Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
NEW HOME OF THE
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs

II KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
The majority of the people living
in Central City are not aware that
they have within their confines a
building that for elegance and modern
improvements is surpassed by none
In the state, outside of Denver. We
alfude to the new Knights of Pythias
hall.
This building is located on one of
the principal corners in the business
portion of our city, and is heated
with hot water by 6O-horse power
boiler in the basement. The boil
er was furnished and put in place
under the supervision of Peter Nc
Farlane, whose ability as a mechanic
is seldom equaled and not excelled
in the state. The plumbing of the
entire building was under the imme-
diate supervision of J. L. Hibbitt, of
this city, and is a credit, not only to
himself, but to the building and this
enterprsiing order. Every portion of
the structure from basement to at
tic, is furnished with hot and cold
water The basement floors are of
concrete and show fine workmanship.
The ground floor is divided into two
compartments, the corner one to be
used for business place for Tony
Cesario, as a wet goods emporium,
and the other as a banquet hall for
the lodge. The corner store has been
especially fitted up for the business
and the finest bar fixtures in the
county installed. The floors are of
sugar maple and the sides and cell
ings decorated in artistic style.
The second floor is accessible by
street This floor contains the lodge
room, ante rooms and paraphernalia
rooms, as we'll as smoking and toilet
rooms, and are tastily arranged. Hot
and cold water with porcelain wash
bowls everywhere abound, and each
room is furnished with the most i'm
proved radiators known. The orch
estra balcony is located in one end
Of the main hall with rest rooms on
either side and is lighted with three
arc lamps Of 400 candle power each.
The ceiling is Of pressed spring
steel, of pannel shape, and beautiful
ly decorated. This balcony or nave,
is reached by spiral stairways from
the main hall. giving it a cathedral
appearance. The main hall, or lodge
room is forty by sixty feet, and is
sixteen feet high. It's floor is of
sugar maple and its ceiling of press
ed steel, beautifully decorated and
bordered by stucco finish It's walls
are decorated and hung with works
of art from many of the great ar
fists and it is lighted with three ell
ectroliers of six lights each. Settees
and divans are provided for the COM
fort of the members, and innumer-
able radiators give forth the requir-
ed heat The painting and decorat-
ing was done by George Henderson,
VINO is Sdlu 10 De tue DeSt dTtiotiS
painter and decorator between the
Missouri river and the Pacific coast.
The plans were drawn and the work
executed under the skillful eye of
Contractor Henry Peck. This hall
may we'll be said to be thing of
beauty and a joy forever, and credit
is due the members of the execu-
tive committee, who had charge of
the work. and the knights of Pyth-
las lodge is entitled to great credit
for erecting such a magnificent hall
in our midst.
AS the members gather about their
altar in this parlor of magnificence,
surrounded by comfort and luxury,
we can readily see how sublime and
beautiful 1t is for brethren to dwell
together in unity. and whisper words
of comfort into the ear of a distress
ed brother. Let them emulate the
noble example of those two tried and
true friends. Damon and Pythias. and
they shall have reaped their reward
when they arrive at Heavens gate.
w. Fl. Wolfe. of Salina, Kansas,