Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1921, Page 12

E=— Property Propositions Worth While Any offer we make has stood the fullest investiga- tion by our experts. We make clientage and retain clients by giving them the most dependable service, whether it means a sale, a lease or an investment. Personal Service is satis- factory service. Office of Graeme T. Smallwood 729 14th St. Main 5070 S. HECHT COMPANY TAKING ADJOINING BUILDINGS Remodeling of two adjoining build- ings north of the Hecht Company store, on 7th street near F _streef. into & new shop for a specialty de partment Of the store, is under w During the past two years the Hecht Company has acquired possession of Al the properties from its original frontage on 7th street, in the middle of the block, to the corner of F strect and including an F street frontage the width of the Shubert-Garrick Theater. If present plans are consummated, Washington eventually will have added to its department store colony a large new_ structure on the corne of Tth and F streets, overlooking the downtown shopping district. It is understood that tentative plans call for an eight-story structure for the Hecht Company at this point. The two buildings which are now being made into an addition to the have a combined frontage on treet of about forty feet. The will be remodeled to form with the architecture of main Hecht stor with an entrance near the F street corner. Large show windows will be instalied. The two structures will be converted into one large salesroom for women's spe- cialties, in charge of M. Kadden. The remodeling is being done under the supervision of A. B. Fitzsimons WL PUSH WORK ONNEN HAMLTO Desired to Have Hotel Ready Next March—Old Build- ing Nearly Razed. Construction of the new Hamilton Hotel at the northeast corner of 14th and K streets northwest will be started as soon as raszing of the old Hamilton Hotel building 1s com- pleted. The historic structure is nearly leveled to the ground, after having stood on the site since before the civil war. The hostelry will cover ap- proximately 15,000 square feet of territory on the corner, ronting 147 feet on 14th street and 102 on K street, and overlooking Franklin Park The building will be eleven stories high, of reinforced concrete, fire- proof construc It will contain 0 rooms and as many baths. Every room will be an outside room, with ample light and air available. The.hotel will be expensively equip- ped and furnished, under the direc- ition of Barnet-Phillips & Co. of New York. This company also will have charge of the decorating. Operation of the establishment will new ibe in the hands of a New York man- agement. Construction of the build- ling will be pushed, in line with the desire to bring the date of completion THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY. LOGAN RESIDENCE HAS NEW OWNER. LY A. LISNER BUYS LAND FOR ERECTION OF HOME Mra. Mary S. Logan, widow of the late John A. Logan, hax xold the reni- dence, Eagle Lodge, 2523 13th street northwest, corner of Clifton wtreet, to Mrs. 0. W. Hammond for $30,000. The houxe containa seventeen rooms and five baths on three floors. The 10t mensures 108 by 150 feet. Mrs. Hammond will make extensive improvements preparatory to occupying the premises. The office of Charles D. Sager negotinted the sale. | Owner of Palais Royal Purchases Lots on Sheridan Circle—Plans A. Lisner, owner ,of the Palais Royal chased two lots at the w Sheridan circle and will erect an imposing home on the site, learned today. The property, which has a frontage of seventy-five feet on the cirelé and fitty feet on Massachuscttes avenue, sold O'Meara of Boston, chaser was represented in the trans- action ; I'lvr by Mr. Brown. of the office of itel R as of lund, situated in one of the cf exclusive not far from th dent Wilson on S street. A number of other sales were ar ranged this week, bringing the total trans- $th actions to $123,000. Lieut. Comm United States dence at Chevy Chase, and bu This i & gnd two baths. with hot-water heat, £as and electricity. frontage of eighty feet. | The home 18 of the center hall en- trance type, colonial 1 is_locatd in a_wooded setting. There | 30, Read this-see what you save and then come 1921—PART i8 & double garage. Commander Jones will occupy the premises during his detail in Washington. A four-acre plot of ground at 511 Warwick place, Somerset, Md., just west of the Chevy Chase golf course, with an attractive house of nine rooms and bath, was sold for Clyde B Asher to J. Aronsonn, who, after making extensive alterations and re- pairs, will place the house on the market agaln. Part of this trans- action was the transfer from Mr. Aronsohn to Mr. Asher of lots 33, 34 and 25 in square 2117. at the inter- Imposing House. department store, has pur- it side of I We Are Tearing Down the Large Temporary Office Buildings on Bth «t. Just wouth of Penna. ave. The governmeut requires us to remove these buildings in three months’ tim We are hauling thix material to 1o our storage yards—and the same material muy be purchused at either oftice. Southwest Office Camp Meigs Office & C Sts, 5th & FI Av. southwest northeant At both of these yard competent salemen. are about one-half of 1 Lumber 2c Foot 24c Foot 2x10,2x12 Sheathing 2x4, x8 and Heavy Timbers Flooring This lumber ix as good a8 new and 1s from 8 to 18 feet long. Bathroom Outfit $65 ‘The fixtures which this set are of the to Mr. Lisner by Mrs. Mass. The pur- by John F. Maury and the Fox and Brown. site contains 10,294 square feet ity's | e residential - section 4 home of ex-Presi- through Mr. Maury’'s offi der J. Douglas Jone avy, acquired the rest Magnolia parkway, | .. owned formerly 4 by George ¥. Mikkelson. detached home of nine rooms | we maintain esent prices yeur's. The lot has a ' architecture go to make up ¥ best make and 4 section of Cleveland avenue. Garfield and 32d streets, in Massachusetts Avenue Paik. T “The Best Homes in Takoma Park” | TAKOMA ' PARK HOMES | Houses are selling at an un- | precedented rate in Takoma | We have the following new of- ferings: $7.500, for quick sale; beauti- ful new 2-story house. 6 large rooms, 2 sleeping porches, pan- try, kitchenette: toilet and tubs in basement. large lot. with oak trees. It will be necessary to be prompt in order 1o get this house bungalow; lot 56 by 0 down and $3i ce level lot, . very attractive, ngaiow, with sl ing porch. Onk floors, fireplace and all improvs £5,000. Small 6 lot. with g n and $50 per month . water and . Almost new bungalow street; large 1ot with House has all improve including fireplace and tube in haxemse w y. will xell on e Many other houses. ms. to suit all require 0,500, Large hollo -; all improvements asscxsment paid. ents Ie Easy $8,000, 6-room bungalow: 2 inclosed porches, hot-water heat, : central location 9 room, inclosed porches: hot - water sleeping out and see what you get. 5 rooms, breakfast alcove. wereened sleeping porch. all on Ist floor; full attic. unfinished rooms on “nd fleor: 3 lot 60x150; fruit and gar- EHTAR loke to cars House in excellent con- near March, 19 The property i Hamilton nosed of the of New bert | Drury, Washington: Washington; W. Gwynn_ Gardiner, Washington: Theodore L. Weed, New | York. and 'William A. Mills, ' local representative of a New York finance corporation. A first mortgage of $1,200.000 on the property has been underwritten by the F. H* Smith Company of this city. $60,000 IN HOMES SOLD TO LOCAL BUYERS Eight residential properties valued at more than $60,000 were sold this week through the office of the N. L. in excellent condition. COUNSELS MORE BUILDING |HEADS TRUSTEES’ BOARD. | ’ New York Company Says There Is |R. H. B. Lyon Re-Elected Business No Reason for Delay. | Bureau Chairman. There ,is no fundamental reason| R. H. B. Lyon has been unanimously why building work should not go |re-elected chairman of the board of forward at the present time, in the |trustees of the Better Business Bureau, opinion of 5. W. Straus & Co., bank- | \t, %35 announced today. I X, Wholey ers, of New York. Mr. Wholley In announcing the underwriting of ?(":"":'{_H({";l’fi;:";efi managing director a bond issue on a large New York| The board decided to increase the apartment building the company |number of bulletins to members of the points out that greater bullding ac- | buresu. and made preliminary plans for activities of the coming year. It tivity will have the effect of stim- cided to reinstate the shopping ulating general business. vice and to actively work to_create “1t'fs our opinion that every right- | confidence in advertising in the District. ful effort should be made at thi time to increase construction work, LOCAL INSURANCE TAX. especially in buildings of residential = rict insurance companies have owned by the N Corporation, mater wreeking job b Other houses at $6, rooms, a. m. i. Bungalow ( tationary tubs; gas: almosi acre of ground. T e, 1 minute from || bungalow, hollow tile Rtation: 16 minatex from I il donpra minuten from 12t 2 fine home. in first-clas 0.1 Nation. Ted condition, $13.500. Large hol cuteige vt whtte: Tow-tile house, white - stucco $11.000. 7 rooms, not new but in kood repair: extra large garden and close in, $7.400. LILLIE & HENDRICK ' Takoma Specialists 23 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park —Gentle’s Estate Spend your summers in the country Shadyhill is reached SHADYHI Own a real Country Home. while attending to your city business in person. by a most beautiful drive in 15 minutes. Have you an ambition to own one of the best built, if not the most substantially constructed, frame houses in the U. S. 14 rooms, fire- places, buths, closets, et Two houses besides keeper's house. Abundance of shade; on high elevation with the most beautiful views. Secluded location, cool and airy. About 20 acres with trees, springs and brooks. It les in such Shape it is sufficient for a Golf Course. strictly right pric Address Box 12-P, Star office i l " : NOTE THESE PRICES s ‘Windows, with sash, frame, hard. Price, - 8. with mahogany finish doors. 850, with terms. You'Save on the Ist Trust of $3.000, 4% a year, or $120, or $1.900 in 10 Steam Radiation, per foot Sidney L. Hechinger Housewrecking Co. TWO OFFICES: 6th and C S.W. 5th and Fla. Ave. N. years. “On ‘the 2nd Trust. $1,080. On interest you sa tesides the h 0 & vour. with xtures. o Cxiras o by . Open to inspect every day, including Sunday, until 7 Take 12th and Pa. Ave. Fairfax. Falls Church rk 8 Natural hazards. Offered for “The Best Values in type,” a statement reads. Looking for a Detached Home Out 14th Street Way? They are certainly few and far between. But that is perfectly natural, for 14th Street Terrace is a logical detached home location, and they are snapped up almost as soon as they are out of the ground. Practically the Only Detached Homes Now Available Are in 14th STREET TERRACE —the Shannon & Luchs building organization point of concen- tration. Some of the very best examples of detached home con- struction in the United States are among these homes of from 7 to 9 rooms and 3 baths. Large lots, spacious-roomed homes, with every sensible modern home comfort, and a location of such convenience and charm as is possible only at this point. Others are not delaying! See them now! Take 14th Street car (best service in town) to corner of Ingraham St. N.W. Sample homes open every day until 9 P.M. SHANNON & LUCHS Builders of Homes "14th and Jefferson Sts. N.W. T -+ Col. 5625 I 3re Only 4 Left ' Inspect At Once 1346 Taylor Street N.W. 22 Feet Wide 22 Built 22 Built First Floor Entrance hall Living room Tiled bath Large linen closet Sleeping porch Attic over entire house place Dining room Kitchen Pantry Large breakfast porch These Homes have tapestry brick fronts, concrete front porches, cold storage space beneath front porch; lots 22 by 146 to 20-it. alley. Terms Can Be Arranged To inspect take 14th Street Car to Taylor Street and walk % i tains Sansbury Co., Inc. Premises 1346 Perry place was sold for John E. Magers to Henry L. Jen- nings and wife. who have moved into the house. This is a two-story brick home, containing six rooms and bath, hot-water heat, electric lights, and other features. Samuel R. Beard purchased from Mrs. Sue B. Pyle her detached frame residence, 4800 lowa avenue north- west. This home contains six rooms and bath and all modern improve- ments and has a built-in garage. The detached frame dwelling, 207 Sheridan_street northwest, was sold for Charles E. Wire, Inc.. to Joseph Loveless and wite. This home con- tains eight rooms and bath, with mod- ern improvements, and is situated on large lot. Mrs. Della G. Smallwood sold her two-story brick residence, containing six rooms and bath, with modern im- provements. located at $20 Kennedy street, to Mrs. Nora T. Torpy. The new owner is now in possession, A frame bungalow, in Cottage City, Md.. was sold to N.'Edmonston Rey- nolds and wife, for Mrs. Anna M. Harlow. This bungalow is situated on a large lot, and has modern improve- ments. James L. Oney and wife sold their home, located at 123 Randolph street northwest, to Henry W. Winter and wife. This house is semi-detached and contains eight rooms and bath, with all modern improvement, Premises 2909 13th street northwest, was_sold for Mrs. Lilzzie A. Rosefy, to Charles Fahy. This property co: ten rooms and bath, and has all modern improvements and a gi rage. The new owner has moved into the residence. essie S. Campbell purchased from Charles E. Wire, Inc.. an unimproved lot, located on Laurel avenue, Tako ma Park. The purchaser intends buil ing upon this property, which is co! veniently situated. " The - Homiest Homes You'll be persuaded of the superior desira- bility of Armsleigh “Such activities not only help al- leviate the ills of inadequate hous- ing, but they help gene by providing employme: men who are now idle, and e busi- ness for many lines of industr I enriched the District government ing the past two years by $389. This was shown in a report made to the Commissioners today by the local department of insurance. The amount | represents taxes. fees and licens: AL THE BEST two complete baths; breal glass inclosed and heated; and hardwood floors. Lighted MODERATE “Everything i % E = _ il ELLISON West Falls descrip! Our green taneous water heater; open fireplaces; Large lawn with double terrace, shrubbery, stone wall and coping. Garage. Sample House, No. 2835 29th Street. Open apd 1418 Eye Street N.W. VALUE ON THE MARKET TODAY Is Represented in Our New Homes in Woodley Park - Situated on 29th Street Just South of Cathedral Avenue Two stories and attic, containing eight large room: kfast and sleeping porches, built-in refrigerator; instan- French doors Evenings. Representative on Premises PRICE CONVENIENT TERMS N. L. SANSBURY CO,, INC. n Real Estate” Phones Main 5904-3 HEIGHTS Church, Va. The Town Site Beautiful The natural beauty of our gently sloping hillside beggars n. You will have to come out and see for yourselves. meadows and shady groves. where the mosquito is rarely found. will make you long to live here and our terms will make it an easily accomplished fact. I= | o0 xon 5 block west gf station, or inquire offee on - foperty. " MR, STILER, Owner. 2 Takoma Park.” CHOICE HOMES IN BEST SECTIONS | THAT ARE PRICED RIGHT Here is a list of Houses selected especially because owners are willing to sell at very low prices. It will pay those seeking homes to investigate these spe- cial offerings. Price $16,500 Here is a charming home at pre-war figures. 1t has eight rooms, two baths, reception hal!, delightful sun parlor, built-in sleeping porch, third floor roof garden, large cement porches, hardwood floors, hardwood ~trimming, hot water heat, french doors and many other fea- tures not usually found in houses at this price. Owner must sell, hence at rock bottom price. Price $20,000 This is a beautiful ten room and three bath brick house, three stories, hot water heat, in- stantaneous hot water heater, three porches. and two garages. This is a splendid oppor- tunity, is priced at a rock bottom figure. Price $10,000 This_home is located on Shepherd Street near 13th. It has eight rooms and bath, brick house with two inclosed sleeping porches, hardwood floors, hot water heat and electric lights. Lot 25 by 160. This is a very good buy. Price $15,500 | This pretty home in the vicinity of the National Cathedral has eight rooms and two baths, is strictly modern in every way and has two-car garage. Lot beautified by over $700 worth of shrubbery. Locality extremely de- sirable. Price $23,500 This is a pretty home on Mass. Avenue Heights with splendid view over the city. It contains ten rooms, bath, lavatory, porches and all modern improvements, garage for four cars. lLow price for quick sale. Price $18,000 This is a splendid house in Cleveland Park. has ten rooms and two baths, stucco con- i struction, steam heat, electric lights and large lot. Here is a bargain for some one who wants a home in this splendid suburb. Our sales lists contain many other such attractive buying propositions. Com- petent men who know Washington are at your service to inspect them at any time. ALLAN E. WALKER & CO., Inc. 813 15th St. N.W. Main 426 » 000 If a Home Is Worth Having It Is Worth Having' Right square east to 1346 Taylor street, or call Col. 9095-J for auto. Open all day Sunday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. C.H.SMALL Owner and Builder The highest elevation between the Atlantic Ocean and Herndon. Some lots 575 feet above sea level. Argonne Terrace Homes at 16th and Columbia ”» Over 700 Lots Will Be Sold Road are “Best by Test. You can buy the equal of 3 lots (20x100) as low as $150.00. $10.00 Deposit $5.00 Monthly | S : i E . No taxes until you get your deed. Chateau and Villa Sites Summer Bungalow and Camp Sites Ideal set- Park as 4 edmmunity —and of thesepretty.Cottages as homes. Both loca- tion and Cottages meas- ure up to the ideal. And the price and terms make ownership conveniently possible— $1,000 Cash with the balance in moderate monthly pay- ments. Armsleigh Park: is the high point of Wash- ington — with superb outlook—convenient to everywhere — two car lines available. The Cottages are wholly detached; right- up - to - the - minute ‘n equipment—and of the very best construction. Call me, Cleveland 1490, or come to 4415 39th St., any day or evening—I’ll be there. Take Chevy Chase cars to Albemarle st. (first stop north of Bureau of Standards), walking west —or Wisconsin ave,_cars to Windom st. Col. 9095-J. Truck-garden plots and chicken farms. tings for that dream cottage or bungalow. Restricted to the Caucasian Race Many fine churches, including Christian Scientist and St. James Roman Catholic Church, also the Academy of the Per- petual Adoration, which conducts day classes for children. Good public schools. 4 Several cottages and bungalows for sale on easy terms. Immediate possession. Will build you a home on easy terms. How to Come by Trolley From Washington-Virginia Railway Station, 12th and- Pa. Ave. N.W.: take car marked West Falls Church, but get off at Ellison Heights, 45 minutes ride and 52 trips for §8.77. From Old Dominion Railway Station, 36th and M Sts, Georgetown; take Bluemont Div. to West Falls Church, 31 minutes ride, 25 trips for $3.03. How to Come by Auto Via Aqueduct Bridge, take road via Cherrydale to East Falls Church, then follow along right-hand side of car tracks to property. Via Highway Bridge, come out Columbia Pike to Alex- andria and Leesburg road, turn right, come to West St., turn right one square. 2 Sales Agents at the Tent 7 Days Every Week Drop Me a Card and I Will Send Salesman With Auto R. S. ROBERTS, g™ 'y Operator “I begin with a farm and end with e town” Originator and Builder of “Homettes” West Falls Church, Va. is a boy between fourand eightyears old. When you suddenly discover you haven’t a baby & . e e 2 2 N N Argonne Terrace Homes are a break in the monotony—flawless, even to the most discriminating. They are snappy, original and in good taste. They contain every modern convenience—built-in garage, sun parlor, real open fireplace and many comfort features that make them a pronounced ex- ;ny more but a regular, sure *nuff little shaver it’s a pretty sure pression of perfection in Homes. § sign you’ve got to do some building. He wants a room of his 1000 T No one shou'd be content with less than full value for his investment. Centuries from now we may not be living in houses, but as long as we are, the location of 16th and Columbia Road will be an ever increasing warranty of real estate value. Visit Argonne Terrace and inspect these “perfection homes,” in this delightful customers. location. GALLIHER & HUGUELY Norgl:f ; LUMBER Noth 7 Owner’s Representative 487 4415 39th Street e i Exhibit House, 1620 Argonne Place N.W. Open and Lighted Every Day Until 9:00 P.M. Wm. S. PHILLIPS 1409 N. Y. Ave,, NW. 2R F o AR EEE R AR R AR N R SSS NS I NN S e é