Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

small incomes. who own the houses which
they occupy. or expect to do so.
Two New Suburban Homes.
Plans for residence to be erected by
NJ. M. Conser at 18th and Delefield streets.
Saus addition, In the section known as
the extension Of 14th street, have been
prepared by Schneider G. Hale. architects.
These houses are built detached. with
lawns about them and a generous use Of
building space. In this respect the house
that is to be built will conform to that OF
the general style.
The same architects are to design a res
idence for Thomas Billingly, which is to
be erected at Jewels Station. Va. on the
electric line to Great Falls. The house II.
OF course, to be Of the general type OF
homes in the suburbs and Is to be de-
signed SO as to mako an attractive addl-
ton to that locality.
Apartment House Planned.
A new set of plans has been made under
the direction of Ben b Bradford for an
apartment house to be erected on the
property owned by him at the northwest
corner Of 21st and r streets. The pro-
posed structure is to cover practically the
entire building space. which has 'front.'
age Of sixty feet In 21st street and sew
enty-two feet in r street. 1t Is to be six
stories in height with an attic story. The
exterior will be Of brick. the surface be-
ing relieved by bays which will extend the
entire height of the structure. The apart.
ments will contain five and seven rooms.
Work of MI. Poindexter.
The recent death Of William M. Pom
dexter removes from the ranks OF ar
chitects in this city one OF the oldest
members in point of active practice.
During his career here Mr. Poindexter
designed a number of buildings which
exhibit his cultivated taste and trained
eye. He planned the main structure of
the Soldiers Home, the first Of the build
ings erected on the grounds Of the Amer
lean University. the building Of the
George Washington University at the
corner of 18th and III streets and others.
Mr.. PoindeXter was man OF integrity,
Of high ideals, and had the respect and
esteem Of his associates In the profess
sion, as we'll circle of friends.
Erection Of Houses.
The vacant ground at the southeast
corner Of 18th and U streets, opposite
the home of the Chinese minister. has
been improved by the erection Of houses
by Davidson e. Davidson from designs
Of Wood, Dom & Deming. architects.
The details OF the designs have been
worked out with much care, showing
what attention Is given to such matters
in the case of houses designed for the
market.
Argentine Minister'S Home.
Extensive alterations have been made IN
the residence at the southwest corner OF
Massachusetts avenue and 18th street.
The principal change made was IN the
main entrance. which Is now on level
with the street instead of being UP a
flight Of stone steps from q rather high
terrace.
Since the changes we're made the Argen-
tine minister has taken possession OF the
house.
Nine Houses to Be Built.
Ground will be broken Monday morning
for the erection Of nine residences at the
northeast corner Of 18th and Otis streets
northwest by Charles Some. The build
ings will be two stories in height. OF
pressed brick. with bay windows. Tho
interiors will be Of hardwood finish. with
electrical fixtures and hot-water heat.
They will have frontages Of twenty feet,
and will be completed for the spring mar
ket. Mr.. Some recently completed
row of houses in Irving street. and
Euclid street near 14th street. Columbia
Heights. w. H. Beers Is the architect
and William c. Biundon builder.