Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1927, Page 13

WASHINGTON, D. C, WESLEY HEIGHTS MODEL HOME OPEN TO PUBLIC TOMORROW House on 44th Place Stands Forth as Excel- lent Example of Wisely Built Dwell- ing of Modest Size. Standing forth as a beautiful exam- ple of a well planned and wisely built ~ modern house of modest size. Star model home in Wesley Heights, the first of the 1927 series of demon- stration houses, today was completed and tomorrow will be thrown open 10 the public for one month of inspec- tion and study in the interest of home ownership and better house con- struction. The large corps of finishers and decorators who have been busily en- gaged during the past two or three weeks placing final touches on the house today laid down their tools and equipment just as members of The Star model homes committee, which has been in charge of the demonstr: tion, formally and critically: inspec their work and called the production complete. This home, lo fourth place, looking the wood Glover parkway, has been furn and equipped throughout and is r for occup 3 All Washington and its suburban residents are invited to visit the home tomorrow or at any time during the subsequent four weeks to study the construction and the arrangement of the house and its settin will be someone at the house at all times during open hours to receive « ‘visitors, who will be permitted to come and go at will to freely i all features of the place. V will not even be asked to sign a guest ‘book. * The home was built by the firm of W. C. & A. N. Miller, Washington realtors and builders. Work was {started on the place the week of April 9 after the model homes com- mittee had selected the site, and the building "and its setting were com- pleted on schedule time, although some delay was occasioned by the lack of certain materials specified for the place which were not available here at the time needed. The entire membership of The Star model homes committee were pres- ent for inspection of the home and all voiced approval of the place and the purpose for which it was erected— the encouragement of home owner- ship and as a_demonstration of the satisfaction and lasting value of care- ful planning and wise construction in home building. Capt, H. C. Whitehurst, who is as- sistant engineer commissioner of the \ District of Columbia, is chairman of the committee, and other members, ail of whom served as individuals and , mot in an official capacity, are Robert F. Beresford, member of the Ameri- ,can Institute of Architects; Rufus S. Lusk, president of the Operative Builders’ Association of Washington, and John F. Maury, president of the Washington Real Estate Board. The better homes demonstration is under the auspices of The Star and the stretches of the ady hed | Home Owners' Institute of New York. The house was built from a design by John F. Yewell, New York archi- tect, and was designed to suit its local environment and needs don MacNeill of the firm of W. C. & A. N. Miller. he model home is an eight-room clish timbered cottage type of brick and stueco construction and was selected as the most practical mall house of that type. A house milar in elevation was built in New York City in the Fall of 1921 und: | the supervision of the Home Ownel Institute in connection with the ob- servance of “Better Homes Week in " The design is that of typ- sh type with its wide, low ., entrance detailed of brick laid ashion and attractive h, carrying out the timbered effect. It is planned to show that a minimum amount of waste space can be built_economically. To fulfill one of the purposes of this undertaking, this house was built of high-grade standard materials and | equipped to demonstrate the use of such materials for permanent satis- faction. The same care taken in the con- struction of this house was used in the furnishing, decorating and equip- ping. The interiors are lovely pic- tures of what most people imagine homes should be. The equipment, ap- pliances, and labor-saving found in this house are the contribu- tions of this modern age to the house- wife to the end that home life may be more attractive to her. The land- scaping is in keeping with the cost of this house, and adds to its exterior charm. Route to Star Home In Wesley Heights The Wesley Heights home may be reached by the following route: From The Star Building, at Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue, drive north on Eleventh street to Massa- chusetts avenue, then west on Massa- chusetts avenue, crossing over Wis- consin avenue, and immediately there- after bearing slightly left from Massa- chusetts avenue, down Cathedral ave- nue for a distance of 3 mile. This will bring you to the front door of ‘Wesley Heights, where you should proceed west one block, turning left or south on Forty-fourth street for one block, then turning to the right on Hawthorne street, and traveling in a westerly direction one block to Forty- fourth place. The site is then to the left, and on the right-hand side of that block—Forty-fourth place, between Hawthorne and Garfield street: ' GROUND BROKEN FOR STAR MODEL HOME IN LELAND, MD. The fourth phase of the better homes demonstration sponsored by | The Star and the Home Owners’ In- stitute here this year was started ves- terday with the breaking of ground for the model home to be erected-in Leland, Chevy Chase, Md. This house, which will be built by | the firm of M. & R. B. Warren, Wash- ington realtors, will be of the English Colonial architectural style, two stories | high, and will be located on Leland ¥ street at the intersection with Elm street. The house will face south, with the main entrance on Leland street, and there will be a great _open side porch facing Elm street. The plot selected by The Star model homes committee, which is in charge of the better homes demonstration, is unusually large, well suited to the colonial style of home. It has a frontage of 83 feet on Leland street and 90 feet on Elm. The house, as shown by the founda- V tion excavation work, which now is being carried on, is to be built near the center of this large plot, giving the most attractive vista from the street through the numerous native pine, oak and dogwood trees which stand on the lot. The garage will be placed in the rear of the house, with an entrance way from the side street. There will be a trelis work running from the rear of the house to the garage. ‘When the home is completed, Octo- ber 22, an expert in landscape deco- rating will plan and arrange suitable shrubbery and flowers to set off and beautify the home. what changes can be made in the ex- terior appearance of a home with the proper choice of decorative shrubs and flowers. Work on Elm street is now under way and the concrete street will be laid within 10 days, so that by the time the model home is finished, all street improvements and sidewalks will be completed. To reach the location of this mode] home in Leland there are two ave- nues of approach, Drive out Con- necticut avenue to Leland street, thence west four squares to the prop- erty, or drive out Wisconsin avenue to Leland street thence east four and one-half squares. DISTINGUISHED HOMES For Families That Are Tired of Commonplace Houses 14th ST. TERRACE THE IN-TOWN SUBURB Model Home, 1365 Hamilton St. N.W. TO REACH—Take 14th St. car or 16th St. bus to Hamilton St. ! .W. Then east one block to Model Home. OPEN SUNDAY Basement and Carage Are Blasted Through Solid Rock. ERECTION COST IS REASONABLE. Rural Adds Appearance Charm and Air of Coziness. BY L. PORTER MOORE, President, Home Owners Institute. Ine. One of the most interesting houses vet offered is featured today as plan No. 268-8. It an example of build- ing against difficulties, for the base- ment and garage were blasted through solid rock. The fact that the architec- ture of the home is adapted to its lo- cation, in the woods, will appeal to | the home builder who cannot afford a lot in a cultivated development. This small house, with its picturesque exterior, might be erected at “the end of nowhere,” and it would still be outstanding, when the location. in time, became the center of population. It is one of those adaptable homes which may be erected at small cost and yet maintain an air of careless aristocracy. The rural appearance, that fs so effective when skilifully carried out, has been emphasized by the irregular laying of the shingles and the wavy application of the stucco, which gives the effect of being accidental rather than premeditated. The low hanging roof and steel casement windows fur- ther add to the general air of ycozy informality, as does the solid oak door, the steps of uneven paving stones, and the small stoop of common brick. “The designer, Joseph McCoy of New Rochelle, N. Y., has arranged the in- terior with a great deal of forethought. He allows the two second floor rooms to be finished as need arises. By specifying a large dining alcove, he has allowed ample space and at the same time conserved the room wasted by the usual dining room. This extra space has been added to the living room, enlarging its proportions far be- yond the average for a small home. The open fireplace presents pleasant possibilities for cold Winter evenings: Bath Separates Bedrooms. The two bedrooms are separated by the bath with an up-to-date shower and built-in china fixtures. Nor is this all the modern equipment, by any means. The house is adapted to every modern convenience the builder may wish to install, and in these days of labor-saving devices, he usually wishes to install every tested convenience on the market. According to Arthur Bates Lincoln, consulting architect of Home Owners Institute, the house contains about 27,000 cubic feet and may be erected for approximately $14,000 if the attic rooms are unfinished, and $15,000 if the two rooms are completed. Material Recommended. Outline of recommended material follows: v Masonry—Concrete footings under all walls, as shown on drawings. All foundation walls to be concrete block or poured concrete to be mixed with waterproofing compound. Chimney of common brick, all flues lined. Fire- place of selected brick; provide ash dump with clean-out door in cellar. Incinerator—Bulit-in incinerator to be installed in chimney with receiving hopper door located in or near the kitchen for disposal of garbage or trash. Carpentry—All framing lumber shall be well seasoned and free from large knots, either fir or yellow pine. Cali- fornia white pine for exterior mill rk and interior trim; oak floors. OXCXOR RO XX XX X %03 YA N/ 5 Features: trance hall, living voom, Frigidaire. m gfi fimng %iaf SA’lfiL‘RDAY, JULY 30, 1927.° M 13 Steel bridging for floor joists. Interior doors and built-in kitchen cabinet as required in detailed specifications. Hardware—Owner shall furnish all finishing hardware for doors and win- dows, for closets and casework. The actor will furnish a correct list of hardware and is to,put it on in a careful, workmanlike manner. All hardware on exterior openings to be of brass or bronze. Three Stucco Coats. Stucco work—All exterlor walls finished with three coats of cement stucco on metal lath. Finish coat colored and textured as directed. Casement windows—Steel or wood casement windows may be used at owner's option. Plastering and_lathing—Three-coat work over metal lath is recommended. A less expensive job may be obtained through the use of one-half inch of plaster over flat rib expanded metal lath or even wood lath. We suggest you obtain alternate bids on metal lath and wood lath. Insulating lumber or plaster board may be used it de- sired by owner. Metal work—Gutters, leaders, down spouts and flashing to be 16-ounce cop- per. Roofing—Roof of variegated slate, slate surfaced or copper-clad shingles, to be laid in accordance with manu- facturer’s instructions. Color as selected. Complete Electric Wiring. Painting—Strictly pure white lead and linseed oil in proper proportion with zinc oxide where desired, 'y good grade of ready mixed paint, shall be used. Interior trim to receive two good coats of flat paint and one coat of flat enamel. Finished floors to be varnished or waxed throughout as directed. Electrical work—Complete system of electric wiring from meter to all outlets, including all panel boards, junction boxes and all other fittings. ‘The installation must be in ordance with the rules and regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Plumbing—A complete system and fixtures ready to use shall be provided as shown on plans and in accordance with local regulations. Brass piping for hot and cold water lines. Gas or coal fired hot water heat. Tile work—Tile work and wainscote on bathroom with built-in china ac- First Floor—Spacious, imposing en- with library; conservatory and sun- yoom with tinkling wall fountas large dining room commecting with butler’s pantry; huge kitchen, white brick enameled walls and tile floor; Second Floor—Four bedrooms, fully tiled baths with shower. cessorie: 5910 Sixteenth Street A Stone’s Throw From Rock Creek Park The Season's Most Impor.tan‘t Offering‘ in a Modern Quality Home BranJ-New HE distinctive features of this stately new home are so many and varied that only by personal inspection can one obtain a fair idea of its utter de- conmecting sirability. Architecture, two Third Floor and Basement—Servamts’ quarters. The latter with bath. luxurous modern con- venience, neighborhood—anticipate every possible need of the substantial Ameri- can family seeking a permanent abode in the Nation’s Capital. especially attractive. LIVING RaDM 15220 CHAMBER. e _GROUND FLODR PLAN Plans From Home Owners' Institute, Inc., Copyright. 1927. BUILDING COSTS DROP. Skilled Labor Rates Increase 5 Per Cent, Says Cost Index Report. + Although skilled labor rates are at least 5 per cent above the 1926 level: the Engineering News-Record Con- struction Cost Index shows building costs as a whole are about 1.9 per cent below July, 1926; 26 per cent under the peak, June, 1920, and 103 per cent above 1913, The decrease is this year largely due to the continued recession in the prices of materials such as structural || == steel, cement, lumber, paint stuffs, Aids to Interior Decoration. There is nothing mysterious about interior decoration. Intelligence, cer- tainly, is essential; knowledge, siderable patience ‘with detail, embracing all, good taste. con- and, & 9 OXOXOTOXZo < & % X030 QXX Price and terms House Plan Is for Residence Built in Woods 'STUDDING SET IN PLACE IN HOME IN ROCK CREEK PARK ESTATES Model Residence C onstruction Reaches Stage Giving Conception of General Plan and Layout of Building. With the setting in place of the studding on both the first and second floors of the demonstration house, which is being erected in Rock Creek Park Estates, under the auspices of The Star, this model home, the third of the 1927 series, now has reached the stage in its construction which gives a conception of the general plan and layout of the building, clearly de- fining the rooms, windows and door- ways. This model home, which is located on Orchid street near the intersection with Popular lane, now also affords a view of what ultimately will become the garden and the lawn, with a back- ground of fine old forest trees. The masonry work is nearly com- pleted; the smaller gables of the kitch- en extension and of the dining room, including the chimney, with its to ping-out_feature of a hood of black brick laid in black mortar, as one of the finishing touches. The large main gable facing the street “is nearly completed, including some interesting pattern of inlay work in this face, introduced to bring a little accent into this rather broad expanse of brick, though even the larger surfaces afford interest from The Triangle of | the variation of texture and color that |is characteristic of the type of brick used. The massive stone masonry of first story is extended, in the case of the stair tower, into the second and up to the sills of the upper sta hall windows. And now, by the w before the plasterers get to work, is a favorable time for visitors to inspect the unusually substantial construe- tion method employed in these stone walls; the furring, instead of the usual wood s on the rough inside of the stone work, is an inner course of hol- low terra-c tile, built right in with the stonework as it go solid art of the wail, trouble from pos warp shrinking of wood afterwards = The front gable and main mass of the roof gain no little distinction from the adoption of a considerably steeper angle than the customary half-pitch or 45-degree slope. This will be equal- ble on the inside of the two end rooms of the second story, where the structural rafters are exposed to view as part of the finish, as may be clearly seen from the outline of the gable as viewed from inside the house “The smaller southeast gable of the Kitghen extension partakes of this ime steeper pitch. as its roof coin. cides partly with the main roof, over (Continued on Fifteenth Page.) Massachusetts Park Increasing Values —between Massachusetts and Connecticut Avenues and Wood- ley Road. Over 250 homes built and under construction. Actual im_prov;ments and home values exceed $10,500,000. Wooded villa sites, lots, central and side hall homes, with lots from 75 to 300 feet front. Call for Literature and List of Over 300 Purchasers Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1899 1436 K St. N.W. 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In fact, the rent out each month will buy a modern 6-room home in Aurora And that’s all there is to it. Hills. Good schools, of cours portation facilities by trolley, bus and two highways. Every city convenience. Drive out Sunday and not living in Aurora Hills. in your life. Modern 6 and 7 Room Homes s ’9501‘0 S11,250 It doesn’t require a lot of capital or o/ T TN the wage earner realizes ” Aver- home in Aurora Hills is the money that you now hand churches, stores, fine trans- see what you're missing by It may be the turning point ewinH Saunders Coln ... REALTORS _ . J433 1016 Or drive out 16th St. to Colorado Ave. and Hamilton St. Then east to Model Home. French doors, ornate cut glass chan- deliers and painted_walls, hardwood floors throughout. Two-car brick ga- rage with Spanish tile roof. 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