Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1930, Page 19

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1930 REAL ESTATE. T =Ar (STREET Wi STUDY LAUNCHED | Effect on Property Values | | Will Be Object of | Research Group. Does the remarking of a narrow street into a wide thoroughfare, a now familiar plan in Washington, have the effect of waving a magic wand over the property | fronting that traffic artery, and, for the reason of the widened street only, caus increase in the value of contiguous real estate? Will the inconvenience to busi- nesses fronting on a street in the process of being widened be of such proportions as to offset completely the advantages which might later come to the building in which those businesses are situated? Is residential property value increased | substantially by street widening in resi- dential sections of a city? Seeking to answer these questions with facts and data, the city planning committee of the National Association of Real Estate Boards has chosen for one of its principal topics of investiga- tion during this year the effects of street widening on real estate values, it is announced. Bartholomew Is Adviser. ‘Harland Bartholomew of the St. Louis City Planning Commission is to act as | adviser in the work of the committee during the coming year. Mr. Bartholo- | mew is a member of the board of gov- | ernors of the Institute of City Planning | and was adviser and director of the | preparations for the zoning ordinances | ©of Washington. | That the American city, whose growth | has been 5o rapid that, in many cases. a settlement founded with the prospec of remaining a village has suddenly be- | come a thriving industrial town, is be- | coming increasingly aware of the value of city plans which outline the best do-‘ velopment of tho community for the distant future, is indicated in a re(‘ent! tabulation of city planning commissions | in the United States, compiled by Lester G. Chase, under the division of building and housing of the Department of Com- merce. In an introduction to the tabu- lation the following summary is given: | | Value of Plan Recognized. “At least 691 municipalities in the United States have recognized the value of farsighted planning for their orderly | physical develepoment by establishing | official planning commissions or boards. | * + ¢ 'Pased on the 1920 census fig- ures, 208 of the 691 municipalities listed | are cities of over 25000 population, while the remaining 483 are communi- ties of varying size down to village Jess than 1,000. Several of the small- | est of these have under 500 inhabi- tants. “Geographically, the interest in city planning is also widespread, Massachu- zetts showing the greatest number of commissions in any one State, with California next. Considering the pop- ulation and total number of communi- | ties in the State, Wisconsin, Illinois, | Kansas, Texas and Florida all show a | decided activity in this field. BUSINESS C(iNFER‘ENCE. @gicrete Contractors Urged to At-| tend Session Monday. Local contractors engaged in con-| crete work are invited to attend a con- ference Monday evening at the Raleigh Hotel, when better business methods and lans for co-operation with President | oover'’s move for more construction during 1930 will be discussed. | The results of a recent survey, made | to determine. the business and construc- | tion experiences of more than 1,000 of the concrete contractors of the country will be reviewed by T. H. Merriam, Chi- | ©ago, representing the Portland Cement | Association, under whose auspices the conference will be held. The talk will | be_illustrated. New Detached Home Constructed and Priced to Meet [ Competition Contains 7 rooms and colored tile bath, cedar closets, and tinted kitch- en, garage and large lot. Price, $9,250—Terms 6510 7th Pl. N.W. Open Sat. & Sun. Till 8:00 P.M. J. DALLAS GRADY 1010 VERMONT AVE. N.W. DIST. 9179 Bt ddssd 0 X3 o ¥ Massachusetts Avenue Park Residence at 4521 Garfield street, which has been purchased by Capt. and Mrs. Charles H. Ruth as their new home, . Miller through the agency of Schwab, Valk & Canby. The property was acquired from BILLBOARD FIGHT W.C. & A, Commerce, of the United States. the) Nati Association of Manufacturers, the General Federation of Women's Clubs and several other organizations | interested in outdoor advertising control. | According to a survey of State stat- | utes on the subject of commercial ad- vertising signs_along public highw: made by the Bureau of Public Roads of the Department of Agriculture, only seven States are without any legisla- tion governing these signs. However, according to a report made by Thomas H. MacDonald, chief of the | Bureau of Public Roads, it was stated | that Nevada is the only State in the | Union that enforces measures to pre- | serve the scenic beauty of the roads from_advertising billboards. Mr. Mac- Donald reported that Nevada grants no | permits for the erection of any bill- | in the national program of realtors| poards, signs or other forms of notice | for the control of such outdoor adver- |on any location where such signs may | tising as detracts from real estate|peasurably destroy the natural beauty values and mars scenic beauty, Ward|of the scenery or obscure the view of ?heofl?éfiu?( ;EX:“;\EE)}:;:&{?:? g: roads ahead or of curves or grades or | the National Association of Real Estate | "teroecting highways or railroads. Boards, reported to the association at its annual Midwinter convention. Mr. Gifford stated that members of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America in a recent resolution have asked the Department of Commerce to make a study of and recommendations relative to the proper regulation of commercial enterprises located beyona the corporate limits of cities and towns. | The outdoor advertisers have recom- mended to the department that in the study they co-operate with representa- tives of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, the Chamber of SHONS PROGRESS Survey Reveals Only 11 States Are Without Legis- lation Governing Signs. Noteworthy progress has been made | Tn 1830 the settled frontier of the United States was only half way across the continent. 35 Madison St. N.W. $8,500.00 New, detached, 7-room and 2-bath bungalow. See Today, Tomorrow or 7Enthusiastic - Approval —of the buying public has been accorded this new Sansbury development of English Homes WOODLEY PARK 4 Already Sold Two Before Completion OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 8 P. M. EXHIBIT HOME— pric s 3 2906 CORTLAND PLACE “#%¥ Homes of outstanding architectural appeal in a location second to none—just north of Wardman Park Hotel—near Conn. Ave. car service—convenient to Oyster Public School and St. Thomas' Parochial School. Brick construction with stone trim, large porches, two tile baths, big attic, electric re- frigeration and two-car built-in garages. Reached via Conn. Ave. to Cathedral Ave., west to 29th St., then north one square. 7y L., Sanshu CO\yAflY INC, Owners—Builders e XD > X2 <3 e " e " %o % 0 930 930 630 930 430 4; o "’ e % o o% QX 2 XX %o o% o% KEXIXZX " > A o e % O o% o3 204304} %0 430 630 630 o} e "’ ¥ % 0> % e QXD e " X o S XX 3215 Cathedral Avenue 3 e % X 2o} L ARCHITECTS’ POSITION IN COMMUNITY PRAISED Trade Sales Managers Essen- tiality of Services. The architect holds a place of re- | sponsibility in the growth and beauty of cities as well as one of duty to (hc] builders and buyers of homes and prop- erty in general, Horace W. Peaslee, | president of the Washington Chapter | of the American Institute of Archi- | tects, told members of the sales mana- gers' section of the Washington Real Estate Board at their meeting this week. Mr. Peaslee asserted that the serv- |ices of a skilled architect are essential and necessary for the endurance of | good style in the building of residential | sections as well as commercial and industrial areas. He asserted that in | the planning of a business area, if proper thought and efficient service is rendered by an architect, the tendency of occupants to transfer from one loca- tion to another is often avoided | J. Wesley Buchanan, chairman of the section, presided. About 25 firms | were represented at the meeting. ‘The United States leads the world in | tobacco production, with Brazil, second, | producing only 10 per cent as much. An Opportunity! This Excellent New Modern Brick Home 1816 L St. N.E. Just Off Bladensburg Boulevard Priced Very Low Only $40 Monthly in City View Heights Hardwood floors, tile bath, two large bed rooms, brick construc- tion. Take H St. cars and ride to 15th and H Sts. N.E. Walk two Squares north or transfer to bus. Or Phone Harry A. Kite, Inc. 1019 15th St. NNW. Nat'l 4846 Gary Division Grows. The Gary, IIl, Real Estate Board in a recent statement reports that applica- tions for membership in the Gary prop- erty owners’ division represent between 3,000 and 4,000 rental un WANTED Experienced Real Estate Salesman, Splendid Op- portunity for the Right Man. Applications Confidential Interview by Appointment Robt. E. Heater Realtor Colorado Bldg. Tel. Dist. 482y A Center Entrance To a Home of Charm Sy g B 3747 Jocelyn Street, Chevy Chase, D. C. 4 ge ~—at the northwest corner of Conn. Ave. COMBINATION of the charm of Colonial style and all of the thoughtfulness of modern planning. There are five bedrooms and two master baths (maid’s ° room and bath), breakfast room, large sun parlor or den, floored attic, all-brick construction, slate roof, oil heat, 2-car garage, beautiful lawn with hedge. Now vacant. Price is right. Open Saturday Afternoon and All Day Sunday Graham & Ogden REALTORS National 3689 313 Woodward Bldg. Undoubtedly the Lowest Priced Detached House in-This Section 1630 Allison St. N.W. This beautiful corner brick home is like new in every respect and is deco- rated throughout. 9 rooms; 5 bed- rooms, 2 baths, built-in garage, most modern gas type heating plant, and screened. The family which is interested in a well-built home of unusual character in a restricted, high-class community Horace W. Peaslee Tells Board oil B B 3t “Home, the spot of carth supremely 4 d,'»:;fl sweeter spot than ail the ~—Montgomery. Wriling Poetry « ¢« with Stone and Brick and Plaster A far fetched idea? Not a bit! Here's a home that gives con- crete, visual expression to Montgomery's idea. You'll agree when you see it. The inspira- tion of the architect was carried on by the builders—that some family of taste and discrimina- tion might enjoy happy, con- tented, joyous living for years and years. Inspect this home TODAY and judge for yourself. Drive out Connecticut Avenue to Bradley Lane, turn east (right) one block to Georgia Street, then north (left) two blocks to property. | ettt ool el ool 6312 Georgia St., Chevy Chase Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry, three spacious Bed Rooms, tiled Bath with shower, six large closets, open fireplace, inlaid linoleum on kitchen floor, built-in cupboards, screens, shades, weather-stripped doors—in fact every modern ap- pointment. Schools, churches and stores nearby. The price, too, is a pleasant surprise, $12,950 M. and R. B. WARREN Smart, Distinctive Houses In Exclusive Section For Sale or Will Lease to Responsible Parties 6605 16th Street: IDEALLY LOCATED OVERLOOKING ROCK CREEK PARK CLOSE TO SHERRILL DRIVE ENTRANCE These homes combine beautiful architecture, splendid construction and unusual finish and equipment. They contain ten rooms, three baths, open fireplaces, casement win- dows, electric refrigeration and exceptional kitchen equipment. Two-car brick garage. ONLY THREE UNSOLD Open for inspection all day and evening Sunday, and afternoons and cvenings during week. Robt. L. McKeever 88aximu President ervice Earl Es Goss Vice Pres. 1415 K St. N.W, Natl 4750 S. E. Godden, Sales Manager O English All Stone Home In Beautitul Forest Hills BRANDYWINE ST. N.W. Designed by John J. Whelan, well known architect, and built by M. S. McConihe for present owner. The house combines the distinctive charm of Old England with the lasting construction of modern materials and the skill of modern craftsmen. We want to emphasize the unusual spaciousness of this home—the living room is very large, with high ceil ing, wide open fireplace, ornate bookcases set in the deep stone walls, and an oak floor of wide boards, laid with wooden pegs. The attractive center entrance und roomy dining room and kitchen all carry out the English mode perfectly. Another small room and complete bath, adaptable to many uses, give additional first floor convenience, Upstairs the huge master bedroom, nearly as large as the living room and h ¢ another real open fire. place—with private bath adjoining—offer the ideal in sleeping quarters. Two other splendid bedrooms with com- municating bath, and an open sun porch leading from the rear bedroom complete the house. A beautiful lot with stone walled garden, pond, and many shade trees, provides the rustic and peaceful set- ting the house demands. Special features—SLATE ROOF, two-car stone garage, A-B-C oil burner, electrical refrigerat VERY LOW PRICE OF— o R SRR should see and compare the value of this house with those submitted by others. The home will be open for your inspection Saturday and Sunday—10 AM. to 9 PM, & PBreuninger S Sons U Tovagtmunt Bl Builders— Realtors A new, distinctive Colonial brick residence, appealing in i charm of refinement in the quiet tone of true Colonial decorations throughout. There are ten main rooms, three baths, first floor lavatory, recreation or billiard room with fireplace, wide covered rear (private) verandas; in fact, it is complete in every detail. Approximately 10,000 square feet of ground, containing numerous shade trees and attractive landscaping. Two-car brick garage. Situ- in the shadow of the National Cathedral, amid delightful surroundings, and its close to the heart of the city—a convincing value is represented at $36,500. simplicity of design and reflecting $23.500.00 OPEN THIS AFTERNOON AND ALL DAY SUNDAY FOR INSPECTION To Reach—Drive out Conn. Ave. to Albermarle St., thence right two ires to % Linnean Ave., thence left one square to Brandywine and turn right to the house. HANNON: & LUCH Exclusive Agents proximity Open Saturday Aftermoon and All Day Sunday Schwab, Valk & Canby 1704 Connecticut Avenue 3 Potomac 0830 g‘?‘i’ oo doafosdradoatoifedrafoaioedralsafosfradsaooctradoairadsaoadradsfoofeadraoadrads foafeadradrafoed oodraloadoafradoadradodd 1435 K St. N. National 2040 Nat. 2345 o > o’ %