The Detroit times., 1916-02-05

/ ans Exchange and Decorative Art
society OF Detroit. occupied its new
building at Nos. 1927 Adams-ave.
| east.
That the new building was com
pleted and occupied on schedule
I time Is due 10 the determination
and energy OF Mrs. Helen $. Ford,
! president OF the society, and her
many willing helpers. as well as 10
the efforts OF the architects. Smith.
Hinchman & Grylls. and the build
ers. r. 5. Robinson Co.
There can be no doubt but that
the striking and attractive new
building will soon become one OF
the landmarks OF Detroit.
The front. patterned after the IA
nous Hall Of the Butchers Guild
in Hereford. England. is like a bit
out Of an old European city. The
half-timbered construction is quite
unlike that OF any other building OF
the city. although II is type which
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noted cities OF the old world
The suggestion made by Mrs.
Ford that the old English type OF
architecture would be most appro-
pirate for the purposes OF the new
building and for its setting. was
adopted and the model chosen. the
Hall OF the Butchers Guild was Sc
/ lected by Architect r. j. Maxwell
Grylls from among a great number
OF these structures.
Three gables are used In the con
struction OF the front and the build
ing is three stories in height and
constructed OF timber. with the
rough saw-marks showing. and
stucco.
The Detroit replica OF the famous
DID Guild Hall will acquire. with
years. the softened tones OF wood
and '1cco which so greatly enhance
tie beauty of this style OF struc.
tute.
The entrance 20 the stair hall OF
the new building. recessed and with
its massive door OF solid oak
strengthened by huge wrought-iron
/ hinges. is reproduced architectural
IS from the original Of the Butch.
ers' Guild Hall. The other en-.
trance. that to the restaurant, and
the windows OF the shop and restau-
rant are modernized 10 suit present
day conditions, but az the same time
the architects strove 10 incorporate
in their design the feeling of 800
years ago. The impression OF
quaintness has been retained by
I various devices.
| In the balance OF the exterior the
architects have adhered faithfully TO
the original. The woodwork in the
Detroit Building Is OF ash instead
of the English oak and In places
metals have had to be used 20 con.
form 10 the city FIRE ordinances. but
without losing any OF the features
| OF the Abel design.
The stair hall entrance, before
mentioned, gives access 20 the
staircase leading to the upper floors
and also TO the passenger elevator.
Two doors lead from the stair hall
into the ground floor shop OF the so
ciety, where fancy work and cook.
cry are on display tor sale. This
shop is tinted in light coIors and IL
a most effective background for the
handsome wares shown
| A mezzanlne projecting over part
OF the shop Is largely devoted TO the
display OF needlework. For the
opening a most tempting assert.
ment Of the finest articles has been
secured from the various consign.
ors whose work Is marketed through
this society. There Is also a music
balcony connected with the mez.
Zanine. projecting into the restau.
rant. At the rear OF the mezzanine
is rest room for ladies' which is
fitted mp in the most exquisite taste.
To the rear OF the shop, on the
ground floor, are Offices and store
rooms. and there is also q high
arched doorway from the shop con
Meeting this department with the
restaurant.
The restaurant itself is absolutely
unique in this city. Its main en-
trance is from Adamsave. II In
large enough to accommodate 400
persons. and all the appointments
are OF the finest. The room is lofty
and its windows are set bigh nm