The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-11
APARTMENT HOUSE
RENTED BY WOMAN
Building of Ninety-two
Suites Constructed Accord
ing to Her Plans.
READY TO OCCUPY
FIRST OF OCTOBER
Physicians, Nurses, Manicures, and
Valet Service to Be Provid-
ed on Request.
By l. A. FLEMING.


nue., and that you are the archi-
tect,'' said a pleasant-faced little
woman to Architect a. II. Beers some
months ago.
YES" answered that gentleman.
would you like TO select One?"
More than one"
How many?"
why, all
But we are planning a very large
building, with probably eighty apart
ments,'' answered Mr. Beers.
"WeH, that's just about the number
I'd like 10 lease"
Mr. Wardman." called the architect,
here's a woman who wants 10 rent
all the apartments in the new build
ing"
Introductions followed and Mr. Ward
man met Miss Nellie E. Sweet The
conversation that followed extended
over about twenty minutes, largely con-
sumed on the builders part in asking
questions and by Miss Sweet in an
swering them. Blue prints were brought
in and the two went over them care
fully, suggesting and receiving sugges-
tons for changes
Has Plans Changed
Mr.. wardman was decidedly interest
ed. So much so that he gave his pros
pective tenant set Of blue prints and
promised to resume the cOnfab in the
morning.
That was q busy night for Miss Sweet
Most of it was spent over the blue
prints When she had finished, the
four. FIVE, six, and even seven room
suites had been rearranged into one,
two. and three room apartments, so
that by the simple opening Of a door.
one or more room might be added to
give a prospective tenant any accom-
modations desired
The next day Miss Sweet took her
blue prints to Mr.. Wardman. He look
ed over the changes suggested, and re-
marked that IT would be absolutely
necessary to revise the whole scheme
or the building from the main floor to
the roof.
Building Altered to Suit Woman.
An interchange Of views showed the
builder that Miss Sweet was thorough
IL familiar with renting conditions in
Washington, with the summer and the
winter life of the Capital and the nos
sibilities of getting the greatest reve-
nue. from building Of the character
Finally the man who is responsible
for some Of the finest apartment build
ings in Washington, smiled. and good
naturedly said:
1T looks good TO me. Miss Sweet. Do
you think that you can swing it?"
Indeed, 1 do"
'WeH, then you can have 1t. and the
changes that you have suggested and
do not interfere with the foundations,
will be made Immediately"
And the annual rental2
Only a mere matter Of 81, O0O-but, of
course, this is a secret.
Nellie +. Sweet is a charter member
OF the ancient and honorable order OF
OptimiStS- She is a great believer, and
without being in the least cOnceited,
she believes thoroughly in herself and
her ability. She holds that any one
can do that which he believes he can;
that, if ones aspirations are watered
with constant and wise action, things
Will come his way.
Leaves Position to Do Renting.
Forced as many women are who re-
side IN Washington TO earn her own
living, she sought service under Uncle
Sam. A number Of years Of earnest ef-
fort in this line brought to her clear
foresight the end OF the road, just as
il is being brought home more forcibly
10 many old clerks, worn out in the
service at this time.
The more she thought Of It, the more
she wanted a change.
This decided, she made IL
She found u as many other women
have. especially in Washington, in rent
ing apartments and then sub-letting.
First she took a floor of five apart
ments, furnished the apartments in
good style, then branched out into other
buildings and finally took half OF a
big building. Success came to her be-
cause she worked for it,
Mr.. Wardman asked her: What obli-
cations have you at this timer
She answered quickly Seven thou
sand dollars, and I have never turned
az apartment once rented back 20 the
agent"
Logic Which Wins.
This was winning logic TO the builder.
and did much to influence his decision.
The Brighton is the name that has been
selected for the building by Miss Sweet.
There are now ninety-two apartments
10 the building. Half of the apartments
will be furnished, the others left for
tenants desiring to furnish their own
homes.
one of the biggest features is the pro-
vision made for the care and pleasure
OF children. Here IS one place where
the ''kiddies' will not find the mo ad-
mittance' sign.
Some Of the Attractions.
Special play ooms have been provided
for them with a separate entrance. with
numerous sandpiles, toys, lockers. and
other things dear to the hearts Of Che
tOts-and their rooms are large and
sunny. The little ones will not miss their
mothers while the latter are shopping or
visiting.
On the main floor will be a gentle
mems smoking room, a pool and billiard
room so that the men will not have 10
seek elsewhere for amusement in the
evening; a splendid orchestra has been
engaged by the year. and the dining
room, cafe. and grill Will be looked
after by the most accomplished caterers.
Then there will be banquet rooms and
private dining rooms Iav parties.
Nor Is this all. ladies' maids. hair
dressers, manicure artists. valet SER
vice-and almost anything else that the
guest may desire viii Je furnished on
cali Physicians and trained nurses are
part Of the plan that brought the as
sent from Mr.. -aIcman-and two ele-
Yators viii run dav and night.
These are the plans Of the woman
who did not hesitate to sign a lease for
ninety-twO apartments-and today she is
sure that she will make good-indeed she
has made good.