Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-23

SETS AVENUE IMPRovEMESTs-soNE NEW
BUILDINGS ON THE AyESUE-orHER MATTERS
OF INTEREST.
Mr.. John c. Bullitt, the wealthy Philadel-
phian, makes frequent visits to this CITY. In
connection with AnthonyJ. Drexel and Senator
Cameron he is engaged in improving Kaiorsma
Heights, which they purchased some time ago.
Owing to the irregular character of the country
in that locality the subdivision into city lots
has involved heavy grading, which has been
done at great expense. The purchase of this
property and the cost of the extensive improve
ments which have been made has called for
an expenditure of some 100000 The owners
however, are men of ample means,
and they are determined to do the
work thoroughly. MIR. Bullitt expresses
himself being gratified with the
progress made. He, well as Mr.. Drexel,
have great faith in the future of this city, and
there Is NO doubt that when they have con-
cluded this enterprise that they will avail them
selves of other opportunities and retain their
interest in Washington real estate. They are
both personal friends OF Mr.. Nanamaker, and
no doubt, their advice had great deal to do
with his buying a house so soon after becoming
resident of this city. The investment made
by Messrs. Drexel and Bullitt in kalorama was
their first venture in Washington property, and
while from the first they intrusted the manage
j. Fisher Co.. yet they have both made per-
sonal visits and shown a great deal of interest
in what was being done. Senator Cameron,
who is an equal owner with them in this prop
erty, is large real estate owner in this city,
and has been for number of years.
MERIDIAN HILL LOTS.
"a little boom" in Meridian Hill lots has
created some attention during the past week.
There has been unusual inquiry about this
property, and number of sales have been
made. all of which is attributed by some to the
fact that Secretary Blaine recently became in
terested in several lots in that locality. At any
rate ass soon as it was known that Mr.. Blaine was
enrolled among the Meridian Hill lOt-owners
wild scramble ensued on the part of number,
who we're not already in. TO Join the ranks.
They were accommodated as rapidly as pos
sible, and future developments are awaited
with considerable interest both by the insiders
and the outsiders.
Mr.. VI. VI. Parker stated to STAR reporter
that he had recently sold three lots on Cres-
cent street. west of 10th street. Meridian Hill.
Tor % cents per foot. Also three lots on Pros
pect street, east OF 10th street. for IL per foot
He also reports some sales in the neighborhood
Vi llth street extended.
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS.
Bishop Hurst, of the Methodist church in
tends to erect handsome residence for him.
sell ON the ground he has recently purchased
on Massachusetts avenue, between 18th and
add another fine residence TO the number which
now adorn that part of the city. As this city is
the official home of the bishop, who has under
his charge the interests of the Methodist church
IN this section of the country, 10 Is appropriate
that there should be residence here
which will be known the bishops home.
Several handsome houses will be erected in this
block during the coming season. Plans are be-
ing prepared for a residence for DR.. J. G. Nc
Guire. whose father. the late J. G. Mcguire,
was one OF the leading citizens of the District.
Mr.. James c. Boomer, who spends his winters
in this city and his summers on his farm in
aryland. also proposes 10 erect residence on
this square. Mr.. y Lisner the proprietor of
the Palais ROYAL Is building fine home in this
locality. Ii has also been stated that the trust
ees OF the Sharon estate propose to build
large apartment house in this block, and when
this and the other improvements mentioned
are completed the architectural appearance Of
that part OF the city will possess many new and
attractive features.
Mr.. NJ. scSE1DER's HOUSE.
A new residence, having a frontage of 231I
feet. is TO be built on 9th street, between
Massachusetts avenue and L street northwest,
for Mr.. Morris Schneider. The plans have
been prepared by Architect T. F. Schneider,
and contemplate very complete house, three
stories high and a basement, with press brick
front and broad brown stone hntels and other
trimmings. The interior is to be finished in
natural woods. as Is usual in trst-class houses
and will be heated by steam. On the first floor
there is the parlor, library, hall and dining
room and buffers pantry, and nine rooms and
bath above. On the rear Of the lot we'll
equipped modern stable is to be built.
IMPROVEMENTS on THE AVENUE.
Another new building is to be erected on the
south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between
aSh and 10th streets The improvements on
this square that have been made recently and
to be made will effect marked change in
the appearance of that locality. The old build
incs are being rapidly replaced by new modern
structures adapted for the increased business
needs of the city. In the course Of the next
few weeks fine four-story building will be
erected on the site of 922 Pennsylvania avenue.
The plans, as prepared by ". Bruce Gray
architect. show building four stories high
built in a substantial manner Of brick. The
window openings in the various stories are
wide. and the building is finished with hand
some birch cornice. Stone will be used in the
courses and Will give variety to the brick
front. The building will extend back ITO
feet to street. where ii will have frontage
The interior arrangements are designed to adapt
the building for hotel purposes. There will be
cafe OH the first floor and the upper floors
will be divided into bedrooms. This new
structure will adjoin on the east the building
recently erected by the Great Falls ice COM
pdny. On the other side will be the new build
ing which Sir. John T. Lehman proposes to
build as described in TIE STAR. Adjoining
the Lehman building will be the new addition
10 the Washington safe deposit company's
building. description of which has also been
printed IN Tue SrAE.
NEW NEWSPAPER BUILDING.
Ehesa G.. Dubois and James T. Dubois have
bought Of Ann Wollard house us 18th street.
located just above q street. They are pre-
pairing 10 remodel and turn the entire property
into business cthces, portion Of which will be
occupied by TIE iaueItttUe Age, new and sue
cessful journal published III the interest of in
VentOrs and manufacturers Of patents.
BIG BUDDING To BE ERECTED STREET.
The Fidelity trust company, Of Philadelphia,
has had plans prepared for a nine-story build
ing to be erected on the south side of street,
between 9th and 10th streets. The lot selected
adjoins on the west side the building of B. H.
Warner Co. Bids have been received from
builders III this city and in Philadelphia and
while no contract has yet been made it is prob
able that the company will decide to go on with
the building. II the present plans are carried
out the structure will be nine stories high and
will cover the entire lot. which extends back 10
depth OF 159 feet. 1t will be the tallest build
ing ever erected in this city. and its frontage
Of only % feet will be sure to increase the ap-
parent height of the structure. 1t is proposed
by the company to have their own Offices on the
iirst floor and the upper floors will be used
mainly for storage purposes, accommodations
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