Evening Star Newspaper, September 12, 1925, Page 25

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, AUGUST BUILDING £ SETSNEW MARK Total for 36 Eastern States | cent over August of‘last year. | works and utilities; This was a decrease of 16 per cent from July and an increase of 62 per The month’s record included $26,89%3,000, or 53 per cent of all comstruction, for residential bulldings: $7,938,500, or 16 per cent, for commercial buildings; $4,485,200, or 9 per cent, for public $3,379,000, or 7 per cent, for educational bufldings, and $2,321,300, or 5 per cent, for in dustrial buildings. Total new construction work start ed in New England from January 1 to September 1 has amounted to $31 year's bullding volume for the district was running behind last. Contemplated new construction re- ported for the district last month amounted to $204,641,500. While this was considerably larger than the amount of contemplated work report- ed both in July of this year and in August of last vear, it was slightly under the amount of work actually started last month. Last month’s construction contraots in the Middle Atlantic States (eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Colum: D. C, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925. oyer July and a 38 per cent increase 6ver August of last year. Included in the August reccrd werei $27,365,700, or 53 per cent of all construction, for residential bullders; $6,416,700, or 12 per cent, for public works and utill- tles; $6,000,100, or 11 per cent, for so- cial and recreational projects; $4,084,- 800, or 8 per cent, for commercial bufldings; $3,424,600, or 7 per cent, for educational bulldings, and $1,773.500, or 3 per cent, for industrial buildings. New constructlon started in these States during the past eight months has reached a total of $376,891,100, an | increase of 22 per cent over the corre- sponding period of 1924. Contemplated new work reported for the district last month amounted to $160,947,100. This was exactly double the amount reported in July and 164 per cent more than the amount re- ported in August of last year. Last month's construction contracts in the Southeastern States (the Car linas, Georgla, Flordia, Tennessee, Al bama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Lou istana) amounted to $69,111,800. There was a drop of 21 per cent from July and an increase of 20 per cent over August of last year. Included In the month’s record were: $24,478,900, or 35 per cent of all construction, for residentlal buildings; $16,089,200, or 23 per cent, for commercial bulidings; $16,024,700, or 23 per cent, for public works and utilities; $3,993,000, or 6 per cent, for educational bulldings; and $2,874,000, or 4 per cent, for Industrial bulldings. New construction started in the Southeastern States during the past eight months has amounted to $491, 936,000, an increase of nearly 20 per REAL ES TATE. 25 T lronl over the corresponding period of last year. Contemplated new work reported for the district in August amounted to $112,284,900. cent less than the amount reported in July, it was more than double the amount for August of last year. Conatruction contracts awarded dur Ing August in the Pittsburgh district | (western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohlo and Kentucky) amounted to $77, 078,000. Although this was a decrease of 26 per cent from July, it was an in- | Although this was 28 per | |crease of 61 per cent over August of |last vear. This month's record in- |cluded: $25,129,800, or 33 per cent of ‘all construction, for public works and utilitles; $23,707,400, or 31 per cent, for residential buildings; $11,921,000, or 15 per cent, for commercial bulidings; $5,362,800, or 7 per cent, for educa- tional bufldings; and $5,028,500, or 7 per cent, for industrial buildings. New construction started in this dis- trict during the past eight months has (Continued on T ixth Page.) Was $589,690,200, Dodge Report Shows. 584,300, or an increase of 33 per cent |bia and Virginia) amounted to $51,819,- over the corresponding perfod of last |[700. This was a 7 per cent increase year. i Contemplated new work reported for New England last month reached a y | to'al of $38,527,000, a decrease of ANl records for monthly construc- per cent from the amount reported in tlon were broken in this ntry in July, but an increase of 14 per cent | August, according to the F. W. Dodge | oVer the amount for August of last Corporation. New construction work | V€34T started In the 36 Eastern States (which include about seven-eighths of il 4700 9th St. N.W. (Corner 9th and Crittenden) A four-bedroom semi-detached Colonial corner home of immediate appeal. Ixceptional glassed and screened sleeping porch entire width of house. Built-in garage. Shower. Lavatory in ement and innumerable other features. Newly papered, painted and refinished through- out. Vacant. One of the Open all Day Sunday for Inspection A Shanidh anihdnerure with an appealing charm uceo over | Roflone vl U oot furnishioe OS. . arre Y ouian | a pleasi lor ‘conirast. marble porch and entrance way. Light. | of the finest quality and of The walls are finished me plaster that will lnet 5 iling and a massive A in the large living room. ooms, 2 tile baths. and a large wardrobe room that " the " discriminatin At Arnold & Company’s Sign 39th & Veazey Streets N.W. Just OF Wine. Avenue at 39th Most Unusual Houses on Local Market “TAKE A LOOK"‘ All Records Broken. All previous building recor broken last month in New York State and northern New Jersey, which had ! der contract total, of previous record h, 1924, with a total The new record figure ent over the previous one. was 142 country) amounted to previous high recc this year, with The August incr per cent; over cent. Construction started in the 36 Ea ern Statec during the months has NEXT WEEK IT IS OUR | Quinter, Thomas & Company PRIVILEGE TO OFFER ‘ = | x h of $168, is 24 pe he August increase over Jul ; over August, {9 Announce the Retirement of Mr. Quinter From the Firm cent Residential imounted to $109,402 cent of buildings, § Realtor Washington Savings Bank Building Main 766 INVERT ONLY IN GREATER WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE “Deal With a Realtor” in August or 52 per| commercial 24 per cent; $19,610,500, 1 buildin; hospitals and r 2 per cent, buildings 100, ST T 7 HHUAYEY e cory Mr. Thomas and his associates will continue to conduct a general real estate and insurance business, specializing in the sale of high-class business and investment properties and real es- tate financing, under the firm name of the end of This shows the buflding activity duri months. The big August volume was to an extent due to la inc tivity in and arot New Y p to Ju mparatively low cent ahead ¢ of the rise in 5 the past few preciate. Washington’ sections. really beligve this to be the ideal home. The price and terms will interest you. WALTER A. BROWN 1400 H St. N.W. Main 1653 . $3.963,800, or institutions, and indus 2 per cent. lhe big ume brought the 1 to $956,943,400, an inc cent over the first eig last year. Up to August construction vol total to date up of 3 per months of 1, this August 925 A DEAL WITH A REALTOR The development of specialized training and high standards of practice is bringing the real estate business to the plane of a profession. This is being accomplished through the activities of the National Association of Real Estate Boards and its affiliated member boards. Individual members of these boards kmown as REALTORS are obligated to conduct their business in accord with a definite code of ethics, based o the principle of fair dealing. In the District of Columbia only members of the Washington Real Estate Board are REALTORS. in the entire territory covered in the Dodge re Last I Important to Owners of Vacant Properties WANTED For Rent Dept. Houses, Apartments, Stores and other Business Properties for waiting clients. List With Us at Once | Goldsmith & Co. ; When in Doubt Consult the Board 5507 Chevy Chase Parkway Goldsmith Buildi it e ersid Lol pmelll] aeoEiEESE—Ntiia WOT0 Washington Real Estate Board tion. one block from Connecticut Ave. | {hceai Ty STTeShiEe S o Lnf 1417 K Street N.W. s 7 \ T SRS Copley Courts || 1514 17th St. N.W. || Make Reservations Now Leases Begin Oct. 1st Desirable Apartments Large Rooms, Full Kitchens, Large Closets 0 ding contract ord included $2 000, or 45 p cent of all truction, for residenti * building; $105.848,900, or 18 per cent, $38.667,200, y ) 1 build : $32,472,200, or 6 per cent, for al and recreational projects, and $22,692.800 4 per cent, for indus trial buildings Contemplated J. Benson Thomas Company 819 15th St. N.W. DEAL WITH A REALTOR Main 8416 A new work reported for the 36 States in August amounted to $820,602,200, which also broke all previous records. There was an in crease of 17 per cent over the contem. plated work reported in July, and of 62 per cent over the amount reported in August of last year. August buflding contracts in New England amounted to $48,937,600. NvZHIHRA: far 5303 14th Street N.W. Open Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 6 P.M. OWNER HAS LEFT TOWN AND MUST EFFECT IMMEDIATE SALE Semi-detached brick—8 large rooms, bath and extra lavatory—perfect condi- tion; glass-inclosed porch—2-car garage GOOD SECOND TRUST—OR SMALL CASH PAYMENT WILL BE CONSID- ERED FROM RESPONSIBLE PARTY N. L. SANSBURY CO. Realtors Main 5904-5905 | Kite Perfect Homes The Quick Sales Prove Their Splendid Value Our latest addition to this popular group of Kite Homes 3028-3056 Monroe Street— Northeast —il;mvinl:ing that their plan and finish supply a very pronounced de- mand. S N~ A Apartments Chateau Thierry S St. at Twentieth Excellent Seryice Apply Manager on Premises Main 4500 or Apartments of 1 to 3 rooms with bath 1418 Eye St. Walls paneled and papered Elevator and switchboard service Compact and convenient—with no more house-keeping demands than are made by an apartment—but with all the freedom and inde- RepresentahVEB on premises pendence of a detached House. Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th Street Main 6830 Columbian Investment Corp. 516 Evans Building _Slx rooms and bath; sleeping, front and back porches; fully equipped kitc" n; laundry and hot-water heating plant in light and airy basement. Perfect floors; electric fixtures and decorations in ex- cellent taste. Terraced lawns and spacious back and side yards. Announcement | E | We wish to announce that we are now located in our new and spacious offices, ground floor, 1106 Vermont Avenue Northwest, where we are better equipped to take care of our rapidly grow- ing business. CUVIER A. METZLER REAL ESTATE Loans, Rents, General Insurance New Location—1106 Vermont Ave. N.W. OFFICE OPEN UNTIL 9 P.M. | Very conveniently located—in a semi-country environment. 00000000000 0000000000000 [a] 55558 000000000 '00000CO000! ' B35 COME TO DISTRICT HEIGHTS Where there is made possible the realization of your dreams, the ownership of a home modern in every detail and built according to your individual needs and ideas. All homes fully detached. Restrictions that insure an ideal residential community that will steadily enhance in value. Moderately Priced—Easy Terms Motor or take trolley out Rhode Island Avenue N. it’s Just a step to these Homes. Our representative is there cvery day and evening—including Sunday Built—0Owned and For Sale by Harry A. 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TUCKERMAN the first home bullt in Edgemoor. We were | Now the city has grown toward us OUR HOME will get warm quicker and stay warm Y longer if Athey Cloth-lined Weather Strips are installed at the windows and doors. Athey Strips stop all drafts and air curtains and keep out dust. Not only do they save you a considerable quantity of coal in a few years, but your home is much more comfortable and cleaner during the Fall, Winter and early Spring. Let us install Athey Cloth-lined Weather Strips NOW, be- fore cold weather comes. Enjoy the comfort they bring from the earliest cool days. We will be glad to make estimates. Phone Main 5300 and our representative will call. URS wa the piuneers. around us, beyond u Where the open f < were then, now the lawns and gar- dens of our neighbors join ours. There is a clubhouse and swimming pool and tennis court, built by the Edgemoor ple, where me meet our neighbors in a pleasant, informal Three churches, several schools, numerous shops and mar- kets are near by Living is as 1t EDGEMOOR as in the citv—and safer. Instead of a background of hard pavements and movies and indoor pastimes, the children will have the priceless boon of early years spent in the wholesome, free, natural pursuits dear to rt of youth. Golf Is fast becoming the universal recreation for both men and women. At EDGEMOOR we are fifteen minutes’ drive, tn all directions, of eight golf courses and three other coun- try clubs. Main 1050 D000 0oo0! 10000000000000000000000)1 000 U&DflDDESBDDDDHSEE%DDUUUUD@DDDGDDBDDDBUEEDEDUD g 4 =] o 00000 DISTRICT WEIGHTS COMPANY 468 Lowlsiana Avenue N. W. Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: Pleass send me concerning DISTRICT oo hie Woodward & Lothrop Manufacturing Plant South Capitol, Canal and D Streets Southwest further information HEIGHTS. 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