The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-05-10

boulevard.
There was evidence of ! unusual activity in
the real estate office CT Mr.. A. NJ. German, at
COS Thirteenth street northwest, yesterday
when THE HERALD's representative called to
learn from that gentleman what was being
done by the Northwest Alexandria Improve
ment Company in the development of their
property, of which Mr.. German has recently
been made manager.
'It you will not become impatient under
frequent interruptions,' said Mr.. German,
81 shall be glad to talk with you about our
property and its contemplated improvements
AS you are aware, l undertook short time
ago to develop the property of the Northwest
Alexandria Improvement Company, lying just
north of Alexandria, and / will say with all
frankness that in my considerable experience
with suburban real estate have never seen
property equal to this in natural advantages
"'The ground lies upon beautiful range of
bills only 1,200 yards distant from Alexandria
station and 900 yards from st. Asaph juno
ton. The streets of the city Of Alexandria
come within 500 Yards Of our avenues and the
connecting thoroughfare has just been put in
perfect condition. The proximity to Alexan-
dria affords advantages and comforts which
no other subdivisions can offer. city of
$4,000 inhabitants within stones throw Of
your door furnishes every convenience of
markets, stores schools, churches, and de-
lfghtful society, and yet, living on the lovely
hills you escape the city's din and dust and
are surrounded by most pleasant features OF
suburban life-pure water, pure air, and
freedom OF space. Are these not attractions
worthy OF consideration?
'The views from the property are unques-
tionably the finest in this section of coun-
try The National Capital, the Washington
Monument, the War, State, and Navy Depart
ment, the Executive Mansion-in fact, all
architectural Washington-cau be plainly SEEN
Miles OF the picturesque Potomac, dotted with
tiny pleasure craft and vessels of commerce.
are within pleasing view. Alexandria, with
its newborn energy and prosperity is just far
enough away to remind you that within al
most hailing distance dwell most charming
and hospitable people, while Forts Foote and
Washington stand plainly marked in the dis
tance.
"There are five railroads and an excellent
line of ferry boats that connect Alexandria
and Washington, and sixty daily trains land
passengers within 500 yards of our property.
The trips are made within fifteen minutes,
and the fare is only cents In transporta-
ton facilities we certainly are unequaled, and
this is, of course, one of the greatest consid-
erations to those who dwell out of town
Another point of vital Importance is the
character of improvements made. In this par
ticular Northwest Alexandria will stand
among the foremost Messrs. Vaden Il Co.,
to whom the contract for street i'm
proVements has been awarded have already
begun work, and in the next six weeks there
will have been over $25, 900 spent upon the
streets, sidewalks, cutters, and sewers alone,
and when completed they will be unsurpassed
by any subdivision in this section.
desirable purchasers will not buy and build
In cornfields with plowed streets. We shall fur
nsh our buyers streets fifty and sixty feet wide
thoroughly dressed with the finest white gravel
wide sidewalks, with side parking of the same
material, cutters thoroughly cobbled, beauti-
ful trees, absolutely perfect drainage-in fact
every comfort and convenience that can be
required. These improvements will be sup
Piled not promised. Our contractor is under
bond to complete the work within six weeks
and 1t will be done.
"The official survey, made by the authority
of Congress, located Mount Vernon avenue
directly through the centre of our property
This survey has been submitted to and ap-
proved by the Secretary of War, and there is
no question of its adoption This avenue alone
will be OF lmmeasurable value to investors in
Northwest Alexandria. The company has
adopted and continued the avenue through
their property and the lot owners will reap
the advantages. The Washington and Ar
lington Electric Road, which has been char
tered and surveyed, will also pass through our
property or come within few hundred feet
OF its boundary Nearly all of the stock of
this road has been subscribed, and | have
been assured that it will positively be built
"The officers and directors Of the Northwest
Alexandria Improvement Company are gentle
men OF the highest standing. The president
Mr. Benoni Wheat, is one of the oldest,
Wealthiest and most highly esteemed citizens
OF Alexandria. He is president of the Citizens
National Bank, the Alexandria Fire Insurance
Company, the Alexandria Water Works Com
pany, and numerous other institutions. Mr.
Joseph Broders, the company's vice president
is equally well known, and is vice president of
the First National Bank. Mr. George w.
FISHER, the treasurer, is prominent Alexan-
dria merchant, and Mr.. George Wise, the
secretary, is one of the most substan ial citi-
zens OF the same town. He holds many Of
fees of trust, among others that of secretary
and treasurer OF the Alexandria Fire Insu-
rance Company. The directors, other than the
gentlemen just mentioned, are Messrs. Henry
Strauss, recently nominated for mayor of Alex
andria; A. g. Uhler, of Wimsatt g. Uhler
Washington City; j. Clinton Smoot, Thomas
Leadbeater, and George r. Hill, all of whom
gre prominent and successful business men,
"Many gentlemen have signified their in
tention to Immediately build handsome dwell
andria will be well dotted with picturesque
cottages. The company will In every way as
sist purchasers of lots In obtaining comfortable
homes, and to insure the character or houses
In their subdivision they have decided to pro-
hibit the erection OF any dwelling costing less
than 81 800. This is precautionary measure
and safeguard that will be appreciated by
any having interest in the place. l have not
enumerated one-half OF the attractions of the
place, nor have time at present to discuss
the matter; but | am not given to exaggerated
enthusiasm, and ia all candor a day would be
insufficient time in which to properly lay be-
fore you the many merits of this property. |
am personally supervising the improvements
and II you Will drive over with me some even