Evening Star Newspaper, October 6, 1928, Page 20

REAL FIRE-PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 71013 Warnings Given to Aid in Pro- tecting Property Against Flames. October 7 to 13 is fire prevention week, With Columbus day celebrated on the 12th, the home owner is given opportunity to eliminate fire hazards. But before this day ar the owner should go over his house and deter- mine the jobs to be dane. Several defi- nite activities should be undertaken, among which the following are per- s the most important. B ating equpment. should be looked to unless it has already been over- hauled; = chimney flues should be cleaned. Uncovered heating pip 3 asbestos pipe covering. Asbestos board should be used to pro- tect a woodwork exposed to heat. Heat regulators with limiting controls that prevent dangerous overheating should be investigated. Each of these matters will lead not only to fire safety, but also to greater comfort and fuel economy. An electrician should carefully ex- amine the house wiring. If this is found to be faulty or known to be in- adequate in the electric service pro- vided, defects should be remedied so as to be without a fire threat and to give greater convenience. Each fireplace should be provided with a screen or spark protector in gorder that hot o may not escape beyond the hearth. Rubbish and trash in basement and attic should be gotten rid of as far as passible. Dry leaves should be burned. If lum- ber is stored near the house or under a porch, be sure there are no old paint rags or other materials near it that might, through spontaneous combus- tion, cause a fire. If electric storms occur frequently the installation of copper lightning rods should be con- sidered. The importance of this pre- caution is increased if the house is vacant much of the time, if it is more or less distant from other occupied dwellings or if it is situated in an be covered wit ESTATE. for Nine Private building operations in the District thus far this year have run about $5,336,905 in excess of the cost of similar operations last year, accord- | ing to a study of construction apera- | tions started during the first nine months of 1928, as compared with the same period of 1927. ‘The total cost of all local building operations here this year, exclusive of Federal projects, is computed to be $34,362,550, as compared with a total of $29,025/645 for the first nine months of 1927. Indications are that the grand total for the present year-will run consid- erably above the figure for 1927, when the estimated cost of private operations amounted to $36,321,450, which was a | decline. $27,177.880, 'or ‘about 42 per | cent, from the high level reached in | the year 1926. Not only did construc- | tion in September attain a higher fig- ure than that recorded in August, con- trary to the situation last year, when September showed the lowest total for any month in 1927, but several major projects, already announced, are yet to be included in the reports of the build- ing inspector, Col. John W. Oehmann, after the issuance of permits for these operations. Other Large Projects. Among large projected operations for which permits as yet have not been is- sued are the mammoth new headquar- ters building of the Southern Railway, the D. A. R. Auditorium, plans for which have just been filed with the building office: _the new home of the area where fire protection is inadequate. Handling of hot ashes and the use of oil stoves as auxiliary heaters, and oil lamps if used, should be considered. Finally, look to your fire insurance policies, be sure that they have not lapsed. A safe place should be pro- vided for their keeping, either in a built-in safe or in a safe deposit box. Property deed, life insurance policies and other valuable papers should be filed with them. First Time Offered Jameson-Built Homes 410 to 416 D ouglas St. N.E. 502 to 508 Cemtral Ave. N.E. Ready for " “Ask the Man Inspection Six and seven large rooms, tiled bath, built- in tubs, h.-w.h., electric lights, hardwood floors and trim. One-piece sink, built-in ice box and other extras. Double rear porches, wide front porch. Garage with each house. g These homes are located 2 squares morth of 4th Street and Rhode Island Ave. N.E. Who Owns One” Built, Owned and for Sale by Thomas A. Jameson Co. Owners and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. of the extraordi equipment, the trim and woodw the charming groi Each home is 16 NLY two now left of this opera- tion. No better proof can be had in these upper Sixteenth Street sec- tion homes, situated just a square and a half from the Park golf course and downstairs and four bedrooms with two complete baths upstairs. The de- sign is the popular center-hall plan, with attractive side entrance. Among the numerous features ments are the special fitments and unusually large floored attic, the fine first trust by H. L. Rust Company. Open Daily Till 9 P.M. EATON & CO. AGENTS Phone Main 5526 nary values offered half a square from Rock Creek Park itself. Each has four delightful rooms and refine- built-in garage, the ork throughout and unds. subject to a $10,500 950 1010 Vermont Avenue Phone Main 2920 DISTRICT BUILDING OPERATIONS EXCEED LAST YEAR BY $5.336.905 Total Cost of Local Projects, Exclusive of Federal Government. Is $34,362,550 : THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1928. Months. : Julius Garfinckel department store and & number of large apartment projects. New bullding operations by, months lans for 14 apartm gn estimated cost of $485,000. Permits were issued during Septem- ber as folows: Dwellings Apartment: Garuges Stores Elevators 2 2 Bollers ... s 533 ent houses having Permits Issued. Columbia and the value of same: New Build Northeast Southeast Northwest Southwest ..... BRICK. No. No. Permits. Bldgs. 2 48 » 2. Repatrs Total % ' HOMES COST MORE NOW. 7,300 16,200 $3,967,158 The following summary shows the distribution of improvements among the respective sections of the District of 3.725.910 241,248 $3.967.155 IMPORTANT TO BUILDER . . Design of Utilitarian Value and Beauty Is Aim of Arch- itects. Architectural style in residence de- sign is revealed by the mass of the structure and, secondly, by the treat- ment of the details. And, it-is in the proper handling of the details that the architect proves of great help to the home cwner. ‘The most important detail on a house is the entrance. This part of the house is first to come under intimate observa- HOUSE ENTRANCE STYLES/ REAT ESTATE. _— Its design should be considered from most important the utilitarian viewpoint of best serving handling of such a feature may often t detail. The proper | the interests of the home owner first ' make the house distinctive, whereas a | and, secondly, his guests. If the location is exposed to the ele- ments some method of shelter from beating storms may be advisable. This is exemplified by the porches of the Colonial houses with the slender col- umns and many paneled door with side lights. The latter enable the house- wife to observe who is at the door be- fore she opens to them. ¢ In the English style the entrance porch may be under the main roof or | a separate gable. The door may also be a solid one, but it will probably contain a light of glass, possibly leaded, to enable the housewife to look out. Thus each architectural style will | mediocre treatment will leave it simply | another unit in a block of houses. Patent Validity Upheld. The validity of the Straub cinder block patent, No. 1,212,840, was upheld by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the third circuit of Phila- delphia in a decision rendered on Sep- tember 26 in a case brought by the owners of the patent. Crozier-Straub, Inc.. which is a subsidiary of the Na- | tional Building Units Corporation, the | local licensee of which is the Washing- | ton Concrete Products Corporatior, | manufacturers of Straub cinder build- Selection of Better Building Ma- terials Seen as Cause. Dwellings thus far this year are as follows: Jan- Repairs .. uary, $4,620,895: February, $4,153,740; March, $2,399,225; April, $3,035870; May, $4,206,185; June, $4,034,075; July, | Dwellings $4.443,965; August, $2,402,430, and Sep- | & tember, $3,967,155. Bullding operations during the first nine months of 1927 were as follows: January, $2,905,755; February, $3,888,- 745; March, $3.425,875; April, $4,435,670; May, $3,522,725; June, $2,962,880; July, | $2,512,835; August, $3,596,940, and Sep- | & tember $1,774,220. Construction of private dwellings ap- proved during the past month had a greater total estimated cost than apartment houses. Plans for 71 dwell- ings havirg a total cost of approxi- mately $606,925 were approved by the building inspector, as compared with 101,500 180 10,500 1,970 5.000 6,600 According to the index number com- pany, American homes are costing more each year. While the average cost for apartment houses is only a little over the 1921 mark, the index number for private houses shows an average rise D;g%g from 100 in 1921 to 121.6 in 1927. 26,085 | | Part of this increase, at least, is said to be due to education in materials, which has convinced many house build- ers that a low first cost does not prove that cheap stuff is not more expensive in the end. 350 Gareges 15,070 MACHINERY. Motors ... aiss e 7,080 North of 10th and Fla. Ave. N.E. G II Convenient to Every a 2 Facility 86 Sold— Udet Open Saturday al'k and Sunday Prices, $6,950 to $9,250 - These homes, located in the choicest section of N.E., have 4 spacious bedrooms, with all modern improvements, conveniently located to bus and car lines, schools and churches. You are cordially invited to inspect these resi- dences. Arrangements for financing can be made. Representative at 1509 West Va. Ave. N.E. J. Dallas Grady 904 14th St. N.W. 106 Primrose Street Chevy Chase,Md. INSPECT SUNDAY Individually Built 8 Large Rooms, Two Baths Beautiful Lot 70x145 Two-Car Garage Wm. S. Phillips . & Company Realtors 1501 K St. N.W., Main 4600 3 Left! Main 6181 Redu;:ed $8,000 THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME BUILT TO SELL FOR $35,500 HAS BEEN REDUCED TO— $27,500 OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALL DAY SUNDAY AND DAILY FROM 2 to 6 P.M. 4409 18th St. N.W. This beautiful all-brick hame, with tile roof, eontains 10 rooms, 6 hedrooms, 3 modern baths, large porches and 2-car brick garage. Two other adjacent homes—4405, 4407—are now selling for $24, HOW TO GET THERE MOORE & HILL, INC. Drive out 10th 8. fo Wabster 81, tarn Realtors 730 17th St. N.W. Main 1174 Hemlock To Reach Praparfy Drive out 16th St. to Alaska Ave. Alaska Ave. to 13th and Hem- logk Sts. Turn West on Hemlock St. to House. We Request Your Inspection of This ing before completion. Ideal Model HOH:IC. J“" Completed This Dutch Colonial brick n and tile home, containing o 7 large rooms (den) and 5 hesnbitul colofed tilb Dl =l : ALY baths (shower), is situs HEPH PARK ated on a large deep lot The Ideal Home Community (70'x161'), with a high commanding elevation. Over 65 Homes Sold in - Garage to a wide alley. Shepherd Park Exceptionally large kitche en with breakfast nook, living room and master This Home, Heated and Lighted, Open for Inspection Sunday and every day until 9 P.M. bedroom, finished in the latest artistic treatment. We consider this home to be the best of design and Several all-brick detached homes (6 and 7 rooms, 2 baths) now under construction may be inspected. Priced from $17,000.00 to $18,000.00. Convenient terms to desirable purchasers. arrangement we have built in this beautiful sub= o o - > 2 N G Jdreuninger & Soirs Builders of the “Original” Breuninger Homl.l division, Main 6140 Breuninger-built homes in Shepherd Park are sell- 706 Colm:gclo Bldg. 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Nowhere in Washington can you find a better home value so delightfully and conveniently situated to the heart of the Nation’s Capital. Reached via Connecticut Avenue turning east on Albemarle Street to Linnean Avenue, thence north 2 blocks to Chesapeake Street—or from Rock Creek Park via Broad Branch Road. Alfred T. Newbold Builder Schwab, Valk & Canby ; SELLING -AGENTS 1704 Connecticut Avenue Potomac 830 B of 301 to 315 Allison St. N.W. HOMES 20 FEET WIDE 59,950 315 'Allison St. Open Sunday and Daily until Nine P.M. for a beautif finished brick home that you would easily judge worth from $1,000 to $1,500 more than this astonishingly low price! Two squares from beautiful Grant Circle, just off New Hampshire Ave., at high elevation commanding a wonderful outlook over the entire city. Concrete front porch. Six large, tastefully decorated rooms. Tiled bath, with built-in tub and shower. Qak ‘floors throughout. Pantry. Large, light kitchen. Lot 140 ft, deep. Two blocks from school, bus and car lines. > MLS ansbury cta ANY " INC. 1418 Eye St. N.W. Exclusive Agents Main 5904 Drive out N. H. Ave. past Grant Circle to Allison St. Turn right to houses.