Evening Star Newspaper, July 5, 1924, Page 15

‘REAL ESTATE. -~ SHAPIRO CO. SALES TOTAL $2,000,000 Transactions in 16th Street, North- east and Woodley Park Prop- erty Reported. T . . ph Shapiro Company has the fire opening there was usually a|yorip, 4 h n l a constant hazard of this kind, ¥ active spring busi- deep offset of masonry which afford- | yei hindreds of thousands of danger- Approximately one ed space at the top for Keeping foodloyg)y defective chimneys, flues and . Approximately hundred 3 d ved as beds. With ¥ tod sales have been reported by this com- N, A e e ovens cor | firéplaces are in existence e and D ) F -l l S pany, the ageregate tot mon {0 the fireplaces of our own co- | "oy OReS are being bullt every day. on’t ail to Inspect unday into $2 lonial period, offset spaces became chimneys, flues and fireplaces is com- ns have been company call screen-like device. With greater skill in building chimneys and especially in creating back walls that improved drafts, the mantels became smaller and were used more for decorative effect. In Persia, even today, the mantels of fireplaces are placed Immediately over the openings and not raised sev- eral feet above, as we know them In this country. in some of the uorth- ern provinces of Germany and in Scandinavia, where greater depend- ence was placed upon the fireplace for warming as well as for cooking, the chimneys were made larger and over repositories of all manner of family possessions. _Thus, the modern man- tel seems to have had a dual develop- ment. American homes, no matter elaborately equipped with the tending even to contractors and architects, in relation to the proper construction of chimneys, flues and fireplaces. In order to present the best scientific thought in relation to this form of construction, engineers of the National Lumber Manufactur- ;r!; Association have studied the sub- ect. It is pointed out that no single fire hazard affects the home and. famil: more closely than defective chimney: flues and fireplaces. People do n intentionally live in dwellings har- mon to all forms of dwelling house construction. So-called fireproof ma- terials for exterior walls offer com- paratively little protection where home, there is widespread lack of |have evolved methods to insure the knowledge among home owners, ex- | portance alate chimneys and the enactment of a per- sonal liability statute is urged. A suggestion is made that has re- celved approval f having communities reg- among architects. f safe chimneys, flues and They emphasize the im- ordinance the erection of 4102 Garrison St. REAT This is the requirement that chim- neys be tested before the contractor who builds the chimney takes down his scaffolding. It is recommended that chimn. old and new, be test- ed by bullding a smudge firc at the bottom of the flue, and while the smoke is flowing freely, closing the flue at the top. Smoke escaping into ESTATE. 2929 Macomb St. that ting the n removed. should The present practice of ex- other flues or through chimney walls indicates openings closed. pecting the h, the test is comes o be aulty, ce job after the scaffoldin 3 Under such build- nditions this smoke test is often omitted or not thoroughly made. e how o i L Semi-detached houses, recently com- tain the open fireplace, and the wood | * The engineers, in a publication made Chevy Chue, D.C. Cleveland Park pleted, on 16th, Upshur and Varnum fixe typifies the spirit of family life. [aftor their study. go into minute de- = streets, were sold te the following: While the modern fireplace is an in- | fail. The engineers of the National 00 s =2 S mena eihe Jolowing: dispensable adjunct of the modern | Lumber Manufacturers' Assoclation i This is really a beautiful home G. Joseph Sworzyn, Fred J. Stevens, . : ; Hylas T. Wheeler, Louis Rosenberg, b with lots of ground. It contains 9 5 g vou duplicate a detached : , 2 ll.::‘llhnl L. ”m;nrr‘\:»u_ v-,dusnnl. h\'ll~ a 8 mxl‘f{'.&‘.?no“r&’““‘q“%ih house 1o iz spacious rooms and bath and all ard L. Hutchinson, Emma Lewis section and at this price? i st i Ml I hese Propertles wl“ o Dxlos o) Hasison mll)dcrn appointments. .lhc price New homes on Woodley place, just street, then west to 41st street and onel with convenient terms will surprise aquare south—or out Wisconsin ave trolley to Garrison, then ecast to ho Can be inspected after Z P.M. Can be inspected after 2 P.M. No. 3100 Hawthorne street, ne: you. Park, purchased by C. J. Evans Be Open for . Inspection L Martha A. A o ‘| BALTIMORE BUILDING UP. | FIREPLACE METHODS . Curia gt :|#5:331.000 in May Increase o 74| SLOW IN DEVELOPING weSIey Helghts Saturday, July 5; Sunday, July 6 Drive out and ascertain for yourself out or Per Cent Over April Total. west along es., thence - | Special Dispatch to The Star. ¢ BALTIMORE, July 5.—Building op-| The development of the modern ‘ “ 3 h Jewett st. (now Cathedral ave.) to (his eration in Baltimore in May amount. | fireplace, which is today more senti- the wonderful value we are offering. “Miller-built? Community of ~moderate mental 'than utilitarian, has been slow. In fact, until comparatively recent years there had been no marked ‘improvement in methods of building chimneys, flues and fireplaces over the methods employed centuries ago. Excavations in Pompeii have disclosed fireplaces of excellent con- struction, differing only in such fea- tures as dampers, ashpits and im- om the best con- y. The mantel is of ancient origin, but in all proba- bility its first employment was not for the purpose of ornamentation, but rather to secure better drafts: and the word mantel itself was originally identical with mantle, meaning a clo: and fireplaces in primitive days were sometimes covered with a priced homes. . It isx Rightly Called the “Garden Spot of Washington” Come Out and See for Yourself W. C. and A. N. MILLER Realtors 1119 17th St. i S 000. according to a report ing inspector. This is a 74 per cent increase over the figures for April and two and a half times the ‘amount registered during May, 1923, Included in the record for last month were $2.234,400, or 42 per cent for commercial buildings: $1,757.000, or 33 per cent, for residentiai build- " |ings: $504.000 for public works ana ;| utilities and $420,000, 8 per cent, for|s industrial bui . Construction started in Baltimore during the first five months of 1924 1300 Geranium St., 16th St. Heights Just being completed; wholly detached—7 rooms and 2 baths; lot 75x90. Garage. 5405 41st St., Chevy Chase, D. C. Just completed; tapestry brick—S rooms, 2 baths; brick garage; lot 60x132. 3422 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, D. C. Brand-new two-family house—5 rooms and bath; 4 rooms and bath; built-in garage; lot 50x110. 3721 Kansas Ave. Brand-new—6 rooms and bath; facing public park. Kensington Heights homes were sold to Maubray, Delmar uth, te A fer. Elmer P. McIntosh, S: imil J. Hardstack, Ha John Ritz, jr.; Robert rvin Murphy, Fost. ¥ Arthur B. Jon Main 1790 e sed the eight- ollows hbin purcha »-bath home at 1515 tw has amounted to $22,3 sponding period of last year. 4715 Sth street = six-room modern home at 445 |taining seven rooms and bath each, Quincy street was purel by | wei rrancis G W m—— Dasia B Volland from Tndis ¥, San o 7 Twauds & B snd ) On main road from Kensington to Wheaton. Brand-new ford Kate and Frances Treherne bought semi-bungalow: hot-water heat and electricity; 3% acre of 4 The three-story dwelling at 1135 6th 12 home at 1048 Quebec place from ground. See our sign. I reet was purchased by Arthur A.|Hugh W. Koontz. It consists of six The Prices Are Right, With Terms See Us for Particulars THOS. E. JARRELL 837 Woodward Building Main 766-3370 Night phones Adams 735 or North 3699 rooms, bath and built-in garage. Elizabeth J. Coleman bough! John Ritz, jr., the home at avenue northeast. Brand New Cottagesand Bungalows ' Located in the charming neighborhood of New- ton Street N.E. These are Kite Homes and con- tain every convenience and comfort for which our Homes have become noted. They are planned and arranged to minimize housekeeping worries and add to the enjoyment of your Home life. Fully equipped and modern in every detail of construc- tion—they’re just the dandiest little Homes you have ever seen. Come out and see them today at 3110-3128 Newton ‘St. NE. | Just Off Rhode Island Avenue in the i District of Columbia Real Estate Salesman One employed by prominent eon- cern to assist corporation in spare . Salary, $30 per week, and high missions. ' " Correspondence Address Box STUDEBAKER Just Drive It; That's All rd street north- zo Raulerson pntains six rooms, brick 165D, property and doubl A home stre worth, at 204 Varnum | for Herbert A. Stout 12th and M'i:hlgun Ave. N.E. A neighborhood of en- hancing value, zoned and restricted. Individ- ual or group building lots and properly con- structed houses and bungalows. * Call at 4207 12th street northeast, or Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. Dupont Circle. Potomac 2200 An Incomparable Value $7,950 With Terms to Suit EXHIBIT HOUSE 922 DELAFIELD PLACE N.W. FEATURES Invest street wa Simpich ner of 14th and E 221, 1002 Quincy street, containing nd bath, was sold to Free- ke offett bought a home street northeast from | enton i Cottage and Bungalow types with hot-water heating plants, fully equipped bath, up-to-date kitchens containing all the improvements for which Kite-constructed Homes are justly famed. You won’t find anything at our price to om to a1t 7y arrangement of unusually large living and 5 5 < pawelnew homed (2034 fand > dining rooms. compare with these Homes in Northeast Washington. / Completely equipped Kitchen, built-in ironing board. — Cold storage pantry, built-in_refrigerator. The Pri Ar i ¢ Small Cash Payments THEseltoarborsa s el Gianayensstes e Prices Are Attractive f Tiled bath, centrally located. Numerous large closets. lawn sodded and planted to shrubbery. Deep rear lot to paved alley. BIG BARGAIN IN . Jameson-Built Homes 421 to 427 12th St. N.E. Only 2 Squares from Lincoln Park LOW PRICE INSPECT AT ONCE 6 large rooms, tile bath, extra large sleeping porches, built-in ice boxes, servants’ toilet, laundry tubs, hot- water heat, electric lights, deep lot to wide alley. And the Terms Will Be Most Satisfactory to You Balance Monthly To See These Homes Take 14th street car to Delafield place; then walk two blocks east—or take Georgia avenue car to Delafield and walk half a block. OPEN FOR INSPECTION MORRIS CAFRITZ CO & REALTORS—Owners nnd Bullders Open for inspection every day and evening. Our office representative is on the premises. Built, Owned and For Sale by Harry A. Kite (Incorporated) 1416 K Street Main 617 1514 K Street Phone Main 4846 ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE O : Just 3 Left One quck From 16th Street El Come Out To COLUMBIA PARK ~ SUNDAY y 7th and Ingraham Sts. NW. ~ And See the Best and Lowest-Priced Six-Room Homes in the NORTHWEST SECTION Built, Owned and For Sale By | Thomas A. Jameson Co. 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Owners and Builders Phone Main 5526 ST Sample House 4315 15th St. N.W. DESCRIPTION, These homes consist of six large rooms and reception hall, colonial stairway, 2 complete baths, one a shower. No. 1 white oak floors throughout entire house. House finished in white enamel. French-doors between living room and dining room. Kitchen fully equipped with built-in ice box in pantry. Large one-piece porcelain sink and drainboard. Detroit Jewel gas stove. The three bedrooms are unusually large, due to the fact that the houses are more than 20 feet wide and 35 feet deep. There are three porches 10 feet wide across the entire house. Concrete front porch with very attractive stone railing. It is impossible to mention all the good features. Come out and be convinced! $7,950—$1,500 Cash This lovely corner will surely appeal to any refined home pur- chaser who is looking for something better and prettier than the average moderately priced home. The beautiful lawn and shrubbery the neat front porch, an extremely cozy paneled living room witl tinted walls; then, too, a beautiful dining room to correspond, and an up-to-date Kitchen, ali really make this one of the nicest floor plans imaginable. The three large outside bedrooms, each with a big closet: the wide halls, and white bath, stamp this as a small home beautiful. A built-in garage, separate storage space and complete laundry make this truly a comfortable ready-to-live-in home. SEE DAVIS AND STEELE 1420 New York Ave Main 5082-5398 EASY TERMS TO INSPECT: Take 14th street car marked “Takoma” to 7th and Kennedy Sts., walk south two blocks, or 9th St. car to Ingraham St., walk east. Transportation best "~ D. J. DUNIGAN 0 TO INSPECT . Take 14th Street Car to Varnum, walk one block west to property, or take the 16th Street bus 1319 N. Y. Ave. REALTORS—Owners and Builders O L3 Phone Main -1267 g A