The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-15
SUBURBAN SECTION
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President Cleveland II will be recalled
that when Joseph Chamberlain. after.
ward prominent official in England
came TO this country to take an American
wife, Miss Endicott, daughter Of the Sec
rotary Of the Navy. their honeymoon was
passed at the Bradley estate. known as
Chevy Chase, then occupied by the late
Capt. john F. Rodgers. L. s. y.
Shortly after. Senator Stewart. Of Ne
vada, began buying land in that section.
and later, as the project assumed magni-
tude, associated with him Senator f. G.
Newiands, who was the representative Of
the great Sharon estate. of California. In
ALL they purchased about 1900 acres and
stratghtway set about 10 make it easy of
access 20 the city and provided with all
the conveniences.
Started Trolley Road.
Engineers We're employed and an extern
sion of Connecticut avenue in a direct
line 10 the Rockville road projected.
Through the unwillingness of certain land
owners to enter into the plan. the line was
DETECTED at Chevy Chase and carried on
10 the present ending at the lake
The owners discovered an unexpired
charter for a railroad. and promptly pro-
ceeded, at a cost of Sl,50OOOO. 20 build a
line to provide for the coming residents
Of the embryo village. This road after
ward became the property of the Capital
Traction Company
The Chevy Chase Land Company. which
was formed 10 carry out the plan, after
cutting through and grading Connecticut
avenue Tor I'VE miles, NJ a cost OF nearly
$4,000, dedicated it to the District. re-
ceiving not a penny so It is said. in
return They also built the Inn. about
One-half mile north of the village which.
as financial venture, has never proved
success, and ouly a few days ago was
disposed Of
The company from the first discour-
aged speculation in lands and houses, from
which partially may be attributed the
slow growth of the settlement Restric-
tons were placed upon the character Of
homes to be built, and stores or other
public places were not permitted.
Built Sewerage System.
a system Of sewerage. designed by one
Of the best experts in the country. was
installed. and an exceptional supply of
water Of the purest quality furnished
Every dwelling was provided with ample
lawn space, and a system Of parking
that beauties and adorns the streets Is
kept and maintained at the company's
expense. Other and many features for
the comfort and pleasure OF residents
were planned and through all the years
have been studiously carried out
Chevy Chase is a settlement Of ex-
quisite beauty for people who appreciate
and enjoy the beautiful. It was not built
for a day or as land speculation only.
For it is well understood that up TO the
present time the land company can show
but little balance on the right side OF
the ledger. But it is built for those who
can appreciate the pleasanter surround
ings Of life. The time is near al hana
when the wisdom and foresight Of tFa
projectors VIII bear fruit many fold In
the increased values. In the meantime. |
Washington has enjoyed a suburb that
viii bear comparison in every way with /
the favored ones of any section of the
country.
Recently the Chevy Chase Land Com
pany has acquired large tract within |
the District, adjoining its holdings be- !