Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1925, Page 15

REAL ESTATE. REALTORS WORKING . TOBEAUTIFY CITIES In Nation-Wide Campaign for “Clean-Up” Along Rail- way Lines. The nation-wide campaign initiated by the National Association of Real Estate Boards for the cleaning up of properties along railroad rights of Way is being combined in a number of cities with a general campaign for improving the appearance of the en- tire city. Spring clean-ups and Spring plant- ings of lawns and shrubbery not only lead to Summer blossoming for the edification of the individual families undertaking the improvement; they also lead to greater sale alue of in- dividual holdings, greater community ettractiveness and higher real estate values for the city as a whole, the real estate boards point out. Approximately 80 cities are under- taking, under the leadership of their real estate boards, the improvement of their appearance as presented to travelers passing through them by rail. The work Is being carried on with the co-operation of railroad com- panles, industrial companies having track frontage, civic organizations in the various cities and the newspapers and the business men of the com- munities. In Long Beach, Calif., for example, the city council has in- dorsed the movement, and offered the use of the city wagons equipment In carrying on the work. Variance in Programs. ., Improvements undertaken vary all the way from the temporary screen- ing of city dump heaps to the tearing down of unsightly and abandoned buildings, and the boulevarding of | rights of way with trees and flower: Oleanders on both sides of the high- way for several miles out of the city | have been planted to form the ci entrance to Davenport, Fla. A 50-| foot strip running two miles south of | the city along the entering railroad tracks has been planted with flowers, shrubs and palms. In addition an 80- foot strip parallel with the park has | been masle a beulevard, thus forcing | all lots to face the boulevard. The| Davenport Realty Board co- operated with the Chamber of Com- merce in bringing about this improve- ment. The increased value of real estate in the city has far exceeded the cost of the improvement, the board reports. The Des Moines, Towa, Real Estate Board has secured a pledge from six . railroads_traversing the city to keep rights of way free of rubbish and weeds and has pledged industries bor- dering these lines to sod and land- scape the grounds seen from the| roads. Des Moines newspapers refer to the board’s committee as “Des and other | Moines’ municipal show window com- mittee.” The “show window,” as rep- resented by miles of trackage within that one city's limits, is 60 miles long- Galveston Real Estate Board is hav ing the co-operatiori of its Women's Civie League in temporarily screening and later eliminating a city dump prominent from the railroad approach. The St. Paul, Minn, Real Estate Board is working out its clean-up plans under the leadership of the city vlanning board. It will make a sur- vey of back lot property along the rights of way and reach flagrant nuisances if necessary through the Health Department. Long-Time Evil Eradicated. The Casper, Wyo., Real Estate Board reports that its request to rail- road officials for right of way improve- ment has resulted in a clearing of rubbish and weed accumulation that had never been disturbed since the tracks were laid, 30 years ago. Removal or remodeling of buildings so dilapidated as to be untenable is one objective taken by the Joplin, Mo., Realty Board in its part in a_ civic cleanup campaign. The board will make a survey to locate worthless structures that are marring the ap- pearance of the city, and will attempt to interest their owners in their re- moval. If owners refuse to raze or remodel the buildings, city officials will be asked to take action. The Santa Cruz, Calif., Realty Board has a standing committee of five to present the matters of ramshackle buildings that disfigure the town to the city council for action. Kansas City, Mo., has just had its annual clean-up, paint-up, plant-up week, proclaimed officially by Mayor Beach. As its part in the campaign the Kansas City Real Estate Board payed particular attention to removing old signs and bill posters from vacant lots and the cleaning up of improved property listed with members of the board. Entrances by railroad to Kan- First Commercial Located on the north side of Eye St. near 2lst St. adjoining a valuable corner; desirable lot, 50-ft. front, 166 ft. deep, 20-ft. alley; improve- ments; 2 brick dwellings, good condition; adaptable for remodeling for business; always rented; annual rent- al, $1,134; convenient terms. Price $50,000 THOMAS J. FISHER & 0., INC. 734 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 Such are the Easy Terms on which you may enjoy Home Ownership in one of the most attractive home neighborhoods of the more desirable Northeast. Just a Hint of Description e —_— Six large rooms, with attractive colonial front porch, Built-in garage. tricity, large breakiast French doors throughout. porc Be Excellent tile bath, hot-water heat, elec- h, splendid sleeping porch. autiful lawns and shrubbery. SEE TODAY Exhibit House, 223 Douglas St. N.E. Open Til Motor north from 4th and Rhode Douglas St., one blo 919 15th St. - RLALTONS w:;u oEas Owners 19 P.M. Island Ave. N.E. four blocks to ck west to houses. Frank. 1140 SRR 1612 Crittenden St. N.W. Just West of 16th St. A Breuninger-Built Home Just completed; a distinctive home in an exclusive location overlooking Rock Creek Park. Beautiful shade trees on property. Eight Rooms, Two Baths, Two-car Garage We Invite Your Inspection Open for Inspection Tomorrow L€ BReunINGER ESONs BUILDERS and REALTORS Colorado Butlding — SHain 6140 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 23 1925. sas City, Kans., will be included with the city parks in a movement for city improventent led by the park commis- sloner with the backing of the real estate board, The Atlanta, Ga., Real Estate Board and the Dalias, Tex., Real Estate Board are taking active steps to rid vacant properties in their respective cities of the nuisance of unauthorized placards and posters. Landscaping Models Free. Plans for the landscaping of both front and back yards are being dis- tributed free by the Omaha Real Es- tate Board as part of its campaign to “dress up Omaha” for the Summer. Three flower shows during the season are planned in connection with the campaign. Anderson, Ind., has organized a cam- paign of city beautification to con- tinue through the Summer. Recon- struction of unsightly places is part of the plan. Planting of trees, shrubs Sl _Silfie- DV SR ol _Sedies il | e o | ately. open fireplace; Open all day. Chevy and flowers will be caried on under the direction of a joint civic commit- tee on which the Anderson Real Es- tate Board is represented. The Okla- homa City, Okla., Real Estate Board has made a general inspection of the city as part of its work in promoting the improvement of appearance of va- cant lots. In the city-wide contest for beautiful lawns and back yards which the San Antonio Real Estate Board, San An- tonio, Tex., is now conducting, the competition in well kept gardens and redr lawns is proving keener than the front lawn competition. The .Fort Dodge, Iowa, Real Estate Board is offering prizes for the best home Jawns, emphasizing the flower-planting side of home landscaping. The Phoenix, Ariz, Real Estate Board is taking a leading part in a ten-day look-thrifty campaign for the «nd its surrounding communit: 3600 Rittenhouse _ treet SITUATED just East of Chevy Chase Circle on the main boulevard drive to Rock Creek Park, this magnificent residence is offered for sale by a Naval Officer who must dispose of it imn A few of the home's many attractions are the vast living room with adjoining inclosed sun porch and two immense fireplaces, the cozy breakfast room and screened porch adjoining the spacious dining room, the six large bedrooms and three tiled baths with marble shower, two lavatories, beautiful woodwork and electric fixtures throughout and the roomy builtin garage. % tensive grounds measure 200 by 87 feet and contain several fine large oak trees. offering at a sacrifice price on good terms! fi- The A truly remarkable ['3 Woodland Ave. Takoma Park, This home would sell in Chevy Chase for $15000—Ta- koma is cqually as pretty a location and the price is $12,500—four bedrooms, tiled bath with complete built-in fixtures; sleeping porch; big, attractive living room with French doors:to dining room; large kitchen; outside pantry, enameled kitchen cabinet; built-in refrigerator. ) tures in this real bargain new home. Drive out Carroll Ave. to Woodland Ave. and turn to right. Many fine fea- Ave. Park. This is must be sold at a tomorrow and we 8-room and 2-bath home. a particular_degree and home like. home bargain-seekers are looking for, and it trouble in making a decision. Dr ) Ave. to Observatory Circle and into Davis St. Open tomorrow 2 until 6 p.m. 3616 Davis St. The cheapest house today in Massachusetts an astonishing value in an Spacious, modern to Just the really low price. Come in believe you will have no Drive out Mass. l\\IJIl[HIllllll|1lll§'{/li¥filll|illlIllllIfil:?li\\i:lIIN|Ilflllflll!:'(ll\‘f:llllllllIINIIHI:?II\SJIIIIIIIIIMIIIIlI:?IA\‘IiIi’ "HEIRESS’ WEDDING SET. Muriel Vanderbilt to Become Bride on July 25. MODEL CITY REALIZED FROM WOMAN’S DREAM (Continued from Thirteenth Page.) NEW YORK, May 23 (®.—The marriage of Miss Muriel Vanderbilt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam K. Vanderbilt, to Frederic Cameron Church, jr., of Boston, it was learned yesterday, will take place on July 25, at Beechmont, Mr. and Mrs. Benja- min B. Thaw's home at Newport, which Mrs. Vanderbilt has taken for the Summer. The wedding party, according to present plans, will be small. Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt, the bride’s sis- ter, and Mrs. Kenneth R. O'Brien, the former Katherine MacKay, daughter of Clarence H. MacKay, will be the bride’s only attendants. Chase Corner Home ings and architecture for Mariemont, which is entirely unlike any of the specfal towns or individual commu- nitfes which have been built during the past two decades. The new town is born of the idea of a self-contained community, modern in every respect, demonstrating that a modern city can be constructed in which wage earners of different economic strata can be The $ east. Main 1267 REAL ESTATE, provided with comfortable houses and artistic surroundings. It Is Mrs. Emery’s idea of an everlasting memo- rial to the cause of art and happines: The town will have the best of every- thing—even a model farm on the out- skirts and special dairfes. More than $10,000,000 is expended on the “dream city,” which it is hoped will become a “‘national exemplar.” As all public improvemeats and struc- tures are being provided in advance there will virtually be no taxes. Homes and apartments are to be rented and sold on a non-profit-mak- ing basis. Mariemont will be com- pleted in 1928, (Copyright, 1025.) Attention, Patent Attorneys BARRISTER BUILDING 635 F Street N.W. 916 15th 3t. D. J. DUNIGAN, Inec. Best Buy Today A Dunigan-Built Home Several desirable offices available, $17.50, $20.00 and $25.00 per month W. H. WEST COMPANY Main 9900 6,950 Our Terms Will Suit You Come Out Before They Are All Sold Open and Lighted Until 9 P.M. Sth AND INGRAHAM STS. 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Drive over Highway Bridge, take first road to right and follow upper Alexandria Road. Jefferson Park is on right of road and is distinguished by its attractive entrance. Or phone Alexandria 37-F-21 for further Open Sunday v MCKEEVER 74 GOS..., directions. 1415 K St. SATTTTZES: Main 4752 Il w:.;w: LT I S 6622 1st Street Takoma Park, SRR A 7-room Bungalow that is positively one of the most handsome homes we have ever listed for sale. An inspection will sure- ly convince you of the correctness of this statement. Perfect in construction, planning; built of finest materials; garage to match. We sold the duplicate of this last week. By all means see it if you want a real home. About 2 blocks from 14th street _car line in Takoma, D. C. Drive out 2d St. from Herald Bldg. to Whittier, turn left to 1st St. and then to the right. Open all day. Michigan Ave., Bethesda, Md. Here is a_beautiful and comfortable home for $9,500, with a lot 70 feet front by 200 feet deep. There are all modern features, includ- ing built-in refrigerator, etc. It can be bought on 10% cash and your rent money will carry the balance. Come out today and sce for your- self a real bargain near Battery Park. Turn off of Wisconsin Ave. at Edgemoor, follow car line several blocks to Michigan Ave. and turn to right where you see our sign at corner. Drive east on Michigan Ave. about 3 blocks. Three types of homes to choose from. (TR A