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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1907

Page

26

Randolph Hotel to rise on Pennsylvania Ave site

Randolph Hotel Company directors approve a $900000 investment to build a thirteen story modern hostelry at the northeast corner of Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Working drawings and contract awards to follow. foundation work to start by September 1. Notable directors include Christian Heurich Col C B Wood James Fansburgh Brant Burke Franklin Kilian John Wilkins and R T Warwick.

Randolph Hotel Company Otal Fourteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Directora Hota B. Stanley Bimmons Washington New York Philadelphia Christian Heurich Col. C. B. Wood James Fansburgh Brant P. Burke Franklin V. Kilian John B. Wikins R. T. Warwick

Will Remodel W. Dodge Building Corner Ninth Street

Plans by Appleton P. Clark Jr for extensive alterations to the W. Dodge Building at Ninth Street NW. Richardson & Burgens to construct the project costing about 10000 dollars. Dunbar & Co cigar merchants lease the first floor for three stores with large show windows planned. Work to start in a week and finish within two months.

Appleton P. Clark, Jr W. ©. Dodge Ninth and Union Station Hichardson & Burgens, Incorporated Dunbar & Co

Equipping a Modern Hotel Ventilation Article

In a New York hotel, advanced mechanical ventilation provides positive air distribution. The system includes eight large fans, four blowers and four exhausters, with five and a half to nine foot blowers and seven to nine foot exhausters. Curved blade wheels operate in reinforced tulk steel housings with specialized intakes and outlets to meet modern standards.

New York

Georgetown Real Estate Sales and City Developments

J McKenney Berry reports several Georgetown property sales including a three story brick store at 040 and BME Street Northwest now occupied by H Sommera & Son with improvements planned. Other sales: two story brick jewel at 180 Thirty third Street Northwest for $8,600. two story brick dwelling 3221 Forrest Northwest for $2,200. two story brick dwelling 1618 Thirty third Street Northwest for $2,600. two story frame dwelling 171e Thirty seventh Street Northwest with price not listed. Porto Rico legislature proposes a $150,000 capitol building appropriation with preliminary work and future provisions to be arranged. competition invited with several prizes. Georgetown housing activity continues with The Gogecten Real Estate Company sale of two Georgetown houses to W P Camp and sale of another on Twenty sixth Street and Prospect Avenue by L Swindella to Richard B Travers. Building permits issued for multiple two story brick dwellings on Alexander Street Southeast with estimated cost $7,500. project by A Getz & Bon and J Bohn, Irj bulders.

J. McKenney Berry Georgetown Sturry M. Berry Thirty-third Street Prive Lawm J. Graham Forrest Northwest Price Charla W. Fastsauga Thirty-seventh Street Porto Rico Banan Rico United States Gogecten’ Real Estate Company Samuel Artz W. P. Camp 1 Twentynth Street Cmpany L. Swindella Richard B. Travers Tweny-sixth Street Prospect Events Apector Ashford John Appich Alexenth Street J. Bohn Irj_bulders A. Getz & Bon East Capitol Street MT. Pleasant Northwest 16Th St Columbie Road Corgay N. H.ave Perry Belmont Conn. Ave Alley

Real estate transfers and new office opening in Washington

Real estate transfers list numerous deeds across blocks and squares including Francia A Blundon selling to Joweth Williamson and Louis Doolittle to Edgar Kennedy. A new real estate office will open at OT Seventh Street with Blundon continuing as a general estate agent after quitclaim activity.

Francia A. Blundon Joweth B. Willamson Wingw'smith Louis Mi. Doolittle Edgar 8 Lillie Cohen Michael Flannery Chrie C. Danagn ES LE Droit Park Jowsoth W. Gilleaple Williams J. Holtman Columbia Heights Ida M. Hamilton Charles A Andrews Shannon Kester Arthur I. “Welland Henry Lynn G. Bewis Chipman Kalorama Heights Susan M London Jemea B. Reynolds LE Droit Park Miriam Morgan Rebreca J. Cole Idtz Broosland Ernest F. Niemerer Dora ‘B. Mitchell Sherwoal Adsidon Square Laura Mylon Willem H.C. Brown William W. Filey Glaudo B. Cooksey Mamia Ross John' Schilling Brookland Jamrs J. Sherwood Et Dora B. Mitchet Sharwood Agaition Square William H. and Dudley Saunders Cheries T. Marratt Lewis ‘Thompson Senity and ‘Trust Connecticut Avenue Highlands Needeal Avenue Highlands Company Magy Flannery Holmgad Manor Lonard R. Vinton Martha’ B. Alten Columbia Hfights Joseph B. Williamson, Jr T Francis A. Blandon Mary Wall Patrick Wail Seventh Street Marshall Giiliam Josephine A Marz

Suburban Realty Boom Near Brightwood Line

Suburban real estate gains traction with Silver Spring Park development near the Brightwood car line. Easley and Hull, owners marketing directly, have graded streets and laid walks. Many lots sold or planned for homes as improved traction lines stimulate Northwest growth.

Silver Spring Park Brightwood Easley & Hull

Bacon Leases Home on Sixteenth Street

Frederic May leases the northeast corner of Sixteenth and M streets from George Howard to Robert Bacon Assistant Secretary of State for no years. May also leases a future house on R Street between Twenty second and Twenty third streets to Mr Van V Olcott. Estimated house cost is 580000.

Frederic May Sixteenth M Streets George Howard Robert ‘Bacon A. C. Barney R Street van. V. Olcott

Webb Buys Two North West Homes in Early Realty Deal

George S Webb purchases two houses from Mrs H Cockerill via Early Lampton. The 321 Fourteenth Street White stone dwelling sells for 5500 with ten rooms across three stories. A second sale at 181 Mintwood Place Washington Heights completes the deal for 8750. Barry Lampton also sells 1787 Columbia Road to Harry Wardman for Webb.

George S. Webb

Colonial Home Planned Three Story Attic and Basement

Plans by Appleton Clark Jr for a three story attic and cellar brick and limestone colonial residence on Sixteenth street west side between R and 9 streets. Built for Robert R. McKahan and Isaac Pierson. First floor includes parlor library dining room kitchen. second and third floor for bedrooms. attic for storage. Bids to be taken this week.

Appleton FP. Clark, Jr Sixteenth Street Robert R. McKahan Isaac Pierson Iime

Hooking the Waty Trout in a Stream

The article advises trout fishing tactics focusing on current, eddies, and stream bends. It notes speckled beauties hide near bridges and pools, with careful upstream approaches, patience, and a cautious start to avoid alarming fish. As water warms, trout retreat to cool shaded spots near springs and mountain creeks, where multiple fish increase danger of alarm.

Legal Record of April 2 1907 in DC courts

Court of Appeals in Washington adjourned day by day with listed assigns across Equity Court No 1 and No 2 Circuit Court cases include Maud Rheeny Hengey Company Darber Roas vs Himmel Tughanan Washington Railway and Electric company and others. Criminal Court assignments include United States vs Binger Hermann and other federal cases before Justices Shepard McComas Robb Gould Burnard Wright.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Shepard McComas Robb Supreme Court Equity Court Calet Clabaugh Justica Gould Circuit Court Maud Rheeny &Hengey Company Lamb Darber & Roas Himmel Langton Mondsga Maching Company Holliday Potomag Electric Power Company Suatioa Andaraca Dover Southern Railway Burnes Ya. Slater Talbott McDermott Nokes Chaco Olivert Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company Konickerbockar Jee Company Brennan Construction Company Carmory Construction Company Stannard Moriliat Inatice Staffard Unites States Binger Hermann United States Justice Burnard John Burns Bruce Bruner Henry Pectin Justice Wright

Beauvoir Sale Interests Stir Washington Real Estate Men

Senator Nixon of Nevada reportedly purchased the Beauvoir estate on Woodley Road, drawing interest from city real estate agents familiar with a wealthy buyer seeking Washington area residential property. Edward J Stellwagon denied his firm’s involvement while a telegram from Senator Newlands stated the property sold for 4000 dollars per acre and indicates the entire tract sold, not just ten acres.

Nixon Nevada Beauvoir Woodley Road Western Milionnaire Washington Edward J. Stellwagon Thomas J. Fisher & Co Newlands

Pickford expands Nineteenth Street holdings for apartment plan

Thomas H. Pickford acquired two adjacent lots on Nineteenth Street, totaling eighty eight feet frontage and about 116 feet depth, to build a large apartment house. Moore & Hill reported recent sales including several properties in Washington with prices ranging around several thousand dollars.

Thomas H. Pickford Nineteenth Street Amore & Hill, Incorporated Mr. Pickford Moore & Hill J. H. Luthey New Hampshire Avenue Harry Wantman Clarence F. Normedt Quincy Ptrest First West Moieington G Street Capt. W. T. Johnson Q Street R. H. Ramsey Atreat Mra Sarai A.coleman Acker Jaba Savary Cleveland Park Nie Mc. Savary Alfred L Brooke Geological Survey Savary Wiliam Mupphs East Capital Street Ingz U Lyon T Street Hayden Johnson F Streat H. Ploktford New Hound

Rumor Swirls Over St. Matthew’s Church Property Sale

Rumors claimed the St. Matthew’s Church site on the northeast corner of Fifteenth and Hi streets had been sold. Father Lee denied any knowledge of a deal, while a wealthy syndicate reportedly considered the purchase. The property overlooks George Washington University and Union Trust Company, valued at roughly 450,000 to 860,000 dollars.

George’ Washington University Union Trust Company

Growth of the Telephone Cables Over Open Wires

The article outlines a shift from open wires to underground and cable systems enabling hundreds of circuits per line. It notes price, space, and growth efficiency gains, historic subscriber increases, and Bell companies expanding plants to accommodate future demand and toll service growth through 1905 and 1906.

Bell Companies

For Sale Excellent Investment Properties Listed

For Sale excellent investment properties in Washington with prices from 1250 to 15900. Listings include a 42 room 2 bath house near Capitol Street and multiple other residential investments with terms offered. Properties feature gas and electric lighting, shut-water heat, and prime locations near Lincoln Park and Be street. Owners seek cash or sensible terms and invite inspections.

Capitol St Grant Row Washington 15Th St Sixth Street Rorner B Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Randolph G Streets OWN Realty Sales Capitol Vys Hotel Randolph Willard Wiil Bacon Colonial Home R. R. McKahan I. Pierson Appleton Clark, Jr Appleton FP Clark, Jr Legal Record Beauvoir” Sale Interests Senator Nixon West Bickington Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc Thos, J. Fisher & Go., Inc Lee Zamot St. Matthew's Lincoln Park St. Se Jause Meshae E Street N. E H.R. Howenstein CO F Street Fairfax Électrla John J. Jérman Thos. J. Fisher & CO Ting Realty Columbia Bloomingdale Town Circle East Cap St. i 1St Street 14Th St. Heights G. C. Spitzer Home Life Bldg 15Th and Gn.w D. C Friendship Heights Sir Permanenty New Connecticut Avenue Bridge Aes Tuxedo Wallach Street Rhode Island Avenue Nn American University Park Colorado WM. H. Saunders & CO F St Holmead Manor 11Th St N. Cap Asts
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