Rathbone Heights

Marietta Daily Times, January 30, 1914:

Observing what is being done in and near the city, it might be well to note the rapid strides the new addition known as Rathbone Heights is making at the upper end of Third Street. 

We recall the fact that only a few weeks ago this new addition was a dairy farm and since that time it has been surveyed into desirable residence lots with large frontages, some of which are 80 and 90 feet with great depths, being a great place for a good garden and to raise chickens.

The observer notes the fact that a beautiful drive, known as Sunset Drive, is almost completed from the paved street on Muskingum Drive to the top of the hill, being 40 feet wide and a good grade.

Five new bungalow houses have been contracted for and one is now nearing completion, which is attracting considerable attention. Numerous sales have been made during the past week to residents of the city, who are particularly fond of sunshine and plenty of room and fresh air.

The writer knows of no more beautiful addition, considering the location, its nearness to the city, street cars and paved streets, than Rathbone Heights Addition, and predicts for it within the next six months many attractive homes with green lawns and contented families with the ring of the carpenters' tools still there in their ears.

Rathbone Heights Sales Continuing

Marietta Daily Times, February 18, 1914:

Mr. Charles Bertram of Scammel Street has purchased of Doan & Mann a fine lot in this new addition out of high water, and will at once commence the erection of a fine home. The plans for this beautiful structure are now in the hands of the architect and the contract will be awarded at an early date. Charley says: "Rathbone Heights for him," it being out of the water.

Mr. John W. Holliday of Parkersburg, W. Va., has also purchased lot 34 of this addition and will commence the erection of a bungalow this spring. Mr. Holliday has been paying $30 per month rent for the past several years, and the liberal terms offered by Doan & Mann in securing one of these fine lots and the possibilities of getting a home of his own, appealed very strong to Mr. Holliday and family.

Lot 32 has been sold to a prominent lady of the city, who wishes her name withheld from the public and who now is perfecting plans for the erection of a bungalow the coming spring.

To the young man or young woman who is desirous of buying something in the form of an investment, or securing a home, and on the easy terms offered, Rathbone Heights lots should appeal to them.