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latter superior improvements are reflected
by minor ones in both business and resi-
Dental holdings which have encouraged
individual owners to make liberal eXpendi-
lures to increase the standard Of the
neighborhood. 1t is also gratifying to
note that in this section property values
have been sustained, and In many cases
have advanced materially over preceding
Years. Many of the stores are Of consid-
cradle size. and they hold large local
trade of their own quite Independent OF
the main business section of the city.
while no vacant holdings were discernible.
I'm the southwest, along Ith and AZ
Streets the two main business streets of
this recently much-improved section of
the city, vacancies were conspicuous by
their absence while the collective i'm
provements, especially upon the latter
street, as compared with former years.
were distinctly noticeable. The compile
tion of the great railroad improvements
in the southwest has given pronounced
impetus to its local retail trade. which is
reflected to an appreciable degree in the
building and improvement of residential
property on the side streets running east
and west.
Active Business Centers.
1.-The same satisfactory condition re-
CARDS our store property is noticeable on
NJ and 32d streets. in Georgetown, many
of the older stores on these two main
business thoroughfares on the other side
of Rock creek having recently been re-
modelled. while a number of new ones
have gone up during the past summer, es-
pecially on 32d street.
"On Columbia Heights and Mount
Pleasant, as we'll on 7th street in the
vicinity of Park road and North Capitol
and r streets northwest, active and pros
porous business centers to accommodate
the rapidly increasing local population
have recently been developed where but
d few years ago there were only few
stores in these reSDectiVe localities
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New Business Section.

There is still another change in progress
due to the character of the opera
tions in realty in the portion south of e
street and extending to the borders of
the new Potomac Park. The 18th
street front from New York avenue south
to the park is taken up. with the excep-
ton of one square. by the Corcoran Art
Gallery. Continental Hall of the D. A. r.,
and the building for the bureau of the
American republics. West of and extend
ing all the way to 23d street, which forms
Evening star., 1908-12-12
MANY LARGE BUILDINGS
IN NORTHWEST SECTION
Gossip Regarding Apartment Houses Fronting on
Connecticut Avenue &C Current Phase of
Realty Market Is Inquiry for Building
Sites Needs of Growing City.
Needs of a Growing City.

oil,
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE
$3.50. Just the sort of house you have been
bright rooms, pantry fine dry cellar: Al
and DECORATIONS @she gas and masnSent moern
bathroom with every appointment for com
for anS s yn ThHss hSnseT o S s1s
Catholic Church Open for inspection; you are
invited to see them hem Easy AS terms
For Sale-High-class investments. Put your
invest your savings. Ask particulars about
these gilt edge propositions
Sl.30-N ST. Sc. Groom brick; rent. $40 mo.
S2.0oo-Brick. Or aud b. Sc: rent. s1!.ao mo.
$3.250-Two houses close to oath and II SITS.
NV. each with rooms, water and sewer;
ss;45o-lst st. NV. Groom and tiled bath
brick ID dwelling, renting for s23 40 mo.
Si.oOO-Two family house in central north
west location: 10-rooms, two baths; hotwater
heat: rent: S62 20 mo
JAMES F. SHEA. Gas La. ave. NV.
For Sa!e-Hsndsome dwelling on 35th ST.; in
West Washington; bay window brick dwelling.
with six rooms and bathroom. HOT w ATER
HEAT. Price. only $3.50.
room; cellar: furnace heat: two-story back
porch: large lot: roomy pantry; the prettiest
part of Bloomingdale. Price. $500.
JAMES +. SHEA. 643 La. NV.
For Sale-A remarkably fine residence: in the
best part of Capitol Hill: near Library Of
CONGRESS- and 4 Capo facing nS on
reservations: psrSr reception hall dining d room sns:
big rooms and a superb bathroom on second
floor; three bed chambers on third floor Gel
lar under entire house: Quincy hot water heat
ing system; laundry tubs; servants toilet lie
finish. workmanship and decorations In this
house are exceptionally pleasing ana are OF
JAMES F. SHEA. 643 La. ave. NV.
For sale-K st sc. between 9th and 9TH St.
hric dxrnl Si bathroom:
JAMES F. SHEA. e4s La. ave. NV.
FOR SALE-AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICE.
from sii 500. This is a genuine bargain and
within short distance Of Columbia road and
18th street cars: 10 rooms. baths: hot-water
Bios, Y41 ssFPS st. tan n. Ds arranged oeastf
FOR SALE
A BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME on WASH
and tiled bath; HoT-wATER HEAT: hand
mantes and decorations; electric gas
lighting; gas range and concreted cellar
PRICE ONLY $3.50, $50 TEENS Y WANTED.
Established 1876.
t'The Realty Corner" 14th at n. Y. ave.
oc27-tu.th. sa6t
On WASHINGTON HEIGHTS. NO. 1744
ONLY S4,75O.
One OF the most modern and attractive 6 room
dwellings in the city; tiled bath: HOT WATER
heating; gas range; electric gas lighting: cabi-
net mantels: handsome decorations and within
half minutes walk Of the Capital Traction
cars. Terms IL wanted.
A. F. FOX COMPANY.
Established 1915.
''The Realty Corner" 14TH AT n. Y. AVE.
ocl3tu, tn, satf
FOR SALE-ARTIST'S HOME. 1910 MASS. AVE.
NV: house, studio and stable: $40, 600: easy
4
dress owner ROBERT HINCKLEY. premises.
anS
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HONFSFEKERi

HoMESFEkERI
Have you beard what IL going in north
east suburbs and do you know what maentn-
cent opportunities are presented there2 IL not,
wake up! Make haste TO take advantage Of
the great possibilities offering.
past four months (thrce last week.. all bar
gains and still have many equally good
bargains on list from 81 500 up all sold
on such easy terms that there is no longer any
excuse for not owning your own home.
READ CAREFULLY.
Impossible to find a more attractive home or
bigger bargain; beautiful bungalow. sunny
rooms on floor. attic makes four more.
bath. range; over 4 acre land. with big oak
trees: one square ears: only - fare: house
could not he bnilt for less than 81 500: ground
easily worth $500 You can buy now for
$500; $500 Cash: bring much more In The
spring. Come and look nj 1t sure
Here is a most interesting propositions: Well
built 6r. honse. on corner. short walk cars. &c
fare; about n acre. all fenced. Buy this and
you can raise enough chickens and truck to
support your family: $500 easy terms.
genuine observation-disclosures 1r house,
tistic porches sides city water. gas, range.
cemented cellar. furnace. pantry, room for
bath. polished foors pass the door; owner
removed to another city: will sell for S.. 500.
FIFTY OTHER BARGAINS TO SHOW YOU.
Stop paying rent Come ont with your wife
and look around. IL you really want home
you will bc greatly interested in our offerings
Don't delay: come at We can sell you
for very little money pretty a place You
ever saw, where you can have a garden and
keep all the chickens You want. BE sure to
get of at 10th ST. SOULE REALTY CO., 1850
r. 1. ne. Phone North $40.
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House
EIGHT PER CENT NET INVESTMENT.
3-STORY BRICK. rooms and bath.
on St SlEs T f1snsFf e s'! ST. NV
HELD AT S. 81 but anS viii sacrifice to que.
L1EBERMANN & HAwN. 1903 F ST
FOR sALE-DELIGHTFUL HOUSE
Modern s-story press-brick dwelling;
10 rooms and bath: fine cellar:
ONLY iE iSses SAs NAVE hAWs T lsds ST.
FOR sALERARE CHANCE ,,,,,
ON A PROMINENT AVENUE NV.
Red brick and brownstone residence: rooms
ONLY s4.75o. TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED.
LIEBERMANN & HAWN. 1903 ST:
FOR sALE ESLSd Ar 14IH a AND AND S g SITS
$500 800 I'VE VERY w CHEAP.
11EBE Gs%s ssF' Z Fl aA W. 1908 ST.
FOR sALE-DON'T RENT
Lovely homes NV.
Convenient to car lines.
Twostory and cellar. hot-water heat,
PRICE. $3.50. NOTHING BETTER.
LIEBERMANN & HAWN. 1903 + ST.
FOR sALE-A GOOD ONE: -
Three-story up-todate brick house,
HOT-WATER HEAT.
on PROMINENT AVE. NV.
Will take lot on Washington Heights part
payment
LIEBERMANN HAWN. 1908 F ST.
FOR sALE-LovELY HOME N:E.
Never been occupied.
Two-stOFy and cellar brick,
uPtSdats: six rooms and p %Gdern !. bath aho
hIEB isS HAwS, 1903 + ST.
$625O.
ON THE HEIGHTS.
very attractive three story house Park
road: nine rooms and bath; hot-water heat;
of the greatest bargains on the Heights
$1,000.
4 DOWNTOWN HOUSE.
West of 9th St., south Of o; 3-story brick;
10 feet front; 10 large rooms. good bath; eel
lar; furnace; first floor kitchen. Don't fail to
this: 1t Is good one.
NEAR GOVT PIG. OFFICE.
Large brick house Of IL rooms and bath !;
excellent condition; near G. P. O.; will trade
for store property and assume trust
$500
CHEAP COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOME.
cellar: laundry; steam heater. If you want a
bargain get it,
$3.50
10 NEW HOUSES
OF 8 rooms bath, reception hall: furnace heat
you have been paying 81 $50 for. Let us show
them at once. Reasonable terms.
$4,000
READ THIS CAREFULLY.
The hest little two-story, 6ro9m brick you
at the prices well located and In
perfect condition: We can sell to you for a
home at 800 CASH AND SO so PER MONTH,
INCLUDING ALI. INTEREST. They rent for
$3.50: your rent is paying for your home.
WE SELL REAL ESTATE.
LET Us SELL YOURS.
JORDAN & CO. nnc.l
no7 s.m.tu.3t 1905 G st.
FOR SALE
NEW HOUsEs-FOuR s0LD~oNE LEFT.
NO. 1916 nth ST. NV.
If wanting a home seeking an Investment,
do not fail to inspect this house:
Six large rooms and reception hall: attractive
front; wide lot; large closets; cabinet range
and gas heater: tiled bath.
Open every day until dark.
Do not fail to see my and room houses
nearing completion at Rhode Island and
Lincoln aves.-just off North Capitol st. Hot
't ALIEN EN- M1LLAR. Owner and Builder.
201S LIST at. NV. 1918 Ohio ave. NV
FOR SALE
HOME: BEST BUY BETWEEN 18th AND
COLUMBIA ROAD: 3-STORY: 10 ROOMS AND
TILED BATII: STEAM HEAT: ON FASHION,
ABLE ALL TH0RouGHFA Al $500 800 TRUST
FRANK T. RAWLINGS CO.,
no7-3: 1905 PA. AVE.
FOR Saloon COLUMBIA ROAD. CONvEN-
lent to Mount Pleasant cars and also to 14th
st. cars. fine O. room brick dwelling; steam heat
and every convenience. A bargain Inquire Of
I. A. HARDING CO. QNC.), 1922 G st. NV.
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FOR SALE-SPEAKING OF SIX-ROOM HOUSES,
would Won care to some that are really
built-buflt as they should be. We have them.
They possess more useful and comfortable fea-
lures. more housekeeping conveniences and
more intrinsic worth than you for the
money even several hundred dollars more
money. They are not situated on little short
streets. but on wide thorouehfare. miles and
miles long. They finished in real hard
wood, and have Of immense size, ele-
CANT cabinet mantels, beautiful mirrored doors
charmisg bathrooms. splendid heating plants;
fine enameled top ranges gas logs; lots 221a
feet front We regret that there are only a
few Of them. We could sell hundreds Of such
houses, because they much superior to
any other six-rOom houses ever sold in Wash
ington. Don't take judgment alone. Go
them and take expert judges with you
You'll be surprised when we tell you the price
is less than $4,000, great deal less.
n. l.. SANSB URY.
1921 18th ST. NV.
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FOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL NEW DETACH-
ed house. situated in finely elevated locality
with beautiful and picturesque environments:
skillfully planned by leading architect and
thoroughly we'll built: windows on every side:
EIGHT rooms, modern. tiled bath and finished
in polished hardwood: large pantries and
closets; HOTWATER HEAT; wide porches
front and rear; beautiful grassy lawns This
charming home affords opportunities for realiz-
Ing the comforts and conveniences not obtain
able In houses built in solid blocks. Liberal
y. l.. SANSB URY,
719-C1 18th ct NV
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-oR sALE-A GENUINE BARGAIN.

FOR SALEM MOST ATTRACTIVE AND
desirable section northeast, beautiful two
story brick residence: six fine and mod
ern bath; decorations were selected by ex-
pert and highly artistic: finest cabinet
mantels: superior construction model heating
plant. every possible modern convenience; ac-
cessfble to two lines; lot 1Sx1oO. Reason
able terms. Can be inspected at any time by
those meaning business S4.25O. Call on or
address OWNER. $50 9th ST. ne. MOI cod 3t
FOR SALE-BY THE BUILDER AND OWNER.
new house that will bear the test of close
inspection. Twostory pressed brick cellar
and attic; large rooms and modern bath;
hardwood trim and floors: best of materials:
hrst-class workmanship contract work; I'm
fshed like $4,000 job; hot-water heat; two
stafrways; wide double pOrches stone
laundry trays: coal and gas ranges: ten-ft
side yard: south front: tine northwest location
II Won want to buy house I will show you
something worth seeing and give you a bar
gain easy terms. Price. $500 Address
Box As, Star office. nos cod, st
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FOR SALE
ON THE FOLLOWING MONTHLY PAY
MENTS, which includes INTEREST INSUR-
ANCE and TAXES and PAYS OFF PRIN-
CIPAL. NO CASH REQUIRED.
1856 18th st. NV. (corner). SIS. 90
l155 kilbourne st. NV. 81 #. 'front.'. 1000
1I29 Kilbourne st. n.w.................. $500
1741 Kilbourne st. n.w................. $500
-Uoo ST. NV. ...........sss...-.. 0OoO
1862 Ingleside terrace n.w.............. $3.50
o2o Quincy st. NV. 80
124 Sheppard st. n.w................... $50
14-SOLD-14
Open for inspection.
swARTZELL. RHEEM & HENsEY CO..
527 18th st. NV.
6 ID
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FOR SALE-FASHIONABLE NORTHWEST LO-
cation. Situated square conceded to be
one of the most beautiful in the entire city of
Washington: a magnificent broom house:
massive Vermont stone front: elegantly finish
ed and lavishly embellished by highly skilled
artisans front and rear stairways; two perfect
ly equipped bathrooms; servants quarters and
laundry room in basement; lot 20x1OO: paved
alley. This splendid home built by a
prominent government official for his own
cupancy. and no expense was spared TO make
it complete In every particular. He will short
ly leave the city and has named a price far be-
low actual value. ..................... SO, 500
\. l.. SALISBURY.
1921 18th ST. NV.
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GET OUR BIG FOR RENT LIST.
FOR SALE
IDEAL HOME-CAPITOL HILL.

$500.
The only house Of its kind in this select sec.
tion; built by private party for home. It's
colonial home; two stories and large attic
room; lot 1sx120 to a public alley: four rooms
first floor, with window in the large re-
ception hail. oak finish: four large bedrooms:
HOT-WATER HEAT; fine concerted cellar
der entire house: beautiful covered porch across
entire front: handsome tiled bathroom: not
built to sell but for home: very near East
Capitol st. Thore never has been will there
ever be a similar house built for the money.
ROSS & PHELPS Qnc.). $40 14th NV.
Opposite Franklin Park Main 34O -405.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.
FOR SALE
HOMES AND INVESTMENTS.

Eight six-room brick houses CHEAP; 6 rooms
and bath; excellent renters. at $3.50 per
house. Win guarantee, $3.50. Price each,
81 200.
BELT. OBRIEN { co. GncN. 1909 NV.
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FOR SALE-A DECIDEDLY PRETTY NORTH-
east nome, nearly new and in perfect order.
SIX beautiful rooms and porcelain bath: modern
arrangement; hardwood trim; tiled vestibule;
plate glass storm and vestibule doors: concrete
cellar; furnace heat: electric gas lighting at
tachments large yard Easy terms. Can be
rented Tor 1850. This is exceptional bar
gain either for home or investment pur-
n. l.. SANSB URY,
1922 18th ST n "
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DIRECT FROM OWNER
HANDSOME THREE-STORY HOUSE.
ON EASY TERMS.
handsome home, thoroughly we'll
constructed, red pressed brick front,
with marble trimmings. In nice neigh
borhood, at Lincoln Park; 3 large
rooms. in fine condition; new sanitary
plumbing, porcelain bath and wash
stand, best furnace heat. with unusu-
ally large and shady back yard; will
be sold to a reliable person at the
bargain price of 81. 100. payable $500
cash, balance $50 per month.
Apply to OWNER, Apt. 16. Manor
House.
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FOR SALEM A DESIRABLE NORTH WEST
locality within easy walking distance of the
downtown stores and markets, a nice two-story
pressed brick residence of more than ordinary
attraetiveness; in excellent condition first rate
construction; well finished and beautifully dec
GRATED: many special features Of convenience
good opportunity to secure nice home In
section where such houses are rarely for
sale. Terms can be arranged. ..... S.. 900
y. l.. SANSB URY
71a-2l 18th ST nv
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR SALE

FpR SALE-REAUTlFUL HOME. VIENNA: q
rooms; all kinds outbudngs: chicken houses.
chickens. etc: will exchange for city property;
price, SJ..oo COLLINS Clarendon. Va.
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FOR SALE-THIS Is ONE OF THOSE DELIGHT
fui homes that should meet all the require.
ments OF intelligent and discriminating buy
ers. 1t is modern to dot. arranged and built
just as you would want it: hardwood finish:
polished floors; tasteful decorations: HOT
WAIER HEAT; very large pantry and extra
deep closets: finely ventilated concrete cellar:
laundry: entire house lighted by side windows:
'front.' side and rear yards: southern exposure:
near two car lines; fine through street. Lot
1913 to wide paved alley. Tnis is charm
Ing home and a remarkable bargain . SIS $50
y. l.. SALISBURY.
1922 18th st NV
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE-ON WIDE STREET IN CENTRAL.
part OF city. an unusually well-cOnstructed
seven large rooms and modern bath; closets,
pantry hardwood trim: large. light concrete
cellar; furnace heat. II looking for something
extra good in a medium priced house. you
should see this one without delay. Accom-
y. l.. SANSBURY,
1921 18th st. NV.
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Rent for $50 60; price. s. 500 an eight room
brick ne; good section. Guaranteed steady
renter.
BELT. OBRIEN 4 co. Unc.) 1903 G NV.
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GET OUR BIG FOR RENT LIST.
FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL CORNER RESIDENCE.
Well located in of the choicest parts Of
"BLOOMINGDALE." Contains eight rooms and
tiled bath: hot-water heat; large lawn: first
floor paneled in oak The entire house is per-
fectly arranged. Price has been reduced to
$J.2iO. Built by of the most prominent
builders in Washington
BOSS & PHELPS Unc.), $40 14th st. NV.
Opposite Franklin Park. Main 34O-41 -495.
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NOW Is THE TIME To BUY A COUNTRY
HOME

Hundreds Of people have for long time had
in view the purchase of a home in the country,
but have delayed action pending the presiden-
tia1 election. Now that the election il
and the policy of the government is assured
for four more years all OF these people 60
ing to buy. and prices bound to soar I'm
the near future. We cannot too strongly urge
the necessity for immediate action the part
of all who looking for a country property.
At the present time offer desirable
homes at figures that will enable purchasers to
make splendid investments. Be wise and act
quickly. Don't wait day longer il you want
n home. In three months time you will have
to pay at least 10 per cent more for country
property than it can be bought for today. Re-
member that everything around Washington
worth owning is located with Come and
see us. We can suit all requirements and all
prices. SOCLE REALTY co. 1928 n. Y
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FoR sALE-FINE CORNER HOME NEARLY
new; located at intersection of two prominent
northwest streets. The owner having pur-
chased suburban residence is Offering his
Iormef home at a bargain-far below its real
Saiue Two stories. cellar and attic; elegantly
finished; a frst-class and very economical heat
ing plant; screens and awnings for all doors
ana windows; patent cold-pro0f window strips
h hatea 10 an windows. The owner of this house
mas spared no expense to render it an ideal
nome ana 1t presents wonderful nev-sayinr
opportunity. Suitable terms can be ar
n. l.. SANSB URY,
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FOR SALE-WE ASK SPECIAL ATTENTION
ht this NEW HOUSE because it is of the
pest we have ever seen for the price 1t bears
the stamp Of thorough construction from foun.
dation to roof: while the finish is exceptionally
good: hydraulic pressed brick front. brown
STONE trimmings; seven rooms of good size:
concrete cellar: HOT-WATER HEAT; hard.
WOOD nnish; exquisitely decorated: lot 1sx11O
woe alley. This house is located on a beau
tlful street west of 4th, in Columbia Heights
very liberal terms. SIS 500
N. l.. SALISBURY
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FOR SALE-A PRETTY COLONIAL HOME IN
rapidly improving section; the very best kind
Of construction; nickeled plumbing; beautiful
hardwood finish: finely papered; mirrored man.
tels; large closets: six rooms of extra size;
WATER HEAT. You should make it a point
to see this excellent home. 1t is unquestion-
ably great bargain. Only a little cash is
necessary Observation-Disclosures $50
\. l.. SALISBURY,
a0 ~
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FOR SALE-LOCATED IN ONE OF THE FIN
est residence sections of the CITY. snIcndid
NEW SEMI-DETACHED HOME; elevated sit
oatton, with beautiful outlook; contains EIGHT
HOT-WATER HEAT: complete laundry ar
aansements: polished OAK trimmings; edge
room with many attractive features: hand
somely decorated dining room, lighted by two
large windows; lot 25x11O; wide alley. 1t
would be difficult to find a better built or
more elegantly finished house IS 900
N. l.. SALISBURY,
1922 18th St NV
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FOR EXCHANGE.

tlon-3-story house; IL rooms; lot 25x1O0 to
alley: well located for business purposes;
easily remodeled; $12. 900; reasonable trust;
northwest Mass. ave-; front outlook d.
rectly on station.
MOORE & HILL Nnc.l. 1893 G st. NV.