Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 May 1911 — Former Vice President Fairbanks To Erect Fine Residence. [ARTICLE]

Former Vice President Fairbanks To Erect Fine Residence.

The contract for the erection of Charles W. Fairbanks’ new home in Indianapolis at the southwest corner of Meridian and Thirtieth street, has been awarded to the Bedford Ston? and Construction company. Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks hope to occupy the home next spring. The site comprises more than an acre of ground and, rising from Meridian street, the center forms a knoll high above the street level. Mr. Fair banks purchased the site last fall from the Indiana National Bank. Hugh H. Hanna was a former owner of the property. The material to be used in the construction of the exterior will be dark red paving brick and the trimmings will be of Bedford stone. The house will be two stories high. The main entrance will be from Meridian street and another entrance has been arranged on the Thirtieth street side. Halls extending from each entrance will meet. A wing on the west will contain the kitchen and servants’ quarters. • To the right of the main entrance will be the library, and across the haL will be the living room. There will be two porches on the south side of the house. Entrance to one of the porches will be from the living room. In the rear of the living room will be the morning and dining rooms. Opening from the morning room probably will be a court, although this has not been decided. Six sleeping rooms are provided on the second floor and a den or living room probably will be arranged. Oak. Circassian walnut and birch probably will be used in finishing the interior.