Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-21

The holiday season is not as rule . perio
OF activity in the real estate market Houses and
lots are not exactly suitable for Christmas pres
ents. They can't be tucked under pillows or in the
toes Of stockings. corner lot will not it the
round surface Of breakfast plate and the or
binary city house would be apt to prove a heavy
burden on the piano in the parlor. It 10 so
evident that real estate is not adapted for the
practical uses Of the holiday season that in
tending holiday purchasers do not frequent
the real estate officers. They give the real es-
tate agent, however, an opportunity to start
out and do some shopping on his own account
So at this season Of the year the average real
estate agent is not overrun with customers.
Still there is always something to be done and
the daily record of real estate transfers shows
but little if any diminution.
THE BRICK MAKING INDUSTRY.
new company has recently been formed in
this CITY for the purpose Of engaging in the
manufacture Of bricks. Two months ago the
brick yards near Fort Runyon, on the opposite
side OF the Potomac, were purchased by num-
Der OF capitalists. They are now engaged in
building an extensive plant and expect in the
spring to begin the manufacture Of bricks
There are about eight brick yard plants in this
vicinity, and in the eastern part OF the city and
District are number of thriving yards, where
great number of bricks are made each year.
This industry has reached very large proper
tions and each year shows q steady expan-
SION In the output: It is estimated
that the daily consumption of bricks during the
past year has been about 1000 600. At times it
has been found to be impossible to meet the
demand. This has been especially the case
during the past year, when building operations
were brought to q standstill by the floods
xs1h. .~Az Al A. q.
in all this section Of the country and wrecked
the canal For a time it was difficult to obtain
supplies OF coal and brick making was checked.
After the resumption of traffic and the supply
market was again opened building was resumed,
but the temporary delay was severely felt and
the brick men found it difficult to fill the accu-
mulated orders The past year has been
distinguished by great activity in building.
There have been an unusual number Of houses
OF the smaller class erected, while large bust
ness buildings and fine residences have also
been built in various parts of the city. All the
and it is said that in point of quality as we'll as
in excellence Of manufacture the Washington
brick has no superior. There is a good deal of
capital invested in this industry and its direc-
ton is in the hands of capable and experienced
men.
ALONG THE WASHINGTON BRANCH.
During the past week a company of Wash
ington capitalists has purchased tract of 100
acres on the Washington branch Of the Balti.
more and Ohio railroad. The land lies on the
opposite side of the railroad from the subdl-
vision Of Charlton Heights. 1t is the intention
Of the purchasers to subdivide this property
into building sites. Charlton Heights, which
was subdivided some months ago by Mr. James
Z. Waugh, can already boast Of quite a settle.
ment A number of picturesque houses have
been erected there and Mr.. Waugh has plans
for a fine residence which he intends
to erect. He also proposes to build a large no.
tel on this property. A number Of settlements
have been started along the line of this road
and those who are interested in property in that
locality predict for the Washington branch a
line OF Improvements similar to that which has
marked the development of the property along
the Metropolitan branch. The proposed plan
of making splendid boulevard between this
city and Baltimore is very heartily endorsed by
property owners and residents along this line
Of the railroad. They consider that the carry
ing out Of such project will result in the ac-
celebration Of the movement which has already
begun in the opening up Of the entire stretch
OF country to suburban settlement.
THE ERECTION OF TALL BUILDINGS.
The erection of lofty buildings in this city
Is becoming more common. Ground is val
liable and the demand for Office rooms and
store rooms in the centers of business are con-
prouote skyWdrQ movement.
A large fire proof Office building is now being
erected on street 1t has only frontage Of
20 feet while it extends back 100 feet and
towers into the air to the height Of six stories
Plans are being prepared for another hand
some Office building on the same street. The
frontage Of this building will be 20 feet.
II will have a depth of 1853 feet
and will be six stories in height 1t is also
proposed to erect another building in the same
locality which will be ten stories in height.
The number Of buildings If similar character
already built and the tendency which promises
many additions to the number in the near
future demonstrates that this city is rapidly
acquiring title to be put down as among the
great cities of the United States, that is if the
claim to such distinction is to rest upon the
same basis as that Of some other cities in this
country.