Father Kelley's New Rectory

FATHER KELLEY'S NEW RECTORY

Architect's Plans Have Been Received and Approved

Work on the Building Will Shortly Be Commenced - Will Be Finished by October 1,

The complete plans and specifications of the new St. Thomas Parish house have been received from the architects, Spier & Rohns of Detroit, and were discussed by the church committee at a hastily called meeting on Wednesday evening.

The cellar is already excavated and it was decided to let the stone contract as soon as possible and separately, so as not to delay the work. This announcement will give contractors more time to get figures on material.

The new building is to be 36x54, with basement, two stories and an attic; it will have a large porch on State street, a porch on Elizabeth street, and a covered walk leading from the south side of the house directly into the sacristy. This walk will serve likewise as a conservatory and can be enclosed during the cold season with glass partitions.

The building will be constructed of field stone and paving brick and have shingle tile roof. The field stone is to be rock faced and rustic similar to the work in the new church below the sill course. The interior will be finished in hardwood, with combination chandeliers and up-to-date plumbing.

On the whole it will have a decidedly classic appearance, which is strongly emphasized by the heavy fluted columns on the State street side. It is intended that the building shall be completed by October 1 of this year.