Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1929, Page 16

i ¥ NARCH BULDINGS TOTAL 525155 Cost of Apartment Houses Exceeds That of Dwell- ings for Month. MONTANANS GET ACTION. Realty Dealers Win Passage of City Planning Measure. As its initial accomplishment the newly formed Montana Association of Real Estate Realers has secured the pas- of a standard city planning and en-“-i;lln: act by the”llgnnm 'suu ture. Under the new act Montana commu- nitles are authorized by the State district the property within their juris- diction, and each district is given the power to regulate the type of buildings that shall be erected in it. U R I ADVISORY COUNCIL PASSES FIELD HOUS Architects Also Approve Gymna- sieum Design for Mount Vernon Seminary, Expenditure of $5,251,525 for build- ing projects in the District, exclusive of Federal operations, was provided for under permits issued during March, ac- cording to the monthly statement made public this week by Col. John W. Oeh- mann, building inspector. The March total was well in excess of both the January and February figures, which a‘!l’le $2,558,445 and $4,076,480, respec- vely. During the past month the cost of apartment house projects was greater than that for dwellings, although per- mits for dwellings also showed an in- crease. Permits were issued during the month for 11 apartments having a total cost estimated at $2,072,500 and for 161 dwellings having a total cost estimated | 8t 4101 Quebec street, following a study at $1,215875. One hotel having a of plans for new building projects here building cost computed at $650,000 also | in the office of Maj. Donald A. Davi- was included in the March report. o ’fif’ugm Ensln;er xg‘f:"{,“'g’“{,‘;“'; Permits were issued fol- e fle ouse was designed by W. S. IR oy ;!‘esszeolé and is to cost approximately ‘The council jury also approved the design for the $20,000 gymnasium for the Mount Vernon Semingry as drawn 0 |by Mr. Bessell; for a store building to 700 | be erented at 1723 Benning road north- 0 | east for Robert Bowdler & Sons from | 3o.000 | P1ans by Louis ‘Bowdler and to cost ono | $3.200, and a dwelling to be erected at 000 | 1601 Juniper street for Joseph P. Maher from plans by L. E. Allison and to cost $26,000. ‘The Architects’ Advisory Council ap- proved and commended the architec- tural design for the field house to be erected for the Mount Vernon Seminary, Value. 1.01 Repairs .. 187,600 | i EIGHT BIDS RECEIVED ON WOODWARD ANNEX Charles H. Tompkins Co. Makes Lowest Offer for 11-Story Office Addition, ‘The Charles H. Tompkins Co. was the low bidder for the construction of the 11-story addition to the Woodward | Building, southeast corner of Fifteenth o5 |and H streets, it is announced. Con- tract is to be awarded in a few days. 200 | Eight bids were received. 3| F. H. Duehay, Inc. is the owner of the property and George N. Ray is the designer of the annex building. The addition, to be erected on the site of the former home of the G. M. P. Murphy brokerage concern, is to be of brick and marble construction similar to that of the Woodwgrd Building. 127,000 | Dwellings epairs 11,300 Repairs : 4250 | 2300 2,200 8250 Drelling Boilers Totals.. The following summary shows the distribution of improvements among the respective sections of the District and the values of same: NEW BUILDINGS. Northeast . 5,251,535 Southwest Repairs . Total . Dean Wilkinson to Lecture. e Unpardonable Sin: Some Who ‘Wili Not Be Forgiven in This World or in the Next,” will be the subject of the lecture by Dr. B. G. Wilkinson, dean of theology of Washington Missionary Col- Jege, tomorrow pight at the Arcadia, 3132 Fourteenth street. At 7:15 pm. a medical demonstration on “Vitamins, the Batteries of the Body,” will be con- ducted by an expert from the Washing- ton Sanitariul Will you consider 2 a real bargain o The owner of this imposing home will accept a price fully $10,000 below its duplicatable value—and give you extraordinary terms besides. , You'll find it well worth your time tomor- I’mow to inspect it, detail by detail, from top to ttom. 1312 E. Capitol St. A beautiful neighborhood and one of the handsomest Homes among many most attrac- tive ones. 12 large rooms, 2 baths, 2 open fireplaces, front and side porches, 2-car brick garage, handsome floors and woodwork—all in first-class condition. ’ Open Sunday for your inspection—from 10 a.m. to dark. Deal with a Realtor 1415 K Street National 4750 |and it was the only area showing an 34 PER CENT GAN I NEW PROTS Total for First Quarter of Year, However, Shows Big Loss. New building and engineering work contracted for during the past month in the 37 States east of the Rocky Mountains amounted to $484,847,500, according to F. W. Dodge Corporation, The above figure shows an increase of 34 per cent over the total for February of this year, but there was a drop of 18 per cent from the March, 1928, total. Of the eight districts reviewed below, ‘Texas was the only territory showing a drop from the preceding month's totals, increase over the totals for March of last year, Analysis of the March building and engineering record showed the follow- ing important classes of work: $197,- 172,200, or 41 per cent of all construc- tion, for residential bullding; $75,583,~ 800, or 16 per cent, for commercial buildings: $71,508,200, or 15 per -cent, for public works and utilities, and $55,837,300, or 12 per cent, for industrial projects. Last month's contract total brought the amount of new construction con- tracted for during the past three months up to $1,256,089,300, as compared with $1,485,067,000 for new construction con- tracted for during the first quarter of 1928, the decrcase being 15 per cent. Contemplated Projects Gain. New contemplated projects reported during March in the 37 Eastern States reached a total of $886,075,100. There was an increase of 15 per cent over the amount reported in February, 1929, and there was an increase of about $2,000,- 000 over the amount reported during | March, 1928. Construction started last month in the Middle Atlantic States (Eastern bia and Virginia) amounted to $59,069, 200. The increase over February, 1929, was 17 per cent and the decrease from March of last year was 16 per cent. Analysis of the March contract total | showed the following classes of im- portance: $31,394,000, or 53 per cent of all construction, for residential build- ings; $9,250,800, or 16 per cent, for commercial buildings: $7,015,600, or 12 per cent, for public works and utilities, [olc——|o|c——|ola{c——r—3|ojc——|off Two Exceptional Values in Beautiful Argyle Park Open for Inspection Now Priced $5,000 A thoroughly modern new d floor contains large recep with open fireplace, dining roo equipped kitchen. rooms and complete bath. Full rear yacds, two-car brick garage trade on business or smaller prop west to 18th, and north a half bl dry basement with instantaneous room, etc. wood throughout. Vacant and in side and rear yards; garage, pa property. To Inspect ™" | | | | | | | | | @ . | 4409 18th St. N.W. Rock Creek Park and designed to suit the most fastidious, n hall, extra large bright’ li Second floor—four bedrooms and two baths, one with complete shower. Attic perfectly finished with two lovely ete. Electric fixtures to suit purchaser, 4213 18th St. N.W. at 18th and Varnum Never before have you been able to purchase a bri home in this beautiful section at this price. Situated on large lot, surrounded by beautiful shrubbery, and containing eight large bright rooms and tiled bath. 'Attic over entire house, slate roof, splendid Every modern convenience, open Northern 1,539, ted to $11 A the was year, Pittsburgn @istrict (Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky) had $52,965,900 in contracts for mey construction work during the past nionth. There was & gain of 6 per cent over the February, 1929, total and a loss of 31 per cent from the March, 1928, record. The New England States had $31,- 970,300 in contracts for new building and engineering work during the month of March. e above figure was 21 per cent ahead of the total for Febru- ary, 1929, but it was 24 per cent below the total for March, 1928. Construction started last month in the Southeastern States (the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessce, Alabama, Exceptional Location for Home or Investment FIVE-ACRE Wooded Villa Sites Expansive view of surrounding Tings, Lo~ ter EASY TERMS $1,250 to $1,450 Worthy of your strictest inves- tigation. ‘The limited number akes prompt action necessary. Defense _Highway = to n} 1) ens downtown. ' 20-m| bus service to La: Mallery, Lanham, Md.. Or Your Broker Daily Until 9 P.M. Below Actual Cost etached brick home overlooking First ng room m, sun parlor, and beautifully basement, instantaneous heater, Large front, side and and wide alley. Will congides erty. Drive out 16th to Webster, ock, or call us for auto service. Open for Inspection Today and Sunday detached hot-water heater, cold storage place and hard- Large front, perfect condition. Screened ved street and alley. throughont and ready to move into. May consider trade on smaller - Price $1 6,500 ve out 16th to Varnum, Call us for aute service or further particulars. METZLER ‘west on Varnum to 18th St. Realtor—Exclusive Agent 1106 Vt. Ave. Deecatur 58 Sunday and Night Service, Adams 620 {\ C e A e T e - : 5 7 ESTATE meeting of the church will take place at elected. MISSIONARY TO TALK IR Sy S Discontent to Be Topic. ‘The Scouts ” § AT BAPTIST CHURCH| ,,T0%,Scouts of Tromp 43 wi stena| ~The Diine Disconert” wil be the -— tomorrow morning by the pastor, Rev. ' ‘The Philippines will have a national | Henry J. Smith. In the evening the chamber of commerce. subject is “Power Mandates.” ,300, This the Thomas Moody on Furlough After 89 Years' Bervice in Bel- this missicnary in Belgian Congo, a year's furlough in the NE SR g W W was con! awarded for new mflw and unfiil.nm- ing work in the Cen ‘West (Illinois, Towa, Wisconsin, Southern Oklahoma lllch)lr‘n.uhwfl. h and Nebraska). The above figure saows an increase of 61 cent over the total for February of year, but it was 9 per cent less than the total for March of last year. The State of Texas had $20,937.000 | Schmi gecretary, Speiden; treasurer, O. P. th, | brarian, Miss Dorothy Smith, and pu 3 | chasing officer, John Lowe. we';e read by department superin |- ents. F Next Thursday evening the annual THESE HOMES HAVE ALL THE DETAILS NECESSARY TO MAKE PERFECT HOMES—MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED 3 ENGLISH-TYPE BRICK, 2-STORY HOMES 6 ROOMS AND BATH, LARGE PORCH Ready for Occupancy TWO NEW BUNGALOW-TYPE HOMES with § spacious rooms, sleeping porch and tiled bath, located on very large lots in the best part of TAKOMA PARK, D. C. These houses have all modern features, are especially well constructed, and #n opportunity is here presented of buy- ing DIRECT FROM OWNER at a figure LESS THAN COST and materially below replacement value. Very Easy Terms Nos. 6605 and 6609 5th Street Come Out Sunday You won’t regret it H. L. THORNTON, Realtor Ouwner and Builder 6900 4th St., Takoma Park, D. C. Office Phone, Georgia 2291 Earnest]; At the annual meeting of the Bible school last Thursda; ening the fol- | | An nw:u.”y Bu; ¢ Detached Brick Colonial > ] 229 Rosemary Street Located just west of Connecticut Ave- nue, close to Chevy Chase Club and within one square of Public School, this residence is one of the best home buys . in all Chevy Chase. Wonder- fully situated on a 60-foot-front lot with many fine trees and detached garage. Built for the present owner from specially drawn plans, using brass water piping, copper gutters, copper downspouts and all fea- tures of high-grade construction. Ouwner is moving to Baltimore and must sell. ONLY $15.250 Hepces & MIDDLETON, INC. 1412 Eye St. N.W. Realt Franklin 9503 OPEN SUNDAY Reached via Conn. Ave., one square beyond Chevy Chaze Club, to Rosemary St., th_en west to house. | ors 3 #2 2R2HBRIR2HERID2N <« COMMITTEE- «ON MVNICIPAL-ART- .‘?.?(Zua S hegena: Eirr FChi 20 .ARCHITECTVRE- (% v o/ 7 @/Y/'IJ/t'(;(_{ Lo SV vierd) i~ IO " s seleclec iicKimmprirni « = . at.of Sejherics’ Lisegr mes - e o e Epceled G Mt _anards 7es DIPLOMA “or Al G & ancAf it 4 s Y vir Rk outo y ARD - ‘f{/ e 2 Ao Sl hrclitecl wl of Mo Binifel of suck v AR CHITECTT] % e g . iy Wirhernglir — Wesley Heights Again Receives Highest Honors The ]ury of Award, acting for the Washington Board of Trade, has just bestowed upon Wesley Heights its Diploma of Honor, in recognition of the consistent character of the development. It is the only award in its class made by the jury—who accom- panied the Diploma with this statement— “The award in this case is made from general appearance of the development, including not only well designed build- ings, but especially for the placement of the houses and the taking advantage of natural conditions—in some cases fea- tures of the landscape which would have been regarded as defects and covered up by some developers have been con- verted into interesting spots.” Thus twice in succession Wesley Heights enjoys the distinc- tion of impartial and expert preference—having won the highest award in both of the Board of Trade's biennial competitions. 4523 Hawthorne Street is the new Exhibit House Appealing in its architectural charm and practical homi- ness—and surrounded by the distinctive at- mosphere of the Gar- den Spot of Washing- ton. Open for inspection every day and eve- ning—including Sun- day—from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. o e O Larme eryre @ful 20.7929.~ A 2 oS DS 53 It is gratifying to us to have continued recogni- tion of our achievement from such distinguished official source—proving as it does the success with which the high standard set for Wesley Heights is being adhered to—gnchallenged an4 incomparable. Wesley Heights is the in-town suburb— reached through Massachusetts Ave., west from Dupont Circle, crossing Wisconsin Ave. and turning left into Cathedral Ave. W.C. and A.N. Miller Ouwners and Develofers 1119 Seventeenth Street Decatur 610