When was it published?

March 4, 1875 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News March 4, 1875

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure, Economic, Shipping

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Stewart, Mr. Coleman, Mr. John Heath

Q: What keywords are associated?

Fish Wharf, Lease Renewal, Business Preparations, Platform Installation, Booth Expansions

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

In Fish Town, the City Council's Committee on Public Property renewed leases for lots at the fish wharf, with occupants preparing for business. Col. Stewart delayed platform installation due to weather, while Mr. Coleman plans booth expansions for boarders, and Mr. John Heath will operate a booth.

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FISH TOWN.—The Committee on Public Property of the City Council have renewed the leases to the occupants of the several lots belonging to the city at the fish wharf, and those occupants are putting their houses in order for the commencement of business. Col. Stewart, the lessee of the wharf, would have commenced laying down the plank platforms there yesterday but for the inclement weather prevailing. Mr. Coleman, the proprietor of one of the booths there, will make extensive additions to that booth and fit it up for the accommodation of boarders. Mr. John Heath, of Washington, will also have a booth there during the coming season.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Economic Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Fish Wharf Lease Renewal Business Preparations Platform Installation Booth Expansions

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Stewart Mr. Coleman Mr. John Heath

Where did it happen?

Fish Town

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fish Town

Key Persons

Col. Stewart Mr. Coleman Mr. John Heath

Outcome

leases renewed; preparations for business season underway, including platform laying delayed by weather, booth expansions, and new booth operation.

Event Details

The Committee on Public Property renewed leases for city-owned lots at the fish wharf. Occupants are preparing their houses for business. Col. Stewart planned to lay plank platforms but was delayed by inclement weather. Mr. Coleman will add to his booth for boarders. Mr. John Heath will have a booth during the coming season.