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WieS^pWm^illiamfCo. Paint andtfanish/fahent PMiUkNd.P'tiA, NAN PftMtOIBCQ. ObKVSLANN. MINNCAPOLMh BOSTON, lONttAMO, HOUSTON, CHICAM, NLWARK, 161 ANOCLTN. AVANNAM, OMAHA, OfmaiT. SEATTLC, N'T UMJIN. NIWORLIINI HANNAN CITY, BUrrAlO, OAUIAN, SPO*ANC NAN ANTONrO NCW TONS, OlftONNATI, PITTNNUNNH. DtNVtP. OINAMNOHAM INBIANAPOMN, TORONTO, MOMTNCAL. WtHNt PNO, bONBON, (NOLAND *I Voi-.VIU. 0(Ti>k i;k . 15*13 No. 7 Cf*r.ghi. I' ' >i ll.i slwi >i U nil, n s \| log I* k'Mtu<| IX tlKYSBR LAN 11 >p0 AN" architect with a Keen appreciation of the beauty of Nature, the task of construeUng a hotel in that ffj greatest of America's j/'J wonderlands the Yellow stone National 1`ark is a iStJf",iKr\r~,r. stupendous one. Not only arc the ditiiculties of con struction severe, hut far greater than the?** is the task of deigning a structure which will he in i>erfeet harmony with the wonder ful surroundings. And so when it was decided to erect a new tirand Canyon Hotel, it was most, fortunate % ft 0007-SWP-000102267 that the services of an architect were obtained who not only was familiar with the con ditions under which the neu building' must be erected, but who was possessed with a deep regard for the scenic beauty of the site. Mr. Robert C. Reamer, the architect who designed the new Grand Canyon Hotel hail previously erected the "Old Faithful Inn," another of Yellowstone's beautiful hostclries. In addition to his experience in this work, he spent considerable time in Europe, engaged in studying the hotels in the vaiiuus resorts there. With the knowledge thus gained, Mr Reamer set about the wtirk of designing the best anil most beautiful hotel in Yellow stone, and there seems not much doubt that he succeeded. In the language of the day, the new Grand Canyon Hotel has "made good." Nestling in the side of a sheltering hill, its wide, low roof lines and mellow brown shingled exte rior blend perfectly with the wild ruggedness of the landscape. An idea of the size of the building may he gained by fact that the dis- V 0007-SWP-000102268 0007-SWP-000102269 "f u t / u , . u .m ih- M n t t, f iitu ,,/ J C /'* Hif tin Ai>iif ni mIt fh > tance around (ho building1 is exactly a mile. At the same time, the building is only four stories at the highest place. When inside the building, one is at once struck with the unusual yet attractive style of decoration. Kverywhere down-stairs are llnors of polished pine, while walls and ceil ings are of beautifully finished red birch. The "Lounge" an unusual feature with tour ist hotels, is a great room two hundred feet long and one hundred feet wide. Kxcept for the massive alternating pillars that sustain the roof, the walls are almost entirely plateglass. The room extends lengthwise from the south front of the hotel building. On either side from the middle facing east and west are two large porches connected with the Lounge by French Windows and wide doors. At the hotel end of the Lounge i- a stage for the orchestra flanked by stair cases which lead back of the stage into the lobby of the hotel proper. The Lounge has been designed to take the place <>f those small isolated apartments us ually provided in hotels of this nature. The 6 * 0007-SWP-000102270 central floor space can be used for ballroom, promenade or auditorium. In the recesses Hanked by pillars are supplied writing-desks and tea-tables, easy chairs and footstools, and all the other appurtenances that afford comfort and ease for the guest." The base ment of this apartment is devoted to bowlingalleys, billiard-rooms, etc. Connecting the Lounge with the dining room is tho lobby or office, a beautiful room finished in the prevailing style. The dining-room is another immense room one hundred and seventy-five feet long and sixty feet wide. On its southern front is a groat bay nearly fifty feet in diameter. The room is wonderfully handsome with its im mense pillars of polished red hirch ami unique decoration, that of a conventionalized pine branch. This mntii' has been carried out everywhere through the building forming an odd but appropriate style of decoration. The kitchen is a perfection or modern equipment with concrete flour, tiled wain scoting and enameled ceilings and walls. Up stairs the rooms are carried out in the same ______ auii i?UJWTO T REALLV requires much careful plan I ning to secure to the full, the advan tage of that finishing touch the coat of paint. It is surprising to what an extent this same finishing touch can make or mar the appearance of an otherwise attractively designed building. The suburban home shown on the opposite page is a fine example of proper decoration. The substantial character given by the con crete used nn the lower part of the house is well supported by tho upper body and shingles finished by the f`rv*trruh<r Min(lle Stain-here used appropriately in place of the customary gloss finish paint. However, nothing mars the appearance of just this kind of a house more than neglect of the shingled surfaces which re quire as frequent finishing as siding. Shin gles exposed to the weather will in time become unsightly, especially if tho stain is not properly applied at the outset. Shin gles should be dipped two-thirds before being nailed in position, and durable stain should be used. These should be kept in 0007-SWP-000102271 * MOUMTCO MOOF OF THIS COLORFLATS WILL OK BENT UPON REQUEST 0007-SWP-000102272 good condition through the application of a coat of S-W PremrrutireShingle Stain, natural, applied as often as the other parts of the house are repainted. Frequently a brush-coat is applied over the newly-laid shingles, even though they have been dipped. This gives a more uniform tone to the shingles. s p u c ik u w rmss fitn/,/ S-W r'tV'Wrth i iv i* Shingly Shun m SW1' /.** r Hwfti -}*A\ l^wrwte Kmi-I* Kslra leijrhl TriiUtP'H*t. >1 m/ /UinJ'*- SW 1 ' Whit* W-ii S-W l*rvH?r\.ttv? HhiitKl** Siam <`-71, hmh Flm*! ~S-W Porch uiul Dc c r Pmai H;. ll* V>.nh tV tlnta SWP Woe* Whili'. /Jrfettor HuUh Enmvl. Whitts hx tenor. good taste that is shown below, but here the treatment has been modified to conform with the practical requirements. All the wood work here has been finished in white enamel, and all the enamel we are proud to say was made by The Shrririn-Williamx Co. And so on, in every department of this splendid building is there evidence of careful planning and a rare refinement. Truly the new Grand Canyon Hotel is a most fitting hostelry for that land of wonder*--Yellow stone Park. I'fi-ntttlf* fUI w /Vi I'ruftOH n .Um/.W Sfii.i. -4 hiI 0007-SWP-000102273 i Jr iCLitumld-HihCtir,nfrCtt-!fiLfiHiftMliuiln*.uniu>*h*>* Co** tnllnil. At> tuit> I p- THE PRIDE OK CINCINNATI Cin c in n a t i is proud, and rightly so, of her new sky scraper- The Union Central Life Insurance Co. Build ing. This building is thirtyfour stories high, the top of the (sliest pinnacle being just exactly 4H feet abou> the sidewalk. It is the tallest building west of New York City. But the Union Central Life Building has more than mere height to make it distinctive. From an architectural standpoint the build ing is most pleasing. Built after the style of Italian Renaissance with those graceful, pleas ing lines that Architect Cass Gilbert knows so well how to secure in his skyscraper crea tions, the building is a decided asset to the architectural aspect of the city. The first four floors are of white marble with heavy rustications forming the base of the structure. Above this the exterior is faced with heavy white matt-glazed terra cotta molded in a polychromatic design. F t 0007-SWP-000102274 The interior is handsomely finished, Shvrn'in - Williams Hat-Tnve, Glazing Liquid and Oil Colorn being used throughout. Mr. Cass Gilbert is the Architect, with Messrs. Garber &Woodward as his associates. Messrs. Mack, Jcnney & Tyler were the decorators. THE HISTORY OF OUR POPULAR WOODS SECOND CYPRESS DUE to its ability to withstand decay and the fact that it is not easily affected by climatic conditions, American cypress has l>een characterized as the "Wood Eternal." In Hilu, history tells us, Thomas Lyon built a house at Greenwich, Conn., the roof and sides of which were composed of cypress shingles. The house is still occupied as a residence and the original shingles are still in place with only scant repairs that have been needful luring the meanwhile. The American bald cypress is also known as red, white, yellow and black cypress. While these terms were once used to indicate its color, they now refer more to the differ- 12 ent localities from which the wood comes. At one time cypress grew throughout the entire temperate zone, even extending into Iceland and Greenland. It is of very ancient lineage and probably nourished before the days of pines, oaks and birches. Cypress is now' a distinctly swamp tree growing in. the southeastern part of our country along the Atlantic ('oast, the Gulf Coast, inland as far as Texas and North as far as southeastern Missouri. Cypress is one of the lighter woods, having a straight, even grain, al though there is a variety known as the curly or crotch cypress used chiefly for interior work and treated with a stained finish to re semble such woods as mahogany, etc. Cy press is non-resinous. Through the development of artistic stains, cypress is being used for interior trim, doors, etc. As the wood is close-grained, it does not require filling. The results obtained by this method of finishing are very attractive, the wood shows off to advantage in any of the colors in the Haixlrrnft Stnin line. Of late the Mahogany is proving a very popular shade and indeed when so stained this wood is very handsome. u 0007-SWP-000102275 A n e w p o r t f o l io ON INTERIOR DECORATION A now portfolio of color-plates, illustrat ing the latest ideas in house decoration, is ready for distribution. We believe that our readers will find this new portfolio of great interest, representing as it does the work of some of the best deco rative artists in this country. There are twenty-one plates in all, half of which are devoted to interior views. We shall be glad to mail a copy of the port folio to any of our readers desiring one. GLVGKRBRKAD ART K> Willmin V. IftuiU. U X. SuMenrtvmlem *r nusirufiii.n, |*ft. The ri||owm>r itmiiilwtum lis Mr IliAih n'lmni an honorable montom m iho itn'i'itr - -tfditpr. Lrrnx Pa in t Ma n : I think 1 have heard you utter unfriendly remarks about Gingerbread Art. Hesse be more careful what you say. Do .you mean Gingerbread Art or not? For my part I have sat supine for all these years and listened to people like you comparing my dear old fa vorite of the top pantry shelf with those in sane pieces of architecture, those screaming wall-papers, and those house painting jobs done a fa Jacob's Coat. And I will stand it no Iong<>r. This Ameri can language has got to pull itself together and take a hitch in its belt. Why Ginger bread Art? Was there ever a more modest or genuine morsel all the way through than a lump of that sweet smelling, warm tinted, wholesome and delicious product of the house hold oven, just as good on the top as >m the bottom, and just as good on the bottom as on the top, and maybe a shade better. Aye. n * 0007-SWP-000102276 and in the middle the interior furnishings arc* the best of all. for there we find those secret raisins that shun the vulgar passing glance, but get chummy at the fireside gatherings. <iingerhread indeed: I claim that it is monstrous libel and slander to name this food for saints anti simple folk while speaking of frills and frets, .-.crnlls and stencils, festoons anil cartouches and chencaus and all that motley sort, and, my Little 1'aint Man. I will he one of SO million people to contribute one cent each toward building a monument to the man who first framed together the words, "Cingei breail Art" the base of the monu ment to be in the air and the point of the shaft to lie down in the ground. Now if he had only used the name of `Wedding Cake Art" there would be a fair deal. No blame would be traveling in his direction, but perhaps a little praise. I belie>e in giving everything its just due no matter who gets hurt, and besides I am ja-rmanentl.v married and don't care. Iff # 0007-SWP-000102277