The Washington herald., 1912-05-17
handle HIGH[ANDs
RAPIDLY GROWING
Fast Taking Lead Over Washington
suburbs-Great Credit Due
Col. Randls.
BEGINNING A SOCIAL CENTER

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When George Washington and Maj.
rEnfsnt conceived the idea Of the city
Of Washington and the District of.colum-
bia they saw a National Capital which
would move eastwsrd-a city that would
extend rapidly IN that direction from the
Capitol itself That was the idea con-
vsyed IN all the early stages OF the city's
progress. but. contrary TO all expecta-
tIons, largely because the White House
wat a Characterization 70 the Capitol.
the residential portion of the nations
city advanced toward the west, and until
decade or more ago that condition had
continued
But overlooking Washington, on the
magnificent heights east Of the Capitol.
now known as Randle Highlands. the
city was destined TO fasten its grasp,
and To- Say may be noted the rapid strides
toward q city Of large proportions In that
vicinity-a city which VIII be a part OF
WaHhinEton as q ma agnihcert suburb, al
reads. in its embryo, possessing gran
oeur that is not surpassed anywhere In
the country.
Randie Highlands already is a place
OF pictufes sque beauty, destined to be the
chief rendezvous for the society folk Of
the National Capital Within the last
year or two this magnificent suburb has
advanced with wonderful rapidity toward
becoming a social center for diplomatic,
scientifc, and governmental events.
Mecca for Society.
What Chevy Chase was to the North
west section a few years ago, Randle
Highlands will be TO Washington. Re
cent social events. including musicales,
dances, and teas at The Manor, havo
given only a faint idea of what may be
expected within five years. There seems
To be q tendency already among the So
ciety folk Of the Capital to abandon their
fav6rite places for holding exclusive
events. and TO establish them among
the hills and the beautiful woodlands of
attractive suburban Randle Highlands
Great credit must of course, be given
10 the United States'Realty Company for
the advancement made in Randle High
lands; and also to Col Arthur z. Ran
die, whose enterprise, push. and energy
have made possible the accomplishments
that have been realized, and those that
are to come in the very near future.
Development after development has oc-
cured until to-day RandIe Highlands is
supplied; with a $4,000 school house.
which IN appointment and general con-,
structi0n. is one of the finest and best
rosSesssd by any city in the contry. An
other Improvement notable IL a fire en-
up from among the rocks and trees that
formerly covered Randle Highlands in
the days Of long ago before the United
States Realty Company had its existence.
Has Modern improvements.
There are long drives there now. There
are streets, and some portions Of RandIe
Highlands have been supplied with
water,sgAs, electric lights, sewers, and
many other improvements which, OF
necessity, must be made TO bring about
desired results ~
Through the green foliage Of the trees
at this season Of the year are peeping
the roofs and gables of splendid houses
homes that are filed with happy families,
and the buzz Of children's voices in-
dicate that a great Transformation has
and Is taking place.
Apparently, Washington sleeps at the
feet of Randle Highlands, and through
the blue haze OF the noon days sun, the
Washington Monument. the Capitol, and
the public buildings glimmer and reflect
the beauty and artistic construction Of
the city that is the nations pride.
All OF the trees that abound in Randle