Evening Star Newspaper, June 11, 1921, Page 13

Einance . Classified Ads: Real Estate Investments WASHINGTON, D. C, 1921 SATURDAY, JUNE, 11, $200.000 D. A. R. BUILDING TO HOUSE SOCIETY'S OFFICES s New Structure Will Leave Cont_inetlltal Hall Free for Public Gatherings. Plans Most Practical. < The new administration byilding for the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, adjoining the Memorial Con- tinental Hall to the rear, construction of which was begun this week, will contain all the offices of the organi- zation, and thus make the hall avail- able exclusively for conventions and public gatherings. The new structure will cost in the neighborhood of $200,000. - NEW SCOT'I'ISH RITE CATHEDRAE Eight Will Submit Plans for Prize, Wi Elliott Woods as Adviser—Jury to Choose Winner. Architects who will take part in the competition for the design of the new tend around two sides and on Scottish Rite cathedral to be erected | Tiic stage will have a depth of abogt at the northwest corner of 13th and K | twenty-seven feet - streets were announced today. They = a7 B DING PERMITS TR TN} Ilaflfll’ States and chapters of the organiza- tion voluntarily are agreeing to fur- nish certain rooms and contribute otherwise toward the erection of the buildin Many states have expressed a desire to have individual rooms, and the National Officers’ Club, composed of national omurl of the society, has requested a It is exppcted ll\lt other individual gifts will be the drinking fountains, the elevator, the fire and burglar proof doors and other items. stage and suitable dressing and parss phernalia rooms. A balcony will ex U’ Frank P. Milburn, F. B. Pyle, Frank Upman, Ocasr Vogt and Frank R White. Elliott Woods, architect of the Cap- itol, has been appointed professional Perspective of the ofice bullding v The edifice, as designed by Marsh & Peter, architects of this city, will be two stories in height, with a well- lighted basement, and nected with the memorial hall by an underground passage to the basement and also through a pergola of artistic design between the buildings. The ex- terior will be of limestone. The bui ing will measure 100 by 110 feet. In preparing plans for the new of- fices the architects had in mind a building to serve the actual working needs of the society. distinct from the purposes of Continental Hall. to be placed and designed in harmony with the present building, but subordinated by adopting a more reserved treat- ment for the exterior. Another Buflding Possible. They also had in mind, it is under- stood, a possible future building on the west. corresponding with Con- tinental Hall. Accordingly the new SOON WILL SELECT BOOSTER DEBATER Real Estate Board Head to Name Speaker for Chi- cago Contest. President Harry L. Rust of the Washington Real Estate Board is ex- pected to select shortly a realtor to represent the. local board in the mew wunder comstruction for rican n tion back of, and commecting with, c.mm-ul Memorial Hall. The build- igned Marsh & Pet by arcattocts; and will cost approximately $200,000, it is understood. ~ and former president: of the chamber of commerce of Boise, Idaho. Mr. Fritchman, who conceived the idea of Tourist Park and was one of the leaders flf his city in its estab- lishme: ‘wil pitality.” 1 speak on “Civic Hos- He will tell how roadside signs greet the automobilist touring in the vicinity, inviting him to visit Boise, how in the city he finds Tourist Park sot aside for his us out cost, how, with- he may park his car and is provided with hot and cold water for laundry and for bathing, and with other conveniences. Tourists are of- ficially welcomed to the city and a record is made of them and of their visit. An interesting record, it is said, MOTOR SCHOOLS SOON IN NEW HOME Construction of a new $250,000 home for the American Motor Schools on the south side of U street, between 16th and 17th streets was begun this week by the contractors, the Boyle- Robertson Cempany. the work was taken out last week. Appleton P. Clark, jr. is the archi- tect. The new building will be four A permit for adviser. He will prepare the program of competition and assist the builing committee, which is composed of the board of trustees and the executive committee. The winning design will be selected by a jury of award composed of three members, which will report its deci- sion to the bullding committee. A prize of $1.000 will be given the win- ning architect. Prizes of $500 each will be given all the other competi- tors. Front on K Street. The proposed cathedral will frent 101.75 feet on K street and 147 feet'on 13th street. It will have a ca- pacity of about 1,500,000 cubic feet. Requirements to which the compet- ing architects must adhere are out- lined in a statement given out by the building committee. It is provided that the architecture of the building should conform to the purpose for TOAL $2[ll[lB Long List of Various Prolecfi Approved Puring the = Past Week. Building permits totaling more tha® $200,000 in value were issued this weelk to local contractors by the Distrigt building inspector. approved follows: J. F. Breannon, The list of*projects to build dwelling, 1201 Monroe street mnortheast; coff $15,000. J. J. Moebs, to build apartment house, 1929 16th street; cost, $25,008 building will be placed in the center of the square as a connecting link be- tween the present and future struc- tures, the three buildings forming an architectural group in agreement with the architectural development of the Ail offices ‘in the building, which will be situated about 100 feet back of the main hall, will radiate from 4 the center room of the building, to contain the card catalogue. This room will be the entire two stories high. with skylights and high windows to provide ample light and ventilation. The offices will be arranged in groups of those closely associated in work with one another. Fireproof rooms will house the records of the society. Each officer will have a pri- vate office ining her main quarters. ilding which it is to be used, its character and design being determined in line with the serious and ancient rites of the order. There will be one entrance, located on K street. and this side of the building will be considered as the principal facade. The basement floor will contain a banquet hall capable of serving a large number of guests, with a ceiling fourteen or fifteen feet high; the kitchen, serving rooms lockers, toilet facilities and the elevators. Space under the pavement on the two streets will be used for heating, wventilation. mechanical equipment, refrigerating system, pumps, fire- mans room, coal bins and shower baths. First Floor Above Street. The first floor will be from five to six feet above street level and will contain the main lobby. twenty-four or twenty-five feet high, with wide stairs to the mezzanine: lodgeroom and anteroom, checking room for the entire building, secretary’s and treasurer’s offices and a vault. The mezzanine floor will contain the executive office. the card room, illiard room of twelve tables, read ing room. ladies’ parlor and retiring room, ladies’ checking room and su- perintendent’s living quarters. The third floor will be provided with a class room for 400 men, with anteroom, smoking room and ample toilet facilities, including four show- er baths and lockers, and costume and dressing rooms. The fourth floor will be occupied entirely by the cathedral, a EXECUTOR’S SALE 3 SOLD—3 LEFT 3500-2-6 Sixteenth Street N.W. Desirable new homes of eight rooms and three baths; exceptionally well construct- ed.” Contain all modern conveniences, many unusual features; two open fireplaccs, instantaneous hot-water heater, two large rear porches 24x10. All rooms spacious and bright. Brick garage adjoins rear. B Located on Sixteenth Street in a very desirable and well established neighborhood. Convenient-to car line; bus line passes door. the number of these tourists, who eventually come to Boise or the neighborhood to ‘locate permanently. EX-SENATOR SMITH HEADS BUILDING FIRM Company to Erect Theater and Stores at Florida Avenue and 14th Street. Former Senator Hoke Smith of Geor- gia has been elected president of the Belmont Building Company, which is soon to begin the erection of a large movie theater and stores at the north- east corner o( Florida avenue and 14th street. , a5 announced to- day by the Al!a.n E. Walker Investment Company, are: Willlam H. Sholes, vice pmidenl' Willlam L. Browning, treas- David S. Hendrick, ncre!zry direel-orua includes: Charles William L. Browning, W. Claggett, W m Sidney E. Kent, C. T. Kings- Austin BL. Knight, Harry C. ‘William H. Sholes, Hoke Sn'l.flll. Jclm Lewis Smith, E. H. Snyder and Allan E. Walker. The theater site contains 26,000 square feet, with a frontage of 240 feet on 14th street and a depth of 125 feet. The structure when completed will repre- sent an expenditure of nearly $500,000: The theater, to be called the Bel- H. R. Howenstein, to build dwellings, 1319-1321 Girard l'.reol. cost, $10,000. Standard Construction Company. to build dwelling, 1923 Kearney strest northeast; cost, $7.000. Lacy & Belt, to build four dwels ings, from 12011208 Buchanan stregk; cost. $20,000. R B. Bradley, to build dwelll 5715-5721 Sherrier place; cost, $4 Rogers & Fischer, to build wi house, 1219 I street northwest; c $29,000. R Charles Sonne, to build store, 153 cost, 36,000 - M stree X L. E. Breuninger, to build dwelling 1602 Varnum street; wost, $20,000. P. J. Nee, to repair 745 7th streef; cost, $4,000. J.'B. Henderson, to build swimming pool. northwest corner 16th and Flof - 1da avenue: cost, 33, e opens to. baild, 3821 Jenifar stisets cont, 37500, J. A. Koons, to repair 459 Browirs court; cost, $2.240. J. L. Sherwood, to build 3509 mTi street northeast; cost. $5.000 0. Belt, to build store, 1410 Go’ Hnne road; cost, $6,500. A. Kite, to erect xlrue R. 3255-3237 334 plac t, 3 L el 3t South Dakota avenue northeast; coi ;n build, 4801 46th “booster” speech contest, to be held on the evening of the second day of the annual convention of the Na tional Association of Real Estate Boards in Chicago July 12 to 15. The Chicago silver trophy cup will be awarded to the board whose repre- sentatve makes the best five-minute talk abew* his city. This award. in ad- dition v& several others, will be pre- sented &u Friday, the last day of the convention. The speaking contest will take place at the Auditorium Theater. Ome Other Trophy Coveted. Another award which the Washing- ton delegation hopes to gain is the trophy to be presented by Fred E. Taylor, president of the nationzl as- sociation, to boards with the most notable achievements of the year. One trophy will go to a board with a vol- unteer secretary and the other to a board with a paid secretary. The ‘Washington Real Estate Board r cently reorganized d appointed stories high and absolutely fireproof. It, will be of brick, stone and con- crete construction and will contain every feature of equipment aecessary to a motor school, where instruction will be given in all phases of auto- mobile construction, repair and op- eration, including tire vulcanizing. welding, battery work, etc. It is ex- pected that the achool will occupy its new quarters in four or five months. Capaeity of Structure. The structure will contain, on the first floor, showrooms and an acces- sory store. The upper floors will be devoted to the instruction classes. A driveway will be provided on the east side of the property. The build- ing will have a frontage of'132 feet on U street and a depth of 110 feet to an alley. It is understood that the property when completed. will have a value of approximately $250,000. A number of brick houses covering the site of the proposed schoal head- quarters already have been leveled to the ground and erection of the new building will begin at once, it is said. Advisery Board. Tre following men connected with firms having agencies for prominent makes of cars will serve as an ad- vigory board for the school: John J. Bartram, Henry M. T. Cun- ningham., Royce Hough. Leon S. Hur- ley, Louis W. Laudick, Whitney Leary, S. A. Luttrell, Joseph McRey- nolds, George C. Rice, Oscar H. Robey, Raphael Semmes and Chester H. War- rington. Arehitect’s drawisg of the mew four-story home for the American Motor be erected the Boyle-Roberston Company on U street, west screen at the south end. eight large boxes will be located midway back from the screen. Entrance to the theater will be through an attractive lobby twenty-five feet wide and fifty feet long, with a ticket booth at the doorway. One of the interior features will be a thirty-foot stage, which will answer all of Lhe requlremenu for vaudeville and , should occasion make du’lfl.bla its use as such. Particular stress is laid upon the per- fected heating and cooling systems to Do, inatalied, which will inelude. the lat- est improvements known to engineers in theater ventilation. The theater will have three-color lighting effects similar to those in use in the newest New York theaters. Both the architecture and decorations of the interior will be pleasing and in harmony with the general architectural eme. Nine large storerooms, with one-story fronts and facing on 1ith street, com- prise another important feature of the building. The store at the intersection of 1ith street and Florida avenue will have a double doorway at the corner. The building and_theater were de- signed by Robert F. Beresford, with ‘Thomas W; Lamb, prominent New York theater architect, as consulting archi- tect. It will be especially attractive in appearance and include all featureg known in modern building. Erection of the theater and stores will mark the occupancy of the last bit of available space on 14th street in this vicinity. NEW LOAN DIRECTOR. J. E. White With Allan E. Walker Company, Inc. J. B. White, local real estate man, has been secured by the Allan E. Walker Company, Inc.. to direct the firm's loan and settlement depart- ment. Mr. White will enter on his new duties June 15. Mr. White has been connected, suc- cessively with Harry Gladman's of- fice, the B. F. Saul Company and Charles D. Sager’s office. He has had wide experience in the loan field. ekl e It is estimated the cost of brick in a building is about .10 per cent of the tota] expense of materials.” adjoi The main entrance of the ‘will overiook the grounds of the Pan- ) American buflding to the south. Near the entrance will be the office of the business manager. Small Auditorfum Included . A =nall auditorium will cccupy part of the second floor for the conven- ience of committees and other groups | paid secretary, so it is not clear in not large enough to warrant their|the minds of some as to which prize meeting in the large memorial hfll.ltha lacal board will be eligible for. w H. In addition there will be several special| A silver cup, donated last year by committes rooms, living quarters of the | the Cleveland board. and known as syperintendent and the offices of the,the Cleveland attendance trophy, will president-general of the society. be awarded the board with the best e basement will contain fireproof | convention attendance record, taking storage rooms and stockrooms for alllinto consideration the distance tra- the offices, lockers, 3 restroom. kitch- | veled and the board’ ¢ enette and lunchroom for clerks, and | ship list. the fuel and heating rooms. e e e 2 The new building is to be erect: $SiBe Tewie. E ine cociots oirne| Tincan tourists and how they on ground owned by the society wl!h- out encumbrance. Temporary should be- received by Various ‘mu- font, will have ‘s seating capacity of buildings occupied by the Council of | nicipal communities will be discussed entrance on 14th streét -at Dei of the convention Nationat: Defense: cove: the plot|on the second dsy tho ‘north. end oF the alAing. . The during the war. It is expected that|by Harry K. Fritchman, ex-mayor auditorjum will be 150 feet long with the structure will be completed at the | m———— time of the Continental Congress in The library and museum of the so- ciety will not be removed to the new 3 administration building, it is said; but will remain in Contines¢al Hall ' Of- ® fices of the librarian genmeral and cu- rator general also will remain in the hall. The offices of the editor of the magazine published by the organiza- tion probably will net be changed from the old building. With these ex- ceptions all offices now in Continental Hall will be transferfed to the new buildine. Loan Voted at Cowvention. Decision to erect the afiministration ‘ building was reached at the twenty- ninth continental congress, when a resolution was passed authorizing the board of management to negotiate a loan of $200,000 on behalf of the na- tional society, or such part thereof as were deemed necessary. Provision was made that the architect be select- ed by a committee appointed for the purpose by the president-general, sub- Ject to the approval of the board of management. Donations toward the office building will not be solicited. becanse the ex- Dpense of erection and maintenance can be met from the income of the socisty derived from the annual dues and re- ceipts from the official publication. active member- Murphy. to build tile dwelling, 410-412 19th street northeast; o $6.,00¢ A VERY UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY TO GET A SPLENDID INVESTMENT IN A DOWNTOWN APARTMENT BUILDING Since 1898 “No Place Like Home; No Home Like Ours” Be Sure to See Our - SUNSHINE HOMES This building contains 8 apartments; steam heat; rented for $4,800.00 a year. Expenses very nominal. Executors of the estate are offering this property at $25,000. 12th and Michigan Ave. Bungalows in town with ground all around for less than houses in & row. Open daily to 9 o'clock. BUNGALOWS TERMS LESS THAN RENT Take 11th, F' or North Capitol st. car marked ‘Brookland” to end of route, or call llaln 6!15 Sale by Realters er Owner and Buildar. MIDDAUGH & SHANNON, INC. Zl‘ ‘enth Floor, Woodward Building, 15th and H Sts. this advertisement out for reference. Write for {llustrated ‘ooklet. For further particulars as to terms, income, etc.,”apply CHAS. D. SAGER I 923 Fifteenth Street N.W. Investment Department DI A T Representative on Premises Tomorrow 2 to 5:30 P.M. Open Every Night 7 to 8:30 P.M. Exhibit Home, No. 3506 Price Reduced $3,000.00 - : H. L. RUST Exclusive Agent P V0777000007007, 7.7,777707/ 00 AL L AMOST ATTRACTIVE HOME Unique English Type Bungalow Of the Unusual Design in One of Washiagton’s Highest and Prettiest Localities New Houses Warder Street at Quebec, NW OneSqmeEutofN.mep&hireAve.nndMQnekChurdiRmd rythi ut these homes has been made just as attractive as has been at all possible. ‘l‘heh;ve-rge c.;:fl.l?o front porches lndug!nerll emglor finish are in' themselves invitations to enter. mme: insid tmosphere of exceptional spaciousness becomes a mm.l 'Isllill:e 2 m:ubdngn Im:l‘u- “ll’: ACTUAT.LY 27 FEET WIDE and 30 FEET DEEF hall alone will take a rug 7x9 feet and all other rooms are relatively larger than in the ‘average house. Beauty and util are idully combhled. maximum light -ndntznefll furnishin; ‘. e solid, rustic bric ep l.'llxllfllve of family gatherings on chilly evenings, is really %:l '‘draws.” Oak floors spe- ddly selected for their beautiful graining. Trimmed- nwghut in white, particularly noted _for its hard drying qualities; highly polished, mahogany finished doors. Fi well arranged bedrooms—ALL LARGE—no hall bedroom; closets in all rooms; com- mumc:‘:{ng 'tlom to sleeping porch; center lights and dresser lights. Sanitary bath of white tile and pcmllh—FEATURINO OUR OWN SYSTEM OF DUAL VENTILATlON—medil:Ine cabinets and linen closets. Full sized kitchen; built-in dresser; porcelain plumbing fixtures; high-grade gas range; oatside pantry. . G e built right under hotise, heated and lighted; ample space for any car; sewer con- nectio:r lgilh SPECIALLY DESIGNED SEDIMENT TRAP. > “American” system of hot-water beat; stationary laundry trays; brick cold-storage room. - OPEN—Bvef% b : N===Daily: 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Come Out Sunday!! Bring Your Friends!! BUILT RIGHT -BY GEO. U. SMALL. 912 15th Street Conclusive Proof That Taylor Street at 14th N.-W. —is where you should buy your home. windows and wall l?.“ properl; 1431 MONTAGUE ST. N.W. Close to 16th Street—the hills of Rock Creek Park can be seen from the windows OfthesShoulubufltonthubeanufi:lsueetwnhmthepanlomflm _there remains none unsold— —mrely this alone proves that we have unexcelled value. - ‘" ‘NOTE—I have built seven more of the same, of which two are sold uncompleted. Inspect at. once. lhnyothzrfmumnotmmonedhm My representative will - Home full 22 feet. wule' e:ghthfgeroom:,lpaaomdoutm attic; tiled roof; eoncretsfmntptm:h b:ukfinandlleepmgpotchu. This is & modern, up-to-the-minute home. It contain: " elght m.umn including a large room covering the entire second floor; two baths; built-in heated garage; plenty of large closets; oak floors; large front and side porches, with English 'tile - floors. Beautiful airy cellar under entire house. is house is in perfect condition, having Just been re- flnlfl;l:‘l mr":unou. %he lawn ' has just been planted with shrubbery and a 'h¢ an attractive stone wall surrounds . the lot. The lot is about. 60 Toot by 135 foet and there is a paved PRICED RIGHT BY = alley in rear. To'i take 14th street car to Taylor street and walk one-half square east to 2 f13 SEE THIS HOME TOMORROW. It is vacant, and will * 1352, or phone Col. 9095-] for auto. . mkdcos e :o'mfl’ormm.hwn&lyfi ¥ orphone us and. Representative on Premuu’ ises. daily, 9 a.m. until 9 pm. 5 ¥ Take 14th Strect care to Kennedy Street and walk 3 blocks 7 mflflmnmfltlfllwl.mmm = Exclusive Agmh 2 1405 Eye St. N.W. Main 4752 Where Is Your Wandering Boy Tonight? Yofl Can’t Alwa Tell! gt Get Our Rates in Accident Insurance e C. H. SMALL. - Owner and Buflda Rmhhn’. Plnm Col. 3383—Col. m-.l L. E BREUNINGER & SONS " 706 Colorado B_n_-ildiMn 7166°