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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1904
Page
11
District engineers push for repaving the long neglected Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the Treasury. A new base and revised crown are favored, with estimates from 110000 to 150000 dollars for key sections. Congress involvement and inauguration timing loom as money and approval hinge on the plan.
The District and the United States with Capital Traction Company plan to share the repaving of Pennsylvania avenue next year. The electric road would bear the expense for pavement across its tracks and two feet beyond. Opposition from the company is anticipated as the project raises the tracks and alters the base to a higher crown. The center raise is preferred. sidewalk lowering is impractical. Also, the Anacostia Bridge draw will run 6 am to 7 pm after a War Department complaint. longer hours require Congress funding beyond the current 4,000 dollars.
District engineers consider a Garfield Park plan change due to railroad terminal works. Congress may close New Jersey avenue at Virginia avenue crossing in exchange for surrendering the right to use the section between New Jersey avenue and South Capitol street. If the District gains control, the area could become a property yard for the property clerk. Maj. Simms proposed 330,000 for a site purchase to avoid a buy. Traffic shifts may push vehicles along I street to South Capitol or to Second Street, increasing short detours. Frederick White named assistant engineer at the Washington Asylum by Commissioner West marks a milestone for a talented colored student who trained in steam engineering at Armstrong Manual Training School and has served as substitute engineer in both white and colored school buildings.
City Bulletin reports Moses hosts a Sept Furniture Sale and carpet clearance while plans for the Municipal Building proceed with Cope & Stewardson confirming stone work completion and urgent dispatch to Washington.
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