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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1908
Page
22
Multiple compact ads offer furnished rooms for rent in NW Washington with various features. Front and rear rooms listed. some with baths, gas heat, and private family homes. Prices range from about 10 to 13 dollars per month to 12 dollars weekly. several blocks from city centers and near Capitol and major streets. Many listings note bright, northern or southern exposures and proximity to transportation or landmarks.
A string of available rooms and flats listed for rent in assorted DC addresses NW and SE. Descriptions include front rooms, fur nished spaces, private baths, heat and gas, with prices from $4 to $20 per month or week. Several locations cite proximity to depots, car lines, and libraries.
Numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms in Arlington and Northwest Washington with board options. Listings describe front and rear parlors, alccove rooms, and shared baths, with heat, hot water, and electric lighting. Prices range from modest to moderate, with several ads explicitly noting gentlemen or private families.
A collage of rental notices across the city offers rooms with table board from $9 to $25 weekly, and full or partial board in private homes near Capitol, Union Station, and government districts. Listings include single and shared rooms, front and rear parlors, bay windows, gas heat, and weekly or monthly terms. Notable addresses include Fifteenth at New York, 1404 Mars Ave, 833 Street NW, and 1200 block Mount Vernon. Several ads request permanency or small families, with some offering meals and home comforts.
Numerous listings offer unfurnished and furnished rooms in northwest DC and nearby streets. Shared kitchens and baths, gas heat, water included, rents ranging roughly from 5 to 102 dollars monthly, various floor locations and proximity to landmarks noted. Many rooms specify heat and gas, some with board or private family needs, others suitable for single occupants or couples.
Classified ads seek furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent in northwest and surrounding areas. Listings include single and double rooms, with or without board, by individuals, couples, and professionals, with various rents and proximity to bus lines and offices.
Numerous help wanted room and board notices from a late 19th or early 20th century issue. Entries describe individuals and couples seeking furnished or unfurnished rooms with board, near downtown Washington areas, often within walking distance of government buildings, with single or double occupancy preferences, modest monthly rates, and references, listing BOX numbers for responses. Several seek private families or widow preferences. some specify proximity to Union Station or Treasury, and several include age, marital status, and timing cues.
Numerous listings for furnished and unfurnished apartments in Washington area. Units include 5 rooms with bath and porch, hot water heat, yard. 4 outside rooms with bath. several two to four room flats with private baths, electric light, and exposed sun. Locations: 1330 N C Ave, 128 N C Ave NW, 14th Street area, and Henry/Harding Co areas. Prices range from low to 46 per month. some offers include short-term or lease terms through May. Agencies include Karrick & Metcalf, Chapin, Simpson Sullivan Co., Kenesaw Apartment House, The Laclede, The Wyoming, and The Logan Iowa Circle listings. Various amenities noted: steam heat, private porch, elevator, board, and furnished options.
A jumble of classified rental notices seeks tenants and listings. Families, couples, and individuals request furnished and unfurnished apartments, four rooms, three to five rooms, with baths and heat. Locations near transit, walking distance to Commerce and Liberty streets noted. Box numbers provide contact through the office for details and arrangements.
Quick sale ads list multiple properties including a new home with parlor library dining room and kitchen on Nat Boss & Phelps and a double house in Cleveland Park with hot water heat and large rooms. Also offerings near Westington Heights Capitol Hill and Bloomingdale plus several brick houses with strong rents and 10 percent net yields. Contact listings show prices from 1 400 to 43 000 with terms and addresses.
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