Putnam patriot., 1930-01-30
Outstanding Project

An outstanding project has been the building of the dining hall and dormitory for the Rectory School at Pomfret In March of last year the propriet0rs of this school felt the need for expansion due to the de- mands made upon them by an in- creased enrolment and decided that to work in conjunction with the local trade school would be a splendid idea beth from the standpoint of their own needs and also to cooperate with the local institution in their training pro gram.
 The drafting department drew up plans and specifications covering the remodelling of a wooden structure which had been used as a carriage house in years past. The final devel- opment of the plans resulted in prac- tically new building. However, such portions of the old structure con sidered saie and such materials as were considered sound were used in the new work The design was pat termed after the Colonial type and consisted of a building approximate ly 42 60 feet, three stories in height and large basement. On the basis of these plans and specifications a contract was drawn up between the owners and the school. Work started about June first.
 Basement Section
 The basement section is given over to heating plant, locker rooms. laun- dry, food store room. a masters room. and a number of pupil cubic ules on the west side which is several feet above grade. These rooms are finished in celCtex and Arkansas pine moulded trim and served by bath and showers. 4 compete concrete floor was laid throughout the basement by the masonry students. A steel stair way extends from the basement at the south end to the top floor. This stair way is enclosed by 12" brick wall which extends to the roof. Metal clad double doors glazed with white glass open into this stairway at each tiocr. All brick work was done by the mas sorry students.
 First Floor
 On the first floor is located the din- ing hall and kitchen. The dining hall is approximately 40 40 and is very attracticallv finished. A large fire place is located about the center of the room built of tapestry brick in seven shades. laid up in neat and attractive manner. The floor in this room is of oak. the standing trim of moulded Arkansas pine. Walls are finished with celotex covered with strips to match the standing trim. The kitchen adjoining is large one some 20 40 feet and is finished in the same materials as the dining hall. However. a maple floor and hard fin ished plastered walls were installed here to meet the needs of kitchen work requirements.
 Other Floors
 On the second and third floors are two masters rooms and some eigh- teen eubicles are arranged on each side of spacious railways and at the end of each hall is a fireplace some what smaller but similar in design to the one in the dining hall.
 These freplaces and railways make very cheerful places for group meet ings and . hcmey atmosphere for the students during the winter evenings. At the north end of the railways on the second and third floors is located a splendid bathroom some l2 X l6 feet splendidly finished with black and white tile flooring of an attrac- tive design and black sanitary tile base. The walls are plastered and finished with a hard finish These bathrooms are equipped with Med eeken showers equipped with anti scald regulating features.
 Electric Wiring
 All electric wiring was installed by the electrical students and included some l42 outlets together with sig nal bells, fire alarm system, all wir- ing being BX cable.
 The carpentry students erected all frame work. laid all floors, installed all interior trim. Masonry department coaperated with the carpentry de