Evening Star Newspaper, September 25, 1926, Page 27

REAL ESTATE. NEW YORK CREATES ANOTHER POSITION State . Departmet of Public Works Embraces Duties of Various Kinds. The New York State Legislature has passed a bill, effective January 1, 1927, creating a_State Department of Public Works, headed by a superin- tendent of public works to be ap- pointed by the governor at an annual salary of $12,000. To this department there are as- signed all of the functions, powers, dutles, etc., of the present Department of Public Works, the State Engineer and Surveyor, the Departgent of Architecture and the State Architect, the Bureau and Commission of Hous- ing and Regional Planning, the Bu- reau and Commission of Fine Arts, the Canal Board, the Salt Water Bly! Commission, and the office of harbor master, to be exercised and performed through the following divisions: 1. Division of Canals and Water- ‘ways, in lieu of the Bureau of Canals. 2. Division of Highways, in lieu of the Bureau of Highways. | 32,300 000 thls week. exercise the powers and perform the duties now vested in the Department of Architecture and the State archi- tect. In this division there shall be a Bureau of Housing and Regional Plan- ning and a Bureau of Fine Arts. 3. Dvision of Public Buildings, in leu of the Bureau of Public Buildings. 4. Division of Engineering, headed by the State engineer. This division will exercise the powers and perform the dutes now vested in the State Engineer and Surveyor. 5. Division of Architecture, headed which shall Two Report for Training. Felix E. Cristofana, by the State architect, duty in training. A New Home, $6,750 $450 Cash %% Per Month Six rooms and bath; hot-water heat; electric lights; hardwood floors; laundry trays; cement cellar; colonial front porch, double back porches; long lot to alley and room for garage. Con- venient to everything. Sample House 817 20th St. N.E. (Corner) Price, $7/350 Open Daily and Sunday Representative on Property J. Dallas Grady 214t Main 6181 1751 Kilbourne Place N.W. " Modern 10-Room House in Mt. Pleasant Garage 12,950 Open for Inspection Sunday Kilbourne Place, just north of Kenyon, is undoubtedly _ one of the best and 'most attractive streets in Mt. Pleasant, Washington’s most convenient residential section. Lined with beautiful shade trees, a square from the Mt. Pleasant car line, near entrance to Rock Creek Park. It is an attrac- tive large home, on north side of street, containing 10 spacious, well- planned rooms, which include 6 bedrooms, white tile bath, double-rear porches, all in very good con- dition. Terraced front lot with shrubbery; large rear lot with a garage. Hot-water heat, electricity and gas, hard- wood floors, in A-1 condition. At the remarkably low price quoted, $12,950, you cannot afford to fail to see this home some time tomorrow. We Invite Your Inspection [SHANNON; & LUCHY Realtors 713 14th St. N.\W, Main 2345 New Home On [Petworth’s Prettiest Corner A charming Home—in a very pleasing neighborhood of high-grade Homes. 5th and Buchanan N.W. Between Grant and Sherman Circles Center Hall type—of excellent plan—and unusually big rooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Glassed-in sun parlor on first floor; and glassed-in sleeping porch on sec- ond floor. Tiled bath with built-in tub and shower. Servants’ toilet in basement. Large English open porch; wide lawn; and com- plotely sodded yard. Big Built-in Garage Only $12,950 Open 9 AM. 10 9 PM. Tonight—Sunday—and Every Day pRuke car los te Buchanan; 10tk B Bus to Illinols Ave. and Or we will send one of our autos. i EAFRITZ oo i, Owners and Builders of Communities and Cafritz easy terms Col. Eugene H. Abadle and Capt. Quartermaster Corps Reserve, both of this city, have been ordered to report to the quarter- master general, War Department, for THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, ROOSEVELT HOTEL PURCHASED Wardman purchased this structure extending on smoenth street from V to Florida ave'nue for about | 7 Reservoir Park Homes 440 to 510 Columbia Road N.W. EIGHT SOLD ' Open Daily Till 9 P.M. Biggest bargains ever offered in this section. rooms; tile bath with built-in tub and shower. heat, electric lights, double porches. Big lots, room for garage. Price Only $8,850 L Easy Terms See Mr. Reeves, owner’s representative, at the houses. Call Col. 2228 for auto. Six large Hot-water Built-in refrigerator. T T T CHEVY CHASE, D. C. 3939 McKinley Street NEW BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED Stucco Over Hollow Tile Is central-hall plan, large exquisite living room and porches on first floor, including guest lavatory. Second floor has 4 bed- rooms and 3 baths with inclosed sleeping porch, 2-car built-in garage. ¥ Charming panel work and fixtures are designed to make this house attractive and inviting. Our Representative on Premises OPEN SUNDAY g THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., Inc. £ 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 § AN RO AATROTR RO OOREA AR O DA | —_—— etk WAVERLEY HILLS Arlington County, Va. In this beautiful subdivision - in the heart of Arlington County, lots can be bought now.at 15 cents per square foot. Prices will advance October 15th. Waverley Hills has gas, sewer, electricity, side- walks and will commence this month improving the streets. 2 These are by far the cheapest lots available in Arlington County. Compare our improvements and prices with other locations, BENTON & HUTCHISON 1415 L Street N.W. No. 5 Williams Lane Chevy Chase, Md. Your Own Broker Or Owner—Cleveland 2329-W or M. 4146 Unusual type of modified Dutch Colonial, distinguished by excellence of construction and refinement of detail. Six commodious rooms, unusually fine bath with shower, cold pantry and built-in garage. One-piece porcelain sink, automatic storage hot-water system. Completely screened (best copper wire, unusually well lighted basement. Electric light, hot-water heat. Lot 60x120. Adjoining corner of Connecticut Avenue be- tween Chevy Chase and Columbia Country Clubs. Open and lighted each day and evening Except Sunday Price, $15,500.00 Moderate Cash Payment o, INCREASE RAPIDLY $15,000,000 in 1924 Com- pared to $100,000,000 This Year by Baltimorean. BALTIMORE, September 25.—In 1924, the first year surety companiés paid much attention to guaranteeing first mortgage real estate bonds, less than $16,000,000 worth of bonds were guaranteed. But during 1925 the vol- ume increased to about $60,000,000, and for 1926 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1926. D. C approximately 10 per cent of all GU ARANTY BUNDS ?«:rmgpof real el{lt. l:c‘urm- {ssued. This was brought out by L. K. Hart per, vice president of Colonial Mort. gage Co. of Baltimore, in an address delivered before the annual conven- tion of the Mortgage Bankers' Asso- ciation of America at Richmond. “There are about 3,800 mortgage companies in the United States,” Mr. Harper added. “Approximately 40 per cent, or 1,500, either are guaranteeing their mortxlges or are contemplating doing "Slnce 1921 the trend of develop- ment of the real estate mortgage bond has been so decidedly toward the unconditional guarantee of both principal and interest that there seems to be little room for discussion of whether real estate bonds should or should not be guaranteed by the is- suing company. The main question to be determined is what form shall the gunmmea take.” e A London dancer travels to her home after each performance in a motor bo: AT TERLIEREEE L R 1l NSNS Clar. 487 or Main 4159 || Near lfith and Spring Place Beautiful corner house in exclusive section. bath. Built-in garage. porch. Open Sunday. G. W. CHASE 331 Carroll St. Takoma, D. C. 7 rooms and tile Light and air on three sides. Cement Phone Adams 8164 OSSN OPEN SUNDAY (10 to 6) A REAL HOME BARGAIN An unusually well constructed, attrac- tive home on large corner lot. 132 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park Corner of Maple and Tulip Do not fail to inspect this 12-room and 2-bath home, 3 porches, hot-water heat, elec. and gas— nicely arranged—laundry trays in cellar—newly painted inside and out. A Bargain at $12,500 Open for Inspection Sunday Louis P. Shoemaker 1407 New York Ave. Main 1166 g . This charming home is surrounded by beautiful trees and shrubbery Sample House 1725 Webster St. N.W. Open and Lighted 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. A $26,500 Home for Only $23,750 Buy Construction, Lccation and Design Homes to Last for Centuries Bring Your Builder Examine the brick work Bnn: Your Home Expert Euméne the wood work Bring Your Engineer Examine the plumbing —and let them examine | Examine t& p i these hous xamine g e Examine the electric They contain— outlets 8 large rooms 3 baths Examine all details of con- e Finished cellar with ey vill tell you tha _ servants’ quarters | e borit o e o + 2-car garage equal price. Built By MAX SUGAR Phone Adams 546 Denrike Bldg., Main 135 For Sale by Builder or Your Own Broker E " 'REAL ESTATE. ADAM A. WESCHLER & SON, Aucts. Court Trustee’s Sale This Valuable Residence Property 4 East Kirke St., Chevy Chase, Md. By Auction Thursday, Oct. 14, 1926, 3 P.M. Lot 120 ft. by 125 ft.; 12 rooms, 3 baths, conservatory, sleeping porch and double garage. For full particulars, apply to William H. DeLacy, Trustee No. 4 West Kirke St. No. 719 15th St. N.W. This charming i REVElish Home in reads for fmme. diate oceupancy. room with open fireplace, dining room, breakfa, t l, luhon All arranged in the pop- ular 'center-hi drooms, one with open fire- place. Just Completed at Wynnewood Park Within short distance of The Star’s model house for Maryland. Surrounded by rare shrubs and trees. INSPECT SUNDAY Take Washington Rapid Transit Bus on 16th Street and ride direct to our WYNNEWOOD office, or motor out via 16th Street, through Silver Spring to Colesville Pike at Sligo, which leads directly to property. ROBERT MURPHY OWNER—BUILDER Thos. E. Jarrell Co., Agents Realtors ‘Washington Savings Bank Bldg. Main 766 The Sort ofa On Madison Street 27 CHILLUM CASTLE HEIGHTS, D. C. What an adorable home it is! One would think an artist had watched every detail in its con- «struction .5 large rooms there's an open fire- place and beautiful Morene walls lend a distinctive note. French doors to porch, hardwood' floors and every single appointment reflects the general scheme of cozy charm., The second highest elevation in Wash- ington allows an exquisite view from every window. A garage matches the house. PRICE AND TERMS SURE TO PLEASE Drive out Longretlow Street, east to Blair Road, then 2 blocks north to Madison Street. Or drive out New Hampshire Avenue to Madison Street. Four other distinctive types in stone, shingle, hollmv tile and stucco in this delightful community...Five and six rooms. Prices from $8,250 UP. TERRELL and LITTLE, INC. 1206 18th St. N.W. Main 3285 Evening Phone-Adams 3215-W