Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1929, Page 16

RCHITECTS 0.K. " ADIUSTMENT BODY £ oning Commission Expected ito Grant Hearing on Ga- % rage Amendment. i (Continued From Fifteenth Page) bmmission asked for a review' of a §se within ten days after the action ! the board of adjustment, such de- {sions would automatically stand as al. Our approval of a board of ad- dstment, however, is not conditioned pon the acceptance of this suggestion. “We are strongly in favor of an ade- ate budget for the .administration of ing in the District of Col ia, but ve not taken any decision with re- ct to the figures given in the report b the Operative Builders' Association.” The Operative Builders' Association ecommended creation (of a board of fjustment consisting 6f an Assistant gineer Commissioner of the District, serve as chairman; the engineer of National Capital Park and Plan- ing Commission, the District zoning ngineer, a realtor, an operative builder nd an architect. Four votes of the otal of six on the proposed board would necessary to grant an exception nder the proposed plan. Handle Zoning Only. § Other suggestions referred to,include recommendation that the present Foning Commission should remain un- ‘Hanged and continue to handle zoning tters only; that a permanent® zoning ngineer be employed to serve both the Zoning Commission and the board of djustment; that an appropriation of 18,000 annually be made to cover the rk of the zoning bodies, to provide g!qu-w funds for all ‘administration. “In approving the proposal that stor- garages for tenants only be per- tted in apartment houses with con- ents from adjoining property owners, ow required, the architects’ chapter ted out that streets in most apart- ent sections now are ‘“hopelessly” rcrowded as a result of cars being parked all night in the streets; that Rhe tenants of apartment buildings ve a right to expect the convenience fforded by parking space in basements pt- such bulldings, away from the con- tion and traffic hazard of street king space. ‘It is asserted also that existing piilding and zoning codes and the re- juirements outlined by fire insurance nderwriters would assyre proper con- truction of such storage garages with- hazard to tenants or to nearby property owners. Rufus S. Lusk, secretary of the Oper- tive Builders’ Association, declares this ‘Hange necessary because in a number f' important .cases property owners dve prevented employment of storage drages in nearby apartment structures vhere- such developments would in no vise hurt property values, blight the rance of the street or otherwise e objectionable. New. .. Detached . . Brick 59,750 1523 Otis Street N.E. 8 Rooms and a Garage | Structure at Thirteenth and I street acquired by Eugene A. Smith. OFFICE STRUCTURE READY FOR TENANTS BY DECEMBER 1| (Continued From Fifteenth Page.) lawyer; Edmond C. Fletcher, lawyer; Glenn Willett, lawyer; J. T. Martyn | and L. O. Cameron, railway supplies; Southern Pacific Co., railroad; Charles 8. Baker, lawyer; Elkin-Handley-Em- ery, Inc, insurance; Dr. J. Lester Brooks, insurance examiner; E. H. Sny- der & Co., tailors’ supplies; Howard C. Beck & Co., accountants; James M. Johnston, Irving & Johnston, stock brokers; National Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Richard A. Mahar, lawyer; Marsh & Rogers, lawyers; J. F_.Young, engineer; Premier ‘Insurance Corpora- tion of America, which is moving home office from ‘Baltimore; Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States; Prank W. Gwathmey, lawyer; Royal T. McKenna and Charles R. Marshall, Browne & Phelps, Ivan L. Hobson, Smith. Scott son, brokers; General Electric Co., Dr. K. O. Mentzel and associates, drug store; Thomas C. Bradley, lawyer; Ralph W. Fairbank, insurance; United Railways Service Corporation, Western Union Telegraph Co., Inc.; Henderson & Co., Inc., fingpcial t & Co. roke! urance Co., Edward E. Norwood, Christian Science; Hemphill, Co., stock brekers; Col. William J. Don- ovan and assoclates, lawyers; Rush H. Williamson, lawyer, and Dr. F. H. New- ell, engineer. “The United Railway Service Corpos tion recently was organized with F. Vernon Ayler of Martinsburg, W. Va., as president. s purpose is to co- operate with Eastern railroads to aid the development of industries along their lines. Philadelphia had been se- lected as_the headquarters location, but decision_later was reached to bring the main office here, it is announced. BUILDING OUTLOOK GOOD. Material Head Makes Prediction for Coming Year. ‘The building industry faces splendid prospects for the coming year, according to a statement issued by A. E. Dickin- son, president of a national building material concern. “There is a large Government pro- gram and corporations have building programs that may make total figures the largest in history,” he declares. ‘Liquidation in the stock market has place and large sums of money will be available for mortgage bonds. architects and prospective bull ' owners have demanded the hmlflfl the eritical judgment of building own- "« Us ers and managers, with the result that Nnuun&u:nocuunn o BARES .11 VACANT Total Is 1.55 Per Cent Greater Than Normal, Association Says. A Nation-wide survey of rental con- ditions in American office buildings con- ducted by the National Association of Building Owners and Managers dis- closes the fact that 11.55 per cent of the total space is vacant. The figure, according to the association, is 1.55 per cent greater than the ‘“normal” va- cancy, showing that the great building booms of recent years have not yet glutted the market. “The survey, reflecting conditions in 38 ‘of the principal American cities throughout the United States as of October 1, is one of the most compre- hensive surveys that has been made since the World War,” said Clarerice M. Turley of St. Louls, chairman of the rental conditions committee of the national association. *More floor space is included in the survey than ever before. In view of this circum- stance, it is gratifying to find that the vacancy reported exceeds the normal 10 per cent by only 1.55 per cent. “The fact that 88.45 per cent of the space in office buildings of our princi- pal cities is occupled is a reflection of the growth of American business. With the addition of millions of square feet of office space since the resumption of building activity shortly after the war, a great power of absorption of that space was necessary if a serious over- bullt condition was to be prevented. Just how far that power of absorption will go remains to be seen, and we will not be long in finding it out, since there are 68 new buildings being constructed in the 38 cities, which will bring on to the market an additional 13,680,- 262 square feet of space. “This should serve as a danger signal to capitalists, invéstment bankers and others who put their money in new office building construction. It should serve to warn them that every new project must be studied with meticulous care. No building should now be built unless there is an actual need for of- fice space in the city where the build- | ing is proposed. Even then no building should be built until every effort has been made to assure the construction of a building that can be economically and efficiently operated. “Office bullding layout has developed into a science. Few men who have not had actual experience in the op- eration and management of office build- ings are competent to pass upon the efficiency of building plans. Many the Owners and f Building nagers has established this demand in-order that mistakes of design or layout may be avoided be- frozen in $50,000 DWELLING | APPROVED BY JURY Given “Commended” Rating.’ ‘The design for the $50,000 dwelling to be erected for G. M. Pulver at 2422 Massachusetts avenue, from plans by Wolcott C. Waggaman, has been given a “commended” rating by the Archi- tects’ Advisory Council, a jury com- posed of members of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. ‘The council also has “approved” architectural plans for a dwelling to be erected at 1412 Floral street for L. E. Breuninger & Sons, designed by H. L. Breuninger; for a dwelling to be erected at 46 Q street for the St. Agnes Church, from plans by A. H. Sonne- mann, and for a building for a rug cleaning establishment to be erected at 600 Rhode Island avenue northeast for E. P. Hinkel & Co., Ine, from plans by Pringle & Arnold. A Floating Workhouse. Because of the lack of an available site in & convenient location, the city of Paris is about to have a workhouse in the shape of a boat, which will re- pose on the bosom of the Seine. Celotexed room and space lot. 5520 Conn. Ave. & bullding planning service to satisfy | stone and !Delin for Home of G. M. Pulver| GARDEN SOCIETY ELECTS PRESIDENT Mrs. L. E. Atkins Will Head Fox- hall Village Organization. Awards Made. Mrs. L. E. Atkins has been elected president of the Society of Little Gar- dens of Foxhall Village. Mrs. J. W. Pollock has been elscted first vice presi- dent, M . S. Gable second vice pres- ident and Mrs, H. E. Hill secretary and treasurer. At the November meeting, awards for the most ‘attractive gardens were awarded to Mrs, F. W. Pyle, first prize winner, and to Mrs. J. A. Grimes, sec- ond place winner. Judges were E. C. Reed, L. H. Mercier and Frank Staten. Honorable mention was given to the gardens of Mrs. E. C. Lane, Mrs. L. G. Emmons and Mrs. Bess M. Hafner. A special feature of the meeting was a talk on birds by Mrs. Horsfall of Bur- leith. Mrs. Earl C. Lane gave an ac- count of experiences in Guatemala, ap- pearing in a Guatemalan Indian cos- tume, SHOW WAGE INCREASES. More Workers Go on Five-Day Week Basis. 2 A compilation of data regarding changes in wages and. hours secured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from varlous sources shows that among ap- proximately 270,000 workers in widely- scattered sections of the country about 84 per cent went on the five-day week basis between June 1 and October 6, 1929. Increases in wages in the building trades during this period ranged from 6604 East Avenue, Chevy dhase. Md. This most attractive English cottage, overlooking the Chevy Chase Club golf course, has been priced at this low figure by out-of-town owner in order to sell quickly. 5 delightful rooms and colored tile bath on first floor. for two additional rooms on second floor. FRIGIDAIRE. Garage. Well landscaped To Reach: Go west from Conn. Ave. on Bradley Lane three blocks to East Ave. Property three doors from corner, Open Snturduy' Afternoon and All Day Sunday Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. Cleve. 2300 20 Fe. Wide by 32 Ft. Deep Covered Concre Black and White Tiled Bath Concrete Cellar with Toilet Automatic Hot-Water Heater Hardwood Floors and Trim Wardrobe Closets and Lights Highest Point in Petworth 3RD AND ALLISON ST. HOMES Between Webster and Allison Sts. on Third ATTRACTIVE FEATURES Colonial Buff Brick Home s9’250 Terms Slate Mansard Roof Front Porch 2 Screened 6 Large Rooms .3 Porches Frigidaire Garage Living ‘Roem Fully Equipped lai Large, Bright Dining Reom Spacious Master Bedroom 2 Other Large Bedrooms Built-in Tub and Shower A FEW 8.ROOM HOMES AT $9,950 CAFRITZ 14th & K Dist. 9080 and Laundry Trays Gabled Roof Garage Artistie Decoration Paneled Wallpaper Screens Throughout ANNOUNCING ™. New Home Value 1207 Owen Place N.E! Greatest Six well-proportioned rooms, arranged in a most pleasing way. Unusual features are noticeable from the entrance way. There is a concrete covered porch with brick piérs; the floors, doors and trim are of hardwood; linoleum floors and sunlight kitchens with many excep- tional conveniences. Each of the bedrooms has ample closet space. The sleeping porch affords a good view of the city. Few houses offer a more attractive tiled bath. ‘There is a built-in garage. Streets and alleys are paved. Come out any day before 9 P.M. You will enjoy seeing today’s popular interior decorations and elec- trical fixtures. Easy Payment Plan Very Low Price ROBERT E. KLINE, JR. Owner-Builder 718 Union Trust Bldg National 6799 - Or Your Broker Never before have we been able to offer such outstanding value in e SRy %ine homes. NEW, fully detached brick containing eight bright sunny rooms and every modern appointment including natural trim and hardwood floors throughout. Our suggestion to you is to come out Sunday if you want one of these bargains, or better yet, come Saturday evening. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY and evenings HOOKER & JACOB Nat. Press Bldg. Metropolitan 2663 $20,000.00 1420 Iris Street N.W. One-half block from Sixteenth Street, between Rock Creek Hills and Shepherd Park. Apartments of one room with bath up to seven rooms with three baths . Overlooking Rock Creek Park This attractive center-hall home of seven rooms was recently built for the owner at a cost of approximately $24,000.00. It is equipped with two modern baths, sleep- ing porch, large attic, large Frigidaire, bronze screens, metal weather-stripping, quartered oak floors and attrac- tive slate roof. Two-car garage to match. MARTIN BROTHERS North 7515 or Adams 3312 Formal Opening TOMORROW—of... Woodley Park Tmuers 2737 Devonshire Place N.W. Connecticut. Ave. at Klingle Road Bridge NEW STONE and BRICK HOME Just Completed—First Time Offered Beginning with the very evident advantage of location this beautiful apartment building demonstrates superiorities in every feature. . . . It is on an elevation overlooking Rock Creek Park and the unique arrange- ment of its spacious wings makes every.room an outside room. The dweller here has the combined benefits of suburban atmosphere and city convenience and unusually fine transportation service. 2809 28th St. N.W. (between Woodley Road and Cathedral Ave.) Here is a very charming and unusually commodious brick house in the smart Woodley Park residential section. The many refinements of its interior features and service arrange- ments can only be appreciated by your own inspection and so we invite you to attend the formal opening tomorrow or visit Woodley Park Towers any day or evening before 10 P.M, The character of its occupants will be an additional advantage of residence here that cannot be over- looked. * We advise immediate selection if you wish to obtain the advan- tages which have so excited the admiration of every previous visitor. NOW READY FOR OCCUPANCY Price Only 11,950 Tt has six large rooms, tile bath, all ¢losets built in, sleeping porch, hot-water heat, electricity, instantaneous water heater and every modern feature. Large Colonial covered front porch. Stairway to large attic. Brick garage. This home is in perfect condition throughout. An idea of its value may be had in the fact that there is a first trust at 5% on the property. ' 4503 ARGYLE TERRACE ‘Open for Inspection Daily Till 9 P.M. This beautiful new detached home is unique and artistic through- out. It is of center-hall plan and contains eight rooms and two haths on Ist two floors and 2 rooms and complete bath on the 3rd floor. Every possible modern appointment will be found in this splendid - home. Open fireplace, tiled kitchen, electric refrigerator, oil heater, double built-in garage. Nothing undone, everything to suit the most fastidious. An inspection will convince you of its real merit as a home or investment. Heated and lighted daily till 9 o'clock for . your convenience. Garage space provided for every tenant at Woodley Park Towers Open Sunday 2 to 6 P.M. Drive out 16th St. to Webster, thence west to 18th, thence north on 18th and Argyle Terrace to home, or call us for auto service. METZLER Realtor 1106 Vermont Ave. DEcatur 5800 Sunday and Night Service—Ad. 620 Thomas J. Fisker & Co., Inec. Rcmal% Agents { 738 Fifteenth Street 3 RandGOS! uin M CKEEVER =GOS Gorvice Earl E. Goss Vice Pres. 1415 K Street N.W. National 4750 S. E. Godden Sales Manager Robt. L. McKeever Pres.