Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
LOCATED AT LAST.
Christ Church People Secure a Lot
in the Baum Plan and Will
ERECT A FINE STONE BUILDING.
College Trustees After the Ursuline Convent
for Their Institution.
THE FEATURES OF LOCAL SPECULATION

THE FEA1UREO UF lUCAU OrGOUuAliVN
One of the most important transactions
in real estate for a long time has just been
consummated by W. A. Heron & Sone, in
the sale of lot to the Christ Church peo-
pie. The lot is situated at the corner Of
Center and Liberty avenues, on part of the
Baum estate. 1t is surrounded by streets,
and is one of the most prominent situations
in the whole East Liberty valley. The
property is reached by the Duquesne Elec-
trio Road and the Pennsylvania Railroad,
providing easy access for the church people
from any direction. The congregation Will
nt once prepare plans for an elegant stone
church, which will be completed in the near
future. The price paid for the lot could not
be learned, but it is understood to have
The present church lot on the corner of
Penn avenue and Eighth street has been
placed with Fl. A. Heron & Sons for sale.
It is 100x160 feet, and one Of the best loca-
tions in the city for O large business house.
If desirable q purchaser can also Duy the
College lot in the rear, it being 4Sxlo0 feet,
lot unedualed In size in the city, being look
29s feet and on corner.
On New Tack.
The Female College people have given up
the idea Of purchasing the Singer property
as a site for their institution. The location
suited them, but with only one building,
and it entirely too small for even a dormi-
tory, the price was considered too high. The
outlay of about 500 0Uo for land would leave
very little money for other structures, and
nothing could be done in the way of school
ing until these were erected. This was the
argument that put a quietus to the scheme.
q Vnndarprift ODfeCtlOnA
for the same reasons.
Last week the attention of the college
trustees was called to the Ursuline Convent,
Oakland, which has been on the market in
quiet way for some time, and they at once
took it into serious consideration. 1t is un-
derstood they have been offered the large
convent building and six acres for s1500O0
or thereabouts The building was erected
five years ago at the cost of about $l40 200,
and is in good condition. A prominent NJ.
E. Church official said yesterday that all the
change needed to adapt it to the require
ments of the college was the reduction of
soelo s6e s5s be done of fr ae 5000 aoa Ths s
grounds are handsome and pleasingly
situated, commanding extensive views,
sufficiently retired for an educational IN
stitution, and with quick and easy access
by street cars from all parts of the city and
the East End districts.
Several persons well versed in values
decided bargain at s150OO0 or 900. Al
though the college people have not decided
to make the purchase, the indications are
Oakland will before long be the scat of one
of the leading educational institutions of
American Methodism.
Ruch's Hill Reclaimed.
Ruch's Hill is a local landmark. Situated
in the Eleventh and Thirteenth wards, it is
one of the most conspicuous points in the
city. 1t was acquired by the Ruch family,
from whom it derives it name, about 1925,
and was held by them until two years ago,
when it was purchased by Messrs. Booth &
Finn for something over $1G0,000. These
gentlemen have made extensive improve
ments, and in a great measure changed the
appearance of the place. 1t is no longer a
common dumping ground. Streets have
been laid out and graded, sidewalks laid,
and the approaches made easy.
About % of the So acres have been plated
and put on the market through the agency
of Baxter, Thompson & Co. The central
location of this property is relied upon to
attract hOme-seekers, whose business or
calling requires them to reside within O
short distance from the business center.
Business News and Gossip.
The spirit tofimprovement is spreading to
all parts of the city. Even Ruck's Hill has
caught the infection.
One of the most important real estate
deals on the carpet involves the purchase
by the PfttsDurg Female College Trustees
of the Ursuline Convent, some particulars
of which, from good sources, are given in
this column.
Ten acres and improvements near Turtle
Creek, changed ownership few days ago at
about sl2, 900.
1t is stated that within 60 days Baltimore
and Ohio trains will enter Chicago over the
Northern Pacific tracks to the latter lines
station.
A story is current that the vanderbilts are
after the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
as feeder to their lake system.
There is no abatement in the demand for
lots at KensiDgton. The Burrell Improve
ment Company report the sale of 20 on Sat
pany have located their plant at Kensingtop
and will have it in operation within 80 days.
The coupons of the first mortgage bonds of
the Rochester and Pfttsburg Coal and Iron
Company, due to-day. will be paid at the
Gallatin National Bank, New York
At the last call yesterday 35A was bid for
200 shares of Pittsburg Traction stock. There
was no response.
The strongest stock in the London market
yesterday was Union Pacific, on the story
that the Vanderbilts will take an interest in
Standard Plate Glass was strong yesterday
at % bid. Duquesne Traction advanced to
Mexican Tin Mining Company stock was
offered yesterday at 70, without takers.
Movements in Realty.
j. C. Reilly sold for James Burning to
John Mooney two-story brick dwelling of
six rooms, No. 81 Clark street, lot 2ox72, for
So 75o cash.
Baxter, Thompson & Co. sold two-story
frame dwelling, with lot 4Sxl00, on Butler
street, Eighteenth ward, for g, 800.
John X. Ewing s. Co. sold for Mrs. T.
Marshall to Mrs. Annie j. Miller the prop
erty No. III Rush street, Sixth ward, Ale
gheny, being two-story frame house Of six
rooms and hall, lot 2Ox4615 for 81 800.
Black q Baird sold through Delevan & Co.,
for j. H. Wise, two lots fronting 80 feet on
the west side of Kearsarge street, Mt. WASH
ington, for 81, l5o CASH.
A. D. Byers & Co. sold for p S. and Theo
Huckesteine to Peter Huckesteine, lots Nos.
So, "a, 35 and 62, in their Spring Hill plan
Seventh ward. Allegheny City, for ST. LOO
cash.
Reed B. Boyle & Co, sold lots Nos. 1I6 and
III in their Glenmawr Park plan, at Hays
vile, Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railway, being 80 feet on Merwyn avenue by
ITO feet on Park way, for $500.
a Leggate q Son sold n lot 75xl40 with
dwelling OF seven rooms on the Perrysville
road, Tenth ward, Allegheny. for 81 800.
L. W. Fleckner, of Allegheny, is erecting
new office building for the Blaine Land I'M
provement Company, TO be ready1or occu-
pany by September 10. the site chosen is
near the American Vault Safe and Lock
COmDaQy's works at RlaiDe and the 6uildino