The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-11-26
BUILDING IS
AMONG BEST
New Salvation Army Cita-
del Takes Rank With
Greatest In State.
AN ALL-KENOSHA JOB
Every Effort Made to Provide
the Best Meeting Place
that Is Available.

1.-THE best and biggest Citadel in the
state of Wisconsin
That's how Salvation Army officials
in Kenosha are describing the corps
new building on Church street, about
to be dedicated "to the glory and
worship of God" The building itself
is masterpiece of construction from
every standpoint and every incidental
piece of architecture making up the
whole is in accordance with the most
modern conceptions of building eff
ficiency.
From the third floor to the base
ment, the building is equipped for
service-and this service is extended
to the members of the corps as well
as to the community.
The interior decorating work-at
the hands of Herman c. Hess, presents
most beautiful effect in an old ivory
finish, with a rough palm interior.
From the symbolic illuminated en-
blem over the entrance door to the
uppermost corner of the building the
decorations are being carried out in
one uniform scheme.
The building is placed on lot that
is IS by IL feet, while the building
itself measurers 35 by IS feet. There
is provided plenty of room for expan-
sion and il is hoped that some time
in the future this additional space
may be utilized with the erection of a
gymnasium.
One of the things which Thomas
Williamson, Major in command of the
corps here, is enthusiastic about in the
new building is the facility presented
for the entertainments Of conventions
and sectional meetings of the Army.
We've always been left in the cold
when it comes to meetings of this
Sort" he says, "but now we are in a
position to entertain these as our
guests, and we're going after them
too"
Provisions are so arranged that
three large-sized meetings may be ac-
commondated in the building at the
same time without any interference.
The entire structure is absolutely
fire-proof in every sense. Only a mini
mum of wood trimmings and fixtures
are used, the greater part being con-
structed of concrete and steel. Ade-
quate fire escape facilities are pro-
vided with leads from several doors
al steel.
The ventilation system is also the
best that could be installed with pro-
visions for frequent change Of air in
each assembly room. Attention has
also been given the matter of correct
lighting, and the windows are large
and plenteous. The most modern
fixtures have been used in the kitchen
and lavatories.
In the basement of the home, a
large, well-lighted recreation room has
been provided, where socials can be
held and entertainments given. At
the front of the basement is a special
room for activities of the Home
League, with large closets for stor-
ing material.
Shower baths and locker rooms are
also included in the basement features,
as well as a modern heating plant and
the ventilation system.
The main auditorium is on the first
floor. It is lined with glazed brick,
which is easily cleaned and is also
lovely in appearance. There is almost
no wood in this room, the ceiling being
crossed by large steel girders. The
platform at the west end of the stage,
forum is large enough for a stage,
and is thanked by clock rooms. The
most unique feature of the audi
forum, however, is an. additional
room which may be made part of the
larger room by folding back a series
of doors, which shut off the extra
space when not in use. The audi
torium viii seat 300.
On the second floor the office of
Commandant Williamson is situated
facing Church street. The remainder
of the second floor has not been
finished, and will be us3d as addition
al recreation space, and store room,
until further expansion is made nee
essary.
Throughout the home there is eTi-
dence of the greatest thought fnd
most careful planning, with due at
tention to the needs of the growing
organization and its welfare work.
For the past five years the Saliva
ton Army has been occupying little
room with absolutely no facilities
necessary for conducting meetings at
$50 Park street. This room was
abandoned on November I, and now
the Kenosha corps is about to enter
the finest citadel in the state of Wis