Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1925, Page 13

REAL ESTATE. o ZONING ENABLING LAWS HELD VITAL TO CITIES Construction Engineer Declares Every State Should Provide Legislation to Give Municipalities Authority REAL ESTATE., $55,000,000 IN BUILDING LOOMS HERE THIS YEAR S R E Grace of Roof Activity Forecasts Record—First Quar-| Line Gives Small ter Doubles Figures for Same House Charm Period i . | M Ideal Arrangement for Both Artistic Beauty and Living ’1;115 ul‘\lsurpnssed building boom :_'mw:fl 10 per cent gain for March. St. Every State in the Union should r near the icebox and an evident here represents a gain of 94 | Louis was tenth with a quarter gain M Thi have a zoning enabling law, says Rob- near the sink; a closet in the per cent for the first three months of | of 32 per cent and 57 per cent for Comfort Make This D R 1 the Nation's profs-| pantry and, a long coumter, which does the present year over the same period | March. Portland, Oreg., was eleventh, s ent construction engineers. Mr. Beck | much to make the prepa on of food of 1924, statistics show. Last month | with a quarter gain of 46 per cent and Des.lgn Worth lr:lox:mt:s: u:u a <-n\-gwmrh is allowed | The dining nook leads from the showed a gain of 66 per cent over |43 per cent for March. Baltimore was to grow without a plan or restrictions to the living room. It is one March of 19 twelfth with a March gain of 5% per of some sort is a menace to the safe cozy little corners that gives It is every man's privilege to'live comfort and pocketbooks of its an Intimate air 4o the sm habitants, and asserts that it is the | For more formal dinners duty of every State government to|room may be utilized make it possible for every municipal- [ room has & most invitir ity in its jurisdiction to control thé | one end, with a corner for books nea bulk and use of buildings in various [py. There is an opportunity for a localities. long, deep, comfortable wi Overrapld and undirected city de|in the side window. and the velopment leads to unhealthful conges- | room is so spacious that there is none tion, unfair distribution of light and | of the cramped sensution so ofter air, inability of transit facilities 0| perienced in the small house meet the demands upon them and | Leading from the living room arbitrary rises or declines in the value | smaH hall, which ser of property. The constructive answer | quart from the bedrooms, to this problem is city planning, where | euring quiet and seculsion. The the municipality has not yet attained |is between the two bedrooms. a great size, and zoning, if it i9 impos- | bedrooms have windows on two sible to materally aiter the layout of | insuring light and fre the city. |tion. And closets! The New York, where, of cour: the | this 2 of a house. problem of congestion is greatest. was | rmyo pouce is the first to realize the necessity of B A e IhaaotE: placing some sort of restriction on the : There is every indicasion that the | cent. Pittsburgh was thirteenth, with present boom will continue and a sur- | quarter gain of 31 per cent. Kansas | Sirrounded by beauty. It is the aim vey shows that there are many con-| City was fourteenth, with a guarter | of the artist to make this possible by templatea projects in the office of lo- | Eain of nearly 94 per cent and - a | Attracting attention to and conserving cal architects. 1f the wage contro.|March galn of 6315 per cent. Oak- | Whatever is beautiful in form, color versy does not interfere, Washington | land, Calif., was fifteenth, with a quar- (Or thought. In architecture nfan finds is well on the way fo & record vear |ter gain of 36 per cent and a Maroh | it possible to assemble all that is beau- in building. gain of 15 per cent. Loulsville was | tiful in art and in nature. Therefore, Building Inspector Oehmann pre. | Sixteenth, with a gain of nearly 71 per | the home is not only. the place where dicts that the present year will end |Cent for the quarter and 12 per cent | beauty is centered for the happiness with a total valuation in new con-|for March. Seattle was seventeenth, | and comfort of people. but it is also struction of about $55,000,000. This With 61% per cent gain in March and | the center frpm which the ever en- will be almost §7,000,000 ahead of last | & large gain for the -quarter: Miami, | larging horizon of nature and the arts year: Fla., nineteenth, had a quarter gain |can be viewed and appreciated. Building permits i of 707 per cent, and a 326 per cent | Never in the history of America has March and the first quarter gain for March, the largest percentage | there been such an imperative need in 856 cities and towns showed galns | Of Bain in the leading eities for Hoth |of homes as today. In every part of for both the quarter and the month | Periods. . Denver held _twentyfirst | this country and in every walk of in the Central and Southern regions, | Place With a quarter gain of 33 per | life people are searching for plans and | ¢, caveral height distric comprising 174 cities. The Bastern re. | ¢ent. Columbus, Ohio, was twenty- | models for a home, seeking always|ofwhich a certain limit is placed upon gion, 103 cities, showed losses for the | 5¢CONd. With a quarter.gain of 54 per{to invest their money so that it Will| o "yeight of buildings. On the same quarter and the month, while the Pa- | S€Rt, Blrmingham, Ala., was twenty- | bring them in the veturn of & home. |principles districts of bulk or area third, with a quarter gain of 22 per | Some people have clear enough vision | FGEY R TES 8 GO CE e in each cific Western region, 79 cities, showed | ] aaets, whileoth ge at losses for the quarter and gains for [“®R%- o ; to create their own Ideals, while oth-|hased on the use of the buildings—| size and use of %uildings in give Fetie Bt 3 March. The Spring readjustments in wage | era must have help before thelr needs | ngustrial, business or residential. Up| areas, and since 1916 has had & com faiise Lt A 1083 of 54 per cent in New York | cules do not now promise more than | can be worked out: some by happy ¢ | to the present these currying kinds of | prehensive system of zoning Which | frea tne outside 36 Kltohex City for March and 42 per cent for | SISht fluctuations. The majoritynof | cident quickly discover what they|gigtricts have rarely- been co-exten- has done much to improve matters |, ihe same wall of the bedroom. Both crafts appear willing to renew 194 | wish, others find it only after Iong |sive and a mood deal of confusion ha scales, although there is a slight up- | and anxious search. ehve and e soud deal of confyslon ey | ward tendency in some of the larger | This little concrete house is a small | taqancv is to mark out the use dis- cities. In some of the smaller cities | one—just large enough for Young |¢ricts and subdivide these mecording the unions have decided to reduce | people starting life together, or for|i; haight and bulk K = rates to stimulate building. The five- | he small family that has lived long | I week movement has apparently | enough to acquire that blessed reall Must Safeguard All Citizens. been postponed. The supply of 1abor | zation of the comfort and joyousness | 7o aid in the p generally is believed to be sufficient. | of simple living in beautiful surround- | tion and standardization a - model from a hygienic as well as esthetic viewpoint. Since then 320 municipali. | ties of ing sizes have adopted | the house is now replaced by the per plexing question of the home without | nt, the kitchen in all of our ses is given most careful consid- eration. Housework can _be made easy and pleasant. It is lack of equip. of these rooms extend at an angle from the main liv The roof on suc the quarter turned the total of 356 cities for the quarter from a gain of 10 per cent to a lo: of 9 per cent The falling off in v York also pulled the country as a whole down from a gain to a loss of 13 per cent in March. Thus, it will be seen, the cities outside of New York, particu- ign will co | slightly more than if the house we square. But one must pay a l | for beauty in this life, and where ma we enjoy such extra expenditure more than in a hor scess of simplifica- | Jarly in the Central and Southern re- | g - el ) nce the pric g glons, are still showing an THCRGREING | pocrailio coUntEY a8 aJvole no i | ings. ; | 7oning_enabling abt has been pre:| ment and failure to use common sense | |, oince, the prices of Volume of building. Neither were the | | changes in building material | A well-designed small house doesn't | pared by the Department of Com- and sclentific principles in planning 5o | jocyities, we do mot atte were reported. Most changes | 100k bleak and bare or yawn hungrily | merce and the Regio 1 of New | many kitchens that has given house- | ¥ 0h 05 (7 00 0 losses in New York indicative of a |that did occur wi v sugge 2 occur were in the Atlantic i Every ce can be | York a Srvicona vith v of i i BugsE permanent slowing down there, as|and Central States, where, In ceri ro: turnlihxq]g_ ll {enrr\ i:lee:;é(_m a ‘\“ rk l.u!d Its Environs. Fven \\l‘(.h a work most of its unpleasant reputa-|ihar vou consult your local buile the figures for March this year are | sities thors wes o notiasbi i selected slowly and s beral and strong State act it is ton. In managing a home and exe- | \yio SO CORIEE SR AT eor ot b o , se | ness. There is no room for anvthing | necessary that the municipal ordi- were filing | Toihe price of cement and a moderate | yppecessary. So evervthing is an es-|nance under which the zoning is to : | decrease in the cost of common brick. | gential part of the whole, and the re-|go into effect be comprehensive, rea cuting the everv-day work, every|.< (s sour exact woman will find the joy of creative |, ipis design. effort, once ’the .architect does his eeds to be information the building pl compared with abnormal figur March, 1924, when builde e* procuring ¢ applications’ for permits in order to e U 3 _ once take’ advithase Of the tax exemption| L & e a skt WRAVGEs In cor. |<uit s u Tovely: Home. = _ [sonable and_impartial. There are | share in giving her a pleasant Work- | of thie desin 74 Sat¥ i satine 1aw, which expired April 1, 192 o 7 Decia ly The roof line of this design iS a|many cities where regulations are in shop. 1 self-add envelope to the 4 i L - 2 Southern pine. -Bullding tile Was | yping of grace! Seldom does the small | force covering use only, or nd | In this special design the s Etate Baitor of The Star Total Nears Biliion. omewhat higher. Some weakness | poyge possess the happy. inspiration |height, or use and bulk. Siuch regula- under the window, where ther et i The total for the 356 cities (includ- | Was shown in the structural steel | ,¢ this deep, inviting terrace or the|tions are better than none, but would plenty of light and air. There is a! Matthew Adan shapes market. Unusual charm of the great, curved |be much more effective if tii living room windows. We think, per-|ered the field thoroughly. haps, of this house in cement with| There is also the necessity for righ, ivory tones and a gay green or |jealously safeguarding the right | scarlet roof, with ;;'incs :\xjd shrubs | all citizens equally. The legal stut cities of the ‘country (in volume of and flowers everywhere. e can see | of zoning has not yet been thorou permits for the first quarter) report REALTY DEMAND BRISK It nestling in a valley—half way up a |lv worked out; new decisions are com gains ranging from 5 to 207 per cent hill—or even standing pertly on the |ing down almost daily. It is paten ing New York)® for the quarter was cov- 996,309, compared with $1,010 for the first quarter of 1924, . & loss of 9 per cent. '|LOT SALES INDICATE he fact that 18 of the 25 leading Massachusetts Park for the three months of the year, and s summit. It is such an adaptable little | however, from those aiready on rec from 5 to 326 per cent for March, | Maddux, Marshall, Moss and Mal-| {luc™at it would fit in anywhere. |ord, that no court will recognize the shows that building from a nulmn;;l lory Report Transfers in Aol of caurses ol:!(r bmld!nf could | right of a municipality to zone when A gem of a little house! Six closets, Mrs. Housewife, think of that. And andpoint is progressing at a sub- be used if preferred to cement. * its argument of ‘‘public he: Iy i ine the joy of su tivi Vi Vi | - - 0 . - . . stantial rate. The loss in New York Suburban Property. Since the problem of the servant in | safety” Is really a cover for Oy imagtne tho Jox of ench & living svom Witk {isificeplacs antiwindaw eeat. | Washington’s most beautiful residential section of detached e 2 ol : zoning, and 36 States have incor-|ilege of a few, dr “is not applicable =_|| homes. Containing seven million feet of forest-covered land, of 15 per cent in the xclud- e local real estate market con-|porated into their laws acts approving |to the individual se. In New J . % G » ' I ains of National Director || with six miles of improved streets. Includes what remains o New York, the others gained 16 | tinues active, according to Maddux, | this system for municipalities in their [sey, for instance, the highest court to be installed by cent Marshall, Moss & Mallory, Inc. who | jurisdiction. has held that o retall store, cannot WILL INSTALL OFFICERS. | iz, 15 Siion Among the large cities where per-|report the following recent sales: This leaves, however, 12 Stats be prohibited from a re ential TN Ay mits are on the increase are: Chicago, | Four lots and house in Garrett Park | without such enabling acts, as well as | neighborhood, as it in no way en-| Ohev Sholem to Have Ceremony | Plotnick, A. D. / which had & gain for the first quarter . Kauffman of the Post Office |a considerable number of cities in|dangers the welfare of the community Cohen, M. Vigderhouse, A. Luber, B. of the year of 31 per cent, and for | Department, lot in Edgemoor to Mrs. | States where they have the power to e Tomorrow Night. Miller, M. Waykoff, P. Harrison, S. Feigelson, L. Rosenberg, M. Wolfman, The Triangle of Increasing Values —between Connecticut, Massachusetts and Cathedral avenues. Over 200 homes from $15,000 to $200,000 built and under con- ch “over *March, 1924, of 10 per | S. er, lot in Edgemoor to|zone, which have not vet adopted the S - 2 3 : = ts liies o Philadelphia, the third city in | Mrs. Beaman, lot in Battery | principle. That they eventually will Location of Sink, Installation of the newly elected of-|S. Levin, G. Haves and J. Shapiro. || Struction. ctual sHproyemeg and lmmel "‘fl‘l‘“_ 1“91“‘1 the list of 25 leaders for the first quar- | Park to Lieut. John B. Daniels of the | do so is indicated by the steadil e 2 3 | ficers of the Ohev Sholom Congrega- [ A musical program will be given and | | $8,000,000. Wooded villa sites, lots, central and side hall ter, had & 26 per cent gain, and a | U. S. Navy, house on Porter street |ing number each year of cities where [ The ideal kitchen sink measures 38 | tjon will be held at the Syi refreshments will be served by a com- |F homes, with lots from 50 to 115 feet front. Park Office, 32d March gain of 42 per cent; Detroit | northwest to Bryan Morse, city edi- | zoning is in force. \|inches from the top of the sink to|Fifth and I streets, tomorrow & mittee of the Jadles’ auxiliary, headed | 2 Cathisdral Av took fourth place for the quarter,|tor of the Washington Herald: two| The common understanding of the|the floor and is satistactory for a|p.m. The new officers are: Harry L |by Mrs. L. Bennett, president, and St. and Cathedral Ave. with a gain of 5 per cent. |lots in Edgemoor to the Bethesda |word “zoning,” which is really an in-|person 5 feet tall or taller. Carroll, president; Nathan Plotnick, | songs will be sung by the newly elect- | A Cleveland’s gain for the quarter was | Presbyterian Church, house in Edge- |accurate and inadequate term, is the —e — | president; L.. Rosenberg, re-|ed cantor, Rev. Abram Kalmus. h l per cent and 45 per cent for | moor to S. P. Blakeman, building site |governmental process of dividing mu. Rust and Rot Costly. cted as financial secretary, and H. % 1 aug annon, nc. March: Washkington, 94 for the quar- dgemoor to Andre M. Bachschmid, | nicipalities into distri and imposing & rker. re-elected as recording secre- ter and 66 for March: Boston was the | 2 ated with W. L. Rust & Co.:|on private property in such distri Our usnnual loss due to rot and rust | tary, The trustees are: W. Halam,| Boys out of work in London are| ESTABLISHED 1509 eighth city in the country for the | house at 3038 Dumbarton avenue,|uniform building regulations relating|is over $1,600,000.000. a loss more than | H. I. Carroll, I. Neviaser, S. Birno |encouraged to spend their time in . . quarte an Francisco was ninth, | Georzetown, to Maj. C. W. McClure, [ to height, bulk and use. A typical | {hree times greater than that wrought | and B. Miller. boxing and other sports at centers | Riggs-Semmes Bldg., Dupont Circle, Potomac 2200 Members of the new executive board ' maintained by the government. with a large gain for the quarter and | U. S. Army zoning ordinance will make provision | by fire. FIVE SELECTED HOME OPPORTUNITI These Are Not Haphazard Offerings of the Average Type. They Have Been Carefully Chosen as Ainong the Best Spring Buys $13.,500 3805 Fulton St. N.W. A beautiful 4 detached home Eosd in Cathedral w‘% Highlands, just 3 blocks off Mass. Ave. ex- clusive section. Contains 8 rooms (4 bed- rooms), tile bath, front and double rear -porches, artistic side entrance, hot-water heat, electricity and g gas; space for garage; rustic pergola in rear. Screens and : awnings pro- — < vided. $12,750 S $11,250 2704 Cathedral * 3925 13th St $16,500 Ave. N.W. ‘ N.W. : Located near the \Wardman Park Hotel, in one of the most sought for sec- tions. Fine brick home, having a front- age of 24 feet and containing 9 rooms (6 bed- rooms), 2 baths, servant’s room and toilet, open fireplace, hard- wood floors throughout, front and dou- ble rear porches Attractive brick home in best section of upper 13th St. There are 7 rooms (4 sleep- ing), bath, fin- ished sleeping porch, hard- wood floors, hot-water heat, electricity and gas; room for garage in rear. House in fine condition, and the price is right. and all screens; space for ga- rage. Thisis a real home com- plete. 1335 Kennedy St. N.W. 5304 13th St. N.W. In the suburban-like sur- roundings of 14th St. Terrace. Attractive detached bun- Substantial, semi - detached galow type; seven rooms, home of stucco over hollow bhath and extra lavatory, tile construction, containing first floor. Club room or 6 ample rooms*and tile bath. solarium. Equipped with Artistic Ttalian-type architec- . clothes chute, floor plugs ture. Hot-water heat and all and all screens. Two-car modern equipment. Inviting garage to match house. vards front and rear, with fine Large lot with well culti- garage space. Cheapest real vated lawns. All in splen- home in this popular locality. ° did condition. ANNON @o LUCHS INC. Main 2345 Exclusive Agents.