Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-07
THE PROPERTY OF THE NATION.


ARLINGTON LrNE-orHER MATTERS.
THE PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL
Il Press Brick Company on the Virginia side
of the river has been purchased by Mr.. ]. H.
Small Of Baltimore. The purchase was made
| through N. NJ. Parker, real estate dealer and
the price paid was about s20, 900. Some seven
and half acres are included in this property,
besides the plant and fifty acres of leased land.
1t is the intention of the new owner to begin
| the manufacture Of brick. This new plant will
be in the immediate vicinity Of several of the
largest brick-making concerns that supply the
| brick used in this District. These yards are
not only large but are well equipped with the
best machinery that has been invented. A
large amount Of capital is invested
in these industries and the product
| is high grade of brick. In fact the superior
kind of brick produced here is generally ac
knowledged, and If the home demand was not 80
large there is no doubt that the brick would be
sent throughout the country more generally
than is now the case The establishments or
the Virginia side of the river do not turn out
all the brick that is used. There are other ex-
tensive plants in the eastern part Of the city.
The principal yards on the Virginia side
Hydraulic Press Brick Company, the Virginia
Brick Company. w. H. West & Bro. W. T.
Walker and Co. Messrs. Ford, Hibbs l.
Jones and Appleman also carry on business
successfully. In the northeastern section Of
the District are located the large plants of the
Washington Brick Machine Company. Childs d
Sons, the Capitol Hill Company and the Ivy
City Brick Company. In the southern section
are located the yards of Alfred Richards, John
f. Herrell 4 Co., Martin 4 Bro. and others.
have recently started in business and
nearly all the companies from time to
time increase their capacity to supply
the demand. In addition to the public build
the amount of private building has grown to
large proportions. 1t is expected that with the
new yards now IN operation and the increased
output of the old yards there will be plentiful
supply of bricks. The ruling prices are from
81 to $3.50 per thousand for the two grades
known as merchantable and hard brick.
HANDSOME RESIDENCES.
Plans for number of fine residences to be
erected during the coming season are already
in the hands of contractors and the preliminary
work in some instances has been begun. The
indications are now that the building season
will be an active one and that large number
of residences, business buildings and other i'm
provements will be made. Plans are being
made for a fine residence to be erected on X
street between Connecticut avenue and 18th
street. This house will have generous 'front.'
age OF 1Orty 1eeb ana Will De one Oh those
spacious city residences which are now so fire.
quent here. During the past week Mr.. c. X.
Peabody, a man OF large MEANS purchased a
fine building lot on Connecticut avenue be-
tween NJ and N streets 1t is probable that he
will improve this site by the erection Of hand
membership of the House and Senate will bring
to this city a number of new residents, and fol-
lowing the fashion which commends itself to
the common sense of the members of the national
La
a good proportion will secure houses of their
own at the capital where they can bring their
famili - and enjoy the comforts of home life.
As property is not apt to depreciate in value,
the investment can be realized upon at the
close of their public life with the result that
they have the satisfaction of having lived here
rent free. This has been such frequent ex-
perience that each year the number of members
of Congress and those connected with the gov
eminent service who own real estate in WASH
lngtOn increases.
RAILROADS IN THE CITY.
During the session Of Congress just closed
only one charter was granted for a street rail-
way in this city, and that was for the Arlington
railway, the route of which is through the
southern section Of the city, thence through
Georgetown to point on the river near the
Three Sisters. Authority is given to construct
bridge over the river, SO that the cars can be
run to Arlington. This place, by the way, has
become attractive point of interest to
strangers and the number Of daily visitors is
quite large. Since Fort Myer has become
cavalry station the road from the bridge to Ar
lington has been very much improved and it is
possible to drive there even during the winter
season without experiencing the terrors Of
Virginia road. The new railroad when built
WILL it is expected, naturally increase the
throng of visitors to this historic place. There
were other street railway measures before Con-
gress, but as was expected, there was but little
time to devote to their consideration. 1t is
supposed that at the next session there will be
considerable legislation of this character.