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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1912

Page

8

Building Rush on in District to Raise Quality Homes

The building department reports a rush of permits for better housing in the district. St Agnes Chapel at Q Street Northwest labeled for $15,000. multiple firms plan erecting seven two story brick dwellings at 1514 to 1363 Shepherd Street Northwest for $25,000. Other projects include new houses at 9 and 9% Ninth Street Northwest, 912 K Street Northwest, and 572 Fifty-eighth Street Northeast, with values up to $35,900, plus many repairs and improvements across numerous avenues and streets.

St. Agnes’ Church Q Street Middaugh , Shannon, Inc Ninth Street K Street North Wear H. Banks Fifty-eighth Street Asgt OH Fowler Lee Place A. Laffer & Co Georgia Myvenue Northwesr T Willams. Gr Gt Badeford Place Danel Suklvap Ahe Fay Thirty-sixth Street D. Notes Loutaiaga Avenue Witt T MN. Willams Pennsylvania Avenue John Welfer Eighth Street Carby:.& Co Channing Street J.B. Rocca Tiving Street Ze Bhatt Ve Maier Stephen Gatt Sixth Street H. R. Howenstein J. J. Mocles Firteenth Street Eilgabeth Bilas Ed Engraving Company Forth Ray B& W W. F. Fletcher Shortier Place Edmonton Street Charles Newman Eighteenth Street J. M. Ruppert P Street Frank Gonlia Sholtz Alley Clarence Hi. Scott W Street Ida Boswell B.A. “Dulaney Wyothing Avenue Robert C. Brooks Anacostia Avenue St. Agnes’ Chapel Max Elman David N. Rust T Street F. D. Barnes F Street E. Rosenbush Thirty-fifth Street A. B. Wagner Twenty-ninth Street Asale Carter St Xeet Midawest H. Tt. Gray W. H. Bullen A. & D. Geoffery Fifteenth Street Mary K. Harris American Security Ama Trust Company M Street Louis Manden Lait G Street Marshall Wrenn FP Street Carl Haneke Oave Avenue H. D. Wolbridge Tor Florida Avenue Emma P. Hungerford Alabama Avenue F. H. Hall Sixty Third Penneytrap Julia A. Luxana Maryland Avenue Benning Land and Gravel Company E. T. Phillips Shannon Place McKwen & Hoybagger FR Street William Gains Georgia Avenue Clarke Wargaman Gonnecticut Avenue J. F. Pyles Fourteenth Street Mackey Smith Sixteenth Street Wiliam West Bol Nichols Avenue A. Johnson E. G. Brice

Albany Park tract prep runs grading for sidewalks in DC suburb

E W Briggs & Co markets Albany Park a new tract along an electric line and the Conduit road. Workers have cleared and shaped streets in Washington suburb, notably Nebraska avenue, to accommodate detached houses and ample light. The project aims to rival northwestern city suburbs with scenic views of the Potomac and careful building restrictions.

Washington Albany Park E. W. Briggs & Co Washington Automobiliats Potomac Saeed Nebraska Avenue

New Goldenbers Building Nears Occupancy in Washington

A handsome new building at 35 Seventh Street Northwest is slated for occupancy late this week. It features brick and terracotta exterior, large windows for abundant light, quartered oak interiors, and modern appliances for comfort. Architects Rich & Fitzsimons designed it, with construction by H. Piper.

Goldenbers Seventh Street Washingston MassBy

Building Records Show 6 Percent Gain Across 73 Cities

Official reports from 73 cities indicate a 6 percent year over year gain in building activity. There were 17 660 permits for new construction valued at 73 982 019 dollars, with 771 buildings started. New York City alone accounted for 20 042 84 dollars in outlay, up 8 percent, while 41 cities showed increases and 32 a further rise.

United States New York City Iowa

Improvements in Chevy Chase and North Chavy Chase

Robert Simpson has purchased a plot in North Chevy Chase with a freehold frontage on Contetticit avenue and will erect a handsome dwelling there. The Cranford Paving Company has a large force paving the sidewalks in North Chevy Chase and the work nears completion.

Chevy Chane Robert Simpson Chavy ‘Chasé Contetticit Avenue Alte Cranford Paring Company Chavy Chase

Nature Aid to Bridge Describes Ancient Tyfes Series Booklets

A government pamphlet series by the Office of Public Roads within the Department of Agriculture outlines the history of bridge design from Roman times to modern concrete usage. It notes the role of engineers in assisting local officials, describes early bridge types, the shift from wood to iron and steel, and cites notable examples near Washington and in Alabama, California, and Missouri.

Department of Agriculture Tella Office of Public Roads United States Logan W. Page Public Bagetern Theodore Burr Imothy Palmer Ithiel Towne Squire Whipple Utica N.Y Washington Alabama California Morida Therm Department

Big Chillum Heights Sales Signal Suburban Growth

In Chillum Castle Heights sales surged with nine lots sold in the week ending April 6 and over 175 lots sold in five months. The District Water Department laid 8 inch mains and sewer extensions are planned. Redevelopment includes five new house designs and tree planting to enhance the suburb. Senate plans to open New Hampshire Avenue to the district boundary and a proposed Longfellow Street macadamization would pass through the area. Buyers include Jenny M. Dougherty and Dr. Audrey Goan among others, indicating strong demand and desirability.

Chillom Castle Heights Washington District Water Department Chullum Castle Heights Senate New Hampshire Avenue Béchsnan Street Chillum Castle Helgtite Martin Virginia Longfellow Street Fifth Street Glatz Road Chillum Castle Heights Jenny M. Dougherty Janette Blackistone Audrey Goan M. Aiken G. W. Rowan BR. HH. Blue Charles W. Henner John A. Carberry M. M. Thomas M. Rothwell E. and E.G. Gaines Leo J. Miller Thomas F Toyce Eugene W. Wall John T .Howarth MB. Btruble Kenneth B. Bovey

Fire country house to rise on Montgomery estate

Dr Woodward Plane Residence by Woodward Deming architects completes plans for a New England style stone and shingle fire country house on Dr Woodward’s Montgomery county Maryland estate nine miles from Chevy Chase. The project includes a farmer’s house table and garage as part of a planned estate.

Studebaker Fall Spring Car Supply Crisis Warns Dealers

A long, urgent plea explains a rare spring shortage of Flanders 20 and EMF 30 cars, noting record monthly outputs and the flood of demand. It urges customers to inspect all dealers, understand delivery delays, and choose best value with Flanders 20s while stressing Studebaker quality and post sale service.

Studebaker E-M-F Flanders America Font Orien Mississippi France Germany Belgium Italy England Dealera Studebaker Guarante

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