Evening Star Newspaper, August 4, 1928, Page 16

16 REAL ESTATE, » THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €4 SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1928." REAL ESTATE: has no stock issue, and 1s not a profit- making corporation as such. The present members of the execu- tive committee automatically will be di- rectors of the corporation until the next annual election in the Fall, The officers and directors are W. C. Miller, presi- dent: Ben T. Webster, vice president: | Jesse H. Hedges, vice president; Alfred | H. | D.C REALTY BOARL 15 INGORPORATED , Organization Now Capable of R Serving Wider Fieid, |MODEL HOME EXHIBIT Official Says. Lawson, ‘A. C. Houghton, Claud Livingston, John F. Maury, Horace G Smithy, Monroe Warren and Lloyd F. Gaines. In keeping with the practice of other | real estate ass tions in large cities over the country, the Washington Real | Estate Board this weck filed a charter | of incorporation with the recorder of | deeds. | The following members of the board { were named as trustees homas E. { Jarrell, Lee D. Latimer, Clarence F. { Donohoe, Horace G. Smithy, Clarence § Dodge. Earl E. Goss, Pere Russell George Y. Worthington, Charles A. § Jones, John C. Weedon, Aurora Hills Project, Sponsored by Star, Was Opened to Public July 15. The Star model home located at the | corner of Washington avenue and Cu tis street, Aurora Hills, Va., which was | opened to the public formally July 15, | Will enter its fourth and last week of | demonstration under the sponsorship | of The Star and the Home Owners’ In- | stitute tomorrow | This house is of modified English | cottage style with some Norman infiu- | ence and contains six main rooms. On the first floor center hall, a large living room, with an adjoining sun parlor on the right, living room to the left and kitchen and breakfast nook the rear. On the second floor are three bedrooms, & dressing alcove, bath and extra lavatory, cedar closet for milady’s finery and a child's sleeping room. In the basement is & garage and space for service facilities. The house has been furnished for the demonstration by W. B. Moses & Sons. The public is cordially invited | to visit the house any time during this | week. The model home will be open each day until 9:30 o'clock. It may be reached from Washington by driving | to Virginia via the Highway Bridge turning right into Military road short- beyond the bridge. ing left at the intersection of the road with the ecutive committee of the board, which | Mount Vernon boulevard at the group Tecently authorized the incorporation of (of filling stations and following the the organization, felt it would be in a |boulevard to Frazier avenue, then left better position to function as a cor-|on Frazier avenue to Custis street and poration rather then as a voluntary | then right on this street to the home association. The corporation, of cou at the corner of Washington avenue. 6 Sold—2 Left Four-Bedroom Homes Gallaudet Park On 150-Foot Lots Price e ¥1,290 Terms Arranged Sample House, 1141 Oates St. N.E. Open Daily and Sunday Representative on Premises Seven rooms and bath, hot-water heat, electric lights, hard- wood floors, built-in refrigerators, laundry trays, front porch. Reached via Trinidad bus line. Located just north of Florida Ave. between W. Va. Ave. and 12th St. N.E. J. Dallas Grady 904 14th St. N.W- Main 6181 am J. Fi! X John A. Petty, exel the board, today pointed ot ; original organization, know Real Estate Brokers' A: is mbia, w 20 years ago &s a vol In 1919 the name wes ch s’ & wherein it n much nner the e growth of i of the board the orgenization has taken ¥ on activities of a wid ore varied character. and for t g PITepI— 0 A SO 4 e A X A G g A S A e 5009 5th JUST OFF KANSAS ANOTHER NEW EXHIBIT HOML——: S I [J N ® w (] AVE. AT FARRAGUT Sold on monthly payments, just like rent effort is made to meet your financial requirements. You can own a home for the rent you now pay. Open & Lighted Daily Until o D, J. DU Main 1267 | INTO FOURTH WEEK| NEW HIGH SCHOOL NEAR CONPLETION | McKinley Plant, to Be Ready Next Month, Has Total Cost of $3,175,000. (Continued from Fifteenth Page.) | balcony of the theater. It is decked with terra cotta tiles, has an arched ceiling and will be furnished as a sort of lounging room. The third floor of the building has a feature In the students’ library. The room is elliptical and is situated at the junction of the two major wings at the corner of Second and T streets. An clliptical framed skylight of frosted glass floods the chamber with abundant light from above. The walls will be paneled wih hardwood strips and the fooring is polished hard wood. A complete five-room-and-bath apart- ment adjoins the library, and here McKinley's girl students will learn the lore of home making and housekeeping Special Type Desks. The classrooms are models of modern practice, being equipped with new typ chairs and “desks.” The are simply polished boards placed perfect] level on the tops of tubular steel stand: ards. They are minus the usual boo compartment ch, through present practice of s the lecker-a-student idea, now are con- d seats _ar scientifically constructed so thatd the more correct a student’s posture, the more comfortable he feels in his chair long corridors are paved with polished chipped marble, and the students' lockers, generally standing gaunt and unattractive on the floors of school corridors, are let into the walls flush with the surface. The walls separating the free-hand drawing rooms from the corridors are cut with broad openings into which glass cx- hibition cases will be fitted for the adequate display of students’ work. McKinley cafeteria is a model of good design with ev possible attention having been given to sanitation. The kitchen is white tiled throughout and the serving room-—the long mnarrow chamber in which the diners will get their trays from the counter—likewise is white tiled. The dining compartment, however, is decorated with warmer col-| ors, red ond brown predominating in | the tiling. Adjoining the dining room |is a covered walkway where students | may obtain fresh air at lunch periods even in bad weather. On clear days,| | however, open court yards are available | from ~the * covered "walkways. These |courts are situated fn the “space be | tween the major wings and the audi- torium structure and are igular Plans for Exhibition. When completed, McKinley is expect- ed to become one of the show places of the Capital, and Frank C. Daniel principal, plans to have a trained corps of student-guides available to show off | the school's features to visitors McKinley High School, which until a recent meeting of the Board of Edu- cation, was_designated as “McKinley Technical High School” had built an | enviable reputation for the caliber of |the drematic presentations it has of- | fered, and its students had won laurels | for athletic prowess. These honors were | gained despite the lack of a real audi- |torium and the utter absence of a gymnasium of any sort. District educa- fonal authorities are anticipating in- reased student accomplishments when ech” student body is installed |in its new home. The building's | There are 95 different kinds of brus- | sels sprouts, 120 of lettuces and 194 of carrots. JUNE MARKET INDEX SHOWS SLIGHT DROP | Figure of 159 Is Two Points Lower Than Same Month Last Year, Real Estate Board Finds. Real estate market activity for June was measured by an index figure of 159, according to the compilation made monthly by the National Association of Real Estate Boards, The compila- tion is made from official figures of transfers and conveyances recorded in 41 typleal cities. The index is 2 points lower than the indek for June of 1927 1t d for May of the pres The ciation's for its base the average nu transfers and conveyances T the 41 cities during the corresponding month of the years 1916-23. Since it does not_include in this base the years 1924-1927, it is pointed out that in in- terpreting the index the figure found compilation uses mber of rded in for any month is comparable with lhnl[ of the corresponding month of the previous year, but is incomparable with that of the month directly preceding it. Index figures for past months follow June, 1927, 161; July, 1927, 167; August, 1927, 163: September, 1927, 158; October, 1927, 151; November, 1927, 159; December, 1927, January, 1 175; February. 1928, 189: March, 1! 169: April, 1928, 154; May, 1928, 15’ June, 192 3 PLAN BUILDING HIGHER THAN WOOLWORTH TOWER Arrangements Made for Structure 808 Feet in Height, Contain- ing 67 Floors. The Woolworth Tower in New York is threatened with loss of its title to being the world's tallest building. Financing arrangements are reported struction of the proposed Reynolds Tower, which is to rise to a height of 808 feet above ground, with 67 flcors, whereas the Woolworth siructure has a | height of 792 feet above the street level | and 60 floors. | But competition In high bulldings in anhattan is becoming keener and if | M | | Tower. will lose its title to the proposed ‘Iarkln ‘Tower, plans for which call for structure 1,200 feet above the | ground, with 110 stories | - . : PLANS ARE APPROVED. | Designs for Nine Projects Get 0. K. by Architects’ Body. The Architects' Advisory Council at its session last weck approved the de: | signs for nine new projects in Wash- {ington. The jury for the week was composcd of William Harris, Arthur B. | Heaton and William Douden. The plans approved were as follows | Dwelling, 2934 Glover driveway, G. E. ALL-BRICK DETACHED HOMES NORTH CLEVELAND PARK Built to Be Inherited by Generations to Come Consider These Features— : Hydraulic Hy-tex face brick used throughout, not a common brick in the house. Slate roof with copper flashings, floored attic over entire house with specially prepared cedar storage closet; perfect tiled bath to have been completed for the con-| plans are carried through, the Reynolds | NIGAN, Inc. Inspect at Once 1500 to 1536 D St. N.E. 1820 to 1844 Mass. Ave. S.E. 510 to 530 Central Ave. N.E. 913 to 937 Quincy St. NW. 6, 7 and 8 large rooms, tiled bath, built-in tubs, h.-wh., electric lights, hardwood floors and trim. One - piece sink, built-in ice box and other extras. Dou- ble rear porches, wide front porch, garage with each house. “Ask the Man Who Owns One” Built, Owned and For Sale by Thomas A. Jameson Co. Owners and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. NW. An extra roof of Celotex—an extra air chamber over the entire house— gives assurance of cooler sleeping rooms in these Dunigan-Built Homes. Three large porches and rooms of generous size offer further assurance of Summer comfort. =8 950 See These New Homea Sunday and shower: open brick fireplace laid up in true Breuninger & Co. style, paneled walls in dining and living rooms, finished in tasteful har- mony: delightful solarium: exceptionaily large kitchen equipped with porcelain Frigidaire, inlaid linoleum cemented to floor over felt basc. Sellers Kitchen Cabinet, one-piece sink, porcelain gas range and sanitas on walls. Large pantry with outside window: complete tile lavatory on first floor; Red Seal wiring. Many floor plugs: our daylight base- ment Is outstanding, lined with face brick. Brick built-in coal bin, brick built-in cold storage room, large brick built-in garage. Latest Red Jacket Boiler; storage hot-water heater, servants® toilet and laundry rays. Sample Home 3736 YUMA ST. N.W. One of the Highest Elevations in Washington AN INNOVATION Without cheapening one point in our standardized construc- tion, our aim has heen to build a substantial, all-brick detached home, combining dignity and refinement with security of your in- vestment at a price far under any home of similar construction in Washington. Open and Lighted Each Evening TO INSPECT Bivt e Hlocks on Yuma 80 to houses BREUNINGER & CO. 1103 Vermont Ave. N.W. Main 7713 A New Detached Colonial Brick Residence 3115 34th Street N. W. (Near John Eaton School and the Cathedral) LL the charm of Colonial Architecture, fine grounds and ultra modern equipment combine to make this residence unusually desirable. On the first floor is a fine hallway, paneled living and dining rooms, a clubroom, a tiled kitchen with all modern conveniences, including an electric dish washer, a pantry, a cloak closet, a kitchen entrance hall and complete tiled lavatory. On the second floor are four delightful bedrooms, two complete tiled bathrooms (one has a built-in shower), while on the third floor is u large bedroom with bath, a cedar closet and a large finished storage room. In the partitioned basement is the oil burning heating system, the automatic hot-water heater, the laundry and a lavatory. Tastefully decorated twalls, beautiful lighting fixtures, opew five- place, hardwood floors throughout, Two-car detached fireproof garage on a 30-foot alley. OPEN SUNDAY FOR INSPECTION Drive out Massachusetts Ave. to 34th Street N.W., turn north to this dwelling A Spaciou: Colonial Hom 3241 Thirty-Eighth Street N.W. Only One Square from the National Episcopal Cathedral HIS charming residence is ideally located on one of the highest points in Washington and is surrounded by @ beautiful hedged-in garden in which there are many rare shrubs and fruit and shade trees. ‘The convenient house contains 9 rooms and servant's quarters and a large glass-inclosed sleeping porch, which overlooks the garden. There HANNON 1319 N. Y. Ave. MacNell, architect; dwelling, 4333 Rock- i wood parkway, G. E. MacNeil, archi- tect; tire shop, 1218-20 Thirteenth | street, Joseph Baumer, architect; dwell- |ing, 2101 Foxall road, Wyeth & Sul- |livan: dwelling, 2825 McGill terrace, D. M. Marthinson, architect: apart- ment, 4506 Georgia avenue, G. T. Sant- | | myers, architect; dwelling, 5545 Poto- mac_avenue, J. L. Wilkingon: factory, | 902 Third street northeast, G. T. Sant- | myers: store, 1421 F street, Starrett & Van Vieck, architects Flue Lining Good Insurance. Good flue lining has been called one of the least expensive forms of fire | insurance, since a_large proportion ‘of | home fires have been found to I started through leaks In chimneys where the lining was faulty or where none was installed. | |FOUR BEDROOMS EW English type brick home on a paved street one square from car line. Concrete front porch. Oak floors upstairs and down. Built-in tub and shower. Paneled walls. Cedar closet. Built-in refrigerator. Built-in ironing board. Instantaneous hot- water heater. Two squares from new school. High elevation. $9,250 TERMS LESS THAN RENT! 412 PEABODY STREET N.W. Drive out Georgia Avenue to Longfellow, turn right to 5th St., and four squares north on 5th to Peabody. Cansbury MPANY INC. 1418 Eye St. NW. Main 5904 Exclusive Agents A Beautiful Home In a Perfect Setling 32 Rosemary Street Chevy Chase, Maryland 1S charming white Colonial center hall residence is located on!: half a square west of Connecticut Avenue and one short bloci ’rH n. The large living room with an open fireplace leads to a huge con- crete side porch; the breakfast room is adjacent to the large and bright dining room, and the kitchen is completely equipped. The second floor contains four big bedrooms, two tiled baths, and numerous closets. The attic floored and the roof is slate. The entire house is thoroughly modern, including hardwood floors, hot-water heat, instantanecous hot-water heater, screens, and a built.in garage The very large lot with its pretty shrubs and beautiful old shade trees will surely appeal to the home lover. $21.000 The price vepresents unuseal value, Come out and see this home Sunday, your convenience. e in Cathedral Highlands are two open fireplaces. Chauffeur’s quarters are in the two-car garage All the buildings have been recent- Iy painted, and the residence has been entirely redecorated. The value of the 18000 square feet of ground surrounding this home is approximately the asking price for the beautifully improved property. 1t will be open all day for Attractively Priced Open Sunday For Inspection To Reach—Drive out Mass. ave. to 38th st., then turn north to the residence. < Realtors and Exclusive Agents " Main w‘g’i‘ 2 2345