Evening Star Newspaper, June 5, 1926, Page 18

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1926. GLIMPSES INTO REALTY FIELD John A. Petty, vice president of 8hannon & Luchs and former execu- tive secretary of the Washinston Real Estate Board, will be the only | Washington real estate man to ad dress the convention of the Nationdl Asscelation of Real Jstate Boards at Tulsa on Monday. Mr. Petty will speak on “Obtaining Prospects. local attorn has sta. Md., to C. \ Eoteler. This property contains an | elght-coom stone house, a tw l TO PLAN REALTORS’ BETTER HOMES SHOW I HONES EXPOSTON PLANSAREPUSHED for October Show—Dis- plays to Be Varied. The Retter Homes Exporition held by the Washington Real Estate Board at the Washington Auditorium during October bas aiready attractes widesprend attention. National advertisers from all parts of the country, as well ax a number C Space in Auditorium Sought undertaking are already under way and J.'D. Hedrick, exposition man of Baltimore and Philadelphia, who will be in active charge of the exposition, will open offices in Washington July 1. The executive committee of the Washington Real Estate Board has been named as the supervisory com- mittee for the carrying out of the ex- position under the chairmanship of ence ¥. Donohoe, president of the board, Much interest is being evidenced by local builders and real estata men. - . It is evident enough that the malad- Jjustments of trade which are charac- | teristics of the third step (commercial depression) in the buisness cycle are now prevalent. Frovably this present trade depression will prove to be short. Stocks should enter the “accumulating area” some time during this Summer, ‘which probably will extend over into 1927.—Moody's Investore’ Service. REAL ESTATE. ington was founded. It has been OLD NORTH BUILDING | . i oicry. UNDERGOING REPAIRS [sormitory mow meine erected s ing the North Building, and the Wl renovation of the historle structure Historic Structure at Georgetown | iseir, facilities will he afforded for U.. Built in 1789, to Be | more than 200 additional students at ‘lh" Hillt next Fall. Work on both tructure: is bhein done by the Renovated. | George A. s ; “uller Co. The interior of the old North Ruild. ing will he completely renovated. Nex rooms will he nzed, new waita, town College, one of the aideat hulld- | flooring and fixtures. = Only he es i s terior will he preserved in its orig ings"in" the District, dating back 40| ;.1 aiate. The cont of the work | 1789, Is belng renovated from top to | estimated at 00, basement. Completion of the work is | Georze Washington and most of the expected in time for the opening of | PTesidents of the United States have the new term next September | visited the historic structure. Except for the installation of mod- | “ ern plumbing and lighting and such | After producing coul for repairs ag were necessary, the huild Aheree; th coal mine, ing Ram been unchanged since its | port, Seotland. recen | conatruction before the City of Wash- | hau @ and was e The old North Building at George- and a tenant house. pration was $40,000 \ A large number of nationally known commercial houses arve looking to Washington as an ideal distribution inz Co. has moved its | | » the South from | ishington. dard Ol Co. of New now finishing t one of the largest o Jer- | ® “his section of the cou Carolina avenue and R streets A picnic dinner was given to the menmbers of the sales department of the Boss & Phelps real estate organt viside. ititul old in 1861 property | sted for transplanting | ational Cemetery | Rase croquet, qu has heen req to Arlinsto EOMONSTON HARRIS — EWING | The following will constitute the executi & | Washington Real Estate Board in the Washing! Promptu golf practice, ete. were pav- | john . Maury and W Lower, left to ed prior to the dinner be | glhert E. Landvoigt. dinner the department held its | — - . regular mont uthern Marviand is becoming i 1 among local bus men dent of Shannon & Luchs. has recently purchased a 300-acre estate facing on | Chesapeake Bay, 30 miles south of | town. Georze 1), Phillips, Milton Schwab., Oscar I Smaltz. R. M Stamp. 1. R.W - W, C. Wedding George A. Sechrist, 11, Meyer, Georwe | —_— Scharf, (. B. Meiville A. Loehl.| A large number of Boston realtors | Charles Koonss, W, L. King and John | stopped off in Washington vesterday | Webster on their way_to the annual conven tion of the National tion of Lookout Co. has pur-] ¥ I arrived on famous Point Lookout in Leona 1 train to Tulsi. The local Carpenters : An Ideal Home An Ideal Setting 7602 Alaska Ave. N.W. 1 beautiful detaehed hame with hich elevation fronting on a public park insuving ax abundance of fresh air and sunlight on all sides. 8 Rooms. 2 Baths, Garage. ) In fact, everything that you would wish for in a home. lonstruction unexcelled. . Finish mo-t The Moderate Price will Surprise you. Open and Ligited every day and evening. We welcome vour Inspection. Attractive. committee n Auditor also constitutes the executive committee of the bord. of local business organizations have ceady made applications to place ex- hibits in the auditorium during the| exposition. The exposition will cover ever phase of household cquipment, home bullding, and real estate activl- % ranging in size from the latest s of faucet to the exhibition of & complete model home. The entire auditorium has heen char- tered. Plans for carrying out of <his stories, iss Maxine Eillott has been re- atly appointed secretary of tha Op- tive Builders’ Association of the District of Columbia, to succeed Rufus 8. Lusk, who was made president of the organization xeveral wevks ago. Whashington Gardens, a tract of land 13 miles square and containing | approximately %400 acres, which ad- | joine Waldorf, Md., has been acquired | by the officials of Maddux, Marshall, Moss & Mall local realtors, an- Do ,:":' wuncement was made today by the Hedges and | above firm. The project will be de. | veloped into small farms. \Washington Gardens ix situated just “ |18 miles from the District line and at 1001 K stree a of | about 45 minutes by auto from the ding will 1 nt | eit HARRSS - EBUNG n charge of the Better Homes in October. Upper, left to right Ben T. Webster, Theodore M. J Square South of : 38th and Harrison 3814 Gramercy Street ELIGHTFULLY situated in a section of high-priced homee over- looking Connecticut Avenue and distant Rock Creek Park. this magnificent new center hall plan home is one of the most remarkable residential offerings in all Chevy Chase. The dwelling has a Spanish Tile Roof. a wide concrete side porch. seven large roonis (including four bedehambers), two tiled baths (one with marble shower). oak floors throughout, instant water heater, two-car garage to mateh the house. servants’ lavatory in basement and numerous other modern refinements. Constructed by one of ‘Washington's foremost builders. The price i but $22.500. on good terms; an extremely low figure for such a residence and environment! OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY! BOSSEME(PS 9 VEARS IN THE SALE OF WASHINGTON HOMES 1417 K Street Main 9300 'O INSI Drive out St. to Alaska Ve, and out Alaska .\ to House. L. E. Breuninger & Sons Colorado Bldg. Realtors Main 6140 7 iy 5318 to 5326 9th St. N.W. (at Jefferson St.) And You Get Six Large Rooms Tiled Bath /% Built-in Ice Box Enameled Sink Built-in Tub Enameled Table Oak Floors Enameled Stove 3 Large Porches Hot-Water Heat Convenient to Everything for Only $8,950 And Terms Arranged Open Daily Until 9 P.M. DOUGLAS 5.8 7 727 Owner Leaving City Must Sell Inspection Invited Anytr'me SUNDAY 1412 Eye St. N.W, 1331 Geranium Street N.W. A Most Unusual Home in an Unusual Setting This unique residetice was designed and built by a prominent architect as a permanent home, using only the very best materials obtainable. Upon entering the center entrance hall you will be immediately impressed with the forethought demonstrated in its planning. We would not attempt in this limited space to give an adequate description of its inte ment and appointments. Some of the many features include gold marble fireplace, formerly used in General Grant’s Hom tiled lavatory, chestnut paneled walls from flog-r to ceiling in dining room, hand-tinted ceiling cornices, oldfashioned wide board flooring of quar- tered oak, large size Frigidaire, copper gutters, down spouts and flashings, heavy slate. roof and other features that can only be appreciated through a personal inspection. Beautifully landscaped grounds 70x140, enclosed with boxwood hedge, and having 2-car garage. Drive out 16th St. to Alaska Ave., then north to Geranium St. YOU SHOULD SEE IT— MODERATELY PRICED To Inspect Hedges & Middleton, Inc. Franklin 9503 Realtors Around Wind- ing Driveways | SHORT turn off Sixteenth strect—down well- graded roads—and you are in ROCK CRIEEK | HILLLLS. Cool breezes. scented by a million flowers—sunbeams dancing through the leaves of tall trees—a garden spot inviting relaxation | —soothing tired nerves! Rock Creek Hills “Where life’s a holiday” Rock Creek Hills is not a “suburb” of the word—it is a twenty-two-acre tract, where every in the strict sense buyer may have his private estate—protected by the miost rigid restrictions. ILet us tell you more about Master Built Homes in Rock Creek Hills. Drive out 16th street to Alaska avenue, thence to Holly street, west on Holly to 16th—or phone for appointment Sunday. atjmcr LAND — Office on Property Columbia 6433 Evans Building Main 2195 SRS R AR AR A A A N SR SRS R AR A A R A A A e A A A A A A S A R S SRS Bargain in New Homes Price, $7.450.00 Cash $250.00 $55 MONTH $55.00 Covering All Payments 12 BUILT—3 SOLD Cash $55.00 Covering All Payments Unusual offering of brand-new homes on Childress St. N.E., 1300 block. Tapestry brick front, six beautiful rooms and tiled bath, breakfast porch, sleeping porch, full basement under entire house. with stationary wash tubs; h.-w.h., electricity; deep vard to a 15-foot alley, with plenty room for garage. Built-in ice box in kitchen, one-piece sink. white gas range and beautiful white kitchen cabinet; hardwood floors; colonial front porch. The terms are less than you pay for rent. Salesmaz on premises Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 pm., and all day Sunday. To get to houses, drive out Florida Ave. to Trinidad Ave. N.E., turn north on Trinidad Ave. to Childress St., or take “H" St. car and get off at 13th and H Sts. and’walk 2 blocks north to Trini- dad Ave. - MAX J. RAINE Main 1437 Investment Building SSS XY FETASHHARIALEEEIE T IATATER AN A K AEATASEEITE R T T HASHIEATHAAHALATTANETAA A A LA L AAALEEARARRAAAANRARRURURARRARNRRN NS