Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.
PROGRESS IN BUILDING.
improvements Now Going On-The
Hay.Adams Houses and Other Build

Mr.. Mar;ni is about to make an extensive
addition TO his dancing hall on f street, which
will largely add TO the accommodations Of that
resort The addition will extend back to the
alley making the total depth 40 feet. The roof
will be raised so as to improve the appearance
and ventilation of the ball room, which will oe-
eupy the entire second story as heretofore.
TIE HAY's-ADANs HOUSES.
The notable feature in the record of improve
ments made in the city during the present season
will be the elegant residences which will be
erected by Colonel John Hay and Mr.. Henry
Adams. There have been but comparatively
few fine houses erected this season, but these
houses in point ofelegance OF finish and cOstli-
AesS will probably exceed any private residence
ever erected in this city. They will be situated
on the northwest corner of 10th and II streets,
on the ground which was purchased over a
year ago by Lieutenant Payne from Mr.. COrcO-
ran at a cost Of 50 per foot at that time. This
the highest price ever paid for residence
property in this city. Lieutenant Payne subse-
quentiy sold the property TO MeSsrs. Hay and
Adams for SO per foot. So that these houses
will have the distinction of being built upon the
highest priced land in the city, and Colonel
Hays house will have the further distinction of
being the most costly residence In the city. 1t
will be situated on the corner. fronting 81 feet
on street, and running 81 feet along 10th
street Mr.. Adams. which will Immediately
adjoin il will be "A feet front with depth of 81
feet. The architect Is Mr.. Richardson of Bos-
ton. who planned the costly residence at the
corner of 10Th and h streets. occupied by Gen.
Nicholas l.. Anderson. The design of these
houses will differ in details but the general effect
will be harmonious. The fronts will be rich and
imposing. and the houses will represent the
latest phases of modern architecture. The
Interior finish will be especially fine. The work
OF bGilding will be begun next week. Colonel
Hays house will cost In the neghbOrhOod OF
100000 while that of Mr. Adams will be less
expensive. Ii is stated that Mr.. Charles
EdmonSton, the well-known builder, has the
contract.
THE LIGHT INFANTRY ARMORY
The work on the Light Infantry ArmOry and
Opera House is being prosecuted with great
rapidty, and the massive walls of the building
have been completed up to the second story.
large force of men under the direction OF the
contractor, Mr. Dan Mccarthy, are employed
on the work. Some idea of the elegance of the
building. when completed. can be obtained by
the appearance of the front. which. so far as
completed, is entirely of HummelstOwn brown
stone. The effect ofthis kind of material in the
COnstruc ton of such large building is rich and
massive. The work is being pushed forward so
rapidly that it is expected TO have the entire
UullUiHL competed anu READY lOf occupancy Dy
November LIST. Owing to the ready sale of
bonds, the building committee has been able to
pay the contractor promptly each month. The
sale has not been pushed because there was
money enough on hand to meet the necessary
expenses. and so the issue of bonds has been
confined to those who desired them as an
investment for their money. Colonel Moore,
who has charge ofthe sale at the metropolitan
oank. has been qUietlydispOsingO of the bonds. and
he finds that they are regarded with great favor
by those who have funds to place in secure and
safe forms of investment The completion of
the building will be an event of great moment.
not only To the corps. hut TO the city, and it will
be appropriately celebrated.
REAL ESTATE NOTES.
on 18th street, between and l. streets. at a
cost of =. eco.
Two three-story and basement houses are
beiG., erected by Mr.. John Bailey on 4th street,
between + and f. at a cost of S11 900
Nj. CIV TrOtt is about to commence the cree
ton of four dwelling houses Oh the southeast
corner Of 10th and streets northwest. These
ara To be two stories high. with cellar and II
feet front by So in depth. with pressed and
nodded brick front and fiat mansard roof.
There u to be one bay window on each house.
The cost viii be $1,000.
Mr. 7. r. Senior j. building a tw0-stOry and
Cellar house on LeDrOit avenue. ieDrOit Park.
al a cost Of =. 500.
Mrs. Amanda g. Chew is erecting a two-story
dwelling ON h street. between North Capitol
and Isl street at cost OF Il .275.
Mr.. L. Goldschmid Is building two fine houses
on 18th street and Massachusetts, avenue at a
al go