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London Hippodrome Programme July 30th 1900
Managing Director Mr. H. E. MOSS. THE SCHEME.-London is now provided with a building that is both unique in its design and completeness, and strikingly original in its form of entertainment. About two years ago Mr. H. E. Moss determined to invade London with a new form of entertainment, combining Hippodrome and Stage performance. He therefore consulted Mr. Frank Matcham, the well-known theatrical architect, and the result is the acquisition of one of the most important and valuable sites that could be found in the Metropolis. SITE.-The site comprises an area of about three thousand yards and is bounded on all sides by thoroughfares; the principal frontages are in Cranbourn Street, Charing Cross Road, and Newport Street (which has been widened by ten feet at the company's expense). The other side is in Ryders Court, which has also been increased in width to twenty feet.
FRONTAGE. -The whole of the frontage in Cranbourn Street has been utilized for shops with bachelors' flats or offices above, with a grand entrance to the latter, from the centre of the block, containing a wide stone staircase and a lift. House-keeper's quarters are provided at the top, in telephonic communication with every room, and the whole of the rooms are artistically decorated and furnished. The carpeted corridors and staircase are warmed by hot-water pipes and coils, and the whole of the rooms are lighted by electricity. Hot and cold lavatory- accommodation is provided in the rooms, and W.C.'s and bath rooms in the corridors. Full details may be obtained of the Estate Managers, Messrs. Browett Taylor, 9, Warwick Court, Holborn, W.C. Telephone 622 Holborn. |
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