Evening Star Newspaper, November 22, 1924, Page 17

REAL BUILDING COSTS LITTLE CHANGED Construction Charges in Oc- tober Almost Same as Previous Month. construction ESTATE. HOME MAKERS STRENGTH OF NATION, SAYS HOOVER (Continued from Fifteenth Page.) which the men and women and chil- dren of our cities and of our farms may co-bperate to encourage and f: cilitate home bullding, reduce nee less drudgery in household oper: tions, increase good sense or balance in furnishing or decorating the home, raise standards, where necessary, in housing and family life, and, espe- foster the fine ideals of the American home. “The 1924 campalgn ror Better Homes in America was greater than ever before. It reached every State in the Union; it penetrated rurs! dis- ACTIVITY IN RESIDENCE PROPERTIES REPORTED Homes in Various Sections Are Sold Through Office of Wil- liam 8. Phillips. ‘Willilam S. Phillips reports con- siderable activity in residence prop- erty during the past week. The list of sales include: Phillp G. Affleck purchased 1611 Irving street, which contains 12 rooms and 3 baths. One of the neW homes in North 'AR, WASHINGTON, D. Cleveland Park built by Mr. Phillips, 3812 Warren street, was purchased by Comdr. Otto M, Forster. 4009 Hamlin, street northeast, a 6-room and bath residence, recently completed by Breuninger-Paterson Co., was sold to Joseph T. Corbley. Dr. Charles H. Beach sold 702 Mc- Kinley street to Walter G. Moyle, & local attorney. Charles G. Myers purchased from Mr. Phillips 5000 Thirty-fourth street, containing 8 rooms and 2 baths. James S. Y. Ivins purchased from N. T. Chaconas a detached residence at 1205 Gallatin street. Mrs. Anna L. Colcord purchased the 6-room and bath bungalow. at 615 Van Buren street northwest from Bergman and Ostermayer, 519 Shepherd street northwest was sold to Herbert Lynch for Mrs. Ida E. Grossman. Mrs. Florence H. Davis purchased from Mr. Phillips 4716 Wisconsin avenue. 4224 Eighteenth street, a brick bungalow containing 7 rooms and 2 baths, was sold to Mrs. Rachel T. Seabrook for Mrs, Theresa M. Cooney. Mrs. Maud H. Langstroth sold to Mrs. Stella C. Larsen 1304 W strest, | to bo held as an investment Joseph A. Torrillo sold to Walter and Maud H. Langstroth 302 C street. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1924, Biggest Home Values Offered 2 Types to Select From BUNGALOWS and DETACHED | tricts and towns and cities. F. teen hundred local committees worked with a most inspiring zeal for public i rvice to protect and raise the stand- ' rds not only of the home, but of the ! - | community and the Nation as well. | “As we enter the 1925 campalgn for better homes I hope that every American community will consider participation. The movement con-| cerns every householder, every home- maker, every citizen. 1 bespeak ac- tive co-operation with the local chair- rt of all persons or ed in the home; of schools, churches, iations, trade assocla tions and club: ‘The home is the con- cern of all and every one should welcome the opportunity to con- 1fare. The local com- dely representative and ommercial in character, iding domination by any which would limit the ue of the campaign. They aim to mobilize the best thought, informa- i and effort of the entire com- to bring high standards of and home life within the change during 6 Out of the 20 Sold Cor. 10th & Irving Sts. N.E. (Brookland) 5 and 6 rooms and bath each; every known P 4 modern convenience; open fireplaces; hot-water rices heat; electric lights; floor plugs in every room; $7 850 Pittsburg automatic heater; large cellar; wash ’ trays;attic; front porches; rear porches; built-in t refrigerator, ironing boards. $8,450 Builder and Owner to hd\n hv " fier the downward trend of Wd no abrupt nticipated for the rding to S. W. Straues lumber situation for the 1 ree we has been th ner slump. Al &nd production adj With the indust Open for Inspection—See T hese Sunday Joseph C. Zirkle Realtor 203 Colorado Bldg. 2 task of profound impor- tance for the welfare of America.” The chairmen of the local com- mittees of Better Homes in America are ubually officers of civic leagues, women’s clubs, parent-teacher asso- ions and similar organizations for public service. Letters appointing local chalrmen for the 1925 campaign are now being sent out from the national headquarters of Better Homes in America in Washington. inning w ober ther 'r. With orders iron and steel showing an im- nued stable in custom of eliminate ions. Re- ] cement has een approved by th York State Yublic ~ Service C on, Nevember 21, 16 Late in October a rise of $1 per thou- &and in the price of common brick wa evidenced in the New York m: fol lowing the weakness which has been apparent for some time due to the effective | he importation of brick from abroad (81,000,000 since July, 1923, of which about 35,000,000 is from Germany) and the continuation of the steel erectors’ These Charmm Honies Overlooking Rock Creek Park —are only one-half block from Wardman Park Hotel and Conn. Ave. They contain 8 rooms, 3 baths, built-in garage, oak floors, Pittsburg hot- water heater, large attic, deep lot to p;ued alley, and many distinctive fea- IT REQUIRED MORE THAN tures found only in exclusive mansions. 7 : | 100 YEARS Inspect Exhibit House— To Grow The Mammoth Trees on Thxs Property At 2703 Woodley Place N.W., open to 9 P.M. Motor over the beautiful million-dollar bridge to Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street, or take Chevy Chase cars to end of Calvert St. Bridge. 1\orth from Calvert Street—one short block on Woodley Place to houses. Only One Left—On Sale Two Weeks Semi-Detached Brick Reasonably Priced—Convenient Terms %J% SUAPIDO CO [e——lol——la]——|oal—=o]—moxal——=]5] i i e We Want You to See These Homes | | 3326 Quesada Street o . (South of Rittenhouse Street, Between Broad Branch Road and 33rd Street) You Will Find Dollar-for-Dollar Value CHEVY CHASE, D. C. At $9,50 2919 Tenth Street N.E. You believe in house beauty, don’t you? Then you will be glad you came out to see what you can luy for §1,000 cash and monthly payments, | less lhvm rent. Il Six T rooms, brick construction, huge lmuned“rmhu beautiful outlook, best 74-i mch ardwood floors throughout, large yards fen and sodded, rubble stone | walls, exceptional decorations, paneled walls. “model kitchen, built.| in’ refrigerator, | large’ one-piece sink. built-in china closet, side wall switches, floor plugs, dry day- light cellars, stationary tubs, Guerney hot-water boiler. Everyone Seeing These Homes Marvels at Both the Hpuse and the price $8,950 OFEN DAILY AND SUNDAY FROM 10 AM. TO 9 P.M. This location, admired by many for years, is now offered for thc first time to the home- secking public. Located at the highest point in Chevy Chase, D. C, this property commands a view of miles of surrounding territory. It is truly a complete and modern home—and appealink to the buyer desiring a home of unusual character. , An inspection alone will convince you of its advantages. The lot has a frontage of 85 feet. INSPECT TODAY OR TOMORROW AND SEE YOUR OWN BROKER OWNER Night Phones, Clev. 1306 or Clev. 106 EDGEMOOR A Very Beautiful Country Home of 10 Roonis and 3 Baths—Modern in Every Detail 2 Acres of Ground Frontage of 40.) feet on Hampden Lane and 210 feet on Glenbrook Road REASONABLE 801 Colorado Bldg. l4|6 EYE ST. Exclusive Agents No Finance Charges No Second Trust No Renewal Fees on First Trust No Settlement Charges 1. On a 120-FOOT AVENUE. . A very WIDE LAWN with ATTRACTIVE SHRUBBERY. . Large CONCRETE FRONT PORCH across ENTIRE HOUSE. . Fine reception hall with ROOMY CLOTHES CLOSET (mirrored doors). 3 ¥ . SPACIOUS living and dining rooms, with § . THREE FULL SIZED GLASS-PANELED doors leading to SECOND FLOOR . Three well appointed CHEERFUL BED- ROOMS, . Master bedroom across ENTIRE FRONT of house. . Extraordinarily CLOSETS. . Tiled bath with BUILT-IN TUB, SHOWER and FIXTURES. . A wonderfully large SLEEPING PORCH. GENERAL FEATURES . Long yard to WIDE PAVED ALLEY. . HARDWOOD FLOORS. . EXCEPTIONAL LIGHTING-FIXTURES. 17. DAYLIGHT CELLAR, equipped with LAUNDRY TRAYS, COAL BIN. SERV- ANTS' TOILET and INSTANTANEOUS HOT-WATER HEATER. large WARDROBE Six Rooms, Hot-water Heat, Electric Lights, Hard Surface Street; Curb, Sidewalk and Shade Trees TO INSPECT By auto—drive across the Q Street Bridge, turn north one block to R Street and drive due west to 37th Street, turn north two blocks to the Sample House, 2405 37th Street N.W. Or take Wisconsin Avenue car to \‘\"Place‘an(l walk west one block to 37th Street. CYRUS i SIMMONS |- 1410 H Street NW Main 1023 . A substantially constructed BREAKFAST PORCH across entire house. . Large FULLY EQUIPPED . kitchen with built-in PANTRY and ICE BOX. - . Sample Houses—4813 and 4815 Illinois Ave. Sample House Completely Furnished z Take Georgia Ave. Car to Decatur St.; Walk 21/ Blocks East to Houses |c——n/———|alc———|o|——=]a[c——=[0] Small Cash ' Payment § G et w TO INSPECT—Drive out Wisconsin ave. to Bank of Bethesda, turn sharp left on Edgemoor lane to Glenbrook road. South on Glenbrook road to Hampden lane. House on southeast corner. E. B. POE, 1734 Conn. Ave. Phone Potomac 2711 OR YOUR BROKER |[——=lale——23]a|———F]o|———=|a|——=|o[—]] § Owners and Builders 14th and K Streets N.W. Main 617-618 Month EEEEE—:BIEEEEEZ—E [0l ———|o]c———In|