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B2 BUILDING INDUSTRY BODY ORGANIZED National Conference Launches Group Repre- sentative of All Interests. (Continued From First Page) particular loss in trafic efficiency, and the savings in the costs of the lots on these streets would probably be as much as 15 per cent,” he said. “Paved streets are expensive to put in and are | expensive to maintain. Real Property Bears Tax Burden. “At present 80 to 90" per cent of the local tax burden is borne by real prop- | erty. Probably about 20 per cent of | the expenditures of local governments are of direct benefit to real estate. This | situation penalizes the home owner.” As a way of lowering the buyer's| costs of home financing, Mr. Reaume stated that help might be looked for from the removal of certain remlcnvei laws, which now exist in many States with respect to junior financing. I.r. Reaume announced that the Depart- ment of Commerce, recognizing this situation, has stated its willingness to start, with the National Association of Real Estate Boards, an investigation of such laws and how they could be changed in order to facilitate the flow of capital into the junior financing fleld. E. J. Russell, St. Louis, a director of the American Institute of Architects, told the conference delegates that architects for the past two months have been feeling a renewed building activity which will soon express itself in terms of building permits. Lower cost levels prevailing in building materials account for this recent activity, according to Mr. Russell, who predicted that the | ‘building plans for which architects are | making preliminary sketches will ma- | terfalize and reflect on the building in- dustry in all its branches within seven or_eight months Ernest Hale, Boston, president of the United States League Building and Loan Associations, outlined for the | conference the activities of building and loan associations throughout the | couniry. Mr. Hale brought out the fact | that one-seventh of the population of | the United States are now housed in structures financed through building and loan asscciations. Funds for Real Estate Mortgages. Fentcn B. Turck, jr., New York City, chairman of the National Bullding Survey Conference, reported a rapid | story brick dwelling, | builder: $524,400 BUILDING PLANS APPROVED DURING PAST WEEK (Continued From First Page.) W. C. & A. N. Miller, owners and builders; G. E. MacNeil, architect; to erect one 3-story stone dwelling, 4763 Indian lane (lot 1, square 1513); to cost $18,000. M. B. Skinker, owner; A. B. Heaton, architect: Skinker & Garrett, builde to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 1615 Kennedy place (lots 7 and 818, square W-2720); to cost $15.000. ‘William 8. Phillips, owner and builder; Louis Justement, architect: to erect_two 2-story brick dwellings, 3315 and 3319 Fessenden street (lots 12 and to_erect one 2- 3600 Morrison street (lot 10, square 1995); to cost $12.000. W. C. & A. N. Miller, owners and builders; G. E. MacNeil, architect: to erect one 2lj-story brick and frame dwelling, 4422 Garfield street (parts of 10;30026 to 34, square 1615); to cost M. F. Landis, owner, designer and to erect two 2-story frame and stucco dwellings, 3808 and 3810 Twenty-fourth street northeast (lots 36, 37 and 39, square 4241); to cost $10,000. F. M. and Mary H. Walker, owners; Shell Petroleum Co., builders; to erect one 1-story brick gasoline filling station, 4307 Wisconsin avenue (lots 800, 801 and 802, square 1784); to cost $11,000. James LaFontaine, owner; Wilford L. Eaton, designer; Peter Schaub, builder; to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 3154 Bladensburg road (parcels 166,130 and 166,131, square 4335); to cost $11,000. P. H. Willis, owner and builde George S. White, designer; to erect one 2-story brick and tile dwelling, 7400 Fourteenth street (lot 48, square 2737); to_cost $9,500. L. E. Breuninger & Sons, owners and builders; H. L. Breuninger, designer: to erect one 2-story brick dwelling. 7605 Fourteenth street (lot 7, square W- 2774); to cost $9,000. George I. Willis, owner and builder; L. E. Harris, designer; to erect one story brick and frame dwelling, 3606 Kanawha avenue (lot 90, square 1990), to_cost $9.000. W. W. Vaughn, owner, designer and builder; to erect one 2-story brick and cinder ' block dwelling, 1019 Varnum street (lot 100, square 3898), to cost $8.350. W. W. Vaughn, owner, designer and builder; to erect one 2-story brick and cinder "block dwelling, 1026 Varnum street northeast (lot 101, square 2891), | to cost $8,200. Jerome Hurst, owner and builder: George T. Santmyers, architect; to erect one 1-story brick gasoline fllling station, 282 to 284 Fifteenth street southeast (lots 25 and 26, square 1073), to cost flow of funds back into the real estate | $8.000. mortgage field. “This trend has been particular'y noticeable in the last two weeks,” he said. “Savings banks now have money flowing back into them. | We are experiencing a return of inter- est rates to the classic of 6 per cent. On March 21, $200,000,000 was with- drawn from the call money market in New York by a group of small city banke! return of money in local centers.” Dr. Hugh Baker, head of the depart- ment of trade associations of the United States Chamber of Commerce, addressed the conference on the nec- essity of arganized effort on the part of the building industrie: In speaking of the work which the conference committee representing | building industries will be able to ac- complish, Jultus Barnes expressed his | belief that results could be far reach- inf ‘Q'u'h a committee can work toward ssauy making home ownership the prime interest in the life of the man of average means, so that this interest will be placed before short-lived lux- uries in expenditures of income,” Mr. Barnes said. “The purpose of your committee should be a unified direction of all industries concerned in the whole | business of building.” CHEVY This is an indication of the Fred N. Oliver, owner; J. W. Kear- ney. architect; George T. Gilleland, builder: to erect one 2-story stone and stucco dwelling, 5521 Broad Branch road (lot 36, square 2026), to cost $8,000. A. F. Ridell, owner and builder; Ken- | neth Vieth, architect; to erect one | 2-story frame and brick dwelling, 2926 Cerlton avenue northeast (lot 847, square 4318), to cost $7,500. Stanley Kowalski, owner and builder C. West, architect: to erect one 2-story | brick dwelling, 1215 Allison street (lot 9. square 2919), to cost $7,000. Boss & Phelps, owners and builders; J. W. Kearney, architect: to erect one | 2-story brick_dwelling. 5417 Nebraska |avenue (lot 24, square 2025), to cost $7.000. E. J. Lockwood, owner, designer and builder: to erect one 2-story brick and | tile dwelling, 3856 Military road (lot 52, square 1856), to cost $6,000. ‘Thomas J. Farley, owner; J. K. White, designer; J. P. Rountree & Co., build- eérs; to erect one 2-story frame dwell- ing, 3209 Thirteenth street northeast (lot 37, square 3961), to cost $4,500. Clarence J. Evans, owner; W. | Grimm, architect: J. E. Fox, builde to erect one tory frame addition 3109 Hawthorne street (lot 56, square 2117), to cost $4,500. CHASE Taylor St. at Connecticut Ave. $14.750 - - - $18.750 Three new and dis homes of brick and ranging from 6 rooms 2-car garages, floored a Located conveniently tinctive English type stucco construction, to 8 rooms, 2 baths, attics. to schools and stores, midway between the Chevy Chase and Co- lumbia Country Clubs, Chevy Chase School and overlooking the for Girls. WELL WORTH YOUR TIME TO INSPECT. 5510 Broad Branch Road $15.500 New—all-brick con ROOMS AND 2 TI garage—electrical refri closets. MATCH IT THE MONEY. TUNITY. To reach: Going turn right onm struction—4 BED LED BATHS—2-car geration—attic—cedar IF YOU CAN FOR IT IS A RARE OPPOR- out Conn. Ave. Morrison St., 3 squares to Broad Branch Rd. 15 West Thornapple Street $13.850 West of Conn. Ave., between the two coun- try clubs—6 large ro oms—tiled bath with shower—inclosed sleeping porch—2-car ga- rage—attic—maid’s and metal weather-stri an abundance of shrubbery. room-—copper screens pping—Ilarge lot with PRICED BE- LOW COST BY OWNER WHO IS LEAV- ING CITY. 2 Aspen Street (Corner Conn. Ave.) $24.500 One of the most distinctive new homes ever offered. Stone, brick and stucco construction. 8 rooms and 2 baths—maid’s room and bath— 2-car built-in garage—open porch 11 feet by 31 feet—breakfast room—first floor lavatory —sun room with foun per gutters and downs| tain—oil burner—cop- pouts—copper screens throughout—electrical refrigeration. A PER- FECT HOME. Open All Day Sunday Edw. H. Jone s & Co., Inc. Chevy Chase Properties 5520 Conn. Ave. Cleve. 2300 1 | portion THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C, SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1930. IGEORGIAN HOUSES NOTED FOR ORDER Architect Declares Colonial Style Comes Nearest® . Being “National.” The distinguishing characteristic of ia house of Georglan style is the sense of order and proportion, Waverly Tay- lor, member of the American Institute of Architects, said to the sales man- agers’ division of the Washington Real Estate Board recently in discussing the origin of the Colonial style, which, he ointed out, was based on the “English eorgian” mode. “The Colonial period in American lttl"thlucture,'; he ‘uid, “has been called ‘the carpenters’ interpretation of the Renalssance.’ = o “The Georgian houses were rectangu- r in plan, of facades of red brick with white stone trimmings, although sometimes the outside brick walls were covered with cement plaster. The shut- ters usually were painted white. The distinguishing trait of a Georgian house is the sense of order and pro- nothing has been left to chance; all has been considered, even to the minutest detail. It is for the most part formal in type, though not always in the disposition and treat- ment of the various parts. “Segmental bow windows were char- acteristic of the earlier types. The ef- fect is largely due to the proportion of window space to wall space and their careful disposition. They seem to cluster around the entrance door. In quiet restraint and dignity of setting, Georglan houses express a high form of civilization. There is a beautiful propriety about them which, with their air of distinction, reveal them to be the | residences of a well bred and cultured people. “But from the very beginning, the | American colonists made important modifications in this style. In England, | the bulldings were mostly of brick and | stone, a few of wood, but in America good building stone was scarce and jbrick was even scarcer, so that the Colonial builders were forced to fall back upon the one material they had abundantly—wood. | “The massive proportions suitable to | brick and stone did not harmonize with | the lighter material, and it became the custom for an American builder to at- | tenuate the classical orders, making | columns and pilasters much higher in proportion to their diameter. The re- | sult was that formal and stately design | we call ‘Colonial.’. ‘The pliant nature of wood gave to the Renaissance details a | greater delicacy than could be obtained in stone, and it enabled the Colonial builder to secure a warmth and cheer- | fulness denied to the colder and gloom- | ier stone. The use of wood also per- | mitted the ready embellishment of the houses with numerous decorative fea- | tures, of which the Colonial porch with its triangular hood is typical, but the | ! ornamental details in a Colonial home | were carefully worked out and were al- | ways moderate and correct. | " is the one type of oo . % “Fairlawn -, < o g .8: Southeast’s Finest New %0 ¢% % o% REXEXTX XD 0 % o DX2XTX "’ 14th & RIDGE XS 4 Turn East to 14th St., 20600 o2 "’ the substantial construction, ship, large rooms, plenty of % 0o 43030 o3 % Near all conveniences, theaters and cars. town Government Buildings. o % % DX e X2 2> ' 3 2 23 X2 A O o% QX 5 % kd * 1226 14th St. < charming home containing 10 s, and garage. portunity really exists. ed as housekeeping apartment. storage heater. liberal terms. Just Across 1lth St Bridge to Your inspection is invited. You will be pleased with nice screened porches, built-in garages and many other features to make a home complete. stores, Just a few minutes to navy vard and down- BUY HERE & GROW WITH YOUR COMMUNITY E Built and Owned by THRIFT BUILDING COMPANY For Sale by WAPLE & JAMES, Inc: e e e B A WORD TO THE WISE BUYER ¢ @ @ NEAR CONN. & CATHEDRAL AVENUES Just off Conn. Ave. near Wardman Park Inn is this building in our history which comes close to being a national style. It was used in the colonies for over a century and during that time it prevailed ab- solutely. We can, however, recogn! three distinet types of Colonial archi- tecture, These are the Colonial of New fngland, the Dutch Colonial around New York and New Jersey, and the Colonial of the Southern Colonies.” “The first architecture in America was of the cruacst, simiplest form. The early colonists were too busy for many years adjusting themselves to the primi- tive conditions about them to give much time to any extended architecture. Dwelling houses, school houses, churches and stores were bullt of rough logs, the chinks between them being filled in with mud or clay. We Americans are proud of our first log cabins, and justly so. ‘They stand for a record of achievement against terrifying odds. Classical Form. “Gradually the English settlers intro- duced the classical form of the English Renaissance architects. This marked the beginning of the Colonial period as we know it. The Colonial style was based originally upon the English Georglan, being the style then prevail- ing in England. “During the early years of the nineteenth century, ment, which pervaded France and England, also swept through the United || States. Greek columns were imitated in wood or stone and set up in froat of public buildings and private houses— a phase from which we have. not yet recovered. Carpenters applied Greek designs to mantelpieces, doorways and window frames. Thomas Jefferson, whom we generally think of as a states- man rather than an architect, was the most distinguished disciple of the Greek revival. see that the Capitol and the White House were bullt according to correct classical traditions. the Greek move- | | He exerted all his influence to || ever, the Romanesque revival must also be considered. The classical Greek and Renaissance styles prevail in our public buildings. Banks seem to have an especial fondness for the Greek style. ‘The Gothic style seems to have become the conventionalized type for church architecture, and as such is widely used. a period in which new methods of cos struction are being harmonized with old conventions of architecture. “The matter of architectural styles is a very puzzling one to the student of domestic architecture. Practically no residence is a perfect reproduction of any historical style; in fact, we can name the style of but a few houses, We can, hqwever, trace the influence of the various historical styles. upon modern NEW QUARTERS LEASED [ King Bedding Co. to Occupy Con- necticut ‘Avenue Premises April 15, ‘The King' Bedding Co., now located at 1361 Connecticut avenue, has leased as its new quarters premises at 1327 Connecticut avenue, according to an announcement today by Story & Co., which handled negotiations. The new quarters will be occupled April 15. The lease is for five years and the rental for the period 'in excess of $20,000, the Story Co. office reports. L. E. F. Prince is the owner of the build- ing, which he erected last Fall. The architecture, and in this sense the | first floor space leased is 18 by 65 feet. terms, Colonial, Dutch Colorial, English, French, Spanish, Italian and Mission, still have significanc: Pays Penalty for Murder, RALEIGH, N. C, April 5 (#).—John (Buddie) Macon, colored, yesterday P, Shell Buys New Station. Shell Eastern Petroleum Products, Inc., has purchased the filling station properties of Sullivan & Helan, located at the southeast corner of Fourteenth and Belmont streets and at the north- was electrocuted for the killing of Sam | west corner of Sixth street and Rhode Pinell, a special officer, last May. Ma- |Island avenue, it was announced today | (3 con was the hundredth person to die in the chair at State’s Priso ‘Theodore M. Judd and W. R. Pearce, ho handled negotiation “Our American architecture is really | I/ & mixture of all styles, with no one; There § particular type predominating. are, however, three ruling styles which may be traced in most of our finest buildings. These are the classical Greek, the Renaissance and the Gothic. How= 5008 Illinois Ave. North of Farragut St. Tapestry brick home, 20 feet wide, contain- ing 6 rooms, sleeping porch, breakfast porch and garage. Redeco- rated throughout and in first-class condition. Convenient Terms Henry J. Connor Owner 3221 Conn, Ave. Clev. 4859 ':'03’4“30%%":%"%"‘:@“2'?%‘\‘*%*\%*’:“&%%%33 { Homes” Home Development— & An All New and Restricted Community Near Beautiful Government Park THREE SAMPLE HOUSES! New Brick Homes—3 Types to Choose From—Priced Low and May Be Bought on Convenient Terms OPEN DAILY and SUNDAY to 9 P.M. STREETS S.E. “S" St Then Left to Houses O o o% o ofo oo efoalereoele IX2 " "’ neat finish and workman- closet space, beautiful bath, ta schools, churches, banks, 2 ° QXD K3 R QXD " XX KD "’ 0o o IXTX T * S %" e L2 North 0962 0%+ % 3 3 oo rooms (six bedrooms), two Here is a house affording the oppor- income—in a neighborhood where such an op- We have so thoroughly recondi- tioned this property that it will not be necessary to go to any expense for occupancy. Second floor at present arrang. Oil burner—new 30 gallon Most reasonably priced at $14,500 on ¢ @ e 14th AND PARK ROAD In another of our best sections for making your home bring in an additional return. We have this 12-room, 3- bath property in perfect condition which we offer at a ridiculously low price. apartments. 8 an appointment to inspect. Hot-water heat, electric lights. This home is also arranged in Phone us for ¢« @ e 2642 10th ST. N.E. A very attractive home containing six unusually large rooms and bath—open concrete porch—garage. This is a thoroughly modern property, substantially constructed and beautifuily decorated, its pannelled walls lending an air different from that of most homes of its price. Located in wning community, on a paved street and close to schools, shopping district, and cars. We will be glad to take you to inspect this property and make you a most at- tractive price. ¢ @ @ $500 CASH—$50 MONTHLY A chance to buy a six-room bungalow on a good lot amid attractive surroundings, at a very low price and on the above terms. This is another of our properties which we have just refinished. Hot-water heat, electricity, paved street, close to ca will not be long av: stores and bus line. ble at our present figure. This property NATL. MTG. & INV. CORP: or your broker Nat. 5833 5319 NEBRASKé AVENUE $18,950 New Four-Bed-Room Brick — Will House In this home is found the acme of construction: all large rooms open fireplace, motlel kitchen, two full tiled baths with tubs and showers, full attic, two-car garage, etc. Open All Day Ave. to Nebraska Ave.. then richt If biocks to home and our sign. Consider Small Drive out Con! one and one-| J. €. Douglass Co. 1621 K' St. N.W. in Trade Sunday Metrop. 5678 The Safest Place TO Invest YOUI‘ Funds and The Best Guarantee Agai'nst the Uncertainties of the Future » Every Family Benefits From the Wholesome, Happy Atmosphere of Their Own Home Here You Will Receive Greater Returns Upon Your Investment 4 Thaw in Any Other Manner SIX AND SEVEN ROOMS—BUILT-IN GARAGE Priced as Low as Homes in a Row Exhibit Home: 4103 13th Place N.E. A Comparison Will Satisfy You of the Very Unusual Value CHARLES M. WALLINGSFORD Builder & Owner 1010 Vermont Ave. N.W. Jameson-Built Model Homes 6, 7 and 8 Large Rooms Now Ready for Inspection 412 to 442 Jefferson St. N.W. 938 Quincy St. N.W. 1337 Taylor St. N.W. 1521 to 1527 Isherwood St. N.E. Isherwood St, One Square North of 15th and D Sts. N.E. 1601 to 1619 D St. N.E. Inspect at Once The architecture of these fine homes has been carefully designed and selected by our experts of superior home de- signs. The material also has been carefully selected. All labor furnished by skilled me- chanics of the best grade. These homes contain six, seven and eight large rooms, tile bath and built-in tub and shower, - one - piece sink in kitchen, extra large porches front and rear. Oak floors, latest fixtures; floor plugs in each room and lots of extras. Frigidaire and Garage With Each House FOR SALE BY Thos. A. Jameson Co. 906 New York Ave. National 5526 “Ask the Man Whko Owns One” 1734 Allison—Overlookiitg Rock Creek Open for Inspection and Priced to Sell %% o Drive out 16th to Allison, turn west one and a half blocks, and inspect a really beautiful home, placed on a lot 138 ft. deep and priced for immediate sale. This English-type home contains eight light and spacidus rooms, two complete colored baths with shower and every possible modern improvement and convenient appointment, including large open fire- place, large pantry, Frigidaire and attic. Finest hardwood floors throughout, large light basement, extra large rear yard, beautiful trees, brick garage and 20-ft. paved alley. Don’t Fail to Inspect Today or Sunday All Trades Will be Given Immediate Consideration METZLER—Realtor 1106 Vt. Ave. Dec. 5800—Nights, Ad. 0620 ‘n‘ffifac"" TR i % T 9 4933 30th Place Forest BHills Section SUPERBLY DESIGNED—Ideally Located, Detached, on Large Lot, With Small Shade Trees, Surrounded by Homes of High Character fEnglish design was the inspiration for this unique home which ap- peals not only with its effective lines and simple ornateness—but wins highest approval for its genuine hominess of colorful brick construc- tion with stone trim—copper downspouting and gutters. {Its entrancé hall treatment with its unusual staircase and land- ing lend it added charm. {First Floor—Large living room, with built-in bookcases, opening on to open porch, beautifully appointed dining room, breakfast room and kitchen, including a lavatory, complete the first floor. {Second Floor, Four bed rooms, all of master size, conveniently sharing two baths witfy shower, Priced surprisingly low and far below reproduction cost. Drive out Conn. Ave. on Eliteot to Ellicott St. east two “squares to 30th Place. Open Saturday afternoon and all day Sund‘ly. W. I IRBY. JR. 704 Chandler Bldg. Nat. 8744 Opposite e o o President Cleveland's Estate 3512 MACOMB STREET N.W. A charming Colonial, detached, stucco home of center-hall plan .. . on a high elevation opposite Presi- dent Cleveland's old estate and close to St. Alban's Cathedral . . . convenient to schools, stores and transportation . . . Deep landscaped lot, 11 spacious rooms, 3 tiled baths, 3 covered porches, 2-car garage with private driveway . . . Just refinished throughout, with many delightful and desirable features. OPEN AND LIGHTED UNTIL 9 P.M. Reached from Commecticut or Wisconsin” Avenues W. C. & A. N. MILLER REALTORS-—QEVELOPERS 1119 17th Street Decatur 0610 , Expert:enced AdvertisersPreferThe Star | | | : :