Evening Star Newspaper, February 13, 1926, Page 18

REA 18 D.C.BULDINGTOTAL G ANIONG CITES Construction in January Foots Up $3,728,980—0th- [, er Gains Are Noted. ed out the year by hington sta taking ninth place among the large cities of the cou v & point of ng constructi o end of 3 gave the District a value in of $3 L0980, .LJNN San Francisco, Seattle and Pittsl considerable City showed o more than $11,000,000 during last month. A num ber of Southern cities were seen for the first leading 25 citles in poi ling. January building permits in 420 e promise a volume of building in many parts this Spring th indicated at time las made public nt this Janu h a loss of 3! ent 1 leading « ed 68 per cent of the tc ities also rep increases were among_the larger ¢ population. New York Philadelphia, San Fran- cisco, and the cities of the \Ouln which are still holding their d vities, practically repre- the country »shington, Boston and h were very active | < vear showed de- | a gain. but onl New York 7 £ 16 per cent, all borou ing. In 133 cen- tral cities uding Chicago. there Was i &6 c Western | cities loss, despite gains | eattle. Lo los more than | $4,000,000 i States Showing Gains. The States which showed January | gains were New York. New Jersey, Pennsylvania Kansas, Michigan. | Mis i. Montana. Arkansas. Flor ida, Georgia. Louisiana. i North Carolina. Tennessee - Washington and Idaho | The South. with the advent of the | new vear. has Intensified its phe- nomenal building activities. The 12 | Southern tes made a gain | of 69 per cent over Jan K was the b ce October and of istained du i The total for les was $ 9,789 in January, | indi the vol g will be wel 78 leading B0.446, aga While active conditions were re-| ported throughout the South, the spectacular building gains in Florida were the outstanding feature. The 16 principal cities in that State re. ported permits issued of $18,994,195, compared with § 056 last Jan- uary, a gain of 230 per cent. Sub- stantial gains were recorded in At- inta, New Orleans, Shreveport, Ashe ville, High Poin Winston-Salem, | Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Ama- rillo, EI Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Wichita Falls, Norfolk and Richmond. ~Of the 12 Southern States included in the report, 8 show- ed gains over the same month a year ago. The 25 leading cities. in volume of had a gain of 86 per cent, total of $35.504.174 against 001 in January, 1925. Houston | captured the lead from Miami. with + gain of 170 per cent and total of £3.500,543. Miami was a close second, | with $3,431.330. a gain of 224 per cent | over January last vear. ~Fort Laud-| erdale climbed from twentieth to | third position. with a total of $3.03 £70, and a gain of 13.43 per cent. S Tetersburg rose from sixth position 1o fourth. Coral Gables dropped from fifth place to sixteenth, but had a gain of 1163 per cent. Tampa yose from seventh to fifth place, San Antonfo from eighteenth to sixth, At- lanta from sixteenth to seventh, Fort IWorth from seventeenth to eighth, Jacksonville from fifteenth to ninth, Knoxville from twenty-fourth to tenth and Lakeland from nineteenth to eleventh. Showing in 25 Cities. The table shows 25 clties reporting hr.xeut volume of permits for January, with comparisons: Seattle Pittaburgh o Wasahington. D. C. Houston Miami : Mount Vernon . BRIt NP 191001200131 Wi Piaine Totals ‘00'0“0“000000“0“0000. | $ DRAPERIES 3 S MADE TO ORDER. Commuit M:r $| Geoeribers, o dagner Teat srade of § Silnfast damaska. Selours from $8.50 per window 01 a> 1o DAy 3 $ T i%arams Braperg’ g 3 Shopslse M St N W 200000000000 0&000000000{ SHADES TO ORDER AT ACTORY PRICES Better Shades for Less Money The Shade Factory 1109 14th St. N.W. Main 10428 6 V “‘s | children. ESTATE in a Smal THE EVENING How to Furnish a Corner 1 Room Use of Space in the corner of a small room. STAR, WASHINGT! ISUBURBAN HOME HAVEREADY SALES Shannon & Luchs Reports Good Market for This Type of Property. There has been a marked demand for property in the city and suburbs, according to the recent transfers of homes and business properties by Shannon & Luchs, Inc. Particularly does there appear to be a ready market for homes located in attractive outly- ing suburban sections. Approximate- 197$350,000 worth of property has been reported sold by this office within the past few weeks. There have been many sales reported in the Burleith community, as well as & marked activ- ity in Fourteenth Street Terrace. The following is a list of the trans- ters: D. B. Armistead, from TIsabel T. Weber, 623 D street; Albert J. Hough- ton. from Shannon & Luchs, 1908 Thir- ty-seventh street: John S. Goodall, from Shannon & Lucha, 3700 T street Tda F. Donahos, from Richard Top- ham, 18 Todd place northeast. Adolph from Middaugh & Shannon, 918 ifteenth street: George T. Shun To secure both comfort and con-fin venience in a small house or apart- | yip ment it is necessary to make use of as the covers can v when on hinges. consta ted up e use, Any type of window will serve the . {rom Shannon & Luchs, 1335 Ken- : E. M. Bailey, from Doro- thy S. Grare, 531 Kennedy street; Mrs harlotte Cain, from Security Savings Bank, 1708 Kilhourne place; Laura be every foot of space to the best ad 2 Cornelia. Munro, 1313- vantage ere aie many wavs of|purpose if it is near a corner of the | AL O AR Nl went: doing All that is needed is to|room, as many windows are. Even|cCarl O. Romborg. from Shannon & make full use of vour wall space 8S|an ordinary pattern, such as the one |Luchs. 3700 S street; Stuart Robertson, well as vour floor space. Wall space| shown in the accompanying sketch,|from Shannon & Luchs. 3816 T street; is seldom used to its fullest extent in|cap pe made to form a distinctive fea- | Jessie J. Blose, from R. C. 8hannon, room. and valuable corners|iyre in any room. The curtains|813 Hamilton street: Ada and Gladys lways overlooked when ns wavs and means of utiliz- There are a few people, however, who know how to manage with small space, as, for instance, the n who built his bookcases clear to e ceiling. and some men have been wwn to cover an entire wall with hookshelves when the house did not afford a separate room to use as a li of brary. would be much more useful if not|non & Luchs, 1335 Ingraham street Tn Washington. where we havelgyujte as ornamental as the pedestal. |Ella Whillindin. from Shannon &|} hundreds of small apartments and|Such a corner would cost little in|Luchs, 209 T street; James W. Ken houses, it is especially important to| time or monev to construct, but|dall, from H. S. Jones, 514 Lamont know how to use to adventage alll yould count big in usefuiness and|street; Charles W. Lynch, from space. The accompanylng sketch|pieasure Charles H. Clark, 75-77 Plerce atreet shows a simple way to make 000 | oo e e X i E T used by adults for reading or sewing, or it could be a study corner for the The window seat and the ped end piece, to which are fitted useful little flap table and hanging book shelves, are simple designs. which any carpenter would construc 2t a moderate charge. They would look equally well. painted to match the other woodwork in the room. or else stained and wax polished The window seat can be elther padded or fitted with @ loose cushion made to the required size. with one or more small cushions placed on top of these to use as back supports. To make the window seat still more use 2l the cover mav be constructed ringes. so that it can be lifted and the space inside used for stor ing comforts and blankets, or Sum er clothes in Winter, or for storing her articles not used every day. al |NV|TE REALTY BOARDS | TO HOLD PARLEY IN SOUTH Convention to Be Held in January, 1927, Sought by Three Cities. Three Southern cities have alread: formally invited the National Associa- tion of Real Estate Boards to hold s next annual business meeting with- in their boundaries. The invitations which come from the real estat boards of the respective citles, but which have been given the backing of their commurities, are from Mem- phis, Tenn.; Chattanooga, Tenn., and Hot Springs, Ark The meeting will be held in January 1827. Decision as to the place of hold. ing the meeting will be made by the board of directors. A new musical instrument, ihe “pichetone,” has been invented by a Russian musician. It is believed that it will replace the piano. The new instrument weighs only 8 poun struct the light. should be made of net or some other transparent material so as not to ob- The little extension table would hold a student lamp or a small vase of flowers, and the book shelves would hold school books or|e other books in constant use. A maga zine stand could be used in place of the fancy pedestal shown at one side The magazine stand the sketch. REAL A Home That Will INSPECTION WILL Georgia Ave. cars to to property. 1416 K St. N.W. Inspect Sunday 4839 Kansas Ave. N.W. Overlooking Sherman Circle Drive out Georgia Ave. to Decatur St., then ea 3 blocks to Kansas Ave. and Sample House. 717 Madison St. N.W. $500 Cash—$65 per month Drive out 16th St. through Colorado Ave. to Madison St., then East to Sample House, or take Shapiro-Katz Company Realtors—Builders 'Deul With a Realtor S Buy a Home You'll Be Proud to Own Bush, from J. H. Wilson, 1321 Spring road; W. Leroy Sawnnders, from Shan- non & Luchs, 3820 T street; E. B. Thompson, from Shannon & Luchs, 3818 T street: B. H. Curry, from South- Accessories, 623 D atreet; F. S. Sasby-Smith, from Shannon & Lucha, 1810 Thirty seventh street; K. M. Schmidt, from J. L. Ropprecht, 1840 Park road; John H. Nelson, from Shan- VALUES Instantly Appeal to You PROVE THEIR VALUE Madison St., then walk East Main 9111 All Cafritz Homes Are Built on Wide THROUGH Streets Three things have made Cafritz “Life- time” Homes in Pet- worth the wonder of Washington—and the fastest selling of any development. The Location — be- cause it's high and commanding; over- looking fashionable 16th St.—and handy to everywhere. The Construction— because we have put behind it the full strength of our mam- moth organization— buying the best ma- terials at tremendous savings—and building with a picked force of mechanics—paid day’s wages —to do their best. The Price—and the financing. When you |} compare you find |} Cafritz Homes excel- ling in every feature— but selling at from $1,000 to $2,000 LESS —with very small cash payment and less than rent monthly. 5130 8th Homes. Or we'll send auto. St., Petworth with those famous big rooms and 3 big porches; a nnplole tiled bath—and kitchen and heating equipment of the very be: $6,95(0—2nd only $500 Cash! On 14th St. car line—getting off at Kennedy St., walking 3 blocks south to Homes—or Ga. Ave. car to Hamilton—walk 2 blocks east to RECORD BUILDING IN JANUARY HIGH MARK (Continued from Fifteenth Page.) DEMAND INCREASING FOR CHEAPER HOMES Hiram 8. Cody of Chicago Points| to Lesson Learned From Survey. amounted to $219,525,200, being 8 per cent over the amount reported in Jan- uary of last year. Construction in Northwest. Contracts awarded during the month of January in the Northwast (Minnesota, the Dakotas and northern Hiram S. Cody of Chicago, treas- urer of the National Association of Rea! Estate Boards and vice presi- Michigan) amounted to $4,012,400. |dent of the Chicago Trust Co., has This was a decrease of 23 per cent Z’_fl“‘ed out f"‘""! lh: flMi‘nH 01’[‘ 5 5 3 hicago survey a tendency to greater from December and of 20 Per cent|jemand for cheaper Houses and & from January of Jast year. Last{demand for a roomy type of lot. No month's record included: $1,565.000, or | subdividing of lots under 30 feet in 39 per cent of all construction, for|Width is going on in the Chicago residential buildings; $840,600, or 21 |region. he sald. heap money rates for the home per cent, for commercial buildings; and $456.500. or 11 per cent. for in. | buver and the opening up of the in-{ dustrial plants. stallment payment plan for the pur Contemplated new work reported | Chase of automobiles have together greatly accelerated the spread of pop ulation to the suburbs,” Mr. Cody said. Housing loan companies are now looking to the suburbs as their principal field, Frank Lincoln of Chi- cago, chairman of the division, point- jed out for the district in January amounted to $16,268,000, which was 60 per cent greater than the amount reported in December and 13 per cent greater than the amount reported in January of last year. Construction work started in Texas last month amounted to $13,786,100. |= While this was 23 per cent less than | the amount of contracts let in De- |and $610.500, or 4 per cent, for edu cember, it was an increase of 5 per onal buildings. cent over the January, 1925, contract | Contemplated new work reported total. Last month's record included:|for Texas last month amounted to $7.667,900, or 55 per cent of all con- struction, for residential buildings; $3, 808,100, or 28 per cent, for commer- cial buildings; $705,500, or b per cent, for religious and memorial buildings; T T M. | TS "I ATTEN TION!!! Builders—Home Owners * We Can Save You Money on New Made-to-Measure ’ q Window Shades. Call Us Up. ‘ | 5 ‘&Qo Main 4874 Main 8552 $20,839,300, an increase of 37 per cent over the amount reported in Decem- ber, but a decrease of 43 per cent from the amount reported in January of last year. Phones TOKES SAMMONS, Proprietor “The best buy — $350 cashv—sss.oo month 8500 cashfssz.so month Price only $7q150 TEW TAPESTRY BRICK HOMES with every modern comfort and convenience. ¢ bright rooms; full tiled bath front porch: double built-in rear porches; oak floors; one- piece porcelain sink and drain; enameled kitchen cabinet; charming electric fixtures; hot-water heat; many other quality features. You cannot form an adequate idea of the high value these new residences offer until you have personally seen the EXHIBIT HOME at 2019 Bennett Place Take car out H Street to 20th Street N.E. and walk one-half square north to Bennett Place. O LEELPS ™ 1417 K Street—Main 9300 REALTORS ASSSRIASES SRR SRR AN NSRS RNNN AN SRR AN | BRIGHTWOOD Excellent Location Exclusive Neighborhood 4904 Tth quality. St., Petworth Of English design—6 big rooms and 3 big porches, the front porch of concrete with artistic iron railing. Splendid bath; big extra wardrobe closet on 1st floor—and everything else of “Life-time” $8,950—and only $500 Cash! Take Ga. Ave. cars to Emerson St.—and it's just one block east to these Homes, or we'll send auto. Built on extra Kitchen fixtures and heating 506 Buchanan St., Petworth ig lots—meaning 6 extra bi, d 3 exts lacysiporchesslisbitiladibath, fwerdactull <loas ood® oot of and finest of equipment. $8 950—terms less than rent! Take 14th St. or Ga. Ave. cars to Buchanan Street—or Grant Circle Bus to Allison St. We'll be very glad to send auto fnr(?you 5115 Illinois Ave., Petworth Great 120-foot wide street—and these homes directly face ernment parking reservation. Homes are 21 feet wide with 6 enor- Gov- mously big rooms and 3 porches; built-in tub and shower; large out- side pantry; extra wardrobe closet on Ist floor—guaranteed heating plant, h separate hot-water heater and storage tank; etc. $10,500 —very easy terms! Take 14th St. car line, riding to Kennedy St. and walk only 3 blocks, or Ga. Ave. car to Hamilton St. and walk 1 block. hid you'll phone us we'll send auto. All These Homes Open From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Watch Washington Grow to a Million 14th & K Ouwners and Builders of Communities M. 9080 6301-6323 9th St. N.W. 811-829 Sheridan St. N.W. Price Sample House $8, 450 S ding Convenient | $8 975 Terms Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. One Block East of Georsia Ave. Car Line Convenfent to Stores, Schools, Churches, Post Ofece, Bank FEATURE. “Standard” Plumbing Fixtures Built-in Refrigerator Concrete Front Porch Double Rear Porches Built-in Garage Crane Automatic Hot.water Heater A Complete Home z Beautiful New Semi-Detached Homes i E E g Six Large Rooms Hardwood Floors Throughout Full Tile Bath Built-in Bath Tub Closet in Each Room “Quality” Gas Range Built, Owned and For Sale by Samuel R. Harris Company, Inc. Builders Otis Building 810 18th St. N.W. Main 6161 050005 0 S S S I S K R KKK RS S R R S N A I S e S S e ettt NN PASS SN NSNS SN SN REAL ESTATE Three Chmce Locatlos Inspect at Once 920 to 942 Quincy St. N.W. 1801 to 1821 D St. S.E. 626 to 636 Central Ave. N.E. Six large rooms. bath, h.- w.h., electric lights, built-in ice box. one-piece sink, don- ble rear porches, wide front porch. Easy Terms For Sale By Thomas A. Jameson Company Main 5526 A bit of Olde England —in the National Capital We are creating an exclusive com here—with effective groups of Semi-deta English-type Homes that will appeal o distinctive design—and th munit solid Miller-built—Which Means Built of the Best Six and eight - every modern *12,950 to *13,500 —Terms Easy to Meet rooms—with refinement Open, Lighted and Heated All Day Sunday and Every Afternoon and Evening. —LOCATED— North of Cleveland Park and 2 Avenue and Van W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors 1119 Seventeenth St. Main 1790 AN S This for greatcr home comfort—for protection of walls and hangings from ruinous radiator discoloration < SLYKER RADIATOR FURNITURE 'Y home owner knows how fine curtains, drapes and wall surfaces are discolored by radiators. Slyker Radiator Furniture entirely prevents this smudging. Your radiators become of service the year 'round, serving as seatsor consoles that harmonize attractively with other furnishings. Made in three styles with your choice of finish in mahogany, walnut, ivory or white. This beauti- ful furniture is now on display at our store. We wel- come your inspection. We will gladly submit estimates and designs upon request. Studio of Interior Decorating. Sixth fioer. Woodmard & Lothreop 10th, 11th, F and G Sts. 906 New York Avenue NW.