Evening Star Newspaper, April 26, 1930, Page 19

REAL TYPES OF COLONIAL HOMES ARE VARIED & Three General Styles Are De- scribed in Talk Made to Sales Mananers. Dwellings of the colonial type not only have a traditional and histortcal background, but have found a fitting and popular place in the United States, especially in the eastern section of the country. Detalls of three distinct lines of this general style having sectional foundation were described recently by ‘Waverly Taylor, architect, before the sales managers’ section of the Washing- ton Real Estate Board. He sald: “The New England colonial house was & rectangular, two-story and attie build- ing, with a moderately sloping ridge T00f. G;m— ll’chllect\lrllll chlr;ctelr it depent upon a small porcl jarge chimneys at each end of the building, small window panes and green window shutters against side walls painted ‘white. The entrance was the principal !nmre of the exterior. This usually e saaguiar podliment of hood. Dofl ing a triangular ent or ‘The m‘ou were usually of wood shingles, black slate or tin. Single dormer win- dows were quite often used in the roofs. “A colonial cottage type is found with the sweeping roof lines of the English cottdge. In the later colonial the roof is terminated by a flat deck surrounded by a balustrade. The interior of the colonial house was divided into two equal plrll by a wide hall. The large old-fashioned staircase, the cheerful fireplace and the wood paneling which covered the walls are features that we always associate with the New.England colonial home. “The early Puritan on the bleak New England coast found life nther a seri- ous business and something of his own strness is reflected in his architecture. ‘There is no suggestion of the pmur- ue, no mere prettiness in this type sghlleeture ‘The New England wlonhl like the New England Puritan, is severe and scrupulously exact, but it is dl - ficd and refined and carries with certain stateliness and quiet beauty thl modern architects have tried hard to imitate. Colonial of South Different. “The colonial of the South is of quite a different character. Here the climate was pleasant and the soil productive. There were plenty of slaves to do the Southern planters soon favored, naturally, a_luxurious mode of life. Their homes reflected their natural tllte and refinement. The severe- ness of the New England colonial is Jacking and we find the Southern man- sions assuming richness of detail and often a touch of the picturesque. “The Southern colonial mansion con- sisted of a central two-story portion and two wings, for a great ‘deal of room was necessary to accommodate the family, guests and slaves and to maintain the traditional southern hospitality. The houses were usually Mnlt of brick, im- ported at great expense from England, _since the southern gentleman clung y to English traditions. Since most of the commerce of the South was carried on by means of boats, the homes of the planters were usually built facing the river. Ml?! m:he"“{“ '1“:‘ a principal front ulnl river and a nzry front of the owner. 'nu porch ‘uished lum;’e of the nu:mr 5 ‘This was supported a long row of m eogamlu extending through two lwrhlmthehmuewxormlnllery or balcony on the second floor. Run- ning entirely through the house is wide hall, about which the family lI!e centered. “While the Puritans were developing New mhnfl and the Southern planters raising cotton and on the vast tobacco estates of Virginia and the Carolinas, | & third, diverse, element was set- fl.\nl around New York and New Jersey. They were the Dutch colonists, who have imprinted their character- Just Completed Chevy Chase, D. C One Square from Conn. Ave. 3632-3634 Jenifer St. 8 rooms, 2 baths, 2-car built-in garage, electric refrigeration, instantaneous hot-water, open })aper cast_electric fixtures. ‘Price, Drive out Conn. Ave. to Jenifer St. and turn right one block. Owner and builder on premises every day. Phone Col. 9531—for Auto New Detached Homes 4709-4713 Blagden Terrace N.W. : price $23,500 Contains seven beautifully decogated rooms—center Never has this class home been of- red in this neighborhood at such a low figure. ESTATE. isties upan a style of architecture which | we_call Dutch colonial "Fhe. Dusen solonial differs widely fmrm the mhlme!m ot '.M mother early al l-hall-cwry hnu.le wnn sln(h dormer windows in the roof, Holland was pre- eminently the land of brick construc- was In: Long nu.na !hu lre M New Jersey the Dutch houses al stone, cut square and fitted to lund without cement. The chinks were in with clay, exactly as the log ubtm of an earlier period had been treated. As a cement clay works well until it is exposed to mol.smre, when it soon dis- integrates and washes out. Roofs of Houses Extended. “In order to keep moisture away the Dutch_settlers extended the roofs of their houses out from the walls. ‘At: first the roof had only a single slope, but later another nog was added to it, and there was developed the -familiar Inmhrel roof so commonly .associated with Dutch houses as to be termed a Dutch-roof. This type of root has de- cided advantages for the small-house byilder, Since the height of the house is determined by the proportion between the length of the building and the height of the cornice from the ground, the gambrel roof opened by means secure the effect of a long, low house without ucrmcln the advantages of a second stos e modern Dutch colonial is Duwh principally in the em- ployment of a gambrel roof, and even this is not used in the true Dutch manner, “The Dutch l:olanhl is unsurpassed for small or moderate houses and is especially suited to farm houses. It is homelike, quaint and charming. Its squat, sturdy lines fit in intimately with the )nndmre and the gambrel provides all the advantages of the second story. The Dutch colonial is essentially cozy and informal; it can- not be adjusted to formality in build- ings or to houses of great size or pre- tentious appearance.” _— Because of lack of funds, Very Rev. william Williams, 82-year-old dean of the Cathedral of St. David, Pembrok- shire, England, which dates back to about 1180, says he cannot have ade- quate nce and has to work 14 | Pretty Petworth Corner 900 Webster St. N.W. . 7 Rooms, Bath and Attic Modern' Throughout! ~ BRICK GARAGE Only $9,500, Easy Terms OPEN SUNDAY ALL DAY Your Inspection Invited! Waple & James, Inc. | Ezxclusive Agents 1226 14th St. “ North 0962 fireplace, cedar closets, artistic $12,500 aureez a nln:lz mmh hrm of dormer windows mlku“rpo-lble to | BT hall—two baths—lavatory on first floor—open fireplace— oil burner—electric refrigeration—two-car built-in garage —exceptionally well finished and modern in every detail. Attractive terms can be arranged, Open Sunday for Inspection John F. Donohoe & Sons 314 Penna. Ave. S.E. THE EVEN I\G WEEK DEDICATED | TOBETTER HOMES = Observance to Be Started by All States in Union Tomorrow. National Better Homes week, start- ing tomorrow, will be observed in every State in the Union and by approxi- mately 7,000 communities, according to Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secretary of the Interior, who succeeded Herbert Hoover as president of ' Better Homes in Amer- ica, the sponsoring body. “The American home is the primary source of the sound, practical idealism which_has characte; orized_our national life,” Df Wilbur states. tion and development of good health and a wholesome outlook upon life and of rugged, untiring virtues and pro- ressive, constructive citizenship are “The conserva- largely dependent upon the conditions which surround childhood in the home and neighborhood and upon the atti- tudes md ideals displayed 4in the daily || routine of home life. “Through concentration of public at- tention during ter Homes week upon the improvement of existing ‘homes and residential neighborhoods and upon the cultivation of high stand- ards of design, equipment, !urnhhln¥ and landscaping, and high standards roof | family life and activities, it is possible to maintain the best of our American traditions and to help the home to keep in step with the progress of the arts and sciences. “The movement of Better Homes in America was inspired and developed under the personal leadership of Presi- dent Hoover, who still serves as its hon- local mittees are making civic welfu-e through their contests for home im- provement, their demonstrations of the STAR, WASHINGTON, better types of home design and fur- nishing, and their campaigns for neighborhood and develop- ;nent are the product of much thought- munity luden. the professi educational groups throughout the country. “The home should be the symbol of our national ideals. Its standards and qualities should reflect all that is best !n our national life. There is no home in which it is not possible to make some improvements for convenience, comfort, beauty or wholesomeness. The local better homes committees have dedi- cated themselves to this significant task | |f so Lhn every American family may ive opportunity to learn of the next steps which may be taken in the im- provement of their own and to contribute through their own efforts to A Palatial Home in Massachusetts Avenue Park 3215 Cathedral Avenue New Center Hall Colonial Brick 10 Rooms—3 Baths healthful, haj chudhood thoughtful thood and Clitzenshi 2-Car Garage Open Sunday 10 to 6 Schwab, Valk & Canby 1704 Conn. Ave. Pot. 0830 ;¥ Adjoining Rock Creek Park In this beautiful wooded exclusive location, T offer for sale my fine STONE house, of English architecture. Unusual living room and master bed room, each with open fire- Three baths, two-car stone garage, oil ‘burner, Frigidaire. This house was built at a cost of over $30,000 and will be sold d place. for $23,500 and easy to finance. 2816 Brandywine St. N.W. Open Saturday Afternoon and All Day Sunday Drive out Conn. Ave. to to 28th St. VANDERLOO (in charge) Pot. terior deporating will 1418 Eye St. NW. 1703 C struction. outlets. cluding a Frigidaire. Realtors 718 Union Trust Bldg. to Brandywine St., - JUST COMPLETED A BEAUTIFUL NEW MODEL HOME 1319 KALMIA ROAD Detached You owe it to youue]( to inapect this property before buying. Its finish and in- agree with us that its value is exceptional. OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY FOR INSPECTION Drive out 16th St. (beyond Walter Reed Hospital) lc Kalmia Road, turn right to house. M{éfinsfiuw Ammavle St., turn right turn left to house. REALTY CO. 1077 and 2 Baths® charm you. You will Nat'l 5904 NOW READY! Exhibit Home St. N. E. (Open Until 9 P. M.) These beautiful homes are selling rapidly—sell- ing because they excel competitive houses in beauty, in features, in quality of materials and con- Seven large rooms and a tiled bath with shower. Natural chestnut trim, panelled wall paper of artistic pattern, unusual electric fixtures, radio Everyone marvels at the size and beauty of the kitchen; the arrangement of equipment, in- There are both front' and breakfast porches. The garage is built in. The subdivision is restricted and C St. is the entrance to Anacostia Park. Rohert E. Kline, Jr. Owner-Builder D. C., SATURDAY, DURANT LEASES PLACE Motor Company Takes Building at 1522 Fourteenth Street. ‘The business building at 1522 Four- teenth street has been leased for a period of years by the Durant Motor Co., it was announced today by the firm of Boss & Phelps, which handled negotiations. The firm also reports the closing of the following leases: Voorhees Decorating Co., store quar- , For APRIL 26, 1930. ters at 6302 Wisconsin avenue; Bricker Fur Co., store at 831 m'mlh street; Timkin Ol store at 1104 Vermont avenue; Cleaners, l Oonneeflnn avenue; Superior Loc! street; 00- Iumbh Mlt’v lWhM l ltrae!» e Open Door Cafeteria, 1412 I nreet SR Because girls paid more attention to themselves in the mirrors recently in- stalled in London busses than to their step, numerous bad falls by the fair|} passengers resulted in the mirrors be- oved. ing rems Sale Dowmown Business Property At Less Than Assessed Valuc 915G St. N.W. Sale price Assessed $55,000 - All cash at $65,75¢ Original Cost to Owner More Than $75,000 To Be Sold Carl G. Immediately Rosinski Realtor Woodward Bldg. Brokers’ Nat, 9254 Attention ASK ANY CARPENTER Asureway to find out where thegood lumbercomes from is to ask an experienced carpenter. His saw knows —his hammer knows—his plane knows good lumber from “not so good”. We'll take our chances on your mext order on his “say so.” Galliher & Huguely, Inc. Sherman Ave. and W St. N.W. IN PETWORH ‘New Jameson-Built Row Prlced From $8,250 Up Inspect at Once 412 to 442 Jefferson St. N.W, 6, 7 and 8 large rooms, tiled bath, built-in tub, show, hardwood floors, ed closets, serv- ant’s toilet and wash trays. Frigidaire and other modern appointments. Double rear porches and concrete front porch. Paved street and alley. Lots 140 feet deep. Garage with each house. Conveniently located to schogls, street cars, stores and churches. N EASY TERMS Thos. A. Jameson Co. OWNERS and BUILDERS 906 New York Ave. N.-W. Nat'l 5526 In the Shadow of St. Alban’s Cathedral A Dcep landscaped lot, charming Colonial, stucco home of center hall plan .~ . on a high elevation opposite President Cleveland's old estate and close to St. Alban's Cathedral . . . convenient to schools, stores and transportation . . . 3512 MACOMB STREET N.W. Hetnchea. 11 spacious rooms, 3 tiled baths, 3 covered porches, 2-car garage with private driveway . . . Burner, the north | Phones National 0714 Just refinished throughout; many un- usual delightful features. See it today. OPEN FROM 10 AM. UNTIL 9 P.M. Reached from Connecticut or Wisconsin Avenues W.C. & A.N. MILLER « REALTORS—DEVELOPERS Nat. 6799 OR ANY BROKER 1119 17th Street Decatur 0610 REAL ESTATE. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY ' From 10 A.M. Until Dark w‘N 214 Cromwell Terrace N.E. Beautiful modern home; buil{-in garage! $6,950; easy terms, Price only To inspect take cars marked “Mt. Rainier.” Get off at 4th St. and R. L. Ave. N.E,, walk 3 blocks north on 4th St. to Channing St.; 1 block west to 3rd St., % block north to Cromwell Terrace, and then west to 214, Francis A. Blundon Co., Inc. 805 H St. N.W. Modern Methods Make Low Prices ? 6-Room Inside Homes, $9,150 ? 7-Room Semi-Detached Homes, $9,750 8th St. and Concord Ave. The embodiment of newest modern features Better-Built Cooley Bros. Homes; coupled with uh: cellent locations and fair prices, make possible quick sales and rapid financial turnovers . . . thus effect- ing vast construction economlies. These savings are in turn passed on to the home-buying public. Demand proof of these facts tomorrow by inspeet- ing the new group of homes at $th St. and Concord Inside homes have 6 big reoms, 3 porches, varie- gated tilé bath, and garage; ml-’:fiuhfi (end houses) have 7 big rooms, 2 perches, variegated tile bath, and garage. Features include Frigidaire, cedar-lined - closets, hardwood floors throughout, s‘:nnu on kitchen walls, deep landscaped ’- e Concord Ave. is a 120-!u¢ street (soon hbe paved without assessment). Houses overlook 175-foot Ilfl connecting boulevard and are near schools, stores, bank, post office, cars and busses. ellow, east to_ At] ave.’ Open daily 3716 WINDOM PLACE N NORTH CLEVELAND PARK 511,250 - New six-room semi-detgched, brick and stucco, hardwood floors, hot-water , big fleored attic, double back porches, Frigidaire, fire- place, buil bath, shower, extra lavatory, big closets, in fact every convenience, including garage, paved street and alley. The very low price makes the home unusual in value. - Out Conn. Ave. to Van Ness, West to-Rewo Road, North to Windom and West to Ho OPEN FOR INSPECTION LA A oo Here It Is! ; “That BRICK BUNGALOW!” Tower Bldg. Metrop. 2663 5738 7th STREET N.W. (Corner of 7th & Nicholson Sts.) MARIETTA PARK Washington's Fastest Developing Restricted Residential Section of High Class New Homes INDIVIDUALLY BUILT 6 well-proportioned rooms and bath on st floor. Upper floor finished into very large rooms. This is a lovely home and has many added. lnd attractive features. PRICED MOST REASONABLY It is seldom such property as. this is available: Your Immediate Inspection Urged! Open for Inspection Saturday to 9:00 P.M. All Day Sunday to 8:00 P.M. WAPLE & JAMES, Inc: Exclusive Agents