Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-31
IMPROVEMENT IN WASHINGTON.
New Buildings in Progress or To BE
Erected
A HANDSOME BUSINESS HOUSE.

HANDSOME BUSINESS HOUSE.
one OF the finest business buildings i'm the city
rs now In progress of erection on the south side
OF the Avenue. between 9Th and 9TH streets by
Mr. j. Z. Kendall. It will bc occupied BY his
Son, Mr. j. B. Kendall. with whose present place
OF business, in the rear OF the lot fronting on B
street, it will be connected. 1t will then form a
large building, occupying the entire depth of the
square between the Avenue AMI b street: The
new building will be i've stories high. with a
cellar. The front OF % feet will be of brick. with
brownstOne trimmings and handsomely orna-
mented- row OF three large windows on each
Of the five stories will be glazed with French
plate glass. giving rich effect and adding to
the solid elegance of the structure. The build
Ing is being put up in most substantial man
ner. the party wall on the west side being 10
inches thick. and those on the east side Is inches
thick- An open well between the old and new
buildings covered with a skviight will give
light TO the interior. A very handsome stair
ease of natural wood viii run from the top to
the bottom. The interior will be finished in
white and yellow pine of natural finish The
cost will be S14. 600. Mr.. John Fraser is the
architect, and d. B. Croft contractor
THE OLD CONVENT PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT.
The old convent property at the corner of
10th and G streets will shortly be improved by
John Sherman & Co, for themselves and others
by the erection Of six fine brick houses The
old building. fronting on G street, will be re-
modelled and turned into handsome and com
mOdious residence. The corner house will be
four or five stories high. with a basement and
will have frontage of "a feet on 10th street
and extend on G. street As feet. 1t will co ntain
about 20 rooms. and will be built in an orna-
mental style of architecture. with all the modern
improvements. There will be four bay windows
In the house. Directly to the north. two houses
will be erected three stories and basement high
thtsZp in will ha
houses erected three stories high with q
back building and cellar. The entire block
viii be of an harmonious style of architecture.
but each will differ in the design. They will be
erected ia the modern style with bay windows
brick cornices. and complete in all the appoint
ments. The cost of the Improvement is not
known. as the plans have not been all prepared.
Mr.. j. Gernuer is the architect, and c. C. Mar
tin, the contractor.
OTHER NEW HOUSES.
Mr.. John Hockmyer will shortly begin the
erection of four handsome dwelling houses on
the southeast corner of 9Th aud streets They
are to be of three stories and q basement with
o frontage of % feet A bay window runs up
the entire height of tue house. Each house
Will contain IS rooms. and the interior finish
will be of a neat and attractive character The
cost viii be $4,000. Mr. S. L. Turner Is the
architect
Mrs. Dom intends to build for her own use a
brick house on NJ street between 4th and 9Th.
the cost being 81, 800. NJ. S. K. Turner is the
architect.
Mrs. Riley has given out the contract for a
handsome double house. to he erected on
street. between 9th and 9TH southwest. 1t will
De three stories and basement high and have
frontage OF % feet. The interior finish will be
in hard wood. The house will he occupied by
the owner. The cost will be SIP, coo s. e.
Turner is the architect.
Prof. C. V. Riley is about completing O. row
OF six brick houses at 18th and X streets They
are three stories and basement hir l. and will
be handsome Improvement TO that part of the
city. The cost viii be $4,000. S. T. Turner is
the architect.
John Sherman ( Co are building for Nessrs.
Oammack three fine brick residences on 18th
street. just north of CorcOran. They are to be
three stories high, with basement and a large
stable in the rear of each. The cost Is about
$1,000 each John Sweeney is the contractor
John Sherman 4 Co are also about to begin
the erection of fine dwelling house on Massa-
chusetts avenue, fronting sOnth near Dupont
Circle IL will have a frontage of % feet and
will be f1nishedin natural woods with an exterior
OF pleasing design. The cost will be S13 000
j. Gerrnuier is the architect. aud C. c. Martin
the contractor.
John Sherman has sold to Commodore Ouack-
enblsh, U.SN., brick house on the east side
OF Connecticut avenue near NJ. for his own use
The National Union Insurance Company's
building. 64S Louisiana avenue is nearing COM
pletiOn. The front of this building has a base
OF rock face ashiar of Ohio stone with columns
carved caps and bases and belts of the same
stone, making one of the most effective business
fronts in town. In the bay window m arked
feature is the large window which extends from
the first to the top of the second story. This
window has the largest balanced sash in town
The corner tuTret. corbeled from one side of the
bay window, and from which the flag pole
strings. is another marked feature. novelty
Is the arrangement for hosting the flag from the
office on the first floor. The FLAG is drawn I'D
and down through a concealed galvanized iron
tube. Mr.. Glenn Brown designed and SUPER
intended the construction.
Mr.. 7. P. Simpson is having plans and specil-
cations drawn up for a dwelling on Vermont
avenue. between and o streets. The front
viii be 70 feet wide. and will have senieircu-
lar bay window two stories high The base
ment steps, window heads and stills will be of
Portland brown stone There wils be some
terra Gotta of original design. The inside will
be finished in hard woods wooden manteIS tile
hearths aud fireplace facngs in the latest design
Ash Will be used in hall, dining-room and
second story cherry in the parlor; white pine
poplar aud cypress in other parts of the house
all to be finished in a manner TO show the
natural grain or the wood to the best adj
vantage. Rough cathedral glass will be used
In the yestibule doors and over windows
The plumbing will receive careful attention.
having the fixtures carefully selected and the
pipes, tIdis. dts. properly vented. the architect
having made special study of the sanitary mat
tiers. The house viii be heated by steam inditect
radiation The architect is Glenn Brown.
Ar. Daniel Murray. OF the library Of Congress,
has just completed three 3-story and basement
brick dwellings, on 18th street near N. They
have pressed brick fronts, with Ohio stone
trimmings, fancy belt courses and panels of
moulded brick; iull bay windows with stained
glass transoms; hot and cold water bath range
Iatrobes bells and speaking tubes throughout
The interiors are finished in natural woods
Queen Anne style. patent cornices and slate
mantels, alcOves and French plate glass through
out They contain ten rooms each Mr. Muir
ray Is also erecting three others of similar
design, on Hst street, near the corner of n. to
cost $1,000, exclusive of the ground.
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