Evening Star Newspaper, April 20, 1929, Page 18

18 REAL BUILDING PERMITS INCREASE IN MARCH Survey of 582 Cities and|wor. Towns Shows 60 Per Cent ," Gain Over February. cial reports of building permits is- sugd in 582 cities and towns made to S.!W. Straus & Co., for March, 1929, wefe $407,365,423, compared with $254,- 454,185 in February, a gain of 60 per cent. ‘fThe norma Igain from February to March is 57 per cent, thus tending to indicate an upward trend which should soon manifest itself in actual building |. activities. Eliminating New York City's figures, the March gain over February was 59 per cent, which compares with a ESTYATE. ENHANCES BEAUTY OF COLONIAL HOME heavy stone chimneys rise from the end of the left and front wings of the ‘The grovs of dogwood trees, to the right of the center »ntrance, was left untouched in the bullding, and stands now just as nature made it, giving an appealing setting to the house. In the rear, also, the woods were left as nearly as possible in their natural state, with a rock garden and wild flowers in a portion of the lot, Many birdhouses have been placed among the trees, and a lily pool will be added to the land- scape development. View of Landscaping. As one enters the hall, . which runs through the house, a view is afforded through the rear door of the landscap- ing beyond, looking under the old-style colonial stairway, finished in white, with mahogany railing. ‘To the left of the hall is the living room, 26 feet 5 inches by 16 feet 4 inches, which has rough plaster walls, finished dn a deep cream color. On the normal seasonal variation of 56.4 per cent, Straus states. “In the 25 cities of the country show- ing the greatest amount of building, the total of permits issued in March was $287,627,874, compared with the Febru- ary total of $174,128,635, a gain of 64 cent,” Straus states. “Comparison of the figures for March with those of the same month last year gives a similar indication of an upward trend in building. In the 25 leading cities the gain over March, 1928, was 18 per cent, and over March, 1927, 21 per cent. In 350 cities the gain was 10 per cent. Due to local conditions in some sections of the country, however, the entire list of 582 centers revealed a gain over March, 1928, of only 2 per cent, although it is to be borne in mind that last March the same cities re- ported a loss of 4 per cent from the same month in 1927 and of 8 per cent from March, 1926. “An outstanding feature for the ) month was the large volume of build- ing plans filed in the borough of Man- hattan, New York, amounting to $121,- 201,015. The total for New York City ‘was $171,393,952. Doubtless some part of this volume might have been due to the pending multiple dwellings bill, al- though it is to be noted that in Feb- Tuary the volume of plans filed in the metropolis was upward of $106,000,000, while in March, last year, the amount was_in excess of $107,000,000. “It is a matter worthy of note, also, that of the 25 cities which are leading the country in building activities at this time, 14 showed gains over March, 1928. Increases of impressive proportions were shown in Boston, Washington, Los An- geles, Akron, Providence, Denver, Okla- homa City, New Orleans and Indianap- olis. The heaviest losses were in Chi- cago, where a falling off of $15,000,000 was recorded, and in Detroit. where the | decline was $7,000,000. Other cities where activities seemed to be losing mo- mentum were Newark, Cleveland, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Houston. “Twenty States and the District of Co- Jumbia reported gains in permits issued compared with March last year, while in 27 States losses were recorded. In this connection, ‘¢ is of interest to note that Florida, re building operations have for some time been at a low ebb, reported an increase over March last year. Other noteworthy gains were shown in New York, California, Massa- chusetts, Indiana, Colorado and Okla- homa. State losses of considerable mag- nitude were revealed in Michigan, Illi- nois, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.” Get Title to Property. Robter A, Krieger and Ella B. Krie- ger, joint tenants, this week took title west, or left, wall is a great fireplace in the center. The woodwork in this room, as throughout the house, is a glazed cream color, giving the appearance of age. A den, cozy it size, is located at the rear of the. first floor, to the right of the hall. This room is finished in old pine. It has an outlook on the garden development to the rear. At the front of the right wing is the dining room, 12 feet 2 inches by 13 feet 2 inches, fitted with colonial niches. and fea- tured by a large rounded bay in the frontal facade, and having a door giv- ing onto the latticed breakfast porch to the right of the building. The mod- ernly arranged and fitted kifchen and pantry at the right rear. of the first floor are finished all in white. Simplicity marks the house through- out, but its livability is enhanced by the addition of many utilitarian fea~ tures. Particular attention was given to ventilation in the kitchen, for in- stance, and there are closets for spe- cial purposes throughout the house. There is a radio “loud speaker” built into the wall of the living room, invis- ible to the eye, and thereby having no wires or other unnecessary equipment features in evidence. On the second floor, over the living room, is a master bedroom, 16 feet 5 inches by 18 feet 5 inches, having a fireplace and windows on three sides, assuring ample lighting and air, and desired cross-ventilation. It has a private bath. ‘There is a small sewing room to the front of the second story hall. At the front of the right wing are two bed- rooms, 12 feet 6 inches by 13 feet 6 inches, and at the right rear is a fourth bedroom, 13 feet 10 inches by 17 feet 8 inches. The house was built by W. C. & A. N. Miller from plans by Mr. Heaton. Dr. Bullock to Occupy Pulpit. At the Third Baptist Church, Fifth and Que streets, tomorrow, Dr. Bullock’s topic at 11 a.m. is “Why the World Hated Jesus/” Holy communion will follow the morning services. At 8 p.m. Dr. Bullock’s topic is “A Mind to Work.” Sunday morning prayer meeting, to 7:30 a.m.; Bible School, 9:15 a Junijor C. E. Soclety, 4 pm.; I. C. E. i 5 p.m.; Senior C. E. Society, 6 p.m.; prayer meeting Tuesday, 8 to to business property located at 1205 Pennsylvania avenue. Title was exe- cuted by Margaret This Is the Home You NEW, DETACHED BRICKS SAMPLE HOUSE—4505 River Road N.W. West of Wisconsin Ave. Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to River Road, turn left to houses. MAX SUGAR, Owner and Builder Phone Adams 546 Have Been Looking For $11,850 and upwards In Excellent Location Near Congressional Country Club NATURAL SETTING ’ P. prayer meeting Thursday, | and stone trim. A center side of the fireplace to a on first floor. 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