Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-03

main ornamentatfon consists of the gar
land and wreath pattern device, which
forms a broad frieze at the third story,
and IS also above the windows of the sec
Ond story. band of decoration of the
same style is found about the windows
and is especially noticeable about the open
fngs in the center recess of the building
which is formed by wings projecting on
each side
The treatment of this principal feature
Of the front is further emphasized by a
porch which extends between the two
wings. the roof of which forms an open
balcony at the third story, and is supported
by marble pillars of variegated variety.
The window openings on this balcony are
enriched by terra Gotta ornamentation
which is rather profuse. The decorative
design which is thus worked out in terra
Gotta is a part of the blocks which form
the walls. The attic story Is left plain.
and not. as is sometimes the case, accen-
tuated by ornamentatiOn in order to tighten
the effect of the mass. The rear and side
walls of the building. which are upon the
lawn spaces, are built of brick of a light
shade.
Growth of the City.
The growth OF the city finds an Illus
tration in the site selected for the loca-
ton OF the circus, especially with those who
recall that few years ago the usual place
for these annual amusements was as near
the center of things as 9th and streets.
Since that time the circus field has gradual
ly gone farther out, until now it Is at the
extreme eastern end of the city. At the
present rate of building 1t seems likely that
this location will not be available much
longer, and that the circuses of the future
Will probably be outside of the old bounds
. of the city. A suburban location will not
be as formidable now owing to the excel
ience OF the railroad facilities of the city. A
few squares farther out makes but little
difference when rapid transit cars are avail
able. At any rate, whatever the effect on
public convenience he he hab IL
change Is significant of the development of
the city.
The Business Section.
Another Indication of the same condition
Is the proposition made to locate the rnu-
nicipal building on Pennsylvania avenue
near 1+th street. At one time 1t was
thought that g. building for such a purpose
ought not 10 be farther west than 18th
street. No protest OF this kind has thus
far been heard and no doubt the changes
which have taken place have something to
90 with what might be regarded as indiffec-
enCe In the past few years new business
section, as some regard 1t, has grown UP
in this city, and the F street region, with
a constantly advancing border line toward
the west, is the result.
At the same time it Is evident that It Is
q mistake TO call II a new business Sec
ton, for 1t is in fact merely an extension
of the old section. The business Interests
of the city have grown and have simply
occupied a broader area without deSecttna
the older portions. 1t IS the observation oil
competent judges that It'll street is today
as good a business thoroughfare as ii eyer
was.
The same may be said of Market space
and good part Of Pennsylvania avenue
While 18th street and street and G street
and even II street, have changed from resi-
dence into business thoroughfares, thes,
older localities continue to hold their own
In the changes which come to q growing
city.
Purchase of Home.
One of the large transactions recorded
during the past week was the transfer b,
Gen George NJ Sternberg to Rev. Charlie.
N. c. Brown OF a large piece Of property
on the south side Of NJ street between l4tt
and 18th streets. The improvements con
efst Of double house. which in accord
ance with the custom that was more prev
aient some years ago than 1t Is at present
occupied the center of a large fronta %
which stretches 124 feet on NJ street. wifi,
q depth of ITO feet 1t is the purpose o
the purchaser to occupy this place as hi
home. The sale was made by A D. AID
olson real estate broker. in connection will
Thomas j. Fisher & Company.
Row Of Houses.
Plans have been prepared by ~ T. Hal
Ter. architect, for a row of seven house
which it is the purpose Of Mr.. s. Edwar