Featuring the homelike spirit, The Buckingham is an up to date fireproof building of the first class type built with the comfort of its guests always in mind. Situated way from the turmoil of downtown and still only a very short walk from the business section. The Nicollet car line is but one block distant. In this beautiful building one will find many features that go toward making the Buckingham an ideal place to live.
The main entrance on Vine Place is reached by passing through an artistic and well laid out court, possessing a fountain, marble seats, shrubs and flowers. Directly inside this entrance are the office, a spacious lobby, lady’s lounge and writing room. A ballroom appropriate for musicians, dances, teas, etc will be found in one wing of the building. A grill and delicatessen are the other features of the Buckingham. There are 140 choice apartments ranging from the room and a bath type to the 2 room, kitchenette and bath and the 2 room kitchenette and 2 bath suites, furnished or unfurnished. The woodwork finish is in mahogany and ivory. Experts have selected the decorations and color scheme making a most pleasing and harmonious effect throughout.
Full length mirrors in silver lighting fixtures in candle effect of the latest eastern design in all apartments. In each suite will be found a white enamel bathroom with genuine tile side wall, tile floors, built in bathtubs white porcelain fixtures, sanitary cabinets and plate glass mirror. Pullman kitchenettes with good coverage space and the newest in Stewart ranges are used throughout. Ice delivery to chests is through a service door in the corridor. Carpeted throughout with Bigelow Axminster in blue and rose patterns. In selecting the draperies and curtains, great care was used to insure their being of the best materials and in keeping with the other furnishings.
House assistance may be secured by the hour, there by solving the maid problem. There is bellboy and regular hotel service including free delivery service from the receiving room. In short the Buckingham Apartments are furnished and equipped with the thought of securing the utmost ease and comfort for their occupants and create a delightfully livable domestic interior.
The Staring Company, Agent
711 Metropolitan Building
Phone Geneva 4608
owned by Eastern Finance Inc.