Plan Approved for Pan American Bureau HQ on Van Ness Tract
The proposed Pan American Bureau headquarters to rise on the Van Ness tract opposite the White Lot faces a $1,000,000 cost with 21 nations contributing. Andrew Carnegie donated funds, Secretary Root and John Barrett advanced the plan, and demolition is under way ahead of a formal dedication later this year.
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van Ness Tract
Andrew Carnegie
Buea of American Republica
Rw Nya
ELISA
Root
John Barrett
Pan Amerik
Andrew
New Realty Firm Starts Operations on Main Street
A new real estate firm, incorporated as a venture at 20 Main Street, announces its launch with A. Buss as president and ties to Veer & Hilt. The roster includes Hen Webster, Baxter, and Forbert Fo King, all bringing years in sales and property sectors. The firm aims to grow in Fors Moore Hills and seeks staff in weather department roles.
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Hue
Am Pourtwenth Street
Buainesa Diatrice Jury
A. Buas
Mri
Ormot Vee & Hilt
Tae
HM Teenn Pierpe
Eed Bracaree
Woltionene
Sate Ata Uta
Ter Mecce & Hill
Webster
O'Rei
Sixteenth Street Avenue Proposed for Distinction in Washington
The article notes a policy long adopted in great capitals that could give Washington a beautiful new residential district along Sixteenth Street from Lafayette Square to the district line. It highlights booming values, the French Embassy as an example, and the appeal of grand white stone residences. Builders report higher prices on Sixteenth Street even than two to three years ago, with expected continued rise as the residence area expands.
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Washington
Lafayette Square
White House
State Department
Nngroos
Sixteenth Street
Wen
Axenus
Avenua
Paris
Mexico
New Home of French Embassy Proposed on Capitol Hill
A hilltop street near the District is eyed for a new name Fourth of July Avenue or similar to honor American independence The French Embassy rises on Kalorama Avenue with a four story mansion built for Mrs John B Henderson cost near 1000000 and featuring a grand ballroom The area booms with new residences while vacant squares may become public parks and a bridge near Piney Branch nears completion
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Maryland
Tme
Piney Branch
Kalorama Avenue
John B Henderson
Ars Emong
Henderton
Washington
U Street
Mount Fleamat
Mostrat
George Howird
Bacon
Choice of Site Soon Real Estate Sales Rise in Town
Real estate brokers report rising rents as prosperity fuels demand for higher class homes. Rentals grow with tenants seeking better suburban houses, while owners list many properties for rent and inspections increase this week. Chamber of Commerce and local financial leaders consider site options for a new business home.
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Claes
Umen
Washington
Real Ea
Torn Chamber of Commerce
Mportant
J Bell
Ames Canity and Trust Company
Chamber of
Farger
Ball
Rantala
Towsen
Leading Contractors and Architects Headline Era Figures
A European style of prominent builders is noted with Mr Oliver as the lowest Panama Canal bidder and a veteran in railroad construction. Meunier heads a Knox Tennessee firm as manufacturing financier while Milburn, architect to the Southern Railroad, oversees twenty seven buildings in North Carolina and widespread state projects. The article highlights ties among Oliver, Meunier, Milburn and their wide networks across Tennessee, Georgia, and surrounding states.
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Oliver
Panama Canal
Gavannah Augusta
Northern
Lookout Mountain
Chumooga
Tenn Meunier
William J Olver
United Suites
Washington
Milburn
Ja Mow
North Garalina
Rairoad
Sears
Real Estate Boom and Street Improvements Rise in Capitol Hill
The report notes rapid housing development near Lincoln Park and Capitol Hill with new row houses priced from 300 to 1800. Kenneay and Davis purchase and subdivide the entire block at Fourteenth Fifteenth A and B streets northeast, planning twenty modern two story houses. Nearby firms like Rowsee Van Reuth promote suburban homes while market demand for mubut hap residences grows. The completion of Connecticut Avenue Bridge boosts access and property values, with sales figures rising in recent years.
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Capitol Hull
Lincoln Park
Capitol Hill
Evor
Kenneay & Davis
Fourteenth Fifteenth
Carolan Avenue
Rowsee van Reuth Co
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Fiwburban Homes
Moore # Hill Real Estate Company
Irving
Cleveland Park
Macomb Street
Tenallytown Road
Connecticut Avenue
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Washington, DC
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Church of St Maurice
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J. Fisher & CO
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