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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1908

Page

91

CARTIN HOUSE BLOCKS TAKE ISSUE WITH DR WILEY

Washington architects and builders unite to oppose Dr Harvey Wiley suggesting detached houses only. They argue public respect for the architectural profession, not education, is needed and that laws banning adjoining houses are unnecessary. Dr Wiley criticizes long rows of small iron boxes in the city.

Wood Washington Harvey Wiley Washington Architectural Club Wiley Tir Woley Cee Lauder

Hollywood Subdivision Attracts Buyers With Easy Terms

A new suburban development named Hollywood near Greater Washington draws many buyers with low weekly payments. Lots on Richmond avenue Walnut Street Chicago avenue Beach street and the Boulevard are offered with a monthly plan of 1 and 25 homes have already been built nearby. The firm provides lumber at 12 a thousand and wood at 8 a cord to builders. Salesmen are stationed daily with the downtown office in the Home Life Building Fifteenth and G streets and the Laurel streetcar line directs visitors to Hollywood.

Real Esiate Hollywood Greater Washington Richmond Avenue Walnut Street Chicago Avenue Baech Street Boulevard Washington-Baltimore Iver Laurel vis+ Moers

Architecture and variety in Spanish style houses discussed

A discussion on harmonious varied design in rows of houses argues for individual expression within a block. Advocates urge respecting architecture as a profession and resisting impractical crowding, while noting a shift in architectural exhibitions toward broader public appeal and discussion.

Fronts in Spanish style houses on Lamont Street project

Six houses on the south side of Lamont Street Ingleside between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets NW by Kennedy & Davis Co. will feature Spanish fronts, 24 by 45 feet, Flemish bond brick, dark wood interiors, and large second floor wing rooms with open fireplaces. Plans by A H Sonnemann. Electric lights and hot water heat. Existing nearby houses in the block are owned or occupied by Dr. Bigelow, W G Biebold, Mary L Swanson, Mrs Mary Philips and others.

Lamont Street Ingleside Seventeenth Kennedy & Davis Company A. H. Sonnemann Hirect Kennedy & Davis

Aldis Browne to Build Handavtne Colonial Home in Washington

Aldis B Browne a lawyer plans prepared by Marsh and Peter architects to erect a handavtne colonial home at 1943 Wyoming avenue northwest costing about 20000. The three story plus basement dwelling on a 60 foot lot features red bricks white stone trimmings a 32 foot frontage and 57 foot depth with a rear extension. Interior finishes include favory white with mahogany doors brown mission oak in the billiard room. aniline room with high venetian beamed ceiling. The project aims for ample ventilation and a spacious entrance hall and porch.

Aldis B. Browne Marsh & Peter Wyoming Avenue Servasnts

Real estate ads mix on intersected pages 4407 F St

Classified sales from a Washington DC listing page show multiple properties for sale or exchange. Listings include a midtown brick home with steam heat and fine woodwork, a seven room brick near Q Street with affordable payments, a spacious nine room residence with furnace and closets, and other suburban and investment options around Massachusetts Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, and Woodridge. Agents Saunders & Co and Morrison Real Estate are among the contact names.

Smaler Weston Fa Trent Oaw Karrick & Metcale N.Y. Ave Connecticut Avenue Fulton RO Gordon Colorado Phona Main ROU Newshouse EOK Q St Ldth Massachusetts Avenue Thomas Circle Sadrfice Car Ine Montticast St, NW Hutler-Talisferro CO Raccey Morrison Heal Estate Co., Inc Cou Priow Woodridge D. H. Johnson

Houses Wanted by Advertisers in City Notices

Classified ads seek furnished houses or rooms for rent or exchange, including a small family of adults, a modern dwelling under 36,000 to 7,300, and a six to seven room house for cash. Requests include near Cleveland Park, heating, reasonable rent, and specific move dates from May to June with various contact boxes for the newspaper office.

Dane Endlomagnoose City I Gouthern Win Houme Heigh Amerann Men. Co Corcoran Big Washington Heigits Kent Alsa Addrens Collins-Querry Censes Iciat W. W Unis Cleveland Park Wisconsin Tur Gol Highland Ave Pansons Addres Takoma Park Piodary House L. A. BR Bar Kenningon Carlings Brookland D. C Jordan & CO Gatom

Offices For Rent On 1st New York Ave NW

Two first door rooms, large second room bright, rent from 23 to 36 dollars. Desirable location near public buildings, every convenience, bright rooms. Address BOX 242, this offer from Marrick & Metcalf, 1220 N. Y. Buylician's Office NW.

N.Y. Ave Marrick & Metcalf N. Y Buylician

Post Building Offices For Rent With Light Service

Janitor and electric light service available in the Post Building offices. Apply Casther at this office.

Fireworks Permits Needed Before June First

Fire marshal P. W. Nicholson urges merchants to file applications to sell explosives by June 1. Wholesale storage permits valid June 1 to July 16. retail storage permits valid June 10 to July 7. Regulations printed on permit backs.

P. W. Nicholson

FOR RENT SUMMER FURNISHED HOUSES AND ROOMS

Several listings for furnished and unfurnished summer rentals in Northwest Washington. Includes 4 to 10 room houses with bath and furnace heat, brick structure, large yards, and lawn. Some entries note monthly rates from 23.00 to 75.00 and references required. Listings mention James A. Bates Co and J M YORE & SON with addresses on F Street and G Street NW. Proximity to Metro areas and local streets such as 7th Street, Park, and Bloomingdale areas are referenced.

Ducailial Genet Prise Lage Croome and Badly BF Avon Columbia Rose Pa Paton Neaborm Ave Guinesliers Bath Jas M. Yore & Son ST. N James A. Bates F ST. N Fis Rooms Amar A Elty Fis N Cap. St Bloomingdale St. Nw Columbia Toad

Suburban and Farm Property Wanted and For Sale Ads

A crowded ad page shows suburban rental and purchase notices. Listings seek reasonable rent for a small suburban lot near Brookland or 14th Street, monthly installments with BOX addresses, and rooms with board in a city area. Farms for sale include 25 acres with timber and a river, 220 acres near a thriving Virginia city, and a large Loudoun County farm with barns, streams, and house. Public notices include exchange offers and terms from BOX numbers and local offices.

Brookland 14Th St KOX Mt Ralah Ma Amber Loudoun County Viewin Wantington Wits Halla Clogeta Barna Amd G. Stevens Finch

Real estate bargains flood Washington area listings

A flood of property ads from Washington DC and Maryland flood the page. Listings tout subdivided tracts near Washington, elevated timber land near ShinoH and Lapeated areas, suburban homes with modern amenities, and lots in Wisconsin Avenue Park with no interest financing.

Gauri Tee Te Airesdy Broadway

Furnished and unfurnished apartments for sublet

A dense ad block lists numerous Washington area rentals and sublets. Entries describe rooms from one to five with baths, outdoor exposure, and summer rates. Buildings include The Burlington, Farragut, Cecil, Derbyshire, Melrose, and more. Conditions vary from fully furnished to housekeeping only, with May through October terms and contact via office or janitor.

Nak Worcester The Susquehanna Backelor Brunswick Apt Houra Istan Stevator Bor MENDOTA_FUR Cairo the Bee Burlington Columbia Heights Lenox Lis Lst Bechelor Sost Farragut Harvard Suslet Praseng Chapin Bath Kent Hen Ontario Baltimore Biltmore St Washington Heights Simpson-Sullivan CO Sith Derbyshire Columbia Road N. Cap Bloomingdald Washington Aire the Burington Albemarle Sibaatt Logan Iowa Circle Excallent Board Lorstion Bedford Savoy Westmoreland Columbia Hrichtr—Fur Manry Melrose Cittanet Gloucester Neal Lapayette Square Denver Chapin St Kenesaw, 16Th Solatge Woodley Jowa Connecticut Sflee Liv Reymond Ferragut Warragut Dupont Bray Ome Bat

Apartments Wanted Furnished Studio and More

Classified ads seek summer and short term furnished apartments in Brooklyn and Washington Heights. Listings describe housekeeping studios, small flats, one to four rooms, with terms from nominal to moderate rents, for individuals, couples, or families, with references, dates from June to September, and box addresses for responses.

Mothed Bet Ith I. Ata Jetter Char HO MM. D Jung Evfur Washington Heights 14Th St

Flats for Rent with Various 4 Room and 2 Room Listings

Multiple apartment ads list flats for rent in Washington area with 4 room, 2 room, and 5 room configurations. Properties include separate yards, porches, baths, and gas, with rents ranging from about 17.68 to 88 per month. Advertisers include WM. H. Saunders & Co., Thornton's Ho Store, and private owners, offering short term summer rates and utilities details.

Roompe Bell End Bath WM. H. Saunders & CO

Auction sale of Valcafle Improved Real Property No 112g

Trustee sale of Mary B B Couss estate in Washington District of Columbia by American Security and Trust Company. Auction on May 1 1908 at 4 15 pm in front of premises 1728 NW street NW. Property includes lot 24 and 23 with improvements a four story dwelling and cellar at 1728 NW, and a 25 foot unimproved front. Separate offers may be made. Terms include one third cash and balance in installments at 5 percent interest with deed of trust. A $1000 deposit required. conveyancing costs on purchaser.

Valcafle Mary B. B. Couss District of Columbus AMER Tubenay Cituate Washington Gauare Wilbo Pareneiere American Security and Trust Company Tdsf Mary HB. Couer C. J. Bell James F. Hood

Exchange Offers and Wants Fill Classified Page

Numerous exchange notices list piano certificates, gold bonds, furniture, land, and services trading for goods or other property. Buyers seek good driving horses, folding beds, and small suburban lots, with several mentions of BOX numbers and office addresses.

Smith Piang Co Ith St. Nw F. G. Smith Binyole A Harry May Warder Blax BR. Davis Bulmont Rd Virginia Great Falla Landmore Ularge Saller F. C. Smith Pisan Cs Wethesis Duron Worch Auburben Flody WAR Department Carter St. He Dupont Cirle

Automobiles for sale electric runaliut taker

Electric runaliut taker for sale in Richmond, Virginia. Batteries, city power, all items in first class condition. Price 1600 dollars. Sale includes big kumldemantle top and lays er. In good running order. Ade Richmoné as RW. ON.

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