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R i el BUILDING PERMITS - DROPT0 $53a.830 Projects Listed During Week Fall Far Short of Week Before. REAL Following the comparatively high level attained during the precedin | week, new construction operatio . thorized in_the District of Columbia since last Friday dropped to a total value of §535,850, or less than half the total value of. projects started during the preceding week, according to build- | ing permits issued by Col. John W. | Ochmann, building inspector. Among the mew construction pro} ects authorized were 47 dwellings of various types, a half dozen business buildings and three apartments. The largest operation provided for k’s list of permits brick and .ile garage and ice station for the firm of Inc., which is to be erected at 614 H street at an estimated cost of §120,000. Another large project approved by the building inspector is the building of 20 2.story brick dwellings in the| 1800 block of Massachusetts avenue southeast at a total it of $110,000. T. A. Jameson is the builder-owner and George T. Santmyers the archi-| tect. A swimming and reflecting pool, it ‘was revealed, is to be constructed 3308 R street for / nder C. K at an estimated cost o 5 4 story brick ¢ 180 is to be | built at Rogers M. of §40,000 Permits were isst Call Carl, Inc., owners; E, Davis, Wick to erect on to erect two , 1015 Jackson mbliss, owner; P. J.| to erect one metal | Kilbourne place (lot , to cost $400. ate_of Jame S. Fowler, ownej G architect; Skinker & Garrett, builders; to make repairs, 439 Seventh street (lot 825, square | + 50. red, owner and builde: Harris, architect; to ere story k apartment, 17 Seventeenth street (lots 815 and 816, @ 154), to cost $40,000. Diamond Co. of Washington, Joseph A. Hall, architect and to erect one 1 and 3 story plant, 3250 Water street (lot are 1175), to cost $20.000. A. O'Brien, owner; Porter | architects; Carl W.| , builder; to erect one 2 story brick dwelling, 1615 Crittenden street (lots 812 and 816, square 2653), to cost $27,500. Cooley Bros., owners and builders; George T. Santmyers, architect; erect five 2-stor: 24001-08 Thirt 863, square 1300 George W. Ro repairs, 1805 Fourteenth street (lot 8§50, square 238), Rice-Schmidt - 1o erect steel bake oven, 711 Twelfth | street southeast (lot 49, square 995), | to cost $750. Magdalena Beuchera, owner and builder; Marcus Hallett, architect; R | builder; ESTATE. brick private garage, 1178 Morse street northeast (lot 122, square 4070), to_cost $500, Congress M. P. Cchurch, owner Raymond Pruitt, designer; E. M. Tate, builder; to erect one 1-story brick a dition for kitchen, 1238 Thirty-first street( lots part 7 to 9, square 1208), to cost $500. Jacob Cohn, owner and builder; to erect one 2story brick store and apartment, 412-14 Eighteenth street (ot 810, square 144), to cost $8,000. Little & Marshall, owners, designers and builders; to erect one 2-story frame dwelling, 234 Tuckerman street (ot 90, square 3342), to cost $6,500. Little & Marshali, owners and build- ers; to erect two brick garages under houses 310 and 322 Rittenhouse streot (lots 73 and 21, square 3288), to cost $700 arah E. Sonneman, owner; I Sonneman, architect and buflder; to er ory trame dwelling, 3705 -second street rtheast (lot re 4242), to cost §5,000, Charles . Thor owner builder; to ercct one 2-story porch, " 1541 Eighth _street (ot square 4 to cost $500, Avery & Burns, owners and build- ors; George C. Rurns, designer: to erect two 2.story frame dwellings, 616 and 20 Thirty-third street south- east (lots 2 to b, square 5699), to cost $10,000, Mary and rear 45, anbaugh, owner; Joseph P. Robert c and builder; to erect one listory frame dwelling, $223 D street southeast (lots § to 8, square 5430), to cost $3,000. Mary Stanshaugh, owner; Joseph P. Roberts, designer and builde two ' Lstor D street . owner; Pringle ts and builders; to ory brick and limestone necticut avenue (lot 11, cost $6,000 irk, owner; Davls Inc., builders; ng and reflecting ot 800, square owner and Melby, architect; to 338 Indiana avenue 33), to cost §5,000. owner, architect and 2 v_frame ke alter 814, sq J. W The Silent Salesman IS HERE! THE XEVEN dwelling, 6500 Sixth street (lot 34, square 3196), to cost $6,500. Irving Greenstone, owner; J. D. Trent, designer; K. J. Comeau, builder; to erect one l-story cinder block ad- diton, 6121 Dix street northeast (lots 33 and 34, square 5267), to cost $1,750. John F. Culloty, owner, arthitect and builder; to erect one 1-story brick dwelling, 4100 Grant street northeast (ot 14, square 5077), to cost $2,000. ¥, D. Klimkiewicz, owner . and buflder; George T. Santmyers, archi- tect; to erect three 2.story brick and tila dwellings, 1162 to 66 ‘Torse street northeast (lots 114 to 116, square 40G5), to_cost $15,000, H. \,L. & FE. R. Hines, owners architects and builders; to make re- pairs, 1243 Thirty-first street (lot square 1209), to cost $350. Mary A. Fingh, owner; J. N. Will- oughby, builder; to er one brick private garag; 609 Seventh street northeast (lot 6, square 891), to cost $1,400, George T. Stormont, owner; Frank Simpson, builder; to ercct open rear porch, Sdmund_street (lot 31, square 1937), to cost $300. Wilson M. Compton, owner; G. W. Gear, architect; J. Bryant Smith, builder; to reroot and make repairs, 2900 Cathedral avenue (lot 805, square 2113), to cost $2,000. Richard Brauner, owner; Allied Asphalt Products Corporation, build- ers; to reroof, 3165 Adams street north- east (parcel 154/16, square 4364), to cost $300. Packard-Washington Motor C owners; H. A. Kite, Inc., designel and builders; to make repairs, Seven- teenth street and Kaloramo road (lot 90, square 2566), to cost $6,500. Chatles A. Davis, owner and builder; L. N. Orndorff,.designer; to erect one l.story frame dwelling, 5310 Caro- lina place (lots 31 and 32, square 1442), on, owner and builder; T. Santmyers i t brick dwellings, etts avenue to cost $110,000. J. F. Smith, owner and builder; to erect brick garage, 3143 Twenty-fourth street northeast (lot 809, square 4289), Republic - Investment Co., owners STAR, WASHINGTO! and builders; A, F. Briscoe, designer; to erect one 1l-story brick store, 5348 Wisconsin avenue (lot 1, square 1660), to cost $2,600. Charles_Randolph Hill, owner and builder; W. L. Eaton, designer; to erect one l-story frame dwelling, G street gnd Benning road southeast (proposed No. 4835 G street southeast) (lots 148 and 149, square 5359), to cost $300. Doing Press, owners; C. W. Gosnell, designer and builder; to erect brick addition, 1243.1245 Twentleth street (lots 808 and 64, square 116), to cost 600, s Lilllan M. Ordile, owner and builder; George T. Santmyers, architect; to erect one 2-story brick and tile flat, 3523 Twelfth street northeast (lot 49, square 3928), to cost $12,500. George E. McNeil, owner; John W. Kearney, architect; Willlam E. Gore, builder; to erect one 2%-story bricl and- tile dwelling, 1438 Iris street (lot 42, square 2738), to cost $15,000. George E. McNeil, owner; Willlam E. Gore, builder; to erect one brick garage, 1438 Irs street (lot 42, square 2738), to cost $500. S. M. Seaton, owner and bullder; to erect one frame garage, 3002 Adams street northeast (lots 18 and 19, square 4360), to cost $350. Thomas Tolliver, owner and builder; H. W. Turner, designer; to erect one 1-story frame dwelling, 1819 Minne- sota_avenue northeast (lot 8, square 5161), to cost $800. Anna C. Hannan, owner; L. T. Rou- leau, architect and builder; to erect story brick dwelling, 1710 fifth street (lot 26, square 1938), $20,000. Edward T. McCarthy, owner; J. H. Grant, architect; George Belew, build- ; to erect one 2-story rear sieeping ch, 1018 Eighth street northeast (lot 102, square 887), to cost $300. Horner & Joyce, owners and build- Maurice Joyce, architect; to erect ory frame dwelling, 3614 Hor- ner place southeast (lot 22, square 6091), to cost $4,800, Henry Herbert, owner and builder; to erect one frame garage, 1509 Law- rence street northeast (lots 25 and 26, square 4010), to cost $400. John M. Barrett, owner and builder; to make repairs, 208 G street (lot 31, square 566), to cost $400. Visit Our New Colonial Homes Concord Avenue at Third Street Sample House—5513 Third Street N.W. Features: These homes contain six large rooms, concrete front porches, one-piece enameled sinks, pantries with built-in refrigerators, hot-water heat, kitchen cabinets, large porches, automatic storage heater, servants’ lavatory and wash trays in cellar. Built-in garage. tiled baths, built-in tubs, Convenient Terms Price, $8,950.00 Excepting Corner Drive out Sixteenth Street to Colorado Avenue, to Long- fellow. East on Longfellow to Concord Avenue and Third Street. Open and Lighted Until 8 P.M. FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY Main 352-353 Relators 733 12th Street N.W. Jameson-Built Homes D. The gency ) o ) o GOVERNMENT ACTION URGED IN FLOOD AREA C. C. Hieatt Sends Message Advo- cating Request of Representa- Association of Real Estate Boards, C. C. Hieatt, has sent the following message to the Washington Real Es- tate Board and all other members of the Natfonal Realtors’ Association. “I urge every real estate board and every State association to get touch at once with its tives in Congress and' request that appropriate governmental taken to meet the tremendous emer- which exists aieas of the South. “Immediate governmental . SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1927.’ 2 A0S0 e P 2R should be taken to relieve the suffer- ing which exists and to restore the productivity of the land affected. “Please send me copies at the Chi- cago office of any communications you may send to your Senators and Con- gressmen on this important matter.” —_— LOAN ASSOCIATIONS PLAN CONVENTION IN ASHEVILLE —_—— tives in Congress. president of the National er for Annual Session July 19-22. Toprecente, | tions to be held at Asheville, N. C July 19-22, action be in the flooded in this city. action “Lindy” Put It Across With Pluck and We Join in Heartiest “Welcome Home to our peerless ace “The Lone Eagle of the Atlantic” Col. Charles LINDBERGH And after the “big time” today or tomorrow we will be glad to Welcome You At any of our new Homes! Parkside Exhibit Homes Exhibit Homes 1726 Irving St. NN€W. 423 Madison St. N.W. 1718 Hobart St. N.W. 423 Marietta St. N.W. NORTHEAST Exhibit Home b24 8 = ® - 8 v 8 x> League of Local Groups Will Gath- Announcement of the annual con- vention of the United States League of Local Building and Loan Associa- has been received by offi- cials of building and loan companies According to George E. McKinnis, Shawnee, Okla., president of the build- 4*4444444%4: REAL ESTATE. B — e ————————————————— ing and loan men’s national organiza- tion, the Asheville convention will find building and loan associations with to- tal resources in excess of $6,250,000,- 000. Mr. McKinnis, In his convention call, points out that ‘“‘few people real- ize the magnitude of building and loan resources, that such institutions have on deposit one-third of the savings of breakfast alcove. 3-car brick garage. Rock Creek Park. 5913 Georgia Ave. Best of construction and materials. contains 12,239 square feet, and extends to all the financial institutions in the United States.” Mr. McKinnis states that “building and loan associations during 1925 helped finance 530,000 new homes, served 13,000,000 people, either as bor- rowers or depositor: proximately $3.000,000, mortgage security on real estate. 6214 SIXTEENTHSTREET 11 rooms, 3 baths, butler’s pantry and Lot Price Reduced to Effect Immediate Sale Open For Inspection Each Evening BANK OF BRIGHTWOOD Real Estate Department Columbia 244 749 QUEBEC ST. N.W. Semi-Detached 1000, 0.8.0.0.0.0.8.8.0.0.1 Come Out Sunday —and see one of the best semi-detached homes in ‘Washington Just East of Georgia Ave., Near the York Theater to erect one 1-story brick addition, 729 H street northeast (lot 36, square 890), to cost $2,200. A. C. Kirk, owner; Carroll Meigs, Davis, Wick, Rosengarten Co., Inc., builders; to erect two 1-story pavilions, 3308 9 street (lot 800, square 1295), to cost $6,000: A, C. Kirk, owner; Davis, Wick, Rosengarten Co., Ine., builders; to make repairs, 3308 R street (lot 800, square 1295), to cost $7,000. ‘W. Preston, owner and builder; to erect three brick and tile private garages, 1619 to 23 Montague street dots 16 to 18, square W-2723), to cost $3, . Banket, owner; J. P. Bell- , designer; J. E. Ellis, builder; to erect onme 1l-story cement block dwelling, 5204 Foote street northeast ot 10, square 5220), to cost $350. M. Tate, owner and builder; J. A. Lynch, designer; to erect one 2- story brick dwelling, 1410 Thirty- third street (lot 29, square 1245), to coln;t $6,000. 1801 to 1821 D St. S.E. 1817 Otis St. N.E. All Open from 9 AM. to 9 P.M. - Shap 1416 Eye St. N.W. “BEYOND COMPARISON" 8949 A . 0.0.0.8.8.8.8.( Nine unusually large sunny rooms, (5 bedrooms), two tiled baths, concrete front and rear porches, h.-w.h., elec., brick garage, automatic hot-water heater, screens and weatherstrips. Large lot, plenty of room for flowers and shrubbery. In perfect condition. A beautiful home in a splendid location, conyenient to ;\':’;yothhl;. Suitable for residence or rooming home urposes. architect; Detached Only 3 Left Inspect at Once See him work next Sat- urday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, at the opening of Greentoay Dotons —the new Ruby Lee Minar, Inc., home site development at Falls Church, Va. The extremely low price and terms will surprise you. Open Sunday, 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. L€ Breunanger & Soxs 706 Colorado Bldg. ' Builders—Realtors Evening Phone North 724-J 1 0.8.0.8.8. 6 large rooms, bath, h.- w.h,, elec. lights, built-in ice box, 1-piece sink, wash trays ' and other extras. Built-in garage. Wide side yard with each house, Easy Terms “Ask the man who NN NN XXX owner; to erect one I Thos. A. Jameson Co. COLONIAL HOMES Owners and Builders N. Y. Ave Phone Main 5526 Always Appeal To The Finer Tastes of Those Who Desire Something Different Four Special Offerings In Quality Homes Which You Should Inspect Sunday r | T Near FORT SLOCUM PARK \ In the Fastest Growing Section of the Northwest | Located in a refined residential section, these homes were built to meet the demands of those who desire simplicity combined with dignity in home construction. 1 Two Blocks West of Wisconsin Avenue 1 A value which can only be described in the superlative. 6-room brick house with front and rear yard. Every mod- ern improvement; rapidly developing neighborhood; price less than $9,000 on terms that are amazing. 819 Aspen Street NW Between Georgia Avenue and Piney Branch Road A skillfully planned, 11-room bungalow type home, ex- tremely spacious, beautifully landscaped and in a splendid residential section. Every modern improvement and many extras. Only $12950 and liberal terms. 700 Fern Street N.W. 2 Squares East of Walter Reed Hospital There is an irresistible appeal to this English garden home for the family secking unique design, highest qual- ity and a desirable neighborhood at a fair price. No modern feature has been overlooked. And it's complete to papering and garage. Only $14,500 on very liberal terms. 2028 Bennett Street N.E. 1 Square North of H Street Car Line at 20th Street You'll not wonder that only four of these houses are left wh ou inspect them, for they’re the best value in the District hout a'doubt, Living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, with bath, hardwood floors, hot-water heat, hot-water heater, two porches, substantial brick construc- tion. Only $6,150—$250 cash, $55 monthly. .00 $8’950= Away from the dfn of the city where cool breezes continually NEW BRICK HOMES OF UNIQUE DESIGN blow and' where surroundings are ideal for comfort and the Six Large Rooms F : proper raising of children—these beautiful homes offer a dwell- R t : . e g o 2agolonial Fosit iBosdk ing place well deserving of the envy of the most elite. Tile Bath With Built-in Tub Hot-Water Heat Electric Lights Hardwood Floors MANY UNUSUAL FEATURES Including Tile Floor in Kitchen One-Piece Porcelain Sink Variegated Coloring of Bricks Large Cedar Closets Large Level Lot Attractive Landscaping Shrubs and Ornamental Pottery SPLENDID AND CONVENIENT LOCATION OPEN SUNDAY 409 Concord Ave. N.W. Drive East from Georgia Ave. or 16th St. on Longfellow to Concord Ave. Douglass & Phillips, Inc. Exclusive Brokers 1621 K St. N.W. Frank. 5678 1 EACH of these homes is of early colonial design and has a wide center hallway, large living room with open fireplace, from which French doors open to a spacious living porch; a dining room, large and well designed to afford the convenient placement ig f}llxmiture;'a restful man’s room and a completely furnished 1tchen. On the second floor are four large bedrooms, cedar-lined clqsets throughout and two baths. One of these baths connects privately with the master bedroom and offers a built-in shower. They are built on well landscaped lots and are modern in every respect. Members of the Operative Builders Assn. of the D. C. 1331 Ingraham Street This Sample Home is Always Open for Inspection ewin.H Saunders Co.in 'REALTORS] ..o 433K STREET:» MAIN10K e Association of the D. C. LI lIHII|lIIlIIlliIIIIlIIlIIIIIH I IIill lmflmflm‘mmflflmmmmmmflflflflflmml