Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1923, Page 20

20, HOME BUILDING - IDEAS INPROVED Bettered Public Taste As- signed as One Reason for Higher Cost. A bettered public taste is one of the chief items responsible for higher cost of home-building today than home-bullding ten years ago, accord- ing to data coming to the National Assoclation of Real Estate Boards from architects and builders. While wage increases and increases in cost of building materials have, of course, Lrought about an actual increase in tuilding costs, the increase for fdentical types of construction, the data would suggest, is probably not 50 great as the public is inclined to feel. For a type of construction identi- cal with what it called for ten years ago is not what the modern home-building public is asking for. What Contractors Say. Here are some of the things that the contractors say: Ninety-five per cent of bungalow bathrooms being built in the typical Amerlcan city today have tiled floors and recessed bath tubs, as compared with the pine floors and ordinary fix- tures of 1 While price of laundry fixtures for the aversge home has gone up from $300 to about $600, the general group of people, who teén years ago used the hand-lighted water heater, today demand an automatic Instantaneous heater that adds a minimum of $200 to the total building cost. And they insist, too, on floor drains and plug outlets for their electrical laundry equipment, an equipment unknown ten vears ago. Better basements are meaning addition of from $150 to $1,000 the total cost of the home. Tremendous development in the use of electrical equipment throughout the home brings the cost of this item to $400 in the type of home where it would have cost $100 a decade ago. Types of Bungalows. Ninety-eight per cent of the bunga l1ows being built in the typical Amer- fean- city are being equipped with some form of patent insulation. an expense that did not grieve home- Luflders of ten years ago, because very few of them knew anything about the science of insulation, Living room trim, formerly of pine, must toduy be of oak and birch, or must have an expensive coat of white enam One-piece combination sink and drainboards and enamel kitchen fix- tures, h an enameled range, are demanded. where the ordinary sink was_expected ten vears aso “The same thing is true in commer- cial structures of all kinds." a report of the Minneapolis Builders' Ex- change states. “A better apprecia- tion of the social and economic values of light, alr and comfort in manu- facturing and other commercial structures results in these buildings Deing constructed with materials costing more than did the buildings which were commonly accepted a dozen years ago.” IMPROVEMENTS BEGUN IN VIRGINIA SUBURB Sidewalks, Roads and Parkways Under Construction in Oakecrest. Oalscrest, the new Virginia suburb, on property formerly belonging to former President Garfleld, is_located on top of a high hill near Washing- ton and is well covered with large trees, from which it derives its nam whele t contains _ninety divided into lots and villa Forty-five acrcs are the ract now being developed. The owners and the Realty Company's agents are the work of development their pe #onal supervisicn. Concrete sid walks, gravel roads, water and ele tricity comprise the immediate im- rrovements. Stone pillars will mark the entrance and street intersections, while clrcular parkways, rustic drive- ways and a 150-foot park following the course of Four-Mile Run creek for 3,500 teet, will help to enhance the natural beauty of Oakcrest. The “ole swimmin' hole" is being en- lurged to afford bathing for all prop- erty owners The Campball-Thatcher Realty Com- pany. chargirg its trade name to the Virginia Reaity ,will con- tinue to hand In Spain, when asked for a light, a man must present his cigar or cig- arette for the purpose. To offer a match is to imply the social inferior- ity of the man who asks for the light. to in Virginia giving | REAL ESTATE. CHEVY CHASE HOMES IN $205,400 SALES Hedges & Middleton Report Resi- dences and Busisess Houses in Week's Deal. Sales aggregating In value $205.400 were announced by Hedges & Middle- ton as follows: Samuel C. Cox purchased the detach- ed house, 26 Grafton street, Chevy Chase, Md., from Mrs. Elizabeth H. Nel- [son. This home contains seven rooms, sleeping porch, bath and extra lavatory. The modern home at 1661 Harvard terrace northwest was sold for Charles H. Gehr to Mrs. Monnie C. Herman. It has eight rooms, bath and large sleep- ing porch. This transaction was made !in connection with the office of George | W. Linkins. | Another Chevy Chase property, 3717 [Livingston street, was purchased by Mre. Marion F. Mears from Algernon §. Gardiner. This house contains nine rooms, two baths. A three-story, semi-detached brick home, 2619 Garfleld street, was sold for Frank S. Bright to Mrs. Mary E. Me- Gowan. It has ten rooms and two baths 1 and will be occupied by the purchaser. Charles S. Strieby sold his home at 1205 Kenyon street northwest to Mrs. Mary E. Slattery. This is a three-story brick containing eight roonms and bath The three-story brick dwelling at 1709 North_Capitol street was sold for Wil- m H. Sples to Morris Sllver. This property is located in the first commer- cial zone and will be remodeled by the | new owner for business purposes The colonial type house, 3921 13th street northwest, was purchased by Miss Lillie B. Hughes from Mrs. Bessie W Browne. This house has six rooms and i bath, breakfast and sleeping porches. The properties 441-43 Rhode Island avenue and 1717 5th street northwest, located at the corner” of 5th and Rhode Island avenue, were sold for the estate of Mrs. Rachel E. Trimble to Michael Gallagher, This_property is improved | by three brick dwellings of six rooms | each. One of the detached houses just com- Ipleted by Charles E. Wire at 115 Rit tenhouse street was purchased by M Lottie C. Hardy. This house has six rooms and bath. Mrs. Catherine E. Hammer purchased the semi-detached brick residence, 2618 University place northwest, from John A. and Lillian C. Flather. It has nine Tooms and bath. The old colonial home at 3255 N street | northwest was purchased by a local in- restor. It contains ten rooms and two baths and is being completely renovated by the new owner. | "Edmund V. Hickey purchased the | four-story, nine-room brick dwelling at 11430 N street northwest from Mrs. Mary | M._Carter. ‘Wilbur F. Nash sold the six-room brick dwellings at 3607-09-11 and 3613 N street northwest to Joseph E. Dowd. These properties will be held for in- vestment purpos: The three-story, nine-room brick resi- dence at 4321 Georgla_avenue north- west was sold for Mrs. Minnie E. Grie- bel to Joseph and Henrietta Rosenbaum. John E. Laskey purchased from Mrs. Mary E. Slattery the modern eight-room residence at 1205 Kenyon street north- west. Two building lots at the corner of 42d and Garrison streets, Chevy Chase, were purchased by W. C.'and A. N. Mil- ler from Walter Case. Three brick dwellings located on the northwest corner of 5th and Rhode Is- land_avenue northwest were purchased by Samuel McCalister from Michael Gallagher. One of the new houses in Wardman's English village, 3212 Klingle road, was purchased by Mrs. Virginia H. Land- voigt. This home is of modern con- struction and has elght rooms. 183 PUPILS GRADUATE. Bliss { Dr. Tigert Speaker at School. With the graduation of 153 pupils at the thirtieth annual commencement last night Bliss Electrical School's | total number of graduates since its | opening reached the 4.000 mark John J. Tigert, federal commission- er of education, the commeéncement Jest of living .Americans. Louis D. | Bliss, president of the schools, also spoke. Invocation was by Rev. Thom- as C. Cl K RHODES ZCONSTRUCTIONCO " Builderg »ucki Blackistone Bullding 14th and H Sts. N.W.—Main 7823 We Erect Houses —Store buildings, etc., and spe- cialize in_ Concrete Block Garages. Glad to estimate. | 2 ERRNEE TRl R R AR Common Bricks Laid $12.50 per thousand That’s what everyl critically inspected They'll surpass your matter what or where you look- in these Houses, their location an that discount them all. Splendid size—6 rooms and sleeping porch; tiled bath, hot-water heat, stone foundation, stone fireplace, slate roof, concrete porch and best of finish throughout. Open for inspection every day and evening Our Mr. Hamilton will be found at the Sample House—or you can phone him—for special appointment —Cleveland 1490. Take Chevy Chase cars to Albemarle Street (first stop north of Bureau of Standards), turn west to 38th St. or Wisconsin Ave. through cars to Windom St. The Price is a Terms Very Attractive Built, Owned and For Sale by 1514 K Street Harry (Incorporated) Member Washington Real Estate Board The Best of All Albemarle and 38th St. Chevy Chase, D. C. body says who has the cozy Homes at highest expectations. No ouw’ll find features their environment Feature and the Phone Main 4846 A. Kit | speaker, ranked Edison as the great- { THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. (O, SATURDAY, JUNE .2, 1923. AVOID ELABORATE HOME FURNISHINGS Real Needs of Family Proper Standard fol Outfitting Homes. A g00d rule to follow In choosing furnishings is to avold anything that strikes you as elaborate or prominent, says the Plan Book for Better Homes in America. If a piece of wall paper, furniture, carpet or curtain material stands out in a shop you may be quite certain that it will stand out more and be more noticeable in a| house. A house can be considered properly turnished only when it meets the real needs of the occupants. Comfortable chairs, sofas and beds, good tables and soft carpets and rugs are the most important objects, and these should be the best that the family can afford. No definite rule can be applied to the arrangement of the furniture, but balance and wall space | should be considered first. Where a | single opening is placed in the center of the wall, or like opening at equal distance, the wall space will be in batanc in case of unequal openings the wall space will be out of balance. Grouping of Furniture. At balanced wall spaces place | pieces of furniture of relative size and contour. These may be tables, i chairs, sofas and pictures. Leave the most intimate and personal furniture, such as favorite chairs, sewing table and footstool for a grouping at one side or for the center of the room In a room with unbalanced spaces place against the longest spaces the largest pleces of furniture—the plano, book case, the dAVeV!x»orl—grouplnf pe haps a table, a mirror, chair against a | smaller wall space opposite. This per- mits the comfortable chairs, tables, lamps and pottery to relieve the stiff- [ness, since they may be grouped in the {center of the room Do not hang too many pictures, but select a few of good interest and qual- |ity. These should be hung on a level with the average eve. Small pictures should be hung somewhat lower. Do not indulge in many ornaments. A | few bits of brassware or colored pot- tery is all that is required to strike a lively note. Place these so that they will balance objects arranged -on the same mantel or bookshelf. or exam- ple, a Dair of brass candlesticks placed at each end of a mantel, with a pot- tery bowl, clock or ornament in the cen- ter, strike a balance. Never have a large jar on a small table or stand, or | small ornaments on a large table. A good thing to remember is that orna- ments decrease in value as they in- crease in number. REALTY COMPANY BUILDING SIX STREETS| During the past week Morris Cafritz| Co, Inc, began extension of six| streets in Petworth at no cost to the | District government. According to| Mr. Cafritz, Buchanan street has been extended to 5th street and is now ready for surfacing. Crittenden street is_being cut through to 4th street. | Buchanan street will be extended to New Hampshire avenue; 4th street will be carried through to Delafield street; Decatur will also be carried through to 4th street. At the junction of Tth street, C tenden street. Illinois avenue and Hampshire avenue the Cafritz com- pany will build Sherman Circle. The circle is now being rapidly built up and will be complete within thirty days. = Most of the streets being car- | ried through are passing through the Argyle Country Club goif course site. | Thirty-six houses are now under| construction around Sherman Circle | site, Buchanan street, Crittenden street, | 4th street and 5th street will also be completed within thirty da: | New Reached by 14th ed built-in Murphy In-A-Door Dressing room has French doors. Most apartment in the city. Tee drain for wall cabinet. Floor piugs in all room: any-f ment for use of temaufs.. i room tiled ‘bath; mirrored door: most n Kitchenette and breakfast room in the cf board in wall cabinet in basement for use of teants....... See Manager 913 15th Street 735 13th St. NW. ! Extra large bed chamber: French windows dressing room with mahogany-finished double Murphy in- Floor plugs in all room: Other apartments with more rooms on Beautiful new detached homes of six rooms Hot-water beat and electric lights. fireplace in a large living room. Large lots, 40x14S feet to an all These houses are priced low Agent on the premises Sunday and cvery day thereafter The Realty & lnveos'tment Corporation Washington PRICES OF LUMBER DEVELOP DECLINE Lumber prices have developed a re- ceding tendency during the last ten days, and while it is improbable that they will show any considerable de- cline, they are undoubtedly seeking lower levels, says the American Lum- berman, Chicago. This price move- ment has caused some further taper- ing oft In demand for both softwoods and hardwoods. However, the mar- ket situation is still fundamentally strong, and a renewed demand is looked for as soon as prices have had time to stabilize themselves on a new plane. ailers and factory con- sumers have had heavy receipts on old orders during the last several weeks. Their present stocks are in some cases above normal, but they are finding business excellent and are cutting down their accumulations at a rate which makes certain their early re-entrance into the market for replenishment, unless the general business situation shows an unex- pected change for the worse in the meanwhile. Building remains acti in most of the cities and industrial communities, but it is noticeable that less new work is developing and the outlook is for some retrenchment in this fleld. The largest ccntributing factor in this connection appears to be_the gener: arcity and costline: 206 Shepherd St., Chevy Chase, Md. New, Artistic Bungalow Contains six large rooms, has electric lights and hot- water heat. Lot Is 50x160 Ft. Inspection by appointment only. Price, $12,000 Thomas J. Fisher and Company, Inc. 738 15th Street N.W. $1,000 Cash Balance Like Rent 4th & LN.E. Exhibit Home 1108 4th Six rooms, bath, pantry, front porch, breakfast and sleeping porches; built-in garage. Open Every Day McKeever & Goss 1415 Eye M. 4752 The Most Unique Apartments In Washington’s Exclusive Section Unfurnished 16th Street and Spring Road Street Car Line and 16th Street Bus Line Beantiful spacious living room: extra large dressing room (with two mahog- Beds); tiled bath with mirrored door. completely equipped kitchenette in any refrigrator. Ironing board inclosed in L e 86750 side wall lights: spacious living oor beds iy arranged and most completely equipped 1ty. Ice drain for refrigerator; ironing the same plan, pr.crdfi to $97. 00 on Premises f0% “Seek Built” : Means ‘4 “Master Built” . 7225-7239 Georgia Ave. 804-808 Fern Street nd bath to elght rooms and Hardwood floots and trim. Open Numerous nd on very easy terms: Phone Colu Houses—Foundations—Porches—Chimneys— Fences—Anything Stone John B. Ginechesi mbia 10264 of labor, Prospects for country trade are improving despite the lateness of the sowing season, and lumber d! tributers expect that such trade will STadually. take up -any slack that may occur in the city demand. Cail for special cuttings is still heavy, both on the coast and in the south, and export business is of en- couraging volume. The requirement: of the orfent, South Amorl%l and lh: West Indles are large, and somewhat lower prices, such as apparently are coming, will undoubtedly stimulate this trade enormously. Lumber manufacturers therefore find reason for looking into the fu- ture with confldence, in that even if business does not again approach the unprecedented peak of last winter, there will nevertheless be sufficient to keep the market active and strong throughout the yea: Their chiet concern meanwhile is cleaning up old order flles and accumulating some stock, and. while they generally are more willing to consider offers than Wwas the case some time ago, they are not exerting any particular pressure for busine —_— In Belglum the trade union restrict- tions on apprenticeship bar women from the hairdressin fom % and printing WHITE ENAMEL FINISH POPULAR IN HOMES Has Advantage of Exposing Dirt " and Is Cleaned Easily. ‘White enamel is frequently used | throughout the home. It is easily| cleaned and washed. It has the ad- vantage of exposing dirt, and in this respect it serves as a stimulant to household cleanline It can be ap- plied to give you a high gloss or a dull finish. There is another point of view which some people hold about enamel finish, namely, that because of its high gloss it reflects light, glistens | and shines at the expense of other ob- jects in the home and for this reason it has a tendency to disturb the har-| monious color effects of the room. This is one reason why many peo- ple prefer the softer tone ivory white | to pure white enamel finish. Personal | preference is a matter which usually decides the kind of finish. Kitchens and bathrooms always are desirable in finish easily washed. White enamel under such conditions is entirely ap- propriate. Connecticut necticut Ave. stories, atti showers, mai cars. monthly payments. Middaugh & Woodley Park—a zoned and restricted section of social desirability and enhancing value. Exhibit house 2826 Con- You will find in these properties complete city homes of two breakfast and inclosed sleeping porches, 3 baths, y s room with bath. the semi-detached houses 29 feet front. The prices are most reasonable. cash and $150 per month, including all interest. is an average monthly saving. Larger cash payments reduce the All cash may be paid. Your Own Broker or Woodward Building, 15th and H Sts. ESTABLISHSED 1599 Ave. Bridge The lots are 24 feet front, with Brick garages for two The terms liberal—$2,000 Of this sum $94 Shannon, Inc. FOR SALE 3712 Woodley Road Beautiful New Semi-Detached Home - Half Square of St. Alban’s Cathedral DESCRIPTION Seven large rooms, and decorations: ha electric floor lamips and inclosed breakfast porch: latest designs tantaneous hot er heater: outlets for nd vacuum cieaner throughout; genuine open freplace, with gas beating attachment; built-in garage; spacious front porch; very best brick Price, $16,000 Very Attractive Terms Within One Square Cleveland Park Bus Line OPEN FOR INSPECTION Wm. H. Saunders & Co. Exclusive Agents coustruction. 1433 K St. N.W. -Main 1016-1017 New Homes QUINCY STREET Just West of Fourteenth Street We Invite Your Critical Inspection for comparison as to price, location, future advancement, workmanship, and detailed thoughtfulness. 6 rooms, bath, screened sleeping porch, built-in garage, stationary tubs, etc. Representative on grounds to furnish any information desired. Open and lighted to 9 P. M. Sunday. In justice to yourself, don't fail to inspect these houses. Reasonable Terms M. A. Bayles Co. Main 1504 317 Bond Bldg. Price, $9,750.00. Lo throughout. a road. Liberal discount for cash. Take Che street, follow front of the Purple Iris Tea House. Phone Main 8416 | Bemmiyae iR TV DT GRe e MATHEWS WOODS Rest like rent—for this Beautiful Colonial House, built on a 50-ft. lot on a cement road. Six rooms, bath, hardwoed floors 20% down and 2% per month. Price includes sewer and cement HOW TO REACH PROPERTY Chase car to the Circle and walk on Western avenue to Rittenhouse ttenhouse street to the Real Estate Office by the big electric sign in COME OUT SUNDAY Salesmen on Property All Day, and Daily by Appointment Phone for appointment.. We will call for you and drive you out. GERTRUDE VAN HOESEN ‘With Quinter, Thomas & Co. Foot 819 Fifteenth Street REAL ESTATE. 2301 First St. N.W. A Real Value This beautiful home is the most desirable house in this high-class loca- tion; is semi-detached, on corner lot overlook- ing entire city, and con- tains 10 rooms and tiled bath, hot- water heat, electric lights and all modern improvements; garage. See Owner on Premi. Open for Inspection All Day Saturday, Sunday and Monday Or Phone Arlington Realty Co., Main 3174 2, 7 2 Gentlemen’s Country Estate of Three Acres in Virginia Twenty minutes to it by Lee Highway or Chain Bridge; 9 rooms completely furnished; 4 master bedrooms; finished attic room, 2 wells, one 500 feet deep for drinking water. Stable and garage with living quarters above, worth about $8,000. Stable house could be moved and made into anothe~ house. House has inlaid parquet floors on both floors, costing about $5,000 in pre-war period, 3 floors deep each. Louis XV living room: dining and master bedrooms have silk tapestry walls; music room equipped: Chinese room, split bamboo walls; Turkish room furnished; handsome Turkish lamps, Turkish rugs and rug chair, armor, ete. One bedroom sufte, solid mahogany, cost $2.500. Tiled bath and tiled kitchen (large). Electricity and gas plant and generatar. One master bedroom has 5 pieces solid mahogany furniture. Have ready sale at $1,000.00. Oil paintings (valuable), gold, silk brocade upholstered furniture in several rooms. Granite foundation, beautiful view and lawns; on corner of two roads; one mile to Potomac river. A big sacrifice bargain. HOOVER & KIDWELL Sales, Rents, Loans, Insurance 1406 H St. N.W. The People’s Favorite Agents Main 6341 e Z R in Real Estate If you wish to invest in your National Capital, Over 40 Years’ Experience we can advise you. Thomas J. Fisher and Company, Inc. SO UL T EE LTI 738 15th Street N.W. Washington, D. C. Main 6830 efiflelhan;s Ceuntr | Estate of Five Acres on Potomac River Twenty-five minute drive from the Treasury, five-minute walk from street car, and without a doubt the most magnificent view on the Potomac river, consisting of five acres, with a won- derful twelve-room house, with every convenience, including gas and electricity, parquet floors, etc. The grounds are simply won- derful with its rose garden and an_oak grove that the owner has spent thousands of dollars on. If you are a lover of sports you can sit in the boathouse and énck off ducks to your heart’s content—and shad, the owner and a friend took 27 the other evening in an hour. A powerful searchlight and signal bell on the point. The boxwood hedge surrounding house is worth $5,000 alone. We have large photos, includi two aerial views, on dis- lay at this office. You will agree with us that the price of this Eomc is ridiculously low after you have seen these photos. HOOVER & KIDWELL Sales, Rents, Loans, Insurance 1406 H St., NW. The Peoples Favorite Agents S S SN T I Main 6341 = APARTMENTS New Building—Elevator Service Three and Four Rooms and Bath THE WOODLAND Cathedral Ave. and Connecticut Ave. Thomas J. Fisher and Company, Inc. Real Estate Brokers 738 15th Street N.W. TR 'HE Scientific Heating and Plumbing of Office Buildings, Schools, Churches, Factories, Apartment Houses and the larger Private Residences involves responsibilities which this organization is particularly well qualified to assume. Estimates on request. “Found Reliable for Over Thirty Years”