Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14

Washington 81, Memphis %, Minneapolis
70, Philadelphia 10, Seattle II per cent 1t
Is very gratifying to note that Chicago
shows loss Of only 5 per cent, When one
takes into consideration the fact that Octo-
Der year ago in Chicago was the banner
m. nth of any corresponding period in
building operations for tn years, the show
ing Is eminently satisfactory.
Statues at the Mclean Place.
sculptures that formerly adorned the
inches around the old Corcoran Art Gal
iery building, at 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. have been purchased by Mr..
John r. Mclean, and under Mrs. Nc
Leans directions have been artistically
arranged in her private garden. The large
fountain from the Corcoran gardens is
also feature of the Mclean place now.
II Will be remembered that one of the fea-
lures of Jefferson's late home, Monticello,
Is the collection of marble figures on the
'front.' lawn, recently placed there by Mr..
Levy, the present owner.
Realty in Georgetown.
Mr.. J. Barton Miller of the Miller-Shoe-
maker Real Estate Company. in speaking
of the general realty situation and the con-
dftions in Georgetown, particularly, said:
THE population of the West End is
growing so rapidly that although unusual
efforts have been made by dealers in realty
to catch up with the demand for living
quarters, the increase in the number of
persons who want homes will at least
maintain high rentals until the time when
supply and demand are evenly balanced.
There is likelihood of spectators
putting up an excessive number of houses,
as the prices of building materials is keep
ing down the building impetus to the de-
mand degree.
Georgetown needs but attractive en-
trance to make her enjoy all the conditions
that prevail in and around property north
OF Z street The situation is Still
a little stiff, though rates have not been
ma terially raised. There is no scarcity of
money now, the conditions in New York
having improved and a good deal of home
money having been returned. The finan-
cial institutions are still lending little re-
luctantly through not knowing what de-
mandS the future may present.
THE business of the fall season has
been largely minor business that is, deal
ings have been in moderate priced prop
critics.
Strength of the Market.
1.-THE return of the social season augurs
well for big deals in local realty, as it has
become a recognized thing for those who
spend much of the season in the capital
city to secure permanent homes or at least
make investments. Georgetown prices are
strong now, and there is very little desire
evinced on the part of owners to get rid
Ofether holdings at bargain rates.
Enthusiastically that section of the West
End lying between U street and Tenley
town, will contain the residence property of
the future
Splendid prices are being obtained for
the land already, and such properties the
Mclean home. the Hearst School, the School
for Boys, the Methodist University. the
Glover home and the fine homes in Cleve-
land Park are practical evidences of the
character of the improvements to distin-
guish this region. This section will soon be
severed by the large Arizona avenue sew
er in course of construction. which will rep
resent, when completed an expenditure
considerably over a quarter of a million
dollars. Over this it is proposed to con-
struct Arizona avenue, a boulevard that
will open up many beautiful villa sites in
the college valley In the Buregh SUBJ
division. northwest of the Western High
School. numerous streets are being extend
ed, among them V, w, 37th. 3Sth and 39th
streets. CURLING and guttering are promis
ed this fall.
Future of Water Street Property.
ut is a remarkable fact that Water street
property is not in demand at present, yet
far-sighted men say it's value is far above
that of any other property in Georgetown,
for the reason that there is but a limited
supply of it and commercial Washington
must of necessity soon have it. In few
years the demand will so far exceed the
supply that prices will soar. Wharf prop
erty is included in the general term of
Water street property. The commercial in
terests of the District of Columbia on ac-
count of the superior conditions governing
Georgetown wharf property must eventual
ly center in the West End.
"A representative of a large Boston COM
pany, engaged in the manufacture of ma
chinery and in the installation of various
kinds of business plants remarked a day or
two ago that the Georgetown water front
possessed advantages for manufacturing
purposes that to his mind We're unsurpass-
ed by any other city,
Store and Apartments.
The improvements being made by DR.. E.
M McComas at the corner of 14th and 1.
streets northwest are we'll advanced, and
the design of the architects, Speiden &
Speiden, presents a harmonious combina-
ton of Roman notified brick with stone
and copper trimmings. Metal partitions are
being used throughout the building there
by insuring greater safety from fire and
economy of space. The first story is to be
used for store and Office purposes and will
have TerraZzo floors and metal ceilings.
The upper floors will be fitted apart
ments, with all modern conveniences, such
as electric lights, speaking tubes, tile
baths, etc. The heating will be by steam.
Dwelling in Brookland.
The same architects have prepared plans
from which Mr.. G. A. Weldon will erect
frame dwelling in Brookland, D. c. The
house will consist of a brick cellar, two
stories and attic, eight rooms in all. A
wide porch supported by Tuscan columns
will form one of the attractive features.
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
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