THE residence of Dr. William J. Hurley, 9341 S. Robey Street, is probably the only example of French architecture in the Ridge District. The home, constructed of buff faced brick with grey stone trim and arched window ornaments and mottled green and grey slate roof has a commanding appearance.
The entrance, on the west, gives to an vestibule and from there to a stair hall. From this point the interior follows more the Italian manner.
The large living room, 14 by 28 feet, occupies the northwest corner and connects through French doors with a solarium on the east. The living room is marked by the tall French window doors at the front and by a large stone fireplace. The finish in this room is sand finished plaster, which is also used in the solarium. The latter is also enhanced by the French window doors on three sides.
The vestibule and stairhall are done in palm finish plaster. The staircase, instead of the usual wooden balustrade, has a wrought iron rail and wrought iron spindles. The dining room on the southwest, is finished similarly to the living room and connects through a butler’s pantry with the kitchen on the southeast. Here all the modern conveniences are found including electric refrigeration.
The upper floor contains three bedrooms, two baths and maid’s quarters. The large master bedroom occupies a position over the dining room and has a bath and dressing closet adjacent on the east. The other bath is at the center front, over the entrance. Two more bedrooms are found on the north and the maid’s room, also on the north and east, is gained from the stair landing.
Hot water heating is the method used in this residence and at the rear, on the south, is found a two car garage similar in design and material to the house. A drive leads along the south side to a side entrance and there is also a space provided that makes it possible to turn a machine around without reversing it.
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