Evening Star Newspaper, September 25, 1926, Page 24

24 REAL WG, UG OPEN T0 ISTORS $200,000 Structure Provides 8 New Lecture Halls and R. 0. T. C. Quarters. init of a mew building pro- the oldest educational insti- ution in the District or Columbia, is| open this week for the inspection of | visitors. Erected at a cost of approximately £500.000, the new building. which ex- tends the north wing of the quadran- ESTATE. versity. In addition to the new struc- ture the historic North Hall, bulit be- fore the plans for the National Capital were laid out, has been extensively renovated. Eight Lecture Halls Added. Besides providing additional accom-’ modations for 220 students at the Hilltop, these two structures also add eight large lecture halls for the relief of conditions long congested. One of the features of the new building is an assembly room, with a seating ‘capac- ity of about 500, equipped with a stage for private theatricals or public meetings. g The new ‘building is fireproof throughout, the only woodwork being the doors and window sills. It con- forms architecturally with the old} North Hall, and was designed in con-} - | formity with plans drawn up by the Rev. Charles W. Lyons, S. J.. presi- - | dent of Georgetown, who carried out successfully a recent building pro- gram at Boston College. Space for R. 0. T. C. Unit. Space is provided in the basement for the R. O. T. C. unit, with offices, } drill hall, equipment rooms and a rifl: A central new building at the extreme west end. This not only will prove ‘more eco- nomical, but also more serviceable. The exterior of the ola North Hall has been changed but little, but its worn floors and weakening walls have been fortified by stone and steel con- struction. In every respect it is made to conform to the new structure, into which it opens. Formal dedication exercises will be held at the university as soon as all the departme; operation. Decline in Building Costs. The average of construction costs in the principal construction centers of the United States declined two points to index number 196 for August, according to the A. G. C. index. The average was lower during August than in any month since March, 1923, with the exception of October, 1925, | when it reached an equally low mark. e Heavy rains in Argentina have done extensive damage to crops this season. K REALTORS TO HOLD FORUM THIS WINTER Meetings for Discussion of Various Phases Will Be Open to Mem- bers and Guests. Following the procedure of last | vear, the Washington Real Estate | Board will conduct a realtors’ forum {during the coming Fall and Winter. The meetings will be held at the Wardman Park Hotel and are open to |all members of the board and their | guests. Phases of real estate activity will be discussed, led by an experi- enced business man. The committee in charge of this forum is composed of Alfred H. Law- | son, chairman; J. A. McKeever, David E. Barry, R. C. Zantzinger and Wil- liam I. Irby, ir. For the coming season the commit- tee has designated the following topics for discussion: point of the Investor.” “Psychology of Salesmanship,” “Selling of Business Properties,” “Selling of Residential Properties,” “Leasing Business Prop: erty,” “Co-operative Apartments,” “Real Estate Sales Contracts,” “Set- tlements of Loan and Sales,” “Wash- ington Suburban Sanitary Commis- sion."” Materials Sell Down. The average of wages in the princi- pal construction centers of the United States showed no change for August, remaining at index number 226. The average prices paid by contractors during Apgust for the basic construc- tion materials was lower than at any time since May, 1922, owing to gen- erally lower prices for several mate- rials. materials was 176. “Apartment | House Management From the Stand- | The August index number for | REAL ESTATE. OCK CREEK PAR - ESTATES - gle at Georgetown College, is one of | range for indoor practice. of modern archi- | heating plant for all the structures on the needs of a uni- | the Hilltop has been installed in the Ideally Designed For Entertaining __2546 to 2558 Massachusetts Ave. Superior in Every Detail A Most Complete Home LOCATED on Washington’s most fashionable boulevard immediately west of Sheridan Circle. d SoTSseeeT T Small Cash Payment Easy Terms A BARGAIN DETACHED DWELLING 2518 4th St. N.E. Containing liwng room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, ms. bath, large front porch and screened and side lawns. In other words just what ed. J. CURTIS WALKER 1512 K Street psET Main 1575 APOLEON . . . Caged like a hooded falcon, onSt.Helena. , The Little Corporal, absently muttering his brusque commands, sceptres of a vanished power—with never a soul to bend to his will. . . Ambition run ruthlessly, fatally rampant. He who sought to own the world, to be its lord and master—in ‘the end, the slave of a desolate island. You Enter the Estates at 16th St. and Kalmia Road Office on property—Adams 538 Ask for the Beautiful Descriptive Brochure Telephone Main 5974 for an Inspection Appointment EDSON W. BRIGGS CO. Owners ONE-THOUSAND.ONE FIFTEENTH STREET AT K Designed by J. Henry de Sibour —who has planned the most complete homes in Washington —and this one represents the utmost in architectural skill. ambition to conquer. But the su- blime ambition for Home exults in just one spo* of Beauty. . . The Homesite you choose in Rock Creek Park Estates—over one hundred ex- quisite acres “truly a part of the Park”—will be encompassed by glo- rious vistas of high-arched trees; winding roads; grassy slopes that dip to merry brooks. Such unsurpassed Beauty as will turn ambition into realization. Jameson-Built Homes 1800 to 1850 Potemac Ave. S.E. Over 100 Sold Priced at Less Than $7,000 and Up Easy Terms Here ix a home within the reach Moderately nriced Yot "complete in every detail. Lo- Pated in Washington's newest subdi- Vision— EASTERN TERRACE Tapesirs hrick: & roome and bath hot-water heat: electric lights and fixtures. buili-in refrigerator: exira Jarge front and double rear porches laundry tube large rear sard fo excellent home that All Houses are Equipped with Electric Refrigerator and One-Thousand-Gallon Oil Tanks Piped Into Fufnace Room Ready for Installation of Oil Burners. Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Built by the Weller Construction Co., Inc. APPLY YOUR OWN BROKER wide allex. An 1= completa Selling Fast Four blocks from the new Eastern Hich School See these ideal homes e Ask the Man Who Owns One Built, Owned and For Sale by THOMAS A. JAMESON CO. N N N N N B N 3 & : Owners and Bullders N N uiney Terrace Quincy and 22nd N.E. 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Phone Main 5526 Another Group of Those Wonderful “Life-time” Homes | $6,9 50 Only $500 Cash NPT LT 2 72 T 2702 2 2 2 2T PP 222 2 2 Overlooking Scenie Rock Creek Park This Home: DUTCH CCLONIAL at 7614 14th p— d rFq—n 4 4_,,, 5 ) $65 a Mo. Only the Cafritz organization is able to build them—to sell at such a price— and on such remarkable terms. Every other attempt means hundreds of dollars higher prices—and lacking in those features which chatacterize Cafritz construc- tion and “Life-time” Homes. 7th and Gallatin Sts. N.W. —one of Petworth’s prettiest streets— high elevation—overlooking the entire Northwest section. 7 { gzm 2 Al & 4 Big rooms—conveniently arranged. The Homes —have 6 rooms and tiled bath; hard- wood floors throughout; splendid heating plant; large yards and porches. \ . 3 practical porches — breakfast porch and sleeping porch, each equal to a room. Logk at this Two-Story Homes Bargain Corner —facing on both 7th and Gallatin Sts. 9,950 The construction has gone along with the in- side Homes—and that’s why it is possible to sell it at this price— Same large rcoms; splendid arrangement, with tiled bath and built-in 4 Handsome tiled bath, with fine, high- grade fixtures. Hardwood floors, double laid and in- sulated. Beautiful lighting fixtures of newest design. Big kitchen—fully equipped, with dressers. : Guaranteed economical heating plant. Deep back yards—fully sodded—and ) wide front terrace, prettily planted. and Bungalows .Of Special design and construction The Bungalows (G —are the most uniquely planned vou've seen. Large rooms; tiled bath; hardwood floors; gconomical heating plant. T've hit upon the right sort of Homes—in the - right location to make happy ownership possible to every family who wants to get from under the . yoke of rent—away from the congestion of inade- Our Mr. Hamilton is at Quincy Terrace quate facilities. every day and evening, including Sunday— or phone him, Cleveland 1490. Take G street cars opposite Treasury Department to Rhode Island avenus and 22nd street N.E.—or the bus will take you within two sauares’ walk. 7620 14th Street N.W. —the plan of which won FIRST PRIZE in a National Contest conducted by the Delineator—and several other T-room and 8-room homes of exceptional char- acter and construction will impress you as the most desirable home investments you have seen in many years at anywhere near their prices. 16th Street Heights TO INSPECT Drive out to Alaska Ave. via loth St turn north on 1ith St, WHICH IS THE FIRST INTERSECTION, and proceed tico blocks to homes. These two-story Homes and Bungalows are ideal. Wholly detached—filled with every com- fort that spells Home; and every convenience that contributes to ease of house-keeping. You can begin to “live” now—buying as you go—instead of ‘existing after a fashion — with the continual outgo for rent. If you'll just stop for a moment to figure what you are now paying in rent—for which you have nothing to * show at the end of a year—and contrast that with the ownership of one of these 5 g . garage. charming Homes—quickly bought and i A 5 id f 65 h m Of course, there’s only easily paid for at $65 a month—you' onE| cormer—andl you STOP PAYING rent—and buy one of must inspect promptly these Homes. You'll not only save and decide quickly—or money — but you’ll make a money- somebody will beat you making investment. to it. A corner in Pet- g worth for $9.950—won't Open for inspection 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. remain on the market Either car line; 16th St. Bus to IIL Ave. long. Or we will send auto. CAFRITZ & ___ Ouwners and Builders of Communiti: Everybody who has seen them is charmed with them—because they appeal to the human side—and really meet a necessity. I have figured the price down to the point where there’s nothing in Washington to compare with them—and I have instructed my office to figure the terms the same way— g pen Sunday from 10 am. to 10 pm.; every 3 1 7 pm. to 9 p.m.—or any other time In your behalf. ‘BETTER HOMES Construction Company, S, % Ll | 1030 Investment Bldg. Main 97 0 S HARRY A. KITE 1518 K 5t """ Main 4846 . 14th &K 4 4