Real estate boom with big Washington area deals and new rail plans
Week sees major sales including Halle of the Ancients site, Montrose and Nelson apartments as well as large suburban disposals. Washington Railway and Electric to build a car barn on 412 acres near the District Line with track realignments and new cars, boosting nearby property values. Several properties change hands at prices ranging from about 12 to 15 per square foot, and condemnations advance to acquire land for federal offices.
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Montrose
Nelson
Washington
Washington Railway and Electric System
Tennallytown
Rockville
R. Gordon Donaldson
Harry Wardinen
Stone & Fairfax
Honerts
Thomas EH
Wickford
Pickford
New York
Wich
Volunina
Halls of the Ancients
Faree
North Caplol
M Streets
Souid Saneare
Union Saigon
Richards
Dunn We
Stone & Panfax
Willam
Real estate sale notices list many properties and buyers
A broadcast of sales from Soule Realty Company branch details numerous properties including houses, lots, and acres in Virginia Maryland and West Virginia with prices from 3100 to 5840. Buyers include Henry Werres Arthur Baxter Mary Towlkes J B Ray L J Gromberg and others.
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Gate Ee Nee TE
Henry 2. Werres
Red Street
Arthur Bt
White
Virginia Avenue
Riley Heirs
Eleventh Street
John M. Moehring
Alexandria County
Jerome Baxter
Riverdale
Jacob Feathermann
Mary E. Towlkes
D Street
Salea
Soule Realty
Company
Twentieth Street
Rhode Island Avenue
B. E. Harper
Sherwood
Collins, Capelli & Bryant
A. E. Teete
Erlaston Terrace
A. L. Teete
J. B. R. Ray
Woodridge
Henry A. Veith
West Woodridge
William Boges
W. B. Randall
C. M. Hazell
Fort Sagatoga
Landmark Station on Sixth Street to be Demolished
The Pennsylvania Railroad station on Sixth street, a landmark of 35 years, is fast being razed to make way for a Mall. Workmen test the structure as the site will lose its historic role in welcoming millions to the capital. It witnessed Garfields assassination and McKinleys funeral train.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Sixth Street
National Capital
Garfield
William McKinsey
Vatloré
Russia
Siberia
Brotherhood
Annex for Garfield to Start Hospital Wing Construction
Construction of an eastward annex to Garfield Hospital will begin soon as a memorial to Frances Oliver Johnson. Gifted by Dr. Loren Johnson, the brick structure will align with existing hospital buildings and is designed by Wood Donn Deming.
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Garfield Hospital
Loren Johnson
Frances Oliver Johnson
Wood, Donn & Deming
Woot, Donn & Deming
Tearing Down Pennsylvania Station Leads to New Union Site
Old Pennsylvania station in Washington traces its history to 1872 with the first train, the shift to Union Station, and the 1907 abandonment of the oil station. Contractors plan material removal by July, with Martin McNamara the high bidder at 1315 dollars. Alexandria County real estate booms as trolley transit expands. A new three story hospital annex in the county is projected at 35000 dollars, featuring 60 beds, verandahs, steam heating, and a women and children ward focus.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Road
Washwaton
Union Station
Baltimore
Richmond
Alexandria
Pennsylvania
United States
Martin McNamara
McNamara
Tis
New Masonic Hall in Washington Nears Completion for Concerts and Meetings
A new Masonic temple at the corner of New York avenue and H street northwest nears completion. The building includes a rear auditorium with 1,090 main floor and 466 balcony seats, a 900-seat banquet room, extensive cloak and dressing rooms, and will host concerts, meetings, lectures, and entertainments under manager M. Sten.
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New Masonic Temple
New York Avenue
H Street
Washington
Wood, Donn & Deming
M. Sten
Columbia Theater
Sales Across the River by Tageart-Thrift Firm
Real estate activity rises across the Potomac in Virginia and suburbs of Washington. H D F Long sells to Bel Talbott a Friendship Heights residence for investment. George N Beale sells Carroll estate Takoma Park for a residence. R H Stinemers sells to Mabel Bliss 1454 Irving Street residence. Zepp Bros sells three six room dwellings on Irving Street near Brightwood avenues for residence and investment. Zepp Bros sells to L Schofield 3019 Brightwood?
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Tageart- Thrift Real Estate Company
Potomac River
Virginia
Washington
Maryland
H D. F. Long
B EL Talbott
Friendship Heights
George N. Beale
Lyda J. Percival
Carroll Estate
Takoma Park
R H. Stinemers
Apartment House Changes Hands In Dominion Heights Transfers
APARTMENT HOUSE CHANGES HANDS Wond avenue will be occupied as two homes. GH Winslow sells to M A Peet a new house and three lots at Dominion Heights Virginia. J W Harsha sells to J C Yates a house and two lots at Dominion Heights Virginia. F W Patterson sells to G P Jackson a seven room dwelling with large lot near Cherrydale Virginia. G H Winslow sells to P Griffin a cottage and three lots at Dominion Heights Virginia. J W Harsha sells to J L Beardmore a frame dwelling at Dominion Heights Virginia. J A Cunningham sells to F H Arnold three lots at Dominion Heights Virginia. J A Cunningham sells to H O Dahien two lots on the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway.
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Wond Avenue
GH. Winslow
M. A. Peet
Dominion Heights
J. W. Harsha
J. C. Yates
F. W. Patterson
G P. Jackson
Cherrydale
G. H. Winslow
P. Griffin
J. L. Beardmore
J. A. Cunningham
F. H. Arnold
H. O. Dahien
Great Falls
Old Dominion
Dinguss Repeats Borrowing Plea From Shadbolt
In a tense exchange cited from the city scene, Dinguss, a chronic borrower, tries to pay a five dollar debt to Shadbolt who refuses, noting Dinguss is short again and will not receive the money. The dialogue emphasizes recurring loan requests and Shadbolt's stance.
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Cnergy Sceme
Dinguss
Shadbolt
Auctions This Week Include Dwellings and Property
Auction listings announce sales this week on Thursday August 4 with six brick dwellings and multiple parcels at addresses including Fourteenth Street Northeast and D Street Northeast. A business property on High Street Southeast is listed for 5 p.m. Friday August 21 notes a lot on Quitter and a wire northwest location at 4 80 p.m.
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Wrick
Amy
D Street
Highth
Coutheast
Quitter
Humane reformer Cooley builds Cleveland Farm Colony plan
James B. Morrow tours the Cleveland Farm Colony proposed on 1,908 acres as a humane alternative to traditional prisons. He interviews Harris R. Cooley about parole, open work yards, lighted punishment, gender roles, and a future network of hospitals, schools, and farms to rehabilitate offenders and reduce crime.
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James B. Morrow
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Republic
Harris R. Cooley
Stones
Mr. Cooley
Moses
Cooley
Cleveland Workhouse
City
Tom L. Johnson
Campbellite Sunday Schools
Kentucky
Tom
Indianapolia
Cleveland Tier
Hiram College
Gar-feld
Cuoley
Brick Church
Avion
Binlding Ith Walla
Crevolang
America
Laew
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Congress
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Esweld Eo Devle
Thoms J Bishes Company
Ap Boemad
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Governent Ches Ien
Bats
Wralett S Ryaaghe Company
Ated Real Estate
E Marsamo
Albert Fo Gutekunst
Mordech
Tew
Sue
J Keane
Ontario Road
Newhwest
Frederick Upperman
Linma M Gliett
Tennessee
Himmet Haniltom
Columbia Street
Mary & Leehr
Anta West
WAT Corcoran
Witham BR
Morrison Heal Estate Company
Joseph N Keim
Karl
Marie
EH Street
J Bohm
M. H. Merriman
Letas
T. L Lewis
Aams Street
Plume
B R Graham
Woodlard
Potomac
J. H. van Bussary
New Jersey
Joseph J. Neale
Glendale
Fanny E. Wilhoite
Fairfax County
Howard Lea
Beltsville
Mary Wilson
Delaware Avenue
Mipwe
SAFC
Wood, Donn & Peuting
Alexandra County
W. G. Colins
Clarendon
Haris-Ewing
New Hall
Masonic Temple
Randy Streets
Richmond Capitalists
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Bad Lueck
Libby Kelly
Cleveland House of Correction
Fom O'Malley
Jerry Donovan
Stcking Alty
Atresta
Mr. Codley
Chevy Chase, D.C
Connecticut Avenue
Northampton
River
Thos. J. Fisher & Co. (Inc
15Th St. N.W
Capitol Heights
PRI
Mallpetie
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