Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1925, Page 17

KiEAL STATE. Y oSk s Nt 1NN, HUGE BUILDING VOLUME | Contracts in 36 Eastem States for Novem- ‘ ber Total $464,683,100--23 Per Cent | i Greater Than 1924. Record building volume is continu- | ing into the Winter months, accord- ing to the November records of F. Dodge Corporation. zineering contracts awarded month in the 36 Kastern 1ounted to $484,683,100. This lighest recorded figure for any vember, and is 23 per cent greater than the amount recorded in Novem- ber of last year. There was a Sea- sonal decrease of nearly 11 per cent rom October. The strongest Infli- ance now holding the hullding volume up to record proportions Is the hig merease in New York ity activity, wgely speculative in character. The November record included the important items: $240,279 52 per cent of all construc. for residential buildings; $61,336.- or per for commerclal . or 12 per cent, utllitte 3 . for i Bullding and en tion, 1 started in 36 past 11 months has o breaking total mpared with $4.1 ates du ing 'l\ hs of last | percentage sponding period o cent; ove per cent. months exceeded its 1924 tc distriss D large percentuges new work reported for u November amounted which 15 17 cent amc ted in October and 35 per cen than ast year. Slight Decline Over October. November building and engineerin ontracts in New England amounted & 1 an increase of - of last The v's included 07,300, or 43 per truction, for residential $5,084,200, o trfal bulldings: cent, commerc or 13 per cent for indus or 13 educational build or T per cent nd_utilities. fon started in Ne the it for 36 per cent of last year and : October and @ 41 per cen iver the amount reported i her of last yea Increase in New York. Last month's butlding and engineer- ing contracts in New York State north New Jersey amounted to $160, 00. This was a 14 per cent increase over October and a 48 per cent increase aver November of last year. The month's record inciud $104,267,500, or & struction, for 1al 326,827,900, of per _cent mercia] buildings; $8,476,000, nt, Wi and Gustriai hulldings. buildings; for of = e | This ts cent of all con- | buildings; | Lesh Residence Example of Well Planned Home ;:Thirly-b'econd Street Home | in this| months New district started 11 construction during the past W. | has amounted to $1,388,867,000, which |18 not only 13 ‘per cent greater than | the amount started in the corre. | sponding 11 months of last year, but | also very nearly 5 per cent greater | than last vear's total building volume. Contemplated new work reported for the district in November amounted to $192,990,500, which was 29 per cent |less than the amount reported in October and 45 per cent greater than the amount reported in November of last yvear. Other Declines Noted. Building -and. engineering_contracis ast month in the Middle At (eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey, Maryland District of and amounted | lantic Stat { southern Delaware, Virginia) :| This was a Tncluded in | 21,100.700, ion, for | .900, or 15 buildin, 1nonth’s rec or 57 per cent of residential bvumxnx-« per cent, for 600, or 9 bulldings: § - publi 253,300, or tionul buldings During the s been $314, ction start an inc the ial 6 per cen b 14 pe period 5 per nstruc cent of last cent over tion volume. Contemplated for the d Y to 38 over responding work ovember reported amounted .221,51 decrease of 15 per |cent from the amount reported in October and an i e of 15 per cent |over the amount reported in Novem ber of last year. Decline in Southeast. November building and engineering contructs In the Southeastern States rolinas, Georgia, Ilorlda, Ten- | . Alabama, Mississippi, Arkan-| nd Loutslana) amounted to $37. .800. This was a U5 per cent de- | crease from October, and a 51 ver | cent increase over November, 19 The more important items in | month's vecord were: $23,318,000. or 44 | per cent of all construction, for resi | dential buildings; $1 5 * public 0 education 5 per for al buildings. v construction ving the first wunted to per cent more than Staried in the first 11 months of vear and 17 per cent more than w Started in all 12 months of last ve Uoutemplated new work reported for | the Southeastern | amounted to $140678.0 and | S Octabar an o per cen amount reported in more Novembs _Big Drop in Pittsburgh v construction rted last mon P 't (western ginia, Ohio amounted to $4" 550,500 o was k per cent_from Octobe: vn Eighteenth Page.) (Continued | embankment, ! that fa On Embankment and Triangular Lot. th its hills and val- varying contours, | presents a br ! to the architect (nd builder for unusual and attr aning and construction. Tk dence of Paul E. Lesh, at 2820 '1'mm mnd_ street, surmounting a 14-foot | is not only a very at-| » residence, but a splendid ex- | ¢ what can he done on a lot | would present iuch difficulty | properly handled sides standing on the summit of wnkment, the architects with the problem of a feet wide in front and . width of 20 feet in the s added the difficulty striction line. Washington, v s and its many 1 faced triangular t terior Modified English. rhe exterior of the house a modi e de: sistinetly colonial treatment. exterfor is 1 L iposed 1 1 ston ranging color from various shades of green to brown ‘he roof, which slopes to va s exposures, s of y slate A high concrete wall divides front lawn from the sidewalk awn itself terraced to the building line of the house. A series of con crete by a wall com pe of local stone exterior of the resi ged walk that The stone also house added to the column An en dence, leads stops o 1 the rest of the exterior by the two white e fro h to the porch may » made from the ind through a s e anch or from ugh a French window porch roof is surmounted by The flashings are all cop To the lert of the hous: to the g: which is y the houst The interior kitchen being away the service part of the re from beauty of he living room containg a stone place and | er ely paneled. very charming circular stairway calk. with a mahogany balustrade, ends to the second floor of the hou paneled by is wel at the side, ot Room~ Spacious general se are guod entire window arrangement has been no attempt to install too much glasswork, vet at the me, there uuple provi sions provided fc > lighting. The frent door reached by brick stdps le. the stone. flagged walk t vestible. very charming Plenty of atte to the zrounds. I trees that could po. heen retained. There adequa which i from tion has heen given the rear all the SEEKS WAY TO PREVENT 1o to b by & ! he | | w {ap te; Guests Roow SECOND FLOOR e hay ie Jve been wade tor a rolting) NEW LECTURE COURSE "t;”\".‘m*::“;:&i:i‘.h{’::(h"‘:::v . FOR REAL ESTATE FORUM | Will Begin J:\nn:\ry 7, Under the Porter & Lockle we Auspices of Board—Salesmen to Meet December 17. plans lawn A hand res Bricks Should Be Wet suu of Standard tests show the strength of bond between brick and cement mortar e when | I bricks are laid the it- | treas self is quite mouncerr Nchick, er tures would be arranged for forum meetings under the auspices of the board, which will begin on Janu- series w arranged be- great demand on the part members the board. The division, composed of the an mem! of the board, will meeting on Thursday night December 17, at Wardman Park Ho- cial entertainment pro- L prominent speaker, and the meeting a buffet supper that when he materta] or luly are rex | sma {son who may he a sole occupant. DOUBLE BUILDING COSTS {Committee on Standard Lien Law Would Protect Owner Against Paying for Material Twice. in dol John _Smith | P ivon mse he wil the it 147.‘”'4 BY HARDEN (OLFAX. Means of ing builds & ot have to pay save i soon | several separate studying problems nstruction industry Ramifications of ach into every bLusiness pusehold. The effect pent unnecessarily s ho rents a room in a hou partment or office building only ller proportion than Ly the per The the books estimates problems | do and every billic Nirn close five to nant is interest s well as (Cont Massachusetts Park Washington's most beautif: homes. Containing seven millic with six miles of improved streets. The Triangle of Increasmg Values —between Connecticut, Massacl 1setts a Over 200 homes from $15,000 hJ 5200000 1 i struction. Actual improvemen $8,000,000. Wooded vi homes, with lots from 3 St. and Cathedral Ave Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1899 Riggs-Semmes Bldg., Dupont Circle, Potomac 2200 Rose Rejuvenates Roofs When we put them in condition they stay put HE roof of your Home should be as sub- stantial as the foundation is solid—and the way to make it so—is the Rose way—which goes after the cause of the trouble—remedsy- ing that as well as repairing the damage. T Rose Roofs have a reputation for lasting —and Rose charges have a record for heing reasonable. Besides we will budger the bill so you can pay it in convenient amounts Ga. Ave. 50 More Cafritz Petworth Homes Offered for the First Time Come and See for Yourself—Most for the Money in the Northwest Cafritz builds Homes—giving the public bigger and bigger values — in this wonderful Petworth section of the Northwest. 15 “Life-time”’ Homes of Extraordinary Sizg 5100 to 5129 lllinois Ave. Between Gallatin and Hamilton Sts. Facing proposed triangular Park These Homes are 20 feet wide—which makes each of the 6 rooms of unusual size; 3 enormously big po.ches—front porch being concrete, with brick columns. A typical "Life-time” Home—bath, with built-in tub and shower—and the very highest grade of kitchen and heating equipment; wide terrace in front and deep back ynrd. Best highest class workmanship. Homes Without Equal Anywhere $10, of materials and 500 Open from 9 AM. to 9 P.M. Daily and Sunday Take 14th St. Cars to Kennedy and Illinois Ave 3 blocks south to House. Or Ga. Ave. Phone us and we will'send auto. 14th & K Cars amilton St. and the Homes are one block east. better and better $6,950—$500 Cash 18 Homes of the Biggest Value Ever Offered—Nothwest—Right in Petworth The rooms are of Cafritz characteristic size— with 3 big porches, and handsomely tiled baths. Complete Homes in every detail—and genuine “Life- time” Homes in quality of construction and grade of equipment. Exhibit House—5126 8th St. N.W. Open from 9 AM. to 9 P.M. Take 14th St. Cars to Kennedy St., walking 3 squares south to Eighth St. Or, Ga. Ave. Cars to Gallatin St. and one block east are these Homes. Phone us and we will send auto. 17 Homes With $300 Frigidaire Plant 4900 to 4930 7th St., Petworth Between Emerson and Farragut Sts. Distinctive typ porches, with ornamental iron railing. e of English Homes—with artistic front cement Big, broad living room and master bedroom across entire width of the home. There are 6 of these attractive rooms; 3 usefuP porches, and handsome tiled bath. Each Home is equipped with Frigidaire refrigeration, that insures a constant supply of pure ice and frigid temperature at all tifnes, without the mess and worry with the ice man. Splendid big lawns, terraced in front, and extending deep in the rear. Quality construction through and through. The Biggest Money’s Worth Yet $8,95 Open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Daily and Sunday Take 14th o r Ga. Ave. cars to Farragut St.—or phone for our auto