Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1928, Page 19

ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. D. €. SATURDAY. MARCH_ 17. 1928. n REAL ESTATE. CHITECTS STUDY SAFETY FEATURES Feotection of Construction Workers Largely Laid on Planner’s Shoulders. Health and safety in the building industry is being studicd by a commits, fe of the American Institute of Archi- tects. which is working with the Build- Ing Trades Emplovers sociation, the Workers' Health Bureau. and other or- ganizations to safesuard life and to Wwibe out ecenomic waste. “Building construction. as the second or third greatest industry of the Na- 5 problems which the public have a right to demand shall be studied and solved by all three of the responsible factors of the ia- dustry. namely, architec workingmen,” declares Waid. past president of the institute, and a member of the committee. Construction Is Complicated. *The construction of * modern build- ing in quick time by the mechanics of many trades is a complicated under- taking. and in order to be safely. eco- v and successfully carried out a carefullt organizad human | . The primary responsibility for the operation rests upon the archi- tect who designs the building and pre- pares the specifications: the sscondary responsibility for its faithful execution rests upon the general contractor and the active cooperation of each sub- contractor: and fineliv. of equal im- portance. the intelligent personal care of the mechanics themselves. Must Be in Specifications. “From the point of meny contractors concerned on one building and as a matter of economy | provisions | 10 the cwner. prop~r safel cannot be expected unless the archi- tect carefully specifies the safeguards to be made and by whom, “For example. he may require that the clectfical contractor orovide tem- yorary lghting for sidewzlk bridge and the job office. temporary lights in each | stairway landing and for dark re- cesses: furnish lamps and maintain th» installation and” pay for electric cur- rent during construction. and aopor- tion the cost of maintenance, lamps #né current charges among the various s using the service. “The ‘specifications m sh2ll fumish first-aid snonsible for various the labor law. indicate who . who s re- tection of piping and other proj from walls in line of passag>: HOME PURCHASED IN ED(;EMO?R ?tAI_TY SIUBENTS | | Residence located at 5500 Moorland lane, Edgemoor. Md.. which has heen | Ni purchased by L. H. Charles, investment broker, from the ) The transaction was handled through the office of Hedges & Middle- [ ton. The house contrins eicht rooms and three bath | gage Co. BALTIMORE SHOWS LOSS IN FEBRUARY BUILDING New Construction Is 33 Per Cent Under January Figures—Month's Total Was $2.374.000. Diapateh to The Star BALTIMORE. March 17.—New build- ing and engineering work started in Baltimore during February amounted to $2.874.000, according to figures of the bullding inspector's office. This figure chows a loss of 39 per cent from the amount reported in the preceding month, and was 45 per cent under the February. 1927, record Analysis of the month's construction record showed the following classes of work—$2.185.000, or 76 per cent. of all construction for residential buildings: £349,000. or 12 per cent. for commer- ciel buildings. and $170.000. or & per cent, for public works and utilities SITE SOLD TO CHURCH. Mrs. Patty Meade has sold five lots, approximately 36.000 square feet the corner of Chicago and New York avenues, Takoma Park. Md. to the te of the Takoma Park Christian Church. The consideration was about £8300. The site is opposite the Bliss Elec- trical School. and. at a later date. it is rontemplated to erect a modern edifice for the use of the congregation. The <ale was handled through the office of Edgar V. Crittenden Spasial EERERERCERE T YRR Inspcct These Homes Before Buying You Wil Find MORE For Your Money Here Built by Max Sugar Sample House Open Daily and Sunday 129 Longfellow St. NW. Priced at $8950 Terms That You Can Afford Better Value Cannot Be Found Deep SOUTHERN Lots EXPOSURE Within 1 Block of Fort Slocum Park 2 Blocks to 14th St. Cars Ideal, Fast Growing N.W. Section Bix large and well proportioned rooms. built-in bath with shower, real paneled walls, beautiful electric fix- tures, wall brackets in living and dining rooms, plenty of electric outlets; built-in antry, large kitchen, large coat closet in hall, clothes closet in each bedroom; cement front porch, breakfast and sleeping porches. We Will Be Pleased to Send Auto Phone Service Unesl 9 P.M. WAPLE & JAMES 1116 14th St. N.W. Main 10260 2839 Allendale Place N.W. New English Brick In Wooded Setting FOREST HILLS This new brick ingly amn the rustic beawry of with & vomn utes’ dr home erate prive Prandywine vile and half timber residence blends plear Forest Hille, Admirably situated view of Hork Creek Park and but o few min a Bt A heated the secand ooy Jeet with o numbe You'll like 11 treet 1o 3l s ja Connetion) then north one then east 1o Foreat i) Open Sunday Until Dark Hcdgcs & Middleton Inc. 1412 Eye S1. NW Realtors Franklin 9503 R " e ST A L2 W L AR tional Capital Mort- | COLONIAL HOTEL SOLD TO LOCAL INVESTORS J. L. Ford, Jr., Heads Purchasers. New Owners Organize as Corporation. | The Colonial Hotel, Fifteenth and M streets, has been sold by the Colonial Hotel Co. to a group of local investors, headed by. Jefferson L. Ford, ir., through the office of Maddux. Marshall, Moss & Mallory, Ine. according to an an- nouncement by Mr. Ford, who has taken over active management of the hostelry. | The new owners of the hotel are| organized as the Colonial Hotel, In with Mr. Ford as president, it is an- | nounced. Mr. Ford has been identified with the hotel business in Washington | since 1916. being formerly manager of | the Franklin Square Hotel and later of the Burlington Hotel. | | TS R R S NIRRT R YOU CAN MAKE A PROFIT Semi-Detached Brick Homes AT MANOR PARK N.W. (On the 14th Sf| Car Liney [ To Inanect— marked “Tako; Rittenhouse Sta. TERRELL & LITTLE, 1206 1%th St NW., » st o TOGET DIPLOMAS Graduation Certificates Will Be Issued to Y. M. C. A. Class Monday Night. Students who have successfully com- leted the real estate course of the Y. M. C. A. School, held under the aus- plces of the Washington Real Estatc Board. will receive their graduation cer- tificates Monday night. The course, which has been conduct- ~d by the Washington Real Estate Board for several yea many which are conducted throughout the country in the various universities for the purpose of giving the general public, as well as th< real estate men plendid Home Values in North Clev Priced From $13,25( Upwar( Easy Term: 3711 w0 Sturdily constructed homes is one of the | | themselves, an opportunity to study in- tricate problems of the realty profession In its many connections. ~The local board was one of the ‘ploneers in- this, educational program. | 1t Is expected that W. C. Miller. presi- ! dent of the board, and James P. Schick, | executive secretary, will attend these exercises, | _Those who will graduate this vear are |€.°C. Batcheller, W. E. Estes, Harrison F. Fitts, Nolia D. Prazer, E. W. Hum- phrey, John C. Leukhardt, Anacleto M. Madarang, 8Sally Murrs Lel Nevitt, H. L. Parkinson, de W. Pat- 'rick. Selwyn L. Powers, Hapnah K. Ranieri, Robert F. Smith, Juan Silva, Helena C. Spraker, Maud G. Steel, Al- | fred Stidham, Edna Thomas, Walter T. | Trittipoe and R. W. Wilton. CAPITAL REALTY BOARD PLANNING FOR BANQUET Elaborate Entertainment to Feature Dinner of Local Bankers March 31. An elahorate entertainment program is being planned for the third annual banquet of the Washinglon Real Estate eland Park 6and 8 Rooms Detached and Semi- detached that give justitied pride in themr possession, embracing all the qualities that provide family com- fort and convenience and de established residential preferenc sirably located a section of e in 6 and 8 rooms, 1 and 2 haths, hardwood floors throughout. real anen fireplaces, ar lawus, brick gara architectural designs. Open Daily Any Broker W. G. Irvin, Owner and Builder Cleve. 1331 229 Rosemary Street istic fixtures and finish, big landicaped . cement iront porches, varied floor plans.and Until 9 PM. Turn west at Connscticut ave and ¥an Ness st to 3Sth st nerth ta or east at Wisconmn ave. o or phone for auto Warren ARth st . Chevy Chase. Center-Hall Brick—Beautiful Wooded Lot—Two Blocks to School Unforeseen circumstances arising necessitates the immediate sale of this delight- ful home property, and it is offered at such a low figure we are confident it will be sold today. square where shade trees and well kept lawns prevail house, but an individual HOME, containin? many special features and conveniences. Spacious living room with real fireplace and French doors to wide covered porch. Bright dining room, pantry and kitchen. Three spiendid bedrooms and tile bath with shower Easy wide stairway to bright roomy attic. Slate roof It is situated a little west of Connecticut Avenue in an attractive Not a speculatively built Modern. in every detail, including oak floors thruout, and you'll find a private driveway to garage, It is an unusual opportunity to obtain a combination of: A BEAUTIFUL SETTING--AN IDEAL LOCATION - UNUSUAL VALUE. A CHARMING HOME— SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION — Ofpcn for Inspection Sunday 10:30 to 6 P.M. -+Schwab, Valk & Canby-- 1704 Conn. Ave. Potom ac 830 CHOICE LOTS neighbor, vou owner in Chevy Chase, and refinement is such a man as you would like to have for your ient terms of payment, THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., Inc. Agents 738 15th St. N.W, CHEVY CHASE Live in a Community of Home Owners The man who owns his home in a restricted section of beauty That is one of the advantages to you in hecoming a home There are many other advantages, too, These we would like to have the opportunity of explaining to of showing you the property and telling about our conven- Main 6830 : | musical comedies, and Boatd, which 18 to be held at the Wil- | be presented by & musical comedy prima | committee has arranged for a mementy lard Hotel March 31, according 10 an | gonna, and a professional comedian will | to_be presented to guests. ! announcement today by A. L. Lawson, | o The committee in charge consists of chairman of the entertalnment com- | ACt a5 toastmaster and master of cere | Clarence F. Donohoe, Alfred . Lawson: mittee. | monies. An assembly of well known | Ben T. Webster, Lioyd F. Gaines, Pred It s planned to place the entire en- | stage artists will make up the remainder | T. Smith, Thomas L. Phillips. L. H tertainment, program in the hands of a | of the program. The Liberty Male | Brodie, Joseph A. Petty and Wiillam R professional New York producer, who is Quartet will be brought from Phil Ellis. to provide all talent engaged for the |delphia as one of the features of the event, it is said. | entertainment program. Among the acts which the board ex-| In addition to the entertainment pects to obtain will be one which was a | program, plans by the various subcom- speclalty feature In one of the big | mittees are being made for a special nother act will | menu., decorations, and the souvenir Russian citizens are being given ga: masks and taught how to use them, tion against war gas or other The Semi-Detached Homes that have sold so rapidl WHY? Because they are better located, better built and the biggest and most generous size new homes on the market today for the price. 6 Buili—3 Sold Offered for <ale 11 dayvs ago these home: have heen a decided su (the sales prove that). for the reason, Mr. Home Buyer. that they evidence the three big things that you demand. Superior Materials and Workmanship. Superior Location, and Superior Value. Exhibit House, 3731 Veazey St. N.W. Open. Lighted and Heated Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. 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