Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1923, Page 14

14 BUILDING QUALITY HIGHER THAN 1914 Finer Materials Being Used as Well as Costlier Labor, Doubles Price. * The usual type of cost data, based ns of the present cost of 1s and labor with the of materials and labor of the same quality, indicates that an tndustrial building today is about Ttwige as expensive as it would have beon before 1914, says W. Fred Dolke, in tha Engineer. When we compare present unit costs with actual unit costs of the earlier date, however, we find in a great many instances that the increase is more than twice. Why Is this . It seems to me that the In the fact that more expi of build naterfals a are hetng used tods Uce Quite properly i on compa bullding mater| pre-w answer lies sive types 1 equipment s common prac- more attention is be- given tod: bett c I effectively =hrough the proper grouping of the architectural elements of the to obtain a pleasing composit k is now the usual ma- terial - once it was considered an unnecessary luxury. Ornamental terra cotta and cut stone ture of an indus economic and soci architectural tre exterior is recogn 3 industrial executives, and tional cost, kept within 1imits, is well justified quipment i lavato n iron ap are the & reas 1 pl Hot water and liquid zzo floors in toilet rooms are First-aid rooms, rest- | | a ot REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY George P. and Eleanor E. McCabe purchased this home on Brookville road, from John J. O'Neill, through the of- d fice of John F. Maury. They will occupy it as their residence. T 000. rooms, locker rooms, and similar facilities for employes are now pro- vided mon practice Ination is better. being u and con- but more expensive and more ve types of reflectors are being vided. Extra circuits for night and emergency lighting, for signal systems and for telephones are now | part of standard bullding equipment. Vacuum In the field of heating not only are vacuum systems more common, but the automatic temperature con- tem is being more frequently Artificial ventilation s 1 requirement in some lo- certain conditions and is only provided in the aver- Systems Common. ins A calities f more comr are larger and travel at speed. Many of them are properly equipped with self- New N Ogden St. NW Old 14th St. Road, Running Diagonally from 14th and Oak Sts. to 16th St. and Spring Place N.W. $1,000.00 Cash Balance Monthly Three Good Reasons to Buy: 1. Location—Within short walking distance of the best uptown shopping district in the city. Excellent schools, churches and theaters and banks. 2. Transportation—Half way between 14th and 16th Sts., with approxi- mately 1,200 cars passing the corner during a 10-hour day on 14th Street, and with busses passing the corner of 16th Street during the same period. 3. Description—Large 6-room fireplace homes. Open in the living room. lile bath with many extra fea- tures. the KITCHE Jouble rear porch. and !—A delight to any woman. Exhibit House 1450 Ogden St. NN\W. Open Sunday 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. V. T. H. BIEN, Inc. 3118 11th St. N.W. A BEAUTIFUL NEW DETACHED HOUSE Center Hall Type Just West of 16th Street R e rsiniii il This home is of pleasing design and contains many unusual features. 9 rooms, 3 baths, including servant’s Large attic with cedar room and 2-car brick garage on end of deep lot. Street and ailey paved. Its attractive location, its generous room size and the liberal size of the lot combine to make this home room and bath. livable and convenient. See This Home Today Open for Your Inspection Every Day and Evening Until 9 P.M. Price and Terms Given Upon Request L. E. BREUNINGER & SONS MEMBER OF THE WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE BOARD 706 Colorado Building EET N.W R, . Main 6140 leveling devices and with self-open- ing doors. Many other items could be men- tioned, all of them having economic value. In addition, where more ex- pensive equipment or materlals arc now used, it is largely because the ultimate cost per year of service is less or a decreased operating cost Is experlenced. Nevertheless, the origi- nal or first cost is more than for- merly experienced for a similar type of bullding. Factory owners have been edu- cated so gradually to better archi- tectural treatment. to better ma- terlals and equipment, that they do not realize the extent to which the first cost of a plant has been in- creased by Including therein mate- }rinln and types of equipment which ten vears ags they would have called luxuries. consideration was to be approximately BRIGGS PLANNING LARGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Plans are being made by Edson W. Briggs for the development of a large tract of ground on 16th street north- west, north of Alaska avenue, it was announced today. The tract has a frontage of 1,750 feet on 16th street and about 1,550 feet on 14th street. Street grading operations will be started in a short time, it was said. EASILY EXPLAINED. An explanation of the phenomenon that landlords are g¢ommonly richer than tenants comes to the National A a ociation of Real Estate m the Buffalo Realtor. It's simple, too. Its that landlords have to p ETHICS IN SELLING HOMES STRESSED Buyers Entitled to Square Deal, Y.®M. C. A. Class Is qud by Realtor. —e The science of salesmanship was discussed before the real estafe class at the local Y. M. C. A. by H. G. Kennedy, local realtor. 1In ex- plaining the fundamentals of sales- manship, Mr. Kennedy emphasized the virtue of square dealing in real estate selling. . A serious responsibility rests on salesmen selling homes, he sald, be- cause of the fact that the purchase of a home in most cases is the largest single transaction that the average man undertakes. In seeking a shelter for his family a man is entitled to the greatest amount of care and caution in this transaction and he should be sold only such a home that meets the maximum of his r quirements in respect to character, type and location as well as value. No man should be sold a home, Mr. Kennedy stated, that will overtax his financlal means to maintain and carry until finally paid for. In speaking of the local situation, Mr. Kennedy stated, that Washing- ton was on the verge of & growth that ultimately means a million population, although he could not pre- dict the number of years this would require. All those who assist in Attention Real Estate Salesmen An opportunity for a high-class residence salesman of experience and ability is offered by this high- grade and growing Real Estate Organt zation. Good support and plenty of Dprospects. Arnold & Company 1416 Eye Street Main 2434 DECEMBER 15, 1923. suitably housing the thousands that are already in Washington and those to come have a golden opportunity of not only securing a decent liveli- hood, but rendering a community service. A salesman engaged in this activity will meet with keen com- petition, but if he fortifies himself with full information as to his city and has confidence in his abllity and works consistently, success = will eventually crown his efforts. At the next meeting of the class the subject of title gxamination and conveyancing will fe discussed James J. Becker, local title officlal. B ———— MEXICO AFFECTS REALTY. Stimulation of business interest du to the recognition of the gevernment by the United State servable in a number of lines, ularly in_southwestern had an effect on the rea ket in territory contiguous to M according to a report to the Assoclation Estate Boards from the -Antonlo real estate board. San _— ROOF LEAKS EXPLAINED. A common cost of early leaka a shingle roof is rapid corrosion the nafls with which the shingles Leen fastened. If you u shingles it is much more economical | to use copper or brass roofing nails | as a protection against this source of rapld deterioration; the same is true of the flashing in alleys and around chimneys and dormers. 4 "REAL ESTATE. Best Home Values Offered in Washington Today Inspection at Any Time Open From 8 AM. to 9 P.M. Jameson-Built Homes Potomac Ave. at 17th and E S.E. Sample House: 1728 Potomac Ave. S.E. Six large rooms ai water heat, electric lig en, built-in ice box sink and many other tures; double rear por S floor fitted apartment. Sold on Easy Terms Thos. A. Jameson Co. Ask the Man Who Ouns One 906 New York Ave. N.W. Main 5526 Be a Home Owner You Will Never Regret It —and you will be one if you inspect our beautiful new homes just off 16th St. - Price, $13,250 e e for a house only once. CI..EVELAND 14,250 Where else in this beautiful section can you buy a semi-detached brick home at such a price? Exteriors with real individuality. Surrounded by fine homes. Close to car line and Woodley Road bus. Paved street. Large living room—open fireplace. A dining room with wall space. Three bedrooms—and enclosed porch. Bath and extra lavatory on second floor. Built-in refrigerator. Instantaneous water heater. . Finest obtainable plumbing fixtures. Decorations that harmonize. Large attic over all. Just a few of the things that make these real homes. An inspection will allow you to appreciate their charm. Open Daily and Sunday—9 A.M. to 6 P.M. You will concede their value now To Inspect: Take Woodley Road bus or Wisconsin Ave. car to Wisconsin Ave. and Macomb St., walk weit to 38th and Macomb Sts.; or drive out Woodley Road to 38th St., thence north to " WM. S. PHILLIPS REALTOR—BUILDER 15th St. at K N.W. Price, $8,250—$1,000 Cash 8 Built—2 Left—6 Sold Handsome tapestry brick fronts. Breakfast porch. Colonial front porches. Sleeping. porch. light rooms, large closets. Hot-water heat (Arco system). Well arranged kitchen. Cellar under entire house. Attractive interiors. Z-Iinch oak floors. v Steel-beam construction. Deep lots to alley. Tiled bath. % Last bat not least, these splendid New Homes .are in . a good neighborhood, near churches, schools and’ car lines. Avail yourself of this opportunity to be your own landlord in a home of the highest grade. Sample House-328 Adams Street N.E. Open and lighted daily and Sunday from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. ARNOLD AND COMPANY Switches to all fixtures. Corbin hardware. Holland sh. 1416 Eye Street N.W. o e ] Sample ose, 1427 Varnum St. N.W. DESCRIPTION - 6 large, spacious rooms, tiled bath and shower, extra shower in b over entire house, oak floors th . outside pantry and built-in i enamel chen cabinet, built-i d many other unu: Large concrete fron 1es, 2 sleeping porches. Dee alley. asement, attic | box, white features to wide Open and Lighted for -Your Inspection Daily and Sunday Representative on Premises To Inspect—Take 14th Street Car to Varnum Street, or Motor Out 16th Street to Varnum Owners and Builders. 913 15th Street N.W. CO ] Main 617 THE UTMOST IN HOMES At $13,500 42nd and Ingomar Sts., Chevy Chase (In the Path of Progress) - It radiates comfort, refinement and freedom and has just been completed by a corps of selected mechanics whose past work has proven they do build a good, substantial structure. The very fact that the dry sunshine cellar is of generous proportions and the floored attic is sp: cious enough for two additional rooms, shows the care and thought used in planning this home. Designed for a woman by a woman who put into practice her broad experience as an interior decorator. The numerous closets are small rooms in themselves, Even the kitchen shows a woman's handiwork with its enameled kitchen cabinet, yard-high sink, thermometer ovened gas range, built;in ironing board, wall plugs, etc, The dining room, because of its size and appointments, would do justice to a home many times this price. + The living room, with communicating music room, decorative and usqblc_fireglace. conveys the s impression of dignity and taste becausc of the artistic side lighting fixtures. The two sunny bedrooms on the south afford floor plugs for boudoir lamps and big. roomy® closets. Of course, there's the full-tiled bath with the most modern built-in fixtures. It’s a home we're proud to show and one you would be proud to own. authorized to offer this utrost in houses at $13,500 for a substantial cash payment, and . We are our Mr. Ayre will receive you on the premises Sunday between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. winMKEEVER =GOS ervice 1415 Eye St.