The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
CHEVY CHASE LOTS CHEAP
Thomas J, Fisher & Co. Opens New
Subdivision.
Special Advantages offered 20 Those
Seeking Homes in the
Country.

Suburban development has been perhaps
more rapid along the line Of Connecticut
Iaveule extended than in any other direc-
tlon. The opening CT Cleveland Park and
Chevy Chase. Nd, several years ago is
largely responsible for the movement Of
home seekers that way. The fact that
some OF the best building sites in the Dis
trict were made available for purchasers
under conditions insuring homelike sur
Iroundings and lasting comfort was also an
element, while the ear service OF one fare
Ito the city gave additional charm 10 the
territory AT Red Top" and the circle.
Among the new subdivisions which have
followed in the wake Of the older ones Is
that of Chevy Chase. just inside the
District line, and now offered 70 the public
through Thomas J. Fisher & Co, Inc.
This subdivision fronts about 1900 feet on
Connecticut avenue. touching the south
east rim Of the circle. From the circle
Patterson street describes the wide arc Of
"a circle toward the southeast into Thirty
seventh street. surrounding the subdi-
vision on both sides. To the south is
Morrison street, while Oliver NOrthamp-
ton. and Mckinley streets pass through
the subdivision east ana west
-Four large blocks of lots compose the
subdivision, those fronting on the avenue
and Patterson street being - feet front.
with about an average Of 1o0 feet deep
The inside lots have a frontage OF . feet
by rs feet deep, and it is the purpose or
the managers of the subdivision 20 sell
now only every other lot, giving opportun-
ity to those who buy and build 60 secure
additional space about their houses AT
some time in the future.
The Chevy Chase public school stands
upon the block between Northampton
and Mckinley streets, and educational
advantages for home seekers are already
provided. The streets are now being
graded and improved by macadamizing.
Granolithic sidewalks Will be laid as fast
as needed, shade trees are being planted
this year. and "a perfect sewerage system
will be provided for all houses built
Water IS already available, as are cleo
iric lighting and gas. The lots are offer
ed at > 70 3S cents a square foot, with
easy terms for payment
Chevy Chase subdivision lies al the
highest point in the District OF Columbia.
the high level being 800 feet above the
Potomac River. II overiOoks the entire
city of Washington, and the rolling hills
Of Maryland form a pleasing background.
with their fields and woods From Chevy
Chase one can look into Virginia. and on
a clear DAY discern the Blue Ridge Noun
tains in the distance. he who buys a
home at Chevy Chase Will be in the en-
pyrean as far as the District OF Columbia
is concerned, where pure air and bright
sunlight reign. The location is within
easy access of the city, from early IN the
morning until after midnight. for one car
fare. Moreover the transit company pro-
vides through cars. SO that transfers are
avoided.
In speaking Of the new subdivision yes
terday, Edward j. Stellwagen said:
This new subdivision is not away in
the 9untry. where We hope 20 have a
towH grow up IN the next generation It
is within the District line. and immedi-
ately across Patterson street is the es-
tablished town of Chevy Chase, Nd,
where some of the best families of Wash
ington have homes, and where they live
the year through. The schOolhouse is
built churches are there. and all the
other advantages to be found nearer the
city. Families who locate in Chevy Chase
will not be lonesome or cut of from the
rest OF the world. They viii be surrounded
by the best society. and side by side with
the best built subdivision il the vicinity
Z Washington"