The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-15
CITIZENS BOOST
CONDUIT ROAD
DISTRICT
Future of That Section as Resi-
dental Suburb Assured,
They Believe.
BY GEoRGE FRANKLIN.

duit Road Citizens Association.
formed in October, 1915, is rated
today among the leading civic or
CARNATIONS of the district.
In connection with the association
1t is to be noted that its first pres.
ident, Charles A. Baker. who held
office until 1920, is now president
of Federation of Citizens Associa.
tons. During the period of the
war he is credited with holding the
association together, supported in
his efforts by small band of loyal
members who realized that condi-
lions which practically, put an end
to civic body activities were but
trAnsitory and would be followed
by period when the activities Of
such an organization in their sec
ton of the city would be indie
Apenslble to its development
Among the achievements credited
to the association are the highway
improvements which have been eff
fected along Conduit Road includ.
ing among other things, the laying
of the sidewalk from Foxall Road
to Eliot street.
More Sidewalks Urged.
Further sidewalk extensions along
the road are being urged by the
association which is also behind
the plan to widen Sherrier place
and secure sidewalks along that
highway.
Extension of the gas service to
include the section Is alao urged
by the association At present the
residents are dependent on electric
service for light and cooking pur
poses Many of the housewives of
the District insist that gas would
prove cheaper and be more accept
able for cooking purposes.
Additional school facilities also
are in demand. The association
proposes the erection of new
school building for the upper Sec
ton of Conduit road. Members of
the association point to the popula
ton which is steadily increasing.
This makes inevitable, they insist,
the organization of at least one
new school, while many of them
believe any plan entered into
building to be located later as the
growth Of the neighborhood indi-
Gates the proper site.
Fire protection also is sought. In
stallation of a fire station is de-
manded as essential to the protec-
ton of property in the vicinity.
Located on the north bank of the
Potomac river in he highland sec
ton, the Conduit road district, II
Is declared. is destined to become
one of the most attractive residen-
tial sections of the city. It's health
record compares favorably with
other sections OF the city while
the residents. are largely Of the
home owning class. These two con-
ditions, it is pointed out, insure it
a domestic atmosphere which APP
peals strongly to home seekers,
proof Of which is seen in the steady
development OF the neighborhood.
Good Transportation.
1--WE are out just far enough
to insure residential privacy and
yet with the transportation facilities
enjoyed by the section. in close
enough to be easily availab BILE" said
one of the members OF the associa-
ton discussing neighborhood condi-
lions today.
I'VE have lived here for more
than eleven years and can say
that the trip back and forth from
the heart of the city along the
picturesque banks of the Potomac
has never lost its charm. This Is
a common experience, however,
among residents who invariable de-
clare they would not exchange loca-
lions for any others in the city
II am not an official of the as
soc alton and can only talk about
it as member, but this l can cav,
as an organization we are we'll knit
together. Meetings are always
we'll attended We know what we
want and we plan to go after Il in
way to get 1t. That we generally
do"
The speaker, a woman, painted
glowing picture Of what the Con-
duit road district will become when
it has grown into it's own. evincing
all Of the enthusiasm of loyalty to
neighborhood plus that of the
pioneer.
SmOOt An Active Worker.
John D. smoot. president of the
association, formerly chairman of
the street and highways committee,
is credited with securing MANY of
the street improvements so far OBJ
tanned. The laying of sidewalks are
declared to have been his master
piece Of achievement" as they pro.
vided safe walking for the children
attending reservoir school, Former
President Baker and President
Smoot represented the association
in the federation for several wears.
Mrs. Mervin j. Atkinson, first vice.
peSident, is a charter member of
the association. She has ALWAYS
taken an active part in it's welfare.
James T. Brady, second vice pres.
ident, although new resident of
the section, is declared to be one
Of the hardest working members of
the organization
Talking over local conditions Mrs.
Atkinson said:
Improvement plans should he
along broadly constructive lines.
We members OF the association nm.
derstand, l believe, the possibilities
Of the neighbOrhood II is inst in
that formative period when n pavs
to look well ahead, and that is
what, as an association, we are
striving to do. There is a demand
for gas, FOR new schools, for addi-
tional sidewalks. for widening of
streets and fixing of grades. and
all of them are engaging the atten-
ton of the assOcia lion committees
1t Us about time more fire-fighting
equipment was made available.
These are things any section of a
community has a right to demand
and expect TO get without making
an aggressive fight for them.
transportation service, / believe, is
considered generally satisfactory, so
That is one problem eliminated, ut