The Washington times., 1908-09-18
WASHINGTON IS
MOVING NORTHEAST"
We Usually Weigh the Value
of Any Statement by the
Known Caliber of the Man
Responsible for Such a
Statement.

O. B. Zantzinger. one of the largest
and most successful local realty op-
orators. is the authority for the state
ment that Washington is moving
northeast" and the development OF.
and opportunity offered by. his newer
subdivision. "HiHbrook," tends to prove
the wisdom OF this statement.
The Zantzinger realty operations IN
the District have been OIL, continuous
story Of OppOTtune selection and wise
profitable investment. Mr. Zantzinger
has displayed unusual discretion in the
choice Of growing Localities, and buyers
who have followed his advice are today
holders Of some of the most promising
property around the District
Property that not oRly makes ideal
sites fer home seekers. but 50 Iavorablv
located that Washington's natural
growth viii cause present prices 10 20
bounding upward, enriehing those who
buy now from the standpoint OF invest
ment- Real estate adjoining growing
cities IKE Washington has ever proven
the most profitable form OF investment.
Without any effort on the owners part,
as IS necessary IN most investments. sub
urban real estate increases in value as
the adjoining city extends itself
"Hillbrook,' the new Zantzinger Of
feringr shows prima facie evidence OF
OF being the greatest OF all their profit
bringing ventures. The future Tor sue
Cessful operation there is even moro
solid than at Capitol Heights" when
the boom was started there about three
years ago.
The writer remembers at that time
conversations with some OF the Oldest
realty operators in the city, and well re-
calls their statements tending to show
how Impossible transactions in that
section would be. Capitol Heights TO-
day, through the conscientious. untiring
efforts Of Mr.. Zantzinger, Is e thriving
community, representing an Investment
OF thousands Of dollars
The success Of Capitol Heights is
the very best assurance OF. the success
Of 'HiIbrook-" 1t is the natural outlet
for Washington's compulsory extension,
for extend II must; and, Just as rapidly
as Washington extends, just so rapidly
viii real estate values Increase. One.
has oaly TO compare present-day sub
urban real estate values Of other cities
with those only ten years back TO be-
come thoroughly convinced OF the truth
Of this statement
All this considered, the words of Mr.
Zantzinger-''W Washington IS moving
uortheast'-have considerable signifi-
canoe. The foresight and judgment Of
a man who has already done so much,
with less promising fields commands
our respect and consideration
The location # HHIbrook is ideal
1t is well within the city limits, has
three car lines directly through it yet
affords all the healthy air and climatic
advantages Of the real country.
II IS twenty minutes ride from the
shopping district Of the city 10 Hill
brook, which has ample fire and police
protection, pure water. and Is rarely
highly elevated,
F. G. and Il streets. 100 feet wide. run
directly through the property-while
several other streets and intersecting
avenues are now being cut through.
There are but 600 lots for sale, and
Improvements are already well under
way. Mecadam roads. concrete side
Wa ks, gas, and electric lights. and city