Evening star., 1896-11-28
Sale Of Square Of Ground Fronting
on Dupont Circle.
CHANGES IN SUBURBAN PROPERTY
The Building Outlook and the
Erection of New Structures.
SOME ROW E NJ E n T S

yesterday in The Star of the sale OF the
square of ground fronting on Dupont Cir
Gle, which was purchased some years ago
by the late ex-senator Van Wyck of Ne
braska There were several reasons why
this transaction should be regarded as of
especial interest. perhaps the most i'm
portant being the fact that the price paid,
$4,000, or $7.95 per square foot, was looked
upon as indicating that the values of resi-
dc mt property remain firm. There is also
another circumstance connected with the
sale which is considered gratifying, and
that Is Mr.. E. c. Baumgras, the real es-
tate broker who made the sale. states that
the owner, Mr.. Herbert Wadsworth of
New York, intends to erect upon this site
fine residence
pend not less than $4,000 in the construc-
ton of the house, and when this is done
the property will represent an inves tment
of $125,O00. 1t is stated that Mr.. Wads-
wcrth has not determined upon the details
of the plan of his proposed house. but 1t is
likely that 1t will be constructed in style
that will be worthy of the location In what
is regarded one of the best resident sec
tiors of the city.
Some HnndsOmc Homes.
Across P street from this site is the resi-
dence of Mr.. W. J.. Boardman, which is
considered one of the handsomest of the
private residences built in recent years
in this city. On the opposite side Of 18th
street is the home of the widow Of
w. B. Noble, which. with it's ample
groul ds, is looked upon as an attractive
specimen Of architecture. On the opposite
side OF Massachusetts avenue are the
handsome homes of a number Of we'll
known residents including Mr.. Archibald
HoI kins. Mr. Justice James and Pay Di-
rector Cosby of the navy. The house at
the cOrEer Of Massachusetts avenue and
18th street, recently the home of Mr.. JUS
tice Fuller, was built some years ago by
the late ex-senator Van Wyck and is still
owned by his widow.
The property just sold was formerly oc-
cupied by the Episcopal parish Of the Holy
Cross. The church building now on the site
was erected by this congregation and was
used for church purposes for a number
OF years. Seven years ago the property
was offered for sale at public auction and
was purchased by the late ex-senator Van
Wycls for $32.9O3 which was at the rate
of $3.50 per square foot. During the past
few years the church building has been
used for religious purposes by the newly
organ ized ST. Paurs NJ. z. Church. The
lease of this latter organization upon the
building expires in May next. and it is
stated to be the intention of Mr. WaGs-
worth to then begin building. The property
is rather a notable one for private resi-
dence, as it Is open on all sides. The
ground has a frontage Of ia feet on Mas
Sachusetts avenue, 159 feet on street and
Il feet on 18th street. The spacious park
ing doubles the actual size of the lot.
Changes in Suburban Property.
Some interesting light upon the advance
of the population Of the city upon the
surrounding suburbs Is afforded in the re-
Fort which Mr.. Trimble, the District as
SCISSOR, has made to Congress- Mr.. Trim
= 10 MT he 2lo ne n 0ff1o oJo
and while that no doubt is an
important matter, yet to those interested
in the material prosperity of the city some
of the facts which he brings out are Of
more Importance. Mr.. Trimble speaks of
the increase in the number of entries made
necessary by the many new subdivisions
made in that portion of the District desig-
mated as the county. He said that In 1880
there were only about 5000 different pieces
of property in the county. Now there are
some 5000. which is more than five times
what the record shows sixteen years ago.
While the increase in the number of prop
erty items in the city. the assessor says,
is not so large, still there is an increase.
The building Outlook.
In regard to the building outlook In this
city the United States Government Adver-
tiser says:
Business among the architects is be-
ginning to look up. This week the indica-
tions are brighter than they have been
for some time previous Builders gener-
ally are much encouraged. There seems to
be plenty of work on the architects boards
that promises to develop shortly, some OF
which are projects of considerable ma3ni-
tude. While actual work can scarcely be
looked for to commence before spring. many
enterprises shows signs of rapid develop
ment which argues well for the future.
Architects generally will be busy all dur
ing the winter upon projected work, and
although the general awakening does not
show the dimensions of boom the pros
pect is a bright ono for steady advance
ment in building"
Some improvements.
Alterations are being made in the large
house at the northwest corner Of 14th street
and Massachusetts avenue, next to the resi-
dence of Bishop Satterlee, and at one time
occupied by the Chinese legation. The
main entrance on Massachusetts, avenue Is
to be remodeled, a stairway entrance on
the east side has been removed and in
terror changes are contemplated. A cellar
is being dug, to extend under the entire
structure
Seven brick dwellings, will be erected on
18th street and Kenesaw avenue northwest
by Barr & Sanner. The plans were pre-
pared by B. Stanley Simmons. architect,
and the buildings will be three stories in
nelSnt, Win cellars. ne lEOHtS Will De OI
buff and cream brick, and there will be
bay windows to the full height OF the
houses. The roofs will be Of the mansard
pattern and the bay windows will be of
varied form.
Edward Wcltz. architect. has prepared
plans for a two-story ard cellar brick
dwelling to be erected on Sth. street be-
tween D and E streets northeast by Samuel
Beall for w. E. Wright. The building will
have a frontage of eighteen feet and a
depth Of forty nine feet, and the front will
be constructed of pressed brick, with square
bay window to the full height of the struc-
ture.
Plans for a residence to be erected for
William Bruce King on street between
18th and 18th streets northwest have been
prepared by Leon z. DesseZ, architect
The dwelling will be four stories In height,
with basement. and will have a plain front
of selected red brick. trimmed with Indiana
limestone. A handsome colonnade will set
or the front. A classic frieze supported by
Ionic columns will be a feature, and the
balcony over the entrance will have q pret-
tily carved balustrade.
Sketch plans are being prepared by ]. F.
benson. architect. for a four-story apart
nent house to be erected In the northwest
The details OF the structure have not yet
he IN decided upon.
The same architect is also making sketch
plans for three thrce-story brick dwellings
and three two-Etory frame structures to be
erected during the winter or early In the
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