Evening Star Newspaper, September 22, 1928, Page 19

REA LAESTATE, THE EVENING TOTAL BUILDIG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ! NEW HOME COMPLETED FOR DR. F. H. MISTRETTA EXPEADTURES Increase of 1 Per Cent First| CGain Over Like Period.Since First Half of 1925. An increase of 1 pew cent wa In the amount spent for new buildings for which permits were issued during the first half of 1928, as co d with the first half of 1 a population of i or over, the first time an increase over the responding period of th has been shown since the 1925, it is reported by the Labor Statistic: The amount spent for residential buildings in these 80 cities increased 6.5 per cent, while the amount spent for non-residential buildings d per cent during the first haif of 1928 compared with the first half of 1927 The greatest increase in expenditure was for hotels. The amount s this class of building increased 171.1 per cent In 1922 one-family dwellings were the leading type of dwellings built. They provided for 43.4 per cent of the total number of families accommodated, com- pared with 34.6 per cent in apartme; ouses and 22.0 per cent in two-family dwellings. By the first half of 192 however, apartment houses had becom> the most popular class of new dwellings in the large cities of the country. In the first half of that vear 50.4 per cent of the family units were in multi-family dwellings and only 36.1 per cent in the single-family dwellings. During the first half of 1927 the preponderance of families provided for in apartment houses was further accentuated, and during the first half of 1923 the pe centage of families housed in this class of dwelling had risen to 612, while those provided for in one-family dwell- ings had decreased to 28.0 per cent. Two-family dwellings provided for only 10.6 per cent of the new homes during this period. Of the 85 cities in the country which The nzw home of Dr. F. H. Mistretta, cently completed, at 2871 Woodlan« . Massachusetts Park, is a large ed colonial char- | oking the forested and roil- g contour of the nearby Rock Creek Park. The requirements of the owncr | were considered in. the plans, drawn by Porter & Lockie, and this gave the rather unusual effect to the outside ele- | vatione producing long, low architec- tural lines. Plans were drawn to give the moi- | | mum amount of wall space and an ade- | | quate amount of good light and ventila- | tion. The stone used is from local quarries and is set in irregular pattern and the pointing is that of the rough | t, flushed full, covering part of the | one work. Opening off the large hallway on the in a wing extending to the northwest at the rear. On the second floor are the bedrooms, dressing rooms and baths, which are divided in the center by the stair hall, which has been worked into a sitting room by the use of a bay that over- looks the gardens. The site for the house was acquired from Middaugh & Shannon through the office of Shannon & Luchs. Writing History in Buildings. American commercial and domestic life at last is writing its history in buildings with its own individuality, say Harvey Wiley Corbett, architect, Bungalows of Character In Chevy Chase, Maryland first floor, which has large passageways | g | onto the terrace and garden, is a spa- | ing room, and at_the other end | a larg> dining room. Both-of these| rooms have an outlook on the terrace !URGES ALL-YEAR BUILDING !Committee Chairman Says Work Can Be Carried On in Winter. In a study of Winter building by the seasonal operations committee of the {New York Building Congress, B. H. Waite, chairman, says there is no valid argument against all-year operations. “The committee’s mvestigation so far shows,” stated Mr, Waite, “that a 12- month building grogram is desirable, practicable and, what is more, profit- able. In the past, owners, architects | jand contractors were loath to begin | | actual operations during Fall and Win- | ter months, but that condition is rap- | idly changing as the facts of successful operations are known. any of the largest building organ- | izations operating in the Eastern United | States have concentrated on continuous | production of buildings and have reached the point where lay-offs due to weather are no greater in Winter than in Summer. This may seem a startling observation, but it is sustantially accu- rate. The usual Winter depression in huilding can be avoided and every branch of the industry and allied in- terests benefited by continuous opera- tion. The owner gets better quality | workmanship and lower costs of ma- | terlals.” . ;t Victoria, Australia, plans to spend $5,000,000 in_building houses. 1818 Kalorama Road N.W. Washington Heights 5 rooms and bath. . $55.00 4 rooms and bath. . 52.50 3 rooms and bath.. 47.50 All Outside Rooms. Will refinish to suit tenant. | Open for Inspection A. S. Gardiner 20 1928. - REAL ESTATE. Your Last Opportunity to Go ‘Through The Foening Star Model Home Breuninger’s Shepherd Park Completely furnished in the latest furniture creations by a group of experts - —JHILE hundreds of people are daily ‘visitors to The Evening We are now completing in Shephe have a population of 100,000 or over, the | hnd sarden, A cmall 1i | Census Bureau estimated the population | Socic aha aTegory BRI co G or 76 as of July 1, 1 e popula- | 10 v di Hon for two otier’ cities was obtained | ..\ the kitchen, pantry and laundry by using the State census figures for |=—— — 1925. The Census Bureau did not esti- | mate the population for the remaining | population of 100,000 or over was $46.20, seven cities because of abnormal condi- | of which $42.20 was for new buildings tions. | and 4 for repairs. Of the amount spent ; The per capita expenditure for all|for new buildings $25.24 was for house- buildings in the 85 cities having a ' keeping dwelling: 932 Investment Bldg. ; Main 334 OUR visit will enable you to in- spect other homes in Shep- herd Park—each of which is a “Model" in the truest senee of the word. You'll Be Glad You Stopped After Seeing 1417 Spring Road N.W. (open Sunday) This charming six-room home absolutely modern and in perfect condition has J’ Dallas Grady a ])(‘.’\lllfiful setting with N.W. Main 6181 || southern exposure. There is a built-in garage. Unexcelled, convenient location. Sacrificed in price—terms most reasonable. J. S. Gruver Union Trust Bldg. Main 6799 Or Any Broker Star Model Home, we are com- pelled to withdraw our invita- tion to the public after this week, as the house has been sold and the purchaser desires to secure possession. However, it will be open all day tomor- row, and is well worth a visit, reflecting as it does, the most modern ideas in archi- tecture and interior arrangement. East of Connecticut Ave. Convenient to every facility. —CONCRETE STREETS— These beautiful bunigalows on lots 50x101 feet have 5 spacious rooms and bath, hot-water heat, electric lights, fireplace, Colonial front porch. These homes are %{cellently situated in a charming section of Chevy Chase, Open and Lighted Until 9 PM. Park interesting exhibits in the ¢ popular Colonial and English &' yaftsv e - . : o | _ Represcntative on Premises architecture. Terms Arranged 12 To Reach: By auto or bus, via 16th St. to Alaska Avenue Turn left from Alaska Ave. to Morningside Drive to Sta: Model Home—corner Morningside Drive and Juniper St. & PBreuninger S Sons Builders—Realtcrs 904 14th St JAMESON-BUILT HOMES! Inspect at Once SAMPLE HOUSE, 915 QUINCY ST. N.W. Reasonable Price—Easy Terms Colorado Building Main 61- 6 and 7 large rooms, h.-w.h,, electric lights, 'K hardwood floors and trim. One-piece sink, tiled bath, built-in tub, built-in" ice box “and other extras. Double rear porches, wide front porch, deep lot to wide alley. “Ask the Man Who Owns One” Built, Owned and for Sale by : ’ ; 18 Thomas A. Jameson Co. Owners and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Phone Main 5526 7 room and tiled bath semi-bungalow. Built- in garage, hot-water heat, ping porch, open fireplace, AM.1., hardwood floors and trim, bright, dry cellar, with Jaundry trays: shade trees; one-half block from bus line. High elevation. Price 35’750 Terms 0. B. Zantzinger Co. K St. N.W. Phone Main 5371 ttsville, Md. Phone Hyattsville 72 945 H PRENNNS Every Family Bene'fits from the Happy, Wholesome Atmosphere of Their Own tome The Best Guarantee Against the Uncertainties of the Future and 8 E, Distinctive and Durable Just a Stone’s Throw from Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase, Md. 4, 6 Woodbine St. Detached brick homes of unique and pleasing design. Six large, light, airy rooms, with two baths. Open fire- place, hardwood floors; baths with many built-in fixtures; kitchen in color with breakfast set and other labor-saving devices. Spacious closets; laundry and servants’ toilet in basement; space for maids’ room, if necessary. Garage with private drive; lawns well sodded. Construction of the best—for which the builders, Griffin Bros., are noted. These Beautiful, Substantial Homes Available on Most Reasonable Terms Six and Seven Rooms Plenty of Space Between Groups The Best in Workmanship, Materials and Finish Exhibit: 1334 Randolph St. N.E. Come out and see the efforts of this community toward beauti- fying the lawns—friendly competition among our 40 home buyers adds zest to their efforts. A community of high-class people you will be proud to have as neighbors. Charles M. Wallingsford Builder and Owner 1010 Vermont Ave. N.W. Built-in Garage Paved Alley in Rear The price is right—terms are convenient Distinctive Development of M. & R. B. WARREN Connecticut Avenue and Tilden Street Telephone Cleveland 6084 Open and lighted every evening until 9 P.M. Geo. E. Dieffenbach J. H. Gordon 1343 H St. N.W. Main 583 LT S R S R A A R N “‘mfi\fifi‘(\\\'\\fi(\fi\\\\\Y‘\‘\\fi‘fi‘fi\‘§\‘Q‘\\\\‘fl\\‘\\“\\\“\\\“‘“‘\“\\“ Main 2990 7 S