How to Save Millions by Preventing Fires
An editorial urges drastic building reforms to curb fire losses. It cites Baltimore and San Francisco fires, argues that prevention beats costly suppression, proposes tax incentives and stricter construction rules, and calls for universal adoption of fireproof standards to reduce municipal costs and protect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W
Fitzpatrick
Washington
Post
Baltimore
San Francisco
Notre Dame Convent Nears Completion in City
Construction of the new Notre Dame Convent at the southeast corner of North Capitol and EK streets progresses in Italian renaissance style. Designed by B Stanley Simmons, the four story red hand-made brick building costs about 20000 dollars and features mosaics, dormitories, and wood finishes. expected to finish by December 1 this year.
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Notre Dame
North Capitol and
EK Streets
B Stanley Simmons
North Gaphol Street
K Street
North Capitol I
Large Storehouse to be Built at South Capitol and D Streets
The Anderson Dray and Storage Co plans a brick and cement fireproof warehouse at the southwest corner of Sand Capitol and D streets. Architect’s designs by Norrig & Clifford. builder Ferdinand Espey. Cost estimated 5 000 to 50 000 dollars. The triangle lot measures 263 ft on D street, 73 ft 6 in on South Capitol, 106 ft 6 in on Canal, and 186 ft on the south wall. Three stories plus basement, to house offices, storage for all goods, and space for 49 horses with a mezzanine carriage room. Expected finish by December.
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Anderson Dray and Storage Company
Sand Capitol
D Streets
Norrig &. Clifford
Ferdinand Espey
South Capitol
Canal Streets
D Street
Capitol Street
Canal Street
Manual of Securities for 1906 Published by Moody Company
The manual of railroads and corporation securities for 1906, comprising 2800 pages, issued from Moody Corporation New York, covers all corporate securities in the United States Canada and Mexico. It provides broad statistics including steam railways electric traction public utilities banks and various industrials with member names from twenty seven prominent stock exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Corporation
New York
United States
Canada
Mexico
Lst
Building on Louisiana Avenue to Cost $8,000
Ferdinand Espey, a local builder, has been awarded the contract for the erection of offices and a warehouse for Antonio Cerrigs, a commission merchant, at 914 Louisiana Avenue. The building, designed by Frederick A. Fletcher, will cost about $8,000 and has two frontages on Louisiana and 916 C Street. the entrance will be on Louisiana. The front will be red brick and rise three stories. Work will begin soon and be completed with expected quality. Building permits were issued by Inspector Ashford for two two story frame dwellings on Howard Avenue, Anacostia. architect A. M. Craig, builder J. Peyton, estimated cost $1,400.
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Ferdinand Espey
Antonio’ Cerrigs
Louisiana Avenue
Frederick A. Fletcher
Ashford
W. HL. Hunter
Improvements Planned for Harvey's Restaurant and Two Homes
Harvey's cafe on the southeast corner of Eleventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue will undergo major upgrades over the next weeks with estimated costs between 10 000 and 20 000 dollars to expand floor space and renovate the building interior and exterior. Frederic B. Pyle has completed designs for two residences to be built northwest by Frank P. Reeside on 8 W. Woodward and Bancroft Place Connecticut Avenue Heights. Woodward house features colonial brick and limestone with a library, reception hall, and multiple rooms across three stories. Reeside’s residence in French Renaissance style will include corinthian brick, Indiana limestone, and a grand entrance with a marble oriel, eleven principal rooms, and basement laundry and servants’ quarters, with building under way by Samuel Edmonston and John H. Nolan respectively.
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Harvey's
Eleventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Joel Hillman
Frederic B. Pyle
Tuls City
Frank P. Reesidé
W. Woodward
Reeside
Bancroft Plate
Connecticut Avenue Heights
Taudry
Mr. Woodward
Samuel Edmonston
Local Architects Plan Hine Country Residences
Harding and Upman, local architects, began plans for a larger residence for George Fucker, county clerk of Alexandria County, near Clarendon, Virginia. Designs to be finished in 3-4 weeks. construction may start in early fall. Spanish style cement block house with red tile roof and a wide porch. Twelve rooms on first floor with two front rooms, parlor, dining room, and kitchen. five second floor rooms. attic contains two rooms. Rucker residence will include hot water heat, modern plumbing, electric lights, and oak finish throughout. cost estimate not yet available.
Typhoid Upward Trend In City Health Report
Typhoid cases rose last week, totaling twenty two more than the previous year’s week. Health officials note fifteen new cases since yesterday, with six deaths in seven days. total cases exceed last year’s figures and the January tally stands at 2,441.
Local Architect Praise Highlights Washington Figures
A London dinner hosted by Owen Fleming honored American architects Glenn Brown Cass Gilbert and others. F D Miller praised Brown as pivotal to Washington progress and noted his role in advancing the park commission and national architectural efforts. Attendees included Sir Aston, Post, and W. Frank Miles among many distinguished designers and officials.
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F. D. Miller
London
Owen Fleming
American Institute’ of Architects
England
Washington, D. C
Brown
Park Commissioners
Maner
Hayal
Sir Aston
Buyens
Banister F
Florciie Banchester
Tingland
Cassbert
George B. Post
C. Howard W
Frank D. Millett
Frank’ Miles
Orge
G. Totten, Jr
Athan United
States
New’ Fork
Frank
Miles
Gates
Beerstory of
Stake
America
archi‘Louis
Glenn Allan
Aom
Tee
International ‘Congress
Sertion
Interna Tional’ Congress
Restme Normal Hopes for Office Staff Outing
Office of the property clerk Hargrove notes overtime work by clerks is easing. A bulletin announces a celebratory trip down the Potomac to mark their twenty-eighth anniversary aboard the Charles Macalester. The Seventh Street deck will host departures around dusk with Marshall Hall as the stop.
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Hargrove
Potomac
Charles Macalester
Marshall Hall
Mount ‘‘Vérnon
Washington to be world's greatest capital plans
An editorial from the Architects and Builders Journal celebrates Washington Ava plans and Burnham Commission aims to modernize and beautify the capital. It credits L Enfant and Lanfant inspired layouts, notes rising real estate values, and envisions Washington becoming an artistic, cultural, and economic center with majestic streets, parks, and monumental architecture.
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Washington -B
United States
Europe
Architects
Bulldera
Baltimore
Washington
Lanfant
Burnham
L'Enfant
Messrs
Daniel H. Burnham
Frederick Lew Olmatead
Charles F. McKim
Augustus Saint Gaudens
America
Tom Moore
London Quarterly Review
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