Newlands and his partners founded The Chevy Chase Land Company in 1890 .
Chevy Chase Land Company 's holdings of more than 1,700 acres ( 6.9 km ) eventually extended along the present - day Connecticut Avenue from Florida Avenue north to Jones Bridge Road .
Newlands and his partners founded The Chevy Chase Land Company in 1890 , and its holdings of more than 1,700 acres ( 6.9 km ) eventually extended along the present - day Connecticut Avenue from Florida Avenue north to Jones Bridge Road .