of this build ing are for the comfort and satisfac- tion of the guests, nothing being over- looked that would assist in coHtribut ing to their well-being. Especially noteworthy among the conveniences of this hotel is the plumbingg system, provision being made for the running 1 of hot and cold water to every guest room, a feature that is not found in many hotels in Arizona, even in the room will be call bells, that the wishes of the guests may be promptly met. The entire building will be heated with charcoal burners, pro- vision being made for the proper warmth of every room. The hotel will be conducted on the European plan, but cafe of the highest excel diouS room in the basement, and un- der the direction of an able chef, to whom the dining privileges have been | let by MT. Reardon.
 This building consists of two stories and a basement. In the basement are rooms the sizes and purposes of which follow: Two sample rooms for commercial travellers, the dimen- SionS of each room being 14x16. In these rooms tables are placed for the display of merchandise. Adjoining these rooms is the large dining room, dimensions 2Sx32, having sufficient space for the accommodation of fifty diners All the furnishings of the dining room are in white, and the furniture is of a graceful design, making a harmonious effect. Ample space has been given for the kitchen, the size of which is 12X20. Adjoin- ing the kitchen is a store room, 12x2O. Between the store room and the kitchen are the rooms used for a pantry and waShroom, the sizes of which are Sx14 and Sx10, respectively. Leading from the dining room to the floors above is a broad stairway. On the first floor are five guest rooms, size of each 10x12. Two of these rooms are provided with a bath, in addition to the bath rooms provid- ed for the house as whole. Also on the first floor is the large lobby, the dimensions of which are 14x22. Leading directly from Railroad Ave nue to the broad veranda on the first floor is cement walk. The furnish ings of both first and second floors is of the Spanish Mission style All woodwork is stained. At the rear of both floors are porches, size 8x33 On the second floor are nine guest rooms, especially we'll appointed among these rooms being the bridal chambers, which occupy the east end of the second floor. At the front of this floor is a large veranda, affording fine outlook over Hills Addition, and, the mountains to the east
 Two wide railways run the length of the building.
 This hotel will be under the direc- tion of MT. Mike Reardon, the owner. MT. and Mrs. Reardon have reserved living quarters in the building, and will make their home there. MT. Reardon is one of the best known citizens of Clifton, having resided here for more than 25 years being all that time in the employ of the A. & N. M. R. R. Co.,, in the capacity of passenger conductor, in which work he has made an enviable record for himself, as during his whole connec- tion with the road not a passenger has lost his life. His long familiar ity with the travelling men who visit tHlS SeCIlOH, dHu HIS Wlue dCQudlHI- ance in Clifton assure for his manage ment of the new hostelry sustained success.
 The construction of this building is under the direction of MT J. L. Morris, to whom the contract was awarded Mr Morris, in this work, shows the hand of experience in building. The plumbing is under the direction of MT. Thos. Carroll, and the decorating has been done by MT Knickerbocker. The electrical wir- ing is done by MT. Cartwell The plans were drawn by MT. D K. Mason, assistant chief engineer of the A & N. M. R. R. Go. The Clifton Lumber Go. supplied the material
 
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