Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26

AE the more noticeable be-
~ "a. - cause it lies in the CEN
FIX ter Of rather populous
WV ~ locality. On the east
"a; Ew1' there is 18th and 18th
and 18th streets with
the cross streets lined with buildings, and on the
west side is Connecticut avenue, 18th street and
other streets which are we'll built up. Al
though New Hampshire avenue is paved and
isadorned with rows Of trees and parking, yet
for number of years past the residence
erected by Mr. Walter Paris, just north of
street, stood alone. serving as a landmark for
that locality. There have been several
explanations given to account for this
the case, they fail to explain. However, .
change has taken place and before the close OF
the present season it Is probable that q num-
Der OF improvements VIII be made in that
IocahEy. The large apartment house which 10
located just north OF street Is nearing COM
pletion and its size makes it rather a conspicu-
Gus object Several corner lots on the avenue
have been purchased stated in THE STAR,
by persons who intend to build. anu one or two
houses are now going up. Plans are being pre-
pared for several others Mr.. Myer Cohen in
tends to build a handsome residence for his
own use on street just west of New Hamp-
shire avenue 1t will be three stories in height
the lower portion being built of brown stone and
the upper of brick in combination with stone.
A Circular bay window will extend to the third
story. where it will he finished with an open
balcony. An attractive feature of the front
Will be the stone porch. which will be quite
spacious with steps at the side leading to the
platform. Through fine vestibule the main
door leads into roomy entrance hall, which
will extend back until ii widens ont into a re-
ception hall. From this point generous plat
form staircase will lead to the upper stories.
On the left of the hall will be the parlor and
back OF this the reception hall. which will be
lighted in part by a window looking out into
the rear yard. Farther to the rear will be the
dining room, with pantry connected, which
leads into the kitchen. The entire
first floor Will be finished in hard wood and
Will be equipped, will in fact the entire
house, with all the modern appliances which
contribute to the comforts of home. The two
upper floors will be arranged in a convenient
style and the architect, Mr.. Won inertia, has SO
planned the interior as TO utilize in the best
manner the advantages afforded by q southern
front exposure.
OTHER PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.
The lot adjoining the property of Mr.. Cohen
on the east is owned by Mr.. Jacob Bool and he
has announced his intention of building a
house there. On the opposite side of the
street 1t is stated that ". E. Boulter intends to
build house for his own use while around
the corner. on New Hampshire avenue. Mr. LIE
hoy NJ. Taylor Is credited with the intention of
putting up house. IL has been stated that
MIR. Louis 2. Shoemaker intends to build resi-
dence on the corner of New Hampshire avenue
| aud Riggs street and Mr.. William II,
Hoeke proposes to make similar inn
provement at the street corner. A new house is
beng erected on New hampshire avenue lust
north OF X street and one is being built lust
north OF street. while around the corner to
the east on street of two or three
houses Is going up. As NAV be seen there is q
good deal OF building activity in this locality,
which Is partly notable because it is rather UNI
usual In that immediate vicinity
AN AVENUE OFFICE BUILDING.
1t has not been common in recent years to
report the erection of large buildings on Penn
syIvania avenue. Property owners seem to be
pretty well satisfied with the improvements as
they now stand However, ehe interiors of the
buildings are constantly being refitted ard
adapted for modern purposes, SO that after all
Pennsylvania avenue keeps up pretty well with
the procession. There will, however, be q
change made in the course of a few weeks in
the property at the northwest corner OF the
avenue and 9th street that will give a genuine
modern tone to that section of the avenue.
The old building now there, which, by the
way, is rather historic, as it is connected
with the careers OF distinguished states
men In the past who sought there the
retreshment for the cares of state, which q
well-kept restaurant is liable 10 afford is to be
eoiu ooWH. III us place Will rise q stately
modern building. the stone and brick combined
In attractive design throughout the six stories.
so as to make 1t a thing OF architectural beauty.
Az least that Is the purpose of the architect,
MIR. James u. Hill, who also has in view pro-
vidlng suitable office rooms for the Atlantic
Coast Line Company. Special attention will
be paid in the plan of this building to the
wants OF this company, for the very good
reason that they happen to be owners Of the
property and intend to supply the money
needed for the erection Of the building. The
entire floor space, however, will not be needed
by the company and it is the intention to lease
out some OF the upper floors.
NEW OFFICE BUILDINGS
There are not many Office buildings in that
locality, but it is probable there will be more
before the close Of the season. The large
building of the Central Bank on the corner to
the west has been used for this purpose ever
since it was remodeled and now the National
Capital Investment Company has made ar
rangements to erect large Office building on
Louisiana avenue between AZ and 9th streets.
The demand for Office room is evidently on
the increase, as there will be quite addition to
the accommodations of this class during the
present season. The building at the southeast
corner OF 9th and streets is to be remodeled
according to plans prepared by W. Bruce Gray.
The first two floors Of this building are now used
for offices, but the upper floors were especially
designed for the use of the Georgetown Law
School, This school has removed to its new
building and the opportunity will be availed Of
to make such changes in the interior of the
building as will better adapt it for Office uses
Then the building formerly occupied BY the
Carroll Institute on street near 9TH is being
remodeled by the new owners and when the
alterations are completed it will be available
for offices. Mr.. w. Bruce Gray is preparing
designs for handsome six-story office
building which DR.. Toner intends to
erect on + street between llth and 18th
streets. The front will be built of buff
and light stone, and the design Is very attrac-
tive and will make q handsome addition to the
architecture of that locality. Adjoining this
building on the west it is proposed by the Nor
gan estate to put up handsome building, the
upper floors of which will be available for office
purposes. Then, at the corner, a fine building
is being erected which has been leased by Mr..
G. Warfeld Simpson. He will find space to
accommodate his large business and, at the
same time, be able to offer some portions of the
building for rent. The large buildings that are
being erected by Mr.. McGill on G street near
9th and by the Ohio National Bank At 18th and
streets will also furnish additions to the
office facilities of the city.
Mr.. BrEBER's NEW STORE.
A good business building has been erected by
Mr.. S. Bieber at 903-909 9Th street southeast.
It has frontage of 81 feet and depth of 80
feet and is three stories in height The front
is of brick and the entire plan Of the building
is made as to adapt the building especially
for the clothing business which lie carried on