Putnam patriot., 1929-05-16

high. or red Westerly granite. Above the base course the building will be of gray Westerly granite and marble.
 In the concrete iloored basement will be large fire proof storage vault and the boiler room. An oil burner and vapor heating system of the most modern type will be in- stalled.
 The main doors. opening into the vestibule, will be of bronze, in ap- propriate design. The floor of the vestibule will be of Travertine, most expensive but an economical nen-skid floor covering. The walls of the vestibule will be of highly pol ished marble.
 From this vestibule one steps into an L-shaped lobby l26 feet by i0 feet. This, the main room, will be 2f feet high. At the front and rear there will be mezzanine floors There will be six large steel framed win dows, three on the north side and three on the south side This will make the interior light and airy. All of the glass used throughout the building will be quarter inch plate glass.
 Business Department
 The business department, with it's customers counter, will be on the north side of the building On the south side will be the latest type of desks and fixtures for the use of patrons. To the right, as the lobby is entered. will be a finely appointed la- dies room. To the left, enclosed with a bronze rail, will be the con ference or presidents room. Just beyond the presidents quarters, sep arated by a rail and bronze swinging door. will be quarters for the treas urer and assistant treasurer. These are not walled rooms but are set off by rails and visible from the lobby.
 There will be seven wickets in the semi-low counter screen which will top the long counter separating the lobby from the work room on the north side of the building. This spa cious wcrk room also includes a ma chine posting room. The wickets and grills surmonting the counter will be of bronze. Special attention has been paid to the wickets. They are the most modern in design and are so constructed that they are semi-pri- vate. That is, they are SO arranged that any customer awaiting his turn is unable Co see the nature of the transaction in process between the customer at the wicket and the teller behind the counter. This business counter will be equipped with con- venient bundle shelves for the depos- it of any bundles or packages the pa- tron may be carrying, while he IS transaeting his business. These shelves will be of plate glass.
 Security Department
 At the east end of the lobby will be the security department. The main vault of 15 inch steel will be Sxi4 feet. II will be protected with the latest and most sensitive burglar alarm system known. This device is known as the "Phonetalarm." and will be installed by the American District Telegraph Company. There will be 800 safe deposit boxes avail able to customers.
 Behind this vault will be a book vault Conveniently near the securi- tv department will be three large, light. coupon booths and a coupon room; also a mems lavatory. lock- CT room and the entrance to the base ment.
 Not only the vestibule but also the lobby and security department will be foored with Travertine. The floor in the vault will be of Tennessee mar ble. while in the ladies' room, and presidents and directors rooms, the floors will be of quartered oak. The tcilets and the lavatories will be floor ed with tile. All other flooring will be cemented linolenm.
 The generous paneling in the lob-- bv will be of American walnut. All other woodwork will be figured gum wood.
 Mezzanine Floors
 The mezzanine floor, at the west end or front of the lobby will contain a hall. a lavatory and toilet room the rest of this floor being used Tor z spacious directors room. The meg zanine floor in the rear. or east sna; VilI contain a well appointed ladies rest room. a toilet and lavatory, stor.. age room for supplies, ire proof vault and a future posting room
 This outline description of the new building gives some idea of it's at ,raetiveness in design and conven- fence in appointment. There are many little innovations, while not urcminently outstanding, which will add to the comfort and accommoda- ton of the patrons This new build ing is sorsly needed by the com pany. The present crowded quarters on Union street will be vacated just as soon as the new banking house is ready for occupancy.