Evening Star Newspaper, November 9, 1929, Page 20

REAL THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, ESTATE. 1929, REAL ESTATE. ARCHITECTS 0.K. ‘BUILDING DESIGNS Qass St. Gabriel’s - Church| and Building Association Home as “Distinguished.” #rhe architectural design for the new B8 Gabriel's Catholic Church, to be | X i%f?ed at 25 Grant Circle, and the de- 3 Al for the new home for the American ilding Association, to be erected at Pennsylvania avenue southeast are of; “distinguished” character, according to: a jury of the Architects’ Advisory Council. ‘The new church building was de- . signed by Maginnis & Walsh and the ° bank structure was designed by O. Harvey Miller. ‘The Architects’ Advisory Council, through another jury of members of the local chapter of the American In- stitute of Architects servmx VDlunurlly without pay, also has “commended” de- signs for the following three dwellings: For 4811 W street, designed for V. T, Richards by Joseph Baumer; for 4332 Garfield street, designed for W. C. A. N. Miller by G. E. MacNelil, and lol’ 4928 Indian lane, designed by W. C. & A. N. Miller by G. E. MacNeil. The jury also has “approved” the gasoline station to be erected at 4717 Wisconsin avenue for the Taylor-Kor- man Oil Co. from plans by J. H. Abel; & dwelling to be erected at 1368 Irls street for L. E. Breuninger Sons, from plans by H. L. Breuninger, and a dwelling to be erected at 5000 Meade street northeast for L. B, Ellis, from nllns by Lewis W. Giles. MARKET SLUMP ANALYZED Burvey Said to Show Building In- dustry Benefited. New life should be injected into the building industry by the recent stock market slump, according to a nation- wide survey of building today by & Building material company. “Many observers®have contended,” seld President A. E. Dickinson, “that the vast sums tied up in the securities markets have made it difficult in some arters to easily obtain money for new ilding construction. “This situation has been relieved and 1 ene result should be larger volume of | Building in many backward districts. Money market conditions should soon normal again. * “Like everything else, building moves in waves, either expanding of i«ceding. ‘The latter has been the case in a aum- Bér of sections, by reason of the high money rates and the difficulty of raising funds on real estate bonds and mort- Today the outlook is u)nnmly bngmer » e PROPERTY IS SOLD. Cnnnecticut Avenue Frontage Is Disposed of. Property fronting on Connecticut avenue between Ingomar and Jenifer | el n p CONTRACTORS ASKED Movement Intended to Safeguard g the public from the acts of frre- sponsible contractors, the Bureau of Contract Information has beén incor- porated and will shortly begin to col- lect data on the manner in which each fulfilled past contract obligations. These data will be utilized in an effort to irresponsibility in the construction in- dustry, according to an announcement made by the Associated General Con- tractors of America. of gathering and compiling the busi- ed as construction companies is being started under the direction of S. M. Williams, who is the manager of the engineering construction division of the Contractor’s Association. With the ac- tive backing of the organ: tors, it is believed that this effort to make available facts regarding the re- sponsibility of everw contractor will be carried to a successful conclusion. its general manager, D. A. Garber, issued a call to every responsible con- tractor in the country to support the bureau surety companies have agreed to pool their contracts di Dr. Pearson formerly lived in Baltimore. HYATTSVILLE HOME BOUGHT BY MARYLAND U. PRESIDENT | “Barney Brae,” 15-room dwelling on Wine avenue, Hyattsville, which has been purchased by Dr. Raymond A. Pear- son, president of the University of Maryland. occupied by the Zantzinger family and was purchased by Dr. Pearson through the O. B. Zantzinger Real Estate Co. of Hyattsville and Washington. The residence was long that PROGRESS IN ZONING REGULATIONS IS SEEN BY GEORGE B. FORD, President Federated Societies of Planning and Parks. or theft. These a TO ANSWER SURVEY Owing to the activity of the diviston | of buflding and housing of the Depart- | ment of Commerce, backed by the Na- | tional Association of Real Estate Boards | and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and also the National Conference on City Planning, the Amer- ican Institute of Architects and the American Civic Association, there has | been a great expansion and improve- | ment in zoning ordinances and build- ing codes, including fire limits, within the last few years. The size of required front, side and rear yards and courts and the height and lot percentage limitations with re- gard to housing are serving to vastly improve the convenience and the health of low-cost housing. On the other hand, in_tenement| house and housing laws there was| little improvement since the New York | tenement house law of 1901 until the creation of the present New York com- | mission to examine and revise the ten- | ement house law. This commission has | . | published an effective plan for a pro- posed dwellings law which extends the | tenement house law to cover all t pes of buildings used in any way whal ever for residence purposes. The most basic and far-reaching service that a housing law can render the Public in Building Projects. FLORAL Marking a movement for safeguard- eneral contractor in this country has liminate conditions that have made for complete baths House throughout. fixtures. garage. Large Through this bureau the actual work ok ess histories of ‘some 26,000 firms list- ized contrac- The Contractors’ Association, thrm;l(h a5 information by submitting Individual | romptly when required. an unnamed investor, it is_an- unced by the office of J. Leo Kolb, Which handled the transaction. Dr. W. P. Kenealy has dispose property at the northwest corner Connecticut avenue and Harrison et, and H. H. Byrne has sold the perty at the northwest corner of necmcuc avenue and Kanawha , it is announced by the Kolb cern. E’ects has been sold by T. J. Molloy | d of : ot bl “More than $1,000,000 worth of onions ere shipped from the United States to QGuba in the last 12 months For Rent Two MODERN STORES in Laurel, Md, on Main Street. Best location. In new theater building, including heat. Suit- able for cham stores of any de- scription. Apply Sidney B. Lust, Mather %ul!dmg. 916 G St. N.W,; ‘Washington, D. C. FOR THIS R rented. W 809 15th Street N.W. WASHINGTON BUILDING Across the Street From the United States Treasury WHY NOT THE BEST SERVICE Consider moving your offices to this magnificent building, and do not de- lay making an inspection—the ideal space for your purposes may soon be EAVER BRO REALTORS 5311 Nebraska Avenue g alcove adjoin- ing kitchen, large p.nm, tile bath with shower, open fire= place, radio outlet, abundance of electric plugs, built-in heated garage. EASON— District 9486 Charming New CENTER HALL house featuring a lavatory on the first Stucco Home complete bath on third floor. New Colonial, on a corner lot 72 ft. front- age, beautifully landscaped. Six well plan- ned rooms, sun parlor, with marvelous Cleveland 1162 Day or Evening 3917 OLIVER STREET ALL BRICK In Smartest Chevy Chase Section IS is a new, splendidly built, large, detached is to assure to every living or sleeping room minimum standards of sunlight, fresh air, privacy and safety from firc equally desirable Detached Brick Home 1303 STREET (Just Off Alaska Ave.) A home you can appreciate and will enjoy! Your inspection will reveal 8 delightful large rooms and many roomy closets. Beautiful bright kitchen with large pantry. 2 with showers. artistically decorated Latest designs in 2-car built-in storage _rooms under cement front porch and many added conveniences. Open Daily and Sunday Until 9:00 P.M. Waple & James, Inc. Builders 1226 14th Sh»-n North 0962 IFIRMS TAKE SPACE IN OFFICE STRUCTURE! | Weaver Bros. Announce Four New Lepses in Washington Building, | Operated by Syndicate. | _Four new leases in the Washington Building, New York avenue, G and Fifteenth streets, are -announced by ‘Weaver Bros.,, which recently took over | management 'of the property following its acquisition by a new syndicate which purchased the property at auction. The Postal Telegraph Co. has leased jground floor space at the corner of | Fifteenth street and New York avenue, including the Fifteenth street storeroom, comprising 1,800 square feet, for a ten- year period, it'is announced. The Knigkerbocker National Corpo brick construction. and screened breakfast and sle to Lonfellow Street, North to our New Homes. 733 12th Street N.W. ration, dealing in investment trusts, has taken the suite comprising rooms 413-14 on_the fourth floor of the building. Perry & Co., partnership of Walter J. Perry and Ivan S. Fuller, | brokerage business, will occupy the suite comprising rooms 549-550-. fifth fidor, and the Gem Life Insurance Co. will have its local office in room 930 on the ninth floor of the building. Helicopter Proves Merit. MILWAUKEE, Wis., | —Taking off at a 40-degree angle after a run of less than 75 feet, a helicopter plane invented by Jesse C. Johnson of Delray, Fla., demonstration at the county airport here Thursday. Root New Semi-Detached Homes in ’ .Marietta Park 5th and Oneida Place N.W. You will like these atfractive homes of artistic design and solid They stand on large lot 27! feet wide with terraced lawns and have many desirable features. ful rooms and modern tiled bath with shower, covered front porch ing porches, Frigidaire and built- in garage, besides numerous other features. Drive out Georgia Ave. or Sixteenth Street East to Fifth Street, Ofpen and Lighted Until 9 P.M. FLOYD E. DAVIS CO. Realtors Roosevelt Gets Auto Permit. ALBANY, Tepresenting the co- engaged in the investment 51 on the v November 9 (#). went, through a successful N. Y., November 9 (#).— Velt Thursday obtained his to operate a motor ca Six large, cheer- Nat’l 0352-0353 heat, fine electrical fixtures, tions of a superior order. lighted 1] 8:30 pm. Exclusive 1433 K St. N.W. OPEN SUNDAY BRAND NEW ALL-BRICK RESIDENCES OVERLOOKING ROCK CREEK PARK LAST DEVELOPMENT POSSIBLE IN MT. PLEASANT Exhibit House, 1863 Ingleside Terrace (2 Blocks North of 19th & Park Road) These houses are 20 feet in width, have 7 rooms and tiled bath, with built-in tub and shower; have concrete front porches with iron rails; buwlt-in garage. 3 cedar-lined closets, FRIGIDAIRE refrigeration, hot-water oak floors throughout; either natiral wood trim (chestnut) or white; all decora- Ofen daily -and Sunday and Purchasable on Easy Terms Be sure and see them tomorrow. Wm. H. Saunders Co., Agents Other features are finish Inc. District 1018 and a garage. ience. Corner of Nevada Avenue—2 Blocks East of Conn. Ave. floor, two complete baths (one with additional shower) and four bedrooms on second floor; two bedrooms and Large 2- car brick DELIGHTFULLY HOMELIKE, contain- ing 4 bedrooms and 2 complete tiled baths, large living room with open fire- place, oak floors throughout. Sun parlor. Everything modern, including separate garage with private driveway. A won- derful value in splendidly located home, Open Sunday Until 8 p.m. Also for Sale 414 Old Georgetown Road Drive_out Wisconsin Avenue to Bethesda Bank, bear left on Old take Rockuille trolley d get off at Glenbrook Road. W. H. WEST COMPANY Georgetown Road_to houses, or an. 1519 K Street Representative on Premises 412 garage on lot 60x125. Old Georgetown PRICE NOW $22 7 5 O o ONLY ’ - ik Nothing Like it in Chevy Chase $13,250 CONVENIENT TERMS 1415 K Street N. Open Saturday 4 to 9 P.M. and Sunday 10 AM. to 9 P.M, Drive west on Western Avenue from Chevy Chase Circle one-half square, turning right into Oliver Street .,,_,Mcxnnvm-nacossm Nat'l 4750 Tower Building Now FOR SALE 906 New York Ave. 5024 5th St. N.W. JUST OFF KANSAS AVE. Six generous sized rooms, three big porches Tiled bath with built-in shower and fixtures, a cold storage pantry and every proven home-making conven- A splendid home, thoroughly well built, in an excellent neighborhood. HARDWOOD TRIM 8,950 OPEN EVERY DAY AND EVENING UNTIL 9 P.M. D. J. DUNIGAN, Ine. Jameson -Built Model Homes 6, 7 and 8 Large Rooms Ready for Inspection 415 to 445 Jefferson St. N.W. 914 Quincy St. N.W. 1521 to 1527 Isherwood St N.E. Isherwood St, One Square North of 15th and D N.E. 1601 to 1619 D St. N.E. Inspect at Once The architecture of these been carefully designed and selected by our expe home terial carefully selected. All labor furnished by skilled mechanics of the best g The: e, ‘\ large and built-in showe in kitchen, extra large porches front and rear. Oak floors, latest fix- tures; each room and lots of extras. Frigidaire and Garage With Each House BY THOS A. JAMESON CO. “Ask the Man Who Owns One” seven and eight Terms likerent make it possi- ble to own this home for the money younow pay as rent. National 1267 fine homes has rts of superior designs. The ma- also has been rade. se homes contain rooms, tile bath tub and r, one-piece sink floor plugs in National 5526 Tontine” Window shades may be quickly and easily washed with_soap and water with- out injury to the fabric or color. Shade your, “Leng Life" ' Factory Price: District 3324-3325 I S ave Your Mon New Deched Coloial Brick MASS. AVE. HEIGHTS UNDER $30,000 First Time Offered Seldem is a new home available in this exclusive and limited area, just off Massachusetts Avenue, north of the British Emb: —and you should make it a point to see this home Sunday: Unquestionably the soundest value in a home of this character in the city. Centér entrance hall plan, 8 beautifully finished rooms, 2 tile baths, open staircase to third floor, two-car brick garage, and many other features. Oil burner and electric refrigeration are included, and may be of the purchaser’s own selection. 3525 EDMUNDS ST. N.W. Reached via Massachusetts Ave. to Edmunds St., then west half square OPEN SUNDAY ALL DAY HEDGES & MIDDLETON, INC. Realtors Franklin 9503 1412 Eye St. N.W. LESS THAN #1250 PER MONTH PER ROOM Six-Room Ownership for ° Three Room Rental Cost An illustration of the amazing values obtainable in this wonderful Garden Development which, as a result, is over 80 SOLD TYPE6 'x1s sy moo# H-8"xnLe" o ma B Livie zoon DINING RooM xize 13'x13-6" 12%17° Monthly Payment Cash Prica $74.75 $1,335 $8,900 Other siz nd values proportiondte Prices quoted limited to this grouf only as an introductory offer. Some of the unusual features are large private Sk antralt: Raatinp N g e Ehoisersiisalariiria eaitha ViR o aass otos Out New Hampshire Ave. to Emerson St. DRIVE OUT SUNDAY and Inspect Our Model Apartments Furnished by W. B. Moses & Soms Hampshire Gardens Development Corporation Edmund J. Flynn, Director of Sales Sales Office—New Hampshire Ave. at Emerson—Phone Columbdia 8784 ORGANIZATION CO-OPERATION PROGRESSION : 38 3%