Evening star., 1921-08-06
CITY CLUBS Home
SHOWS PROGRESS
Members Predict Completion
of Handsome 100000
J Building in Six Months.

Officials of the City Club expect it's
new clubhouse. now under construction
on G. street, between 18th and 14th
streets, to be ready for occupancy
within six months. 1t was pointed
out today that the work is pro-
ceeding ahead of schedule, and plans
for the formal opening already are
being considered.
A view of the work on the new
building. which will give the CLUB
more than $4,000 square feet or moor
space, exclusively for club purposes
indicates that the officials expecta-
tions are justified. The concrete 1or
the third floor of the big four-story
building is now being poured ana the
stonework of the front Is far enousn n
advanced to give an indication OF tne
appearance of the building when COM
pleted.
style of Architecture.
The architecture of the building, ac-
cording to Frederic B. Pyle, its de-
signer, is peculiarly appropriate 1or
the organization which it will house
being known as WaShlngtonlan Ireeh'
a graceful and dignified style develop
ed by Washington architects In the
1S2Os and peculiar to this section:
Characterized by simplicity ana
strength, this style is working out to
give to the building the charm OF the
ancient Greek civic structures, To-
gether with the touch that is peculiarly
WaShingtonian. .
The building is being developed in
Indiana buff. the same stone OF whlcn
the Treasury annex. at PennsylSania
avenue and Madison place. is built
Massiyeness is given by the unusual
height of each story; and the build
ing, although scheduled as a four
or
zanines, making it in reality a SIX
story building. exclusive of the stores
and club lobby on the main floor.
Details of the interior furnishings
and decorations are now being devel-
1oped, it is announced. and contracts
soon will be let for this work. With
the exception of dormitories and one
or two other minor features, the
clubs facilities will equal those of the
Boston City Club, the largest organi-
zation of it's kind in the country. haV-
ing a membership of $500. according
to the clubs magazine.
Laying of Corner stone.
The corner stone of the new build
ing-the gift of the kiwanis Club
will be laid some time in October. it
is announced, with appropriate cere-
monies. which also will mark the be-
ginning of drive for 500 new men,
bers.
Handling of applications for the four
stores on the ground floor has been
turned over to a rentals committee,
headed by Roy L. Neuhauser. the clubs S
secretary, and including Charles W.
Semmes, first vice president; NJ. D.
Rosenberg, general counsel, and Morton
j. Luchs. The high character OF the
building and it's desirable location al
ready have brought applications for
three times the number of stores
available. it is stated. The committee
will follow the practice of other SINH
lar clubs about the country in re-
stricting the type of stores to those
which will be in keeping with the dig
nifty of the building.
The present club building on Farragut
Square. which has been sold to the
Women's National Collegiate Club, will
be occupied by the City Club until its
new home is completed and will be the
scene of numerous forum addresses, gen.
eral meetings and social affairs this fall.
it is announced. Plans are now being
made for the resumption Of general ac-
tivities next month.
The clubs new home, when completed.
will represent an investment of more
than $500, 900.