National Republican., 1873-11-07
MODERN WASHINGTON.
RAPID MARCH on LOCAL PROGRESS

EAPlD MARCH on LOCAL. PROGRESS.
improvements on Vermont kvcnuc-AriiuH-
ton uotri-E'nps Row-hIansions Of
George Tnyi0r and General M.g Mtiss
-Adynnrc In Real E-tnte-Propo'rd
Change, &c, &c.
In cur last published notes on the growth Of
tho city," under the energetic and Intelligent
administration Of the new territorial form OF
government, our observations ceased nj Fifteen
ani.a-half street, which embraces the siu2lj
block lying Immediately east OF Lafayette
square, and IL bounded on the north aud south
by II street and PeunsylyAnla avenue, upon
which historic location. 1t will be remember
stands the house In which occurred the tragic
death ot PHILIP Barton key by the hand Of
Daniel +. Slcklea, and the attempted assasslna-
tion OF that giant OF modern statesmen, VIM Y.
Seward. Leaving these scenes, yet haunted by
tie spectral forms Of those who ngured in Its
tragic history, and passing northwari, we soon
approach II street and are ushered at once upon
the spacious and elegant ihornughfare known
az
VERMONT ,vESrR,
,hfs shutting, tor several squares uOtihNarl. one
Uf the most attractive centres OF modern ele-
pilncc known to our renovated and beautiful ma
ilOnal metropolis. Standing at the Intersection
Ofthls avenue with II street, one acquainted with
not suppress the wonder which comes unbdden
TO his mind, nor repress the commentator
which an honest criticism must render upon the
comparison which forces Itself upon such an OBJ
1t seems but yesterday the entire space occu-
pied by the elegant residences Of Senators sum-
ner aud Pomeroy, with that Of the late John c.
kennedy, which lntervenes and unites them.
was low marshy spot, surrounded by crude
fence, partly Of pickets Of various lengths and
In part post and rail- In the centre Of this space
stood an antiaunted moss-covered cottage,
shaded by q number OF the old-tme sycamore
trees, from whose dizzy heights the blue. bird
warbied his first song OF spring, and The blue
ihatchei cottage. with the surrounding ground,
was the property Of John d. Barclay, Reading
CLERK OF the House OF Representatives, during
hands nf Mr. Barclay II passed to the possession
OF W. W. Corcoran, esq, during whose owner
snip u was occupied by - Pierce, the Obscure
north Of this, embracing the ground now occu
pied by the Arlington house. was an extensive
vegetable garden.
genius OF our modern civilization looks out from
ner homes OF luxury aud ease made beautiful BY
exterior and Interior adornments OF the most
the hardened Surface e Of which echo to he soand
OF the passing cqulpages OF wealth, snvironed
with grass plats, from whose emerald covering
biuhHtnth hHhut tTttA, tnTtlD, ANIL mower vie
with each other IN attractiyeness!
omitling further mention Of the elegant resi-
dence OF Senator sumner, described In our notes
on me Improvement OF II street, we come At
ARLINGTON HOUSE,.
bullt a few years since by W. ". Corcofan, eco,
This building Is OF Connecticut brown-stons
front, i've stories high, with q snowy Maosard
Ioof' from whose seton TOP the floating national en-.
Sign IL plainly visible from every point In and
around Washington. II Is an extension and en-.
largement OF the twin dwellings Of Howell Cobt
anu anu Lewis Sass, who occupied them while Sec.
retaries OF the Treasury and q State. To this
main or eentra! portion of ne hotel the iai.
residences OF Reverdy johnson and John q
Kennedy have been united by Temporary pas
sage-ways, making the accommodations Of tn,
house embrace about 225 rooms. The ladies, en-
fsnee Ws,es, s oy means OF the Kennedy mansiea OF
In the construction and fiuIsh OF this modeu
hotel the afiluent owner seems 10 have spare,
NJ enfeavors to render It at once conyenicn
"a lnSurlous In all lts details and arrangements
my OF the rooms are lifted up en SUITE 70 NEE
the demands OF families or parties travelling ii
company Among these we note the
"BLuE SUITE"
which consists OF nvc rooms-thTee chambers
parlor and halh.roon-the two larger cham.
,s ners icing each about twenty feet square, and
the porlor 8S9O feet. These are called the ''blut
rooms" from the fact that they are papered, car.
peled, frescoed and furnished with designs Of
perfect harmony, In which the prevailing colol
which is likewise wrought into furniture and
decorations, SO that whether the eye rests upon
the noor II views a rich weldon" carpet In blue
and silver or upon the black walnut furniture
when IL upholstered In the same or upon the
walls which arc rapered In corrugated silver
anu Dlue, or upon the ceiling which is painted In
the severe Ponpeiansstyle, with silyer.leaf trim
mings, the perfect and unbroken harmony Il
maintained. sufficient OF pictures, statuette.
IN bronze and bright god ornament the room tO
renepe ,ir 'ne eye oi any monotony, while splendid
mlrTOrA reUgrt tho bright li0hf a.
through elegant lace curtains, which can be
neiowed by dropping the rich damask ones
Whlch cover those OF lace.
=, Adequate description OF those rooms exceed,
the space 10 be here allotted to It, In passing n
u but Just 20 state that these rooms were fittet
nsh, up Sy "mr Masnington artists, L J. Rothrock
frescoers, who claim that It surpasses any wors
10 be found south Of New York City,
Us enterpIislng and courteous proprietors
NessIs; 4. Roesse Son, conduct the house
WITH laylsh hand, rlysllng the best public nc
commodations to be found on this continent.
DutlhH lhe past year Mr.. Corcoran mas pur
avenue on this square north Of the Johnson
residence, embracing the recent homestead OF
=; NJ; J., King, formerly known as a grocer ln
kumor has long told that Mr.. corcoran has
iornied The Intention OF extending this elegant
g nulillng 10 include the entire front OF the
nIiaa, SIur, Uui iaIing heaitl and engrossment 10
NUMEROUS ihuhlhcent nhilantnropies and chart
iies mas thus far left the design uneSecute,i,
us accompaniment would certainly form A dis
IN ,nuhe ,s anu nnrvaIcd public Improvement, and
we thlnk would lie Temuneratiye as an invest
neht IN the swiftly approaching days when
Warrington Will he unsurpassed as q centre of
nlasuon i Ior US literature, art and society, to
WHICH tne hdlnlrlng hosts OF Americas appre-
clailye cilzens will come to do honor 10 the
genius OF our free institutions.
lmineulately opposite the Arlington a row OF
modern residences, i've stories high, with faced
brick fronts and brown-stone trimmings, ha.
neeH Iecehtly Dnllt by ex-senator E. ID. Morgan,
OF New loIS. one OF these Is rented by the pro.
prletOIs OF lhe Arlington house as their private
residence. IL Will he remembered that this was
occupied, together with the Rcyerdy johnson
house, by the japanese embassy during their re-
cent VISIT 10 lhls city, when they were the guests
oi congress ~ represented by Messrs, Roessle.
lew vacant lots extend from these TO the cor
ner OF ! street. and are owned by ex-senator
M0rgah; snnn ihey have market value Of g per
few doors south OF this row a substantial
iour,st9Iy modern dwelling has Just been built
Though less snowy than many houses OF smaller
value, Is ut once unique IN its proportions and
appearance, anu Indicative Of internal comfort
anu convenience.
Passing northward along the shaded walks of
ihe public reservation Called by many .Scott
squaie1 extending from this point to X street,
xIs,nas GI,,ns pyf 0nanoe on one of the numerous IN
iresnlhg yourself by q draught OF pure cold
M ma'er Whirh npWs win limpd freshness from
uma ,ne "rnkihg g fountains IN Its midst, you soon
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moueIh elegance, described In previous notes
pnollshed IN The kErrbLIcAs, as was the princely
mansion OF WIN. Lowry, which faces you at tuls
poiEt, anu is last approaching completion
, Inc ground from this point TO the resldence of
Dr. Walsworlh, at the corner OF l. street-de-
Wribed IN preyiOnS notes On l. street-ls owned
,S several different parties, among whom are
", u. Moses, esq, and q prominent citizen OF
baltimore, who c0ntemplates making Washing.
ION MS nome Ground here has advanced since
'S Improvement from $3.50 to o. per square foot
J, o. EVANS ROW,
Immediately opposite this, fronting upon Yer
mont ANehhe, John u. Evans, ESQ.,, president OF
the Concrete Paving Company, Is lust nnishinQ
arrow 0i SIX dwellings Of modern arc tecturp
hlRhiy ornamental In style and nnish four stories
nlRh, WIN snowy luTTets and Mansard roofs
Spacious hay windows adofn the exterior, while
ihe effect gwen to tue appearance OF the row by
the MY ieet OF grass plat which lies lmmedi-
Ately III front, anu Is inclosed by an iron railing
Is extremely beautiful. These houses are built
"a touPeis' separated by intervening spaces on
eilhtt sue OF about ten feet each. This moi
only hulS greatly to tho architectural effect hui
hlghly conducive TO health and cheerfuIness by
snppyhS NghI and air In more bountiful pro-
we understand that spring " III bring with IL A
renewal OF Tue work Uf Improvement here under
the enterprise Of this well-known gentleman.
involving more lavish expenditures Than those
already made, anil covering The l. and Fonr
nf