Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1925, Page 17

REALCESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D O, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1925. ATLANTA “BETTER HOMES” AWARDED SECOND PRIZE Demonstration C o-()p('rated ln by Every Civic Group Attains Remarkable Results, Director Says. BY JAMES FORD, Execative Dire hood day” W a during B. vear, inaugurated ter On this day in Beiter Homes in | The preced described homes" Mich., w Better Hon second where n their cars to one or houses. There was to this appeal who, as I have said man for work with another strikin demonstration has taken a k ork of bett inceptio; 1 enviable rations s | bars r wide- homer, n of the record of in the ear thr home by the three the Atlanta c and simy; houses cupanc \\m;.\ repo not cold ex which homes. E: sthe aplete. larder, the and in the \terials—every wade it possible begin a happy life Iy sche Ho! nur- Main Features Cited. to nes in harmonic flower: tographs of it that all parts of nd nuer ndmade the family well-nigh this > hira work not one man or *d, and not one quar- , thus typifying the good by the whole d despite » many weeks, an complai WEATHER CONDITIONS CUT LUMBER DEMAND Dealers Show Tendency to Buy From Mills Only Such Footage as Actually Needed. is | is. now | mittee | in- | South | interest | rew | has been under | ommittee | - houses demonstrated | due ather to conditions operations, umberman, Chic the policy of who will not as lumber is act the grow is beginning trade the Il as that in strong- hile business with the impe says the Oth- | rs retail 1her dealer to be| citchen most | & ()ne Floor or Two As Your I\( ¢-(l~ Are This Artistic Design May Be | Changed in Several Ways To Suit Yourself. impor combined i 1t you for a mom sign bu not this would be = dignified br purse will problem of use a good size windows unite the maid's r and the baths occupy e Large R a room « | homelike a g con- | ¢ while others placed high One who al VING = DINING TW - Wzt Constructed of any av needed. The maid room, or a sleeping porch iluble material, this will prove a delightful home. room becomes a breakfast alcove, if you prefer. The living room is ideal. The South Puts $85,000,000 in Schools. The total ed in new 16 o ege plar uring 1924 $85,000,000, ted by as shown the survey. Of this, twenty millions went for new Such a place is ideal for canning or everal alterations could be made in this plan to suit the requirements | of different people. For instance, the | make a The side would room. charming porch breakfast could easily 50 desired. The house is 50 feet wide by feet deep; therefore, a small lot could not be chosen upon which to put 50 16vely a home on a site wi would make it seem crowded, fo splendid setting adds much to a design, and ta combine beauty in both is to create the ideal. Having the thought of home in mind, naturally one would imagine the windows supplied with window boxes and flowers and vines everywhere in evidence. To make still more attractive there should be bird bath and convenient seats here d there about the garden Since the prices of material and | 1abor vary so materlally in different | localities, we do not attempt to an estimate as to costs, that you consult you who can give you detailed infor tion as to the costs of your e needs to be installed in this desi For information as to procuring the building plans of this design, nd a stamped and self-add envelope 16 the Real Estate F (o a charming gtve local builder vright. thew Adams.) second floor need not be finished unless The porch may be made into another bed- | house, as may be noticed, mNEW YORK REALTORS e than ordinary | but as it is all d for rather mc facilities, lumbing on one this fact does not over- rt and convenience » drainage, and ¥ anged leading inclosed porch near r. The furnace may care of by a man, to enter the ho or lift at tha been placed for with house have been ar from down ing up the coal ding down under th sekeeper's joy nd is sible sup- vell lighted to th Cost of Highways in 16 States. Sixteen Southern St proximately $200,000,000 s spent ap- in the con- was | struction of improved highways dur- ing 1 of amount of § the highway departments of the the s definite wh E spent by 4 side of | use where it is easily accessible the kitchen Be Used as Center for All Real Estate Activities in City. Construction of a 16-story building in the Grand Central terminal section of New York Cit home for the Real Estate Board of New York nter for real e activities for the city whole—is provided for by the just taken by S An option on the property, a |pared and second-mortgage bonds subscribed by board members in amount to insure the project The cost is expected to total ap- | proximataly §1,275,000, of which $484 500 Is estimated for for building and other costs. The board expects to utilize two or more floors for its own activities and to rent the remaining floc —to be used as a and as a c vegetable cellar from a door near by maid’s room, If no maid were needed. | be made fnto another bedroom if one | 30| build it—but one would not wish to| it | of | TO ERECT OWN HOME| Will Build 16-Story Structure to| financing of the nd and $790,500 | REAL ESTATE. 17 TREND TO APARTMENTS MAY NOW BE CHECKED |But Movement of Populatmn Into Mul- tiple Dwellings Structures Is Still on ’lr()nwmlous Scale. The Pueblo Indlans of | have often been pointed | original apartment dweile fca. Their famous * munal buildi height, still their originali | The |of the U become modern scs forth by continent indicated citles r cent for the imicipali- population an effort m d - question people | coming z Bt aieeeot | whicn um s that ouly 49 pe than s Ma tion t ing the co: at all of t that near! third of the other than s The surve additional study | balf of 1924 | whether the of the urban e try toward not, however, reach | been checked. Here The | compa ties th tion for apartments during the peak of the ing activity in e sufficient to take and lar t | increase | Massachusetts Park Washington’s most beautiful residential section of detac homes. Containing seven million feet of forest-covered land, with six miles of improved streets. Includes what remains of The Triangle of Increasing Values —between Consecticut, Massachusetts and Cathedral avenues. Over 200 hom/s from $15,000 to $200,000 built and under cor struction. /ictual improvements and home values excee $8,000,000. Wooded ~illa sites, lots, central and side hall homes, with lots from 50 to 115 feet front. Park Office, 32d St-and Cathedral Ave. Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1599 Riggs-Semmes Bldg., Dupont Circle, Potomac 2200 Middle West is ham- isonal conditions, in the South and fo d with the remains possible Jiomes, wnd Waking luding States, the remainder, which is con- servatively estimated, being handled by individual counties that | ¢ ; ol ey ‘ mig ruilroads and Voluminous for the n their to hold prices S structures to house higher institu- Corner Woodley Road At 34th St. tions of learning. dropp meals, th with a pair of sh sticks and a ain and r market has shown The cur- 1 has firmed up , but orde 1827 Fla. Ave. N.W. New Apartment Ready for Occupancy One and tw The rooms. RENT REASONABLE Inspect Sunday Representative on Premises B. F. Saul Co. 925 15th St. M. 2106 ks sutable for yrar many a pla . he ¢ X)s s Of th i ine : anwhile ar are piling however, ar aily on s to hold up sroduc The operatir p some stock being quite well northern woods > southern manufacturers expect provement as Spring ap- | 11 quickly eradicate ¥ akness that may exist. COLUMBIA PARK HOMES No Values Like These DUNIGAN BUILT Prices Right—Terms Easy Insp ect 5233 Tth St. N.W. ‘3101 Thirty-Fourth Street, Cleveland Park ———--__ We are just completing this new row of Homes 1731 1743 A St. SE. (Sample Home 1743) LOCATION— Just a few blocks west of Conn. Ave.—probably the most convenient spot, and unquestionably the most desirable in Cleveland Park where it adjoins English Village. This property commands a wonderful outlook of the Cathedral and the beautiful Cathedral grounds. It is less than two blocks from the John Eaton Public School and is surrounded by some of the most pretentidus and hand- some properties in this popular and exclusive suburb. —and they will appeal to you if you value com- fort, convenience, and surety of investment worth. ===Modern —six rooms; bath; perfect heating plant; excellent floors; attractive electric fixtures; front and back porches and sleep- ing porch; deep lots and wide front ter- races. Only $6,950—With Terms Open for lnspcctmn (Ln]\—mdudmg Sunday. session at once, Sunday Until 9 P.M. Tioehiad Six large rooms and bath with many new features; large breakfast and sleeping ; good size kitchen and pantry; very deep lots to wide paved alley; con- venient to two leading car lines. More buyers here than any other place in the city. —within one square of Eastern High School; and handy to graded schools, churches, stores, etc., and yet out of DESCRIPTION— A delightful home of the center-hall plan—erected along modern lines, and the high standard of construction is an outstanding feature. It embodies every convenience demanded by the most exacting purchaser, yet it retains a certain dignity and spacious charm that will command your instant approval. The beau tiful fiving room with real colonial fireplace and the French doors leading to conservatory (also with fireplace) will appeal to the most fastidious. There are numerous other features: Four splendid bedrooms; beautifully equipped tile bath with shower and extra lavatory; oak floors throughout; maid's roon and complete bath; Nokol hot-water heating syste: choice sidewall electr: fixtures; screens and awnings; inst. h.-w heat built-in fireproof garag Beautiful lot with stone coping, flowers and shrubs in numerous varicties. porche the noise and bustle. Take 14th St. car marked Takoma to 7th St., walk south to houses, or 9th St. car to Ingraham St. and walk east. D. J. DUNIGAN, Inc. Phone Main 1267 1319 N. Y. Ave. NW. Priced for Immediate Sale Open for Inspection Sunday After 1:30 P.M. Phelps The Home of Homes Pos- Built, Owned and For Sale By Harry A. Kite (Incorporated) Boss Main 9300 1514 K Street Phone Main 4846 Member Washington Real Estate Board