WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7; 1926
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PAGE THREE
New Hotel Eldridge Opens
Structure and Fictures Represent Latest Trend In Hotel Construction
A Fire or Tornado
will not leave the town without a modern hotel—Mr. Hutson has insured it so that if it be destroyed he can replace same. Is your property as well protected? If not—see
The Charlton Insurance Agency
Phone 689
Est.1861
Wiring and Electrical Equipment
in the New Eldridge
The Kansas Electric Power Co. "Up on the Daylight Corner"
The Washed Sand and Crushed Rock in the New Eldridge was supplied by
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Bowersock Mill & Power Co.
Business Men Back Project
Experts Agree Building Equals Any in Nearby States
Completely modern, fireproof, splendidly equipped, the new Hotel Kildridge, which will be formally opened to the public tomorrow, represents the United effort of American professionals in the project. This hotel, said by expert hotel men to equal any other in this section of the United States in beauty and utility, will be a very real asset to the city in the years ahead.
The entire lower floor, including the lobby, lady's lounge, and office, is trimmed in Italian travato marble. The walls are of canestone finish, with ceiling done in artificial ivory. All of the woodwork is of hand-carved walnut.
The firm of Albert Pick & Company had complete charge of the furnishing of the farmhouse.
The ladies' lounge is at the rear of the lobby. An Asiminate carpet covers the floor, and a new one has been carried out in beautiful designs, some in laquer finish, are found in this room. Here are arm chairs, occasional chairs, and dove-topped couches. The coverings especially made for these pieces.
The lounge opens into the ladies' parlor, which is comfortably furnished with chairs, love seats and pouches tables with mirrors and benches to match. A feature of this room is the beamed ceiling designed for comfort and a gorgeous finish, which hangs on the north wall.
From the main lobby glass paneled French doors lead to the future ball and banquet room, and to the coffee shop. The spacious kitchen is well equipped. All the furniture is of antique walnut covered with linen frieze and moth. The plaster chairs are of walnut done in tape.
The guest rooms in the hotel are furnished in walnut trimmed in cherry.
All of the windows are fitted with marquette curtains with overdrapes of sun and tab fast smooth mothah, tastefully decorated. The walls, which wholly establish is quiet and restful.
Features of the lobby are the large east stone ferneries, three round and two oblong, the large fluted columns supporting the wall, the large vaulted fountain at the west end of the room. This fountain is trimmed with Tennessee marble and contains a pool filled with gold-fish. The hotel office is designed for convenience and comfort. The main desk conceals a mezzanine floor.
A new Hotel and A new Telegraph Office
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We will soon open a new, fully equipped office in Lawrence.
Send your message via Postal
Postal Telegraph Cable Co.
The Community's New Home . . .
We congratulate the citizens of Lawrence, W. G. Hutson and Mont. J. Green, on their efforts in making the community's new home one of the finest in the state and one of which we are all justly proud.
C. E. Friend Lumber Co.
Eldridge Barber Shop
Come in and See our New Shop
Heating System and Oil Burners installed by
Kennedy Plumbing Co.
We wish to congratulate Mr. Hutson,Mr. Green, Shepard & Wiser and last but not least the City of Lawrence.
The New Hotel Eldridge is a credit to Owner, Builder and Architect—a monument to that civic spirit that the city has shown—and we are justly proud of our small share in having installed all the marble in this beautiful building.
Foster Strimple Marble & Tile Co.
Topeka, Kansas
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