Evening Star Newspaper, October 12, 1929, Page 20

REAL BSTATE. ,Bl]lll]lNBS RAZED FOR NEW PROJECT Cafrltz Organization Wil Erect $750,000 Structure on 15th Street. Demolition of a number of old resi- dences and a large apartment building , but a few years old has been started by | { the Cafritz Construction Co. on the site {on Fifteenth street between N street { and Rhode Island avenue to make way + H a new eight-story residential struc- an estimated construction ,000, which is to be known a8 the Miramar Apartment Hotel. ‘The new building, to be erected by -~ the Cafritz organization, will front 165 feet on Fifteenth street, 65 feet on Rhode Island avenue and 105 feet on N street. There will be 208 housekeeping ! and non-housekeeping suites of one, two and three rooms with bath, and under the plan of the building, with three street frontages, all of the apart- ments will have an outside exposure. The architectural style of the Mira- mar is of the modern manner, with a touch of the Gothic in its facades of brick, trimmed with limestone. The flatness of the elevations will be re- lieved by the employment of pilasters topped with arched windows and a crenalated parapet. ‘The main entrance on Pifteenth street will lead into a lobby with high ceiling, which will carry out the colorful motif of the whole building. ‘The rooms of all apartments are to be finished in wall paper of modern design and all trim will have walnut nmm The floors will be of parquet, laid in hllt mastic. The baths will be_finishe rolychmme tile. Kitchens will have ventilatigg equip- ment to remove warm air and will fiulpved with. polychrome all-metal itchen units, consisting of mechanical Tefrigeration, electric range and storage e for china and kitchen utensils. disposal of refuse from the apart- ments is to be facilitated by built-in Tecess receptacles, which may be re- moved from the corridors by attendants ©of the building. Apartments without dtneu will have disappearing folding di sets con- of a table and two benches, Wwhich fold into a recess in the wall be- hind small French doors. The majority of the apartments have inclosed porches. Radio entertainment will be furnished each apartment from two large receiv- ing sets, offering a choice of two pro- grams by simply plugging in the radio wu&t with a loud speaker. The cor- ridors will be carpeted. TWO U. S. WOMEN FACE DEATH TRIALS Americans Are Accused in Mexico of Murdering Lovers—Native Beauty Also Held. By the Associated Press. INDIANAPOLIS CHOSEN BY EXCHANGE CLUB Belection of 1930 Convention City and Adoption of Agricultural Program Feature Session. ICKSONVILLE, Fla., October 12— The National Exchange Club closed its anual convention heré Wednesday with selection of Indianapolis as its 1930 convention city. Earlier in the day 800 delegates elected J. P. Muller, New York City, president and enlarged their scope THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON DESIGN OF NEW 3750000 DOWNTOWN APARTMENT BOTEL The Miramar, to be erected by the Cafritz Construction Co. on Fifteenth street between Rhode Island avenue and N street. There will be radio outlets in each room, conmecting with two master receiving sets in the building. FORESTRY CHIEF JOINS DRIVE ON BILLBOARDS on against objectionable use of billboards $425,000,000 for Schools. in an appeal to the Department of | gchools and colleges in the United Commerce for a study of the present | States are expected to spend “25 qutdoor advertising situation. 000 for new hufldlnn this year. e A STRIKING VALUE! Thorough in Construction! Superb in Quality! Only $10,450 Drive out Kansas Ave. or take ihe 8ih & Emersen 8t. 5th & and walk east eme Sauare fo'your Fature home. SEVEN LARGE ROOMS, four bedrooms, tiled bath, four large closets and cedar storage room, two screened rear porches, numerous floor »lup beautifully finished hardwood floors and trim, wel equipped kitchen, FRIGIDAIRE, best quality nl range, Pittsburg gas water heater, higher dry cellar with servant’s toflet and laundry trays. BRICK GARAGE. ‘Well sodded lawns with shrubbery. PAVED STREET AND ALLEY No Special Assessments to Come Later L. T. Gravatte 927 15th St. REALTOR National 0753 Evening Phone, Georgia 2900 Declares Unsightly Posters Roadsides Cut Values of Property. J. M. Bennett, superintendent of parks and forestry of the Board of Country Road Commissioners, Wayne County, Mich., has joined with other individual organizations in protesting against use of billboard advertising to the extent that it ruins scenic beauty and lowers property values. In new book, “Roadside Develop- manual of the procedure on the design, construction and maintenance of roadsides, Mr. Bennett says “The most persistent encrolchmenta found along highways are advertising signs which tend to cheapen the ap- pearance of a road, and thereby the community. In a number of cases, ex- pansive views of the country are block- ed by glaring billboards. All such signs within the right-of-way of the high- way should 'be removed.” The National Association of Real Estate Boards recently voiced a protest E Exhibit llomi 51 18 Kansas Ave. § N. W. OPEN Daily & Sunday to 9 PM. s el I Rl Rl 4812 30th Street N.W. Overlooking Rock Creek Park Neiw stone and brick homes situated between Connecticut Avenue and Rock Creek Park. Values that cannot be duplicated. The homes contain 10 rooms, 3 baths and many unusual features. Lot 60 ft. front. Two-car brick garages. Drive Out Conn. Ave. to Ellicott, East to Linnean Ave., South to New Houses of organization activity with the addi- tion of an agricultural education pro- . Officials pointed out that the step is not to be con‘strued as a measure for farm relief Wi ! connected with the pro Cor. Park Rd. & 19th St. 3232 19th St. N. W. Large corner brick home, conutaining seven rooms, and tile bath. 4 large bedrooms, entrance hall, unusually large living room. Colonial front porch, 2 large screened-in rear porches and built-in garage. This home 15 modern in every detail, and in excellent condi- tion. Open Sunday from 10 am. to 6 p.m. HARRY LUSTINE Exclusive Agent 317 Woodward Bldg., Natl. 6369 915 E Street N.W. Situated irl The Downtown Section on Wide Street Attractive Fireproof 'Building. containing approx. 12,000 sq. ft. of open space on three floors. Freight Elevator 30-foot Alley in the Rear Further Particulars Furnished By Calling MR. BRENT BOSS & PHELPS 1417 K St Nat'l 9300 Open Saturday and Sunday to 9 P.M. Inspect At Once FLOYD E. DAVIS CO. National 0352-0353 733 12th St. N.W. Completely Detached Brick Homes 1734-1738 ALLISON ST. N.W Visit our newest Model Homes whether you are a buyer or not. An excellent production of a modern home for discriminating, up-to-date lovers of beauty. No home of this type ever offered at this price in this section, Homes of this type are contributing factors for the contentment and happiness of a family. 4 As soon as you enter this home you are captivated by harmonious lines and comfy feeling, which are symbolic of the m'nutlblo lure of the entire home. These Homes Overlook Rock Creek Park The price and terms are very attractive Drive out Sixteenth Street to Allison, turn west to property Open 9 AM. to 9 PM. 8 Rooms, Two Baths, Beautiful Lot SMITH BROS. & CO D. C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 929 Typical American City Held to Be Minus Personalxty and Commumty Harmony nent civic beauty by ruthless decen- tralization of our cities, saying that if they will grow they must grow centrif- BY GEORGE B. FORD. “The city beautiful” is largely & harmony and sappropriate- Welreltthlmnln‘o(lmfl in | in the planning of our American towns. oA o materiel expansian, - where . of mat i) and service period one wmra utility and bu\lty will uhsre alike, Nefther vul sal fy vlt.hou; the other. ‘Together make our American towns a dcfi(hl and lnlpin- tion to all, ital throughout '-hfl city or town should be an omered arrangement. It is not mwmcm.ble J,l’.llt ::nm- tion piled on cen- ters of some of our cities have attained, ls actually mdndln[ the possibility civic design. Poland .15 now sl haps we can only atlain perma-'furniture to other pai bent wood g{“lhe ‘world. THREE new homes in beautiful Northgate await your inspection . . . Two al- ready sold . . . Exhibit home open daily until 9 p.m. 1327 KALMIA ROAD Drive out to end of 16th St. and turn right on Kalmia Rd. REAL ESTATE. mumm,mw ‘White Oaks Leased. the transaction. Mrs. Dunigan is lnlupmtdmeenmewmm ‘White Oaks, the monumental resi- motlnlndbunlnn widow of | H At his hln.knl Dnn —ldh-m:uhhmqm- Patton, U. 8. A, it is . A, an- frieiore - bling on dog races. nounced by Harvey L. Jones, vice presi- DETACHED NEAR $ ROOMS 16th STREET 2 BATHS ROCK CREEK PARK A REAL HOME s s High-Class, Home-Owned Neighborhood oSt gt B i, o, g i . and Dul‘n“cn second enlly "u’-nferf for l ""25 hlvln o c Sl TORES, ind in" I8SES. lflelerEALM Il. a) d h.A ulo".oléog! {o?fi to 100 RO}! 321 equaling 6,625 square feet. $14,500 VERY IAS’ S You will like this entire bloc brosd-lawned, home-owned. dets gemibunsalows. logated risht in {he Beart of the city, yei truly suburban. y ene T PAUL MAGOFFIN OPEN INSPEC'I' Exclusive Agent 317 Woodward Bldg. Phone: National 3023 Qansfim:y ({ PANY INC. Builders Apartment Dwellers You can live in SHERIDAN PARK without sacrificing any of the con- vemences you now en)oy We ‘want you to visit this new development of beautiful homes in the exclusive upper Sixteenth Street residential section and see for yourself how these homes provide the same con- veniences that you now enjoy with many additional advantages. We call your attention particularly to the following special features: AN OIL BURNER HEATING PLANT which permits you to regu- late the temperature of your home with the mere movement of your finger . . . no fires to build . . . no coal to shovel . . . no dust, dirt or ashes . . . the :emperature auto- matically controlled . . . kept at just the degree you want xt. ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION « « . cheaper than ice and more satisfactory for keeping foodstuffs ++.mno muss ... no drip pans to empty. TWO BATHS . . . one equipped with built-in shower . . . both fully tiled and equipped with the latest built-in fixtures. BUILT-IN GARAGE large enough for two cars . . . no night park- ing on the street . . . no expense for garage storage. THREE LARGE BEDROOMS with a sleeping porch which may be screened or glassed in to provide an additional sleeping room. LARGE KITCHEN with every built-in convenience . . . laundry landscaped front lawns and many other features. You get all of these advantages plus something which apartment life does not provide—the comfort, privacy and satisfaction of having a"home of your own. We cordially invite your inspection of this high-class development of moderate priced homes the prices of which range from $12,500 to $14,750. EXHIBIT HOME OPEN UNTIL 9:00 P. M. EVERY DAY Drive out Sixteenth Street to Sheridan Avenue opposite the Sixteenth Street Entrance to Rock Creek Golf Course WarDMAN 1437 K Street N.W., District 3830