Hub of Washingtons business district moves NW
A historic survey traces Washington business growth from Seventh and Pennsylvania avenues to F street and beyond. It notes shifting hubs along New York avenue and Fifteenth street, with banks and offices expanding toward Thirteenth to Fourteenth streets and the planned Walsh development at Fourteenth and New York avenue influencing future center choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
Fifteenth Streets
New York Avenue
Raymond W. Pullman
Waansyston
Seventh and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh
Ninth Streets
F Street
Ningh and
F Streets
Ninth
Fourteenth Streets
Pennsylvania Avenas
Seventh Street
Washington
Fourteenth Street
Fifteenth Street
Center
Residences on N Street Nearing Completion
The A. F. Fox Company is finishing two detached colonial style houses at 2125 and 2123 N Street Northwest. Each two story seven nine room home features front rear and side yards a large reception hall two stairways tiled bath laundry and kitchen with hardwood interior finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Fox Company
N Street
DuPont Garage Underway At Matraet Street Site
Work has begun on the new DuPont garage to cost 42001 dollars, three stories high, fireproof, built of reinforced concrete. Designer James H. Warner. contractor William A. Kimmel. A Potomac Electric substation at Thirteenth and D streets northeast is also under construction with remodeling by Frederic B. Pyle and contract awarded to Samuel J. Prescott & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Du-Pont
Matraet
James H. Warner
William A. Kimmel
Potomac Electric Company
Thirteenth
D Streets
Frederic B. Pyle
Samuel J. Prescott & Co
Suburban Development Expands Around Fourteenth Street
Rapid growth in the northwest Washington area follows the opening of upper Fourteenth Street and extension of Capital Traction lines. Saul's Addition to Washingtons leads subdivision activity with twenty residences under construction and half the lots sold. Rails extend beyond Saul tract. streets are graded and macadamized. Building restrictions aim to preserve culture and exclude commercial intrusion. The Argylo tract nearby adds to appeal for architect designed homes with ample ground space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Street
I District
Capital Traction Company
Mount Pleasant
Saul
Thirteenth
Fourteenthh
Fifteenth Streets
Holmead Manor
Brightwood
Traction Company
Washingtons
Sait Tract
Pennsylvania Avenue
Piney Branch Road
Decature
Emerson
Argyle Tract
Thomas Blagdon
Emil Berliner Buys Columbia Road Tract
Emil Berliner purchased a Columbia Road parcel from the Bridle estate for about 35000 dollars, at roughly 1.25 per square foot. The 200 by 149 foot tract sits between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets and is considered a potential public park for Columbia Heights. Berliner already owns substantial property on Columbia Road. future plans for the land were not announced. The sale was conducted by Herbert A. Gill for the Bridle estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Land
Emil Berliner
Columpie Road
Columbia -Heights
Belliner
Columbia Road
Herbert A. Gill
Biddle Estate
Tear Down Barriers to Build a Greater Washington
The piece argues for aggressive commercial growth and industrial development in Washington, urging city leaders and builders to remove barriers, predefine plant locations near rail hubs, and integrate manufacturing with a grand city plan. It contends water transport and coordinated zoning can boost wealth, beauty, and national prominence, while stressing public leadership and private cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Belog
Wny
Calla
Greater Washington
Mnaures
Wdey
Imuah
Union Station
Terfal
Coman
Berlin
Ute
Uberty
Washington
Thasa
Beatiful
Spea
Ota
Lai - Ot
Novel idea in apartment house for the capital
A five story capital area apartment building at Sixteenth and M streets NW by American Security and Trust Company, designed in French Renaissance style, will house fourteen rooms and three baths per suite on upper floors with two units on the first. Residents include Mrs. Mark Hanna, Huntington Wilson, Augustus Eddy, and Rep. Butler Ames. The 1195 Sixteenth Street structure aims to blend residence privacy with first-rate apartment conveniences, featuring electric elevators and refined interior finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth
M Streets
American Security and Trust Company
Washington
Mark Hanna
Oho
Bruce ‘Price & de Sibour
New York
Firmi of
Richardson @ Burgess ‘ncorporated
Thle
City
Brightwood Tract Sells At 1500 An Acre
Willam McK Clayton an attorney took title yesterday to a fifty acre tract in Brightwood Washington District. The property fronts Shepherd road near Brightwood road, north of Brightwood Park. The price was 75000 about 1000 per acre, representing Pennsylvania capitalists planning subdivision and development. The firm notes outsiders back the deal, confident in the area’s rapid value rise due to transit and suburban growth. The land was formerly the estate of Archibald White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam McK. Clayton
Brightwood
Shepherd Road
Brightwood ‘Road
Brightwood ‘Park
Clayton Ia
Ito
Sy Dicata
Pennsylvania
Desl
Washingrton
Archibald White
Seventh Street Business House To Be Remodeled
A permit was issued for extensive improvements at 312 Seventh Street Northwest, home to the Family Shoe Store. The front will be replaced with a frameless plate glass window, blue Vermont marble base, sheet copper cornices, and ornate work. Interior renovation includes new ceilings and hardwood floors. The contract goes to G. W. Corbatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famiy Shoe
G. W.corbatt
Store Building Planned at Seventh and M Northwest
Carn Vogt plans a three story brick store at Seventh and M Streets northwest to cost about 315,000. The front will be 26 feet on Seventh Street and 116 feet on M Street, with Renaissance architecture in terra cotta and marble. Construction may finish by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado Mining Milionaire
Oxford
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Licely
Denver
Wal
Wiffeeath Street
Ihteenth Street
York Avenue
United States Treasury
Fifteenth
Colonel Bytel
Ami Bank
Tia Union Trust Company
Geast
Ooe
Ffteenth
Sayings and Trust Company
W. B. Hibby & Co
Swarta,i. Rheem & Kensey Co
Robert W. Charmherst
Che
Post
Will of Leander Van Riswick Signals Estate Split
Leander Van Riswick's will, dated January 2, 195, leaves a $350,000 estate and a $50,000 business sale plan. Proceeds go to the widow, with the remainder placed in trust for her life. After death, two thirds of the deeds go to Olivia Van Riswick and one third to Biscon, William Van Riswick, and Grace Killman, with Mary Van Riswick and Wilton J. Lambert appointed executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander'Van Riswick
First Street
Wilton ‘I. Lambert
van ‘Riswick
Olvia’ “van
Riswick
Biscon
William van
Riewick
Grace. Killman
Mary
Vin Riswick
Wilton J. Lambert
Legal Record from August 18 1900 Equity Court DC
A fragment from the Legal Record of August 18 1900 in the Supreme Court District of Columbia, Equity Court No 1. Names include Stiffard, Hopily, Murphy, Richards, Siddons, and many property listings across squares and streets. The document lists litigations, filings, and mortgage or sale actions involving numerous property parcels and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Equity
Sfustice
Broksyn, Brown
Cauplevidn
W. B. Hopily
Justice Stiffard
Battle of Lewis
State of
Willy
Horney
Lambert
Deaths listed in office record with ages and locations
A fragmented office record lists numerous deceased individuals with ages and addresses, including Edward Stewart aged 82 of 289 2d St NE, George B D Soper aged 63, and others spanning multiple states. Names such as Rev Gr Freeland Peter and Rev Oscar Scott appear in scattered entries, with police and press snippets from Philadelphia and Ledger sources interspersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
John’ McCallure
Walera
Romers
Fey
Andrew Tn ‘Hudbert
Anas Bvelyn
Gr Freeland Peter Rt “Gamittentha
Troy
Alo
Ard
Tie Welbberg
Yoelson
Iauigen EC Laan
Lucy A.’ Willams
Shelton
Miller
Joshua £. Curridon
Ateh Ll ‘Etiua
Baltimore
Oscar 5
Aw.scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander
National Metropolitan Bank
Connecticut Avenue
Dupont
F. W. Fitzpatrick
Catherina
J. Murphy
Richard
Tota
Hiettora
Sheehy
Mith
Ett Smith
Sawarg
Sinier
Carl Jaeger
Ajectte Ar Pomplaiyant
W. Jer
Witesx
Eamuel D
Aeas
Itiass
P. Magruder
Robert AM. Richards
Bontrant
Flaintis
Ralaton @Siddons and
H RichArdson
Hix
Bolen
Squara
Highte
Guatreei
James
Joanson
Bieanor
Taylor
Glare “Mills
Cutleen
Samuel Werking
Maggie E. Werk
Thied Utrésts
Albert
Spanzler
Abbia M
Hilgee
Orietaal
Barry
Parm—Withiam
Frank Baum
Twelfth
Ninteenth Streate
Mauriss Keane Et Ux
Withelmina-O
Square
K* Street
Third
Fourcand-d-Halt
Callahan
Sto. William
McElwee
Samuel
Henry _ HL Bargmann
George M. Emmerich
Metropolis
Asgoctetlon
George ‘Patterson
F. Fox
Clar
Corson
Frederick R. Walker
Bryant and McClay
Secura
William B. Steuart
Robinson
Nations Ata ‘Deposit
Savings du Trust Company
American Security Aka Trial Company
S Square
Whihelmink O
Metzler
MecBlwee
Edmond ” Itagerald
John J
West
Lae Heights
Frank Foust
Harry Norment
Lousing
Sarah P. Patterson E Hilton
Mount
Pleasant
Plain
Elizabeth
Ellis Et’ Vir
Archie
Frank Z
Rawlings
Richars G. Rawlings
D.H
Roland Drery
The
Phiadelphia Press
Heights
California Avenue
Gagroume Apa
Thos
Ahs ‘Fisher Co., Inc
F Street N. W
Tom
H Orn
Sais
Highland Park
Percy H. Russell
Russell
G” Street N.W
Aie
Martin Bros
Pa. Ave
N. W
H. F. Page
M. C
Montgomery Co
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Pike
C. B. Hazard Co
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