Evening Star Newspaper, September 3, 1927, Page 15

REATL ESTATE. WERSTER SHOOL O BE BULT S Handsome New Building Will | Be Located at 17th Street {{= and Kalmia Road. Construction of the new home of the Marjorie Webster School of Ex- pression and Physical Education, a monumental structure of the Spanish mission style of architecture, to be erected in a large wooded tract at the intersection of Seventeenth street and XKalmia road, adjoining Rock Creek Park, is expected to be started within he mext 30 days, according to an an- nouncement today by Miss Marjorie Webster, head and founder of the school. The new school building is to be completed by June 1, 1928, according to present arrangements, and it is ex- pected the school will be transferred from its present quarters, at the northwest corner of Fourteenth street and Massachusetts avenue, to the new Jocation some time during next Sum- mer. The present home of the school, on Thomas circle, is owned by the Ver- mont Avenue Christian Church, and it was necessary for the school to va- cate the property to make way for the magnificent new church building which is to be erected there in the near future. The new home of the Marjorie Web- ster School, which will have prov sions adequate to take care of consi erable enlargement of the school's en- rollment, will cost approximately $650,000, according to plans for the structure, drafted by Col. P. M. An- derson, consulting engineer and arch- ftect of the building. Situated advantageously in the midst of a plot of about six acres, the building will present a frontage of approximately 500 feet, including the four wings, which will project be- yond the sides of the main portion of the structure. The central part of the building alone will have a front- age of 250 feet and the adjoining wings each will be 100 feet in length. The building will be three stories high and will contain more than 1,000, 000 cubic feet of space. The structure THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, 'D.” €. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1927’ Plasterers at Work on Inner Walls MONUMENTAL NEW HOME FOR PHYSICAL CULTURE SCHOOL Architect’s drawing of the Marjorie Webster School of Expres: street and Kalmia road, adjoining Rock Creek Park. Col. P. M. and Phy al Education, which soon is to be started on a nderson is the architect. Following the primary interior con- struction of the past week, the Star model home at Leland, Chevy Chase, Md.. is rapidly assuming the sem- hlance of the modern home it will be when completed. The “brown coat,” or first plaster, has been laid on the inner walls and partitions, and as soon as it is thor- plaster will be applied, thus marking the structural completion of the room: six-acre site, at Seventeenth will be of reinforced concrete and hoflow-tile construction and the ex- terior finish of the building will he stucco of an oriental buff color. In addition to about seven class- rooms, school laboratories and offices and reception rooms, the building will contain dormitory accommodations for Housekeepers’ nnd-kenl | Estate Owners’ Consultant | (Nothing for Sule—No Labor Furnished) | Avoid disappointing, expen eri- | | ments. What is your problem? | ing or painting to create best res or figuring out the space for inexpensive a_ too conspicuous bathroos right colors on walls and w make your attractive. 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Main 1397 ditorium with stage facilities, swim- ming pool and gymnasium. The gym- nasium will be 100 feet by 58 feet and the swimming pool 35 by 70.: There will be individual shower and dressing rooms for about 26 girls and locker accommodations for 250. The audi- torium will have a seating capacity of | s This beautiful detached residence situated on a large triangular lot at the intersection of 13th Street and Alaska Ave. is easily distinguished as one of the best properties in this coming section, “Shepherd Park.” This home has every convenience desired. It contains 8 spacious rooms, including a sola- rium, 2 baths, large open porch, large size one-car garage, silent automatic oil burner and copper screens. 706 Colo. Bldg. 500 and the procenium of the stage will be 22 feet high and 14 feet wide, and the stage will have a depth of 25 feet. » The extensive grounds of the place will be elaborately landscaped with curved walks, lawns, evergreen trees, nd flowers and a small lake. 7532 Alaska Ave. NW. Open Sunday 10 AM. to 9 PM. L€ BreuninGer & Soxs In the sixacre plot also will be a soccer fleld, four tennis courts and other” athletic facilities. In the school property also will be erected a private residence for Miss Webster and her mother, Mrs, Jessle F. Webster, who | is associated with her daughter in the hool management. fastened to the building walls, of the house. At this time metal lathing is being and ‘'REAL ESTATE? of Star Model Home at Leland, Md. upon this base will be applied the three coats of stucco as called for in the specifications, to complete the exterior contour of the house. Throughout the construction of this model home by M. & R. B. 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The Leland home may be reached by the following route: From The Star Building drive north on Eleventh street to Massachusetts avenue, thence west to Connecticut avenue and north on Connecticut ave- nue to Leland street. At Leland street drive west four blocks to the property. Imports of automobiles from all countries to France is only about one- sixth that of last vear. NCW Home in Leland. Chevy Chase, Md. igE 522 Wals treet This new home, which has just been completed, is offered for the first time. This is one of nine homes we are just completing. The home we advertised over last week end has been sold. The home we advertised for the first time over week end before last was sold within two days after the first advertisement appeared. Other homes in We sincerely believe this is one of the most attractive group of homes we have Splendid location—large lots with immense shade trees. 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