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Rh woods. There is a ceiling in plaster with finely wrought decoration in flat relief.

The upper ten stories are wholly for tenant purposes, there being about 60,000 square feet of space for offices. They are, of course, served thoroughly with all conveniences of the highly modern office building.

There are three elevators, and they are of the high-speed traction type, thus assuring adequate service under peak load conditions. The completely fire-proof construction is supplemented with two flights of fire stairs, fire stand-pipe, hose connections, and many exits.

Besides hot and cold water, steam and electricity, the building is provided with a system of pipes that convey hygienically cooled drinking water to all premises. The window spaces are large, and plate-glass panes assure clearness of vision as well as good appearance within and without. The tiling and plumbing, as well as all other accessories for daily convenience, are of the best modern sanitary construction. Safe Deposit Vaults