16 REAL ESTATE CITY PLANNING PAYS COMMUNITY lis Ultimate Value in Directing Growth Is Inestimable; What It Means The Massachusetts State Homestead 1 i 'ommission, in a recent bulletin says the specific aim of ■ city planning is to promote health, safety, convenience and beauty in the city, thereby con serving human energy and life. Such planning concerns itself with all the physical aspects of the city or town — its streets, railroads, waterways, pub lic services; its administrative, educa tional and recreative property; and the development of private property. It treats them as component parts o* i«n organic whole, so that each may dovetail into the next. The economies resulting from such planning will re pay the costs many times over in items «>f Immediate application alone: such, for example, as the narrowing of pavements on purely local streets to the width actually needed by the light traffic traversing them, thereby saving thousands of dollars in paving ex pense. Its ultimate value in direct ing the city's growth is inestimable. In the plan of a city or town the underlying framework is its means of communication —by water, rail and highway. First, the waterways must be laid down, as they are rather rigidly de termined by the topography. Then the railroads, which to a great degree, are also fixed, must be studied with reference to the needs of passengers and freight. Finally, the thorough- : fares must be planned. The network of trafflr streets, which will give ac- ; cess by foot, vehicle or electric car to : every section of the city, is of great- j est immediate importance, since it may be more readily controlled. Upon ' this network the scheme of improved Rousing, recreation facilities and other phases of the town plan will be, built up. Without any adequate high way system the city's development will inevitably be cramped and only I partially effective. Relation to Streets In any consideration of the streets! of a city or town they should be ; sharply differentiated, according to their use, into main thoroughfares and minor streets, though there will of course be intermediate types. The principal highways should be made wide and direct. In order to accom-1 laodate heavy traffic so well that it I will keep away from the minor I streets. These highways should be - fixed far in advance of building, in order to assure through connection. The resulting saving in land, construc tion and up-keep, due to the concen tration of travel, will be very great. , ■while the minor residence streets will be kept free from the noise and dust ' of heavy traffic and can be inexpen- j fcively paved. Provisions also should be made upon ; the plan for the administrative and other public and quasi-public build ings which are needed in any .modern city, such as city hall, post office, tj. liools. institutions and the like. The architectural treatment of individual buildings has recently been raised to For Sale An exceptional opportunity to buy for little cash No. 526 X. Third street for a business stand. Apply to S. FRIEDMAN Kcal Esfate and Insurance Kunkcl Bldg. or 217 Peffer St. Camp Hill The Suburb of Natural Beauty: go out with us and inspect our new addition. "Cooper Heights," , with its concrete walk, electric lights, water and gas with its fine build ings and bungalow sites. We will help you select a lot and build you a home. One hundred bungalow designs and plans to select from. West Shore Realty Co. liaer & Kice I.emoyiie Trust Co. Building l.eniovne, Pa. Bell Phone 3198-J *■ \ For Sale No. 206 Walnut Street Fronting 32 feet 5> inches, ex tending through the same width to Locust street. Applications For Renting First floor and basement may be considered. Floor area about 5.272 square feet, including show win dows. APPLY TO Commonwealth Trust Co. 222 Market Street "Preparedness" For Sale smi #»■ 7 fl .2 ?l Yale Ave. ( i CAMP HILL—New seml-bun galow, C rooms and bath, im provements: lot 90x120; I block from street car: 5c fare to llar rls burg: delightful surround ings, excellent place for garden or raising chickens. Terms easy. Price 52.800.00 Backenstoss Bros. Ileal Estate and lii-iii-aiu-c Ru-- Hid*. Bell 853-J SATURDAY EVENING, ' HOMES OF REFINEMENT \ ■ ''■ "-v "* ; f , J : • • ' ■ : •' \ ' •• ijSgt ; Ik aoove picture Si&ws part of restricted residential section Mar,Si of Briggs street between lotfe aid Htl streets. Several styles of mew up-to-date lonises cpei ftr Inspection. George A. Slrdicr, Sevcntcentli and Forster Streets a high standard in the United States.! but the opportunity for greatly en hanced effort due to the grouping of several buildings is as yet seldom availed of, despite the numerous re ports recently issued in various cities urging its principle. The intense activity of city life, and the increasingly artificial conditions under which the citizens live, make more and more essential the introduc tion into daily life of recreation —the complete change and relaxation for tired nerves afforded by play and the appeal of nature. Such recreation facilities are for the most part to be provided by the park system, though school centers, public baths and other agencies contribute no small share to ! the opportunities for play. its Ultimate Concern In a city or town plan the ultimate | concern is for the provision of homes ! and places of work—the residential I and the commercial and industrial ! quarters—which should each be plan ned to fit its peculiar needs. A cer tain tjCpe of street plan is best adapted to factories, another to office buildings FOR SALE 1923 N. 2nd St., 3-story brick, I at a bargain. 1825 Boas St., 3-story frame. 260-262 Delaware St., 2-story brick. 406 Hummel St.. 2-story brick. 2129 Atlas Ave.. 2-story brick. 1605 Berryhill St., 3-story brick. Plots of Ground 2033 N. 2nd St.. 50x162 ft. X. 2nd St., 150x100 ft. N. Front St., 60x220 ft. Paxtang Paxtang Ave., 85x150 ft.; bar gain if sold quickly. Progress Red wood St., 10 lots, 225x135 ft.; bargain if sold quickly. H. M. BIRD Union Trust Bldg. L^— —j Why We lave Faith in. iarrlstoirg Real Estate as ai Inyestmeit » HARRISBURG: —ls the Capital of the State. —ls a great railroad center. —Has big and growing industries. -—Has strong financial institutions. —Has live merchants and modern stores. —ls a beautiful city splendidly situated. —ls a leader in civic improvements. —ls a town of churches and church people. —ls an ideal place to live. —Has everything that tends to make it a great city. •—ls growing fast and as it grows its real estate is increasing in value — it cannot be otherwise. Do You Remember? A short half-dozen years has transformed South Bellevue Park—a farm less than teu years ago Cameron street into a well-built-up business dis- —to-rlay a home section that compares most fa trict. vorably with the best developments of the kind — Recent sales of centrally located business prop- 110 matter where you 80. ertles at prices which twenty years ago would have been considered fabulous. The old brick yards 011 the liill—at the present The West Shore—out Liinglestown way—down time a choice residential section and still grow to Middletown —up to Dauphin—the Paxtang dis- in size and beauty, trlct—do you realise, can you comprehend the wonderful growth of Harrisburg's suburban ter- Trt Reel farm of seven years ago—size up the ritory? remarkable development in the West End. Harrisburg real estate has proven to be one of the most reliable invest ments in the country Tell us your wants We can help you Locust Court sts. MILLER BROTHERS & CO. f\ HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH land a third to workingmen's homes; and each section will benefit by the' economies due to this differentiation. Finally the improvement of the work ing places and homes themselves must be taken up, for they constitute the! normal environment of most city dwellers. Besides the concrete plans relating to definite areas, certain general prin ciples of city planning should early be i ■ formulated. Street widths, their sub ' division into roadway, parking and walks, and the type of pavement to be laid should be standardized for each class of highway, with sharp • differentiation between main thorough i fares and minor streets. The most de sirable lengths and depths of blocks and lots under varying conditions, whether alleys are a benetlt or not. ' the best aspect for frontages, the 1 value of building lines, preservation of I streams flanked by streets for open I storm drainage, the apportionment of ■ a percentage of each new district for • j park purposes—these and many other i I problems of general application de " The opportunity in BE WISE— Real Estate OWN YOUR j <; is better now than ever. HOME Make up yonr mind to Mtnrt. j il \JT r The re*t i* KASIKIt than paying J YY 1I V • rent. You are i>a>lni; for your \ .'[ Thiw Country in on the Thresh- We ean pleaxe you anywhere • | i old of a prosperity, the like of and the term** are enny. Iluy a J ( J which ue have never xeen. HKAI. Home or a pieee of ground and | ESTATE olTem the heat *e- If you don't buy from um ( buy j ( t curity. anyway. J ij GET STARTED RETTEW &BUSHNELL | !> Hi; AI, ESTATE AXD I\StBA\CE 1000 N. THIRD ST., HARRISBURG, PA. MR. P. VAX I) EHLOO, MWAGEII ItEAt. ESTATE DEPARTMENT « J( VpiiuinliiieiitK by Kequext <[ WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE lIAKRISBI RG HEAI, ESTATE BOARD | mand solution. In addition to the al- ] 1 location of lands for exclusive public use, easements and restrictions on | I private property should be worked out, to conserve the best interests of 1 the municipality. Certain of these will be found more or less effectively in force already. Every effort should i be made to have the principles thus far deduced observed in all new plans, so that the mistakes of the past may not be repeated. In this way the growth of the city or town may be more and more directed so as to pro duce an orderly, healthful and at tractive community. State Purchases McKee Property For $9,100 The biggest single single property transfer recorded to-day was the pur chase by the State for Capitol Park i extension purposes of 11, North Fourth street. The property was bought from J Catherine McKee and the price was $9,100. Other transfers recorded to-, day included: D. G. Bowman, to Caroline Lyter, I ' 530 South Sixteenth, $1; J. W. Her- j zofc to Lenas A. Troxell, 411 Maclay street, $1; T. H. Bogar to William S. Harris, 2159 Logan, $1; Mary J. Swab to R. Collier, Elizabethvtlle, $150; | William S. Harris to Thomas H. Bogar, Susquehanna township, si. DISCUSS SPRING PI,.\NS Informal discussion of Spring cam TM' !_ ■ uii. __ 1 SHERK HOMES (Detached) ' ' ' 5 L / :a :.v : . ; NOS. 1717 AND 1721 BOAS ST. The Beautiful Residential Section of the City. When buying a house, why not think of owning your own four walls and having; plenty of light and air from all sides. Large Front Porches —Large Lawns—Large Lots, with Drive Street in rear. Equipped with all latest improved Lighting and Heating Systems. Hard Wood Floors. PRICE—SS,OO6.OO VERY EASY TERMS Apply to H. A. SHERK, 1325 State St., or, on the premises Bell Phone .1710 Homes Worth Buying at Beautiful Riverside | This cut reveals onlv in part tho real beauty and substantial character of the properties portrayed. Tr eated at Riverside —on I,ewist street—near trolley line with frequent schedule—sc siae- • walks—brick construction —slate roof—cemented cellar—steam heat—gas—electric light-—beautifully papeied —window shades hanging—large front porch—back porch and balcony—lot «'2xl 45 fifteen-ft. alley on rear. Riverside is a most promising suburb because in addition to the exceptionally fine scenery, city of all kinds have been extended into the very heart of the development. The good cur .service makes it POMlb e fur the residents after spending tho day in busy routine work In the congested part of the cit>, to be at home within a few minutes to enjoy the advantages arid comforts of this ideal suburb. Terms easy and price only $3,300. You ought to see them. Our auto will take you. Bell phone 43#. j United phone 806. BELL REALTY CO. Bsrgaer Building FEBRUARY 26, 1916. paign plans was a feature of the ■ luncheon yesterday at the Harrisburg | Club of the executive committee of 'the Harrisburg Heal Estate Board. | The guests included Herman P. Miller. I j Arthur C. Young, Edward Moeslein j and C. Vernon Hettcw. BEGIN' WORK ON PLANT OFI'ICE Work on the erection of the pro posed new office, laboratory and stor- j age building at the city asphalt re pair plant will be started within the next few days. Crant'ord and Steven-, son, the contractors, yesterday after noon got a permit to build the struc ture. It calls for an expenditure of $3,475. " Get the Buying Habit Own Your Own Home If you haven't all the money don't "let that keep you from mak ing a start. The following list may help you in making a selection. If not we have many others listed. 15 Snutli inth St. Cor. Zarker 3-story brick dwelling, !> rooms and bath, all improvements. If you want one of this good kind see* me about this one. HUM Urrpti St. 3-story brick house, !> rooms and hath, all im provements, side entrance, front porch, good condition. Your mind will be made up when you see this one. On one of the most prominent corners of South Cameron street a frame house and lot 20x73, (with private alley), 1024 Paxton street, onlv cross-town street below Mar ket'. Bathroom and gas stove. Price, *2,150. 221 llnday St. 3-story brick dwelling. 4 rooms first floor. :t rooms and bath second floor, I rooms third floor, steam heat, all improvements, lot 26x90, house IS ft. front, IK feet between adjoining property. See me about price. 2411 Maclay St. Sis-story brick dwelling, gas and electric light, hot water heat, front porch, corner propertv, 8 rooms and bath, size of lot 19.2x97 feet. See me about price. 1231 Horry St. 3-story brick and frame, all improvements, front porch, 7 rooms and bath. Price, *2,500. Kent. 917. 11!- Evergreen St. 3-story frame. 7 rooms and bath, hot and colli water, furnace. Price, *2,0d0. Kent, *l7. <l7 X. INtli St. 3-story brick dwelling, 8 rooms and bath, hot and cold water, furnace, front porch. Price, 93,300. 235 Maclay St. 3-story brick house, !) rooms and bath, outkitchen, electricity, gas, cemented cellar with laundry and. hot anl cold water, front porch, balcony, side and front bay windows, gas riinge, size lot 21 \ 08 ft., corner property. Price, *4,800. M. A. FOUGHT 272 North Street % 9
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