Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1931, Page 14

REAL-ESTATE. CONDTIONS HERE BETTER, SAYSBOSS Builder Deolares Capital City ‘in More Advantageous Posi- THE EVENING g STAR, WASHINGTON D. 'C., SATURDAY,. JANUARY 3, 193%. NEW BUILDINGS AND OFFICE STRUCTURE HERE FIGURING IN CURRENT NEWS tion Than Other Cities. Conditions in Washington undoubt- edly are better today than in any other large city of the world and business in general here will be better in 1931 than in the past year, Harry K. Boss, realtor and builder and former president of the Washington Real Estate Board, declered recently. As_the seat of the Government of the United States, Washington holds the unique position among citles of the country. which means that millions of dollars have been and will continue to be paid out semi-monthly to a large proportion of our population, regardless of conditions which at times adversely affect other cities, he pointed out. Opinion 1s General. ‘The opinion, based on studies of statistics obtained from local and Fed- eral sources, private information and ress rts, that the new year will ring improvement in economic condi- tions, Mr. Boss said, is shared by most residents of the city. Referring to a meeting held at the District Building in 1920 for discus- sion of how more building could bz brought about to stimulate business, Mr. Boss stated: “In Washington, for the fiscal year ending 1920, there was spent by indi- viduals and private companies, for new buildings and repairs, the sum of $22,659,000. In 1935, an abnormal year, the sum of $62,862,000 was spent for this work, and in 1930 $34,996,000 has been spent for the same purposes. ‘These figures do not include any money spent by the Municipal or ral Governments and show clearly that in proportion to the size of the city, and in comparison with other cities of about tue same population, there has been a tremendous amount of building going on in Washington among pri- | vate individuals and comj 3 “These figures for 1930 compare very favorably with the amounts spent in the District in any of the so-called ‘normal’ years. In addition to the sum of $34.996,000 spent for private work in 1930, there have been millions of dollars paid out by the United States and Municipal Governments in acquir- ing Jand and in erecting buildings, so that the total amount of money put in circulation in Washington for the fiscal year of 1930, we believe, will ex- ceed the average per year spent in the last 20 years. City to Be Magnificent. “Previous to 1925 the Federal Gov- ernment spent practically nothing for Jand and buildings. Within the next few years the great municipal center will be almost completed, and this, to- gether with the work of developing the great triangle by the United States Upper right: The Holy Name College in Brookland, recently completed by the Turner Construction Co. Lower Works, 1214 Twenty-fourth street, the design of which was commended by the Architect's Advisory Council. At left: Office building at 1610 K street, recently purchased as the new home of the Real Estate Mortgage & Guaranty Corporation, of which Arthur Carr is president, having recently succeeded L. E. Breuninger, now chairman of the board. right: The new home of the Gichner Iron Detached Corner FRANGISGAN UNIT ATC. U. COMPLETE New $800,000 Building in Brookland Now Occupied by Theological Students. BY VINCENT TUTCHING. Representing an important unit of e the Catholic University developments in opinion, make Washingion a city of magnificent bulldings, and give steady employment to the residents of Wash- The building, adjacent to the Fran- on Bixteenth street, | 1N ciscan M between mfl and Taylor streets northeas dedicated recently by i 3?‘.§ il E Is LY i i % ] i H : i L it i g I gg H £ Es £ s 5 i | l ; E : i i 2 ] % i s En ] ! o8 %ai‘é; »3E g BUYS 7-ROOM HOUSE ‘The purchase of & 7 room semi-bun- galow type home of colonial design, Jo- cated at 5007 Thirteenth street, by John Moss, was announced this week by E. H. Croxton, of the Realty Associates. The bome, formerly owned by Mrs. Ads COraig, is situated on an attractively Jandscaped lot, and has garage accomo- in a two-car, detached struc- o Wi 5 Stores Under Construction. Construction of a combination group of stores and apartments has been started at the corner of Second and Kennedy streets by Waple & James, Jocal builders. The group is of brick construction. Plans for the construc- tion this year of numerous dwellings the section are an: 6 SOLD ' NEW HOMES 20 Ft. Wide NEWEST FEATURES Large Rooms EXTRA LARGE LOT 1421 Ft. Deep Detached Garage Restricted and Convenient Location Petworth’s Best Buy Only $500 Cash see 422 Farragut St. N.W. Open Until 9 P.M. t, was the Most Rev. Michael J. Curley, - of Baltimore. lual buil located 2 ¥ Ega s ;g | nctuary. ligious the structure. King's Tabelnacle altar. dedicated to -3 3 priery"of m) Sacred Heart of Jesus, while the oth altars bear the na: the first tendants at the ro; FOR COLORED| 1743 Corcoran $t. N.W. This 20-foot front brick residence has 9 rooms, 2 baths, h.-w. h., and room for 2-car garage on a wide alley. This attractive property can be purchased clear of encumbrance or if desired can be financed. Price, $9,500 SUBMIT AN OFFER Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Dist. 6830 See This Home 4330 37thSt.N.W. In North Cleveland Park— corner Yuma Street. —because it is a2 wonderful buy at the price, even in today's favorable market. Detached, center hall colonial home; brick and frame con- struction; 2-car built-in ga- rage; 6 attractive rooms, 2 perfect baths; cedar closets, open fireplace; Frigidaire i i 3 artistic elec- s; paneled decora- hardwood floors—and NDURE. Near Bureau of Standards; schools, stores, churches and cars and busses. Price, $15,250 Convenient Terms hted and heated— ly 1 to 9 Sundays 10 to 9 R.M. HOOKER Tower Bldg. Met. 2663 There are now 33 | ¢ ic| Near Wardman Park Hotel Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, St. Francis and St. Anthony. ‘The main enirance design over which the words “Sit Nomen Domini Bene- dictum” are written is executed ac- cording to the definite instruction of St. Bernardine, as seen in his writings and as attested by old prints, accord- |ing to the designers. | The vestibule of the building has the escutcheons of the six older orders of the church moulded on medallions and | panels on the upper frieze of the vesti- {bule. Facing the doorway is a likeness | |of Della Robbia's tympanum showing | the meeting of St. Dominic and St.| Francis. In other small patterns | around the walls are indicative of or-| ders of the Catholic Church and their coats of arms. Twelve large statues, in imitation of flylng buttresses, are placed on the north and west sides of the building, arranged in two groups each of six figures. | THREE HOMES APPROVED ‘The Architects’ Advisory Council of this week gave an “ap- " classification to plans for three al dwellings. They are: Two resi- dences at 5331 Nevada avenue and 5318 lebraska avenue, designed and owned Frank D, Phillips, 5301 Chevy s:mu way, owned and 4-Bed-Room Brick Home UNUSUAL VALUE $12,500 ‘Thoroughly reconditioned—like new in every way. Seven large rooms (4 bed rooms), attic with stair- 2803 28th St. N.W. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Wegt from Conn. Ave. & Woodley Road P Bl and turn " rishe on® shn St o NL, 1418 Eye St. N.W. Nal 5004 e e e Overlooking Park A location of perpetual beauty and fixed character, 1816 Irving St. N.W. Furnished and Decorated by M. B. Moses & Sons Brand new—a _ wonderful value—at a price that insures a good investment. $11,950—Terms Splendidly designed—entrance hall, living room, dining room, sun parlor and kitchen on Ist floor. 3 bedrooms, dressing room on 2nd floor. Complete bath and extra lavatory. Stone and brick construction. Auto- matic hot-water heater, Frig- idaire; oak floors, with walnut border; garage. Just off Mt. T T T R R R R RN Pleasant shopping center; near || Sacred Heart Church, etc. Open daily & Sunday 10 to 9 R.M. HOOKER GICHNER IRON WORKS | FINISHING NEW PLANT Company, Located in ‘Triangle” for 25 Years, Gradually Tak- ing Over New Home. ‘ | at 1214 Twenty-fourth street. is being | occupled gradually by which has been forced from its old loca. CHEVY CHASE! New Center-Hall Colonial NO. 4 ASPEN ST. Brick. slate roof. 4 big rooms. huse Snished attic, solarium. open fireplace, fully screened. large land- scaped lot. The 3-car Near Columbia m or library above. riced at & surprising- y moderats figure. OPEN SUNDAY t Conn. Ave. beyond ud to Aspen St. and rn left. Drive directly Chevy Chase - 1418 Eye St Nat'l 5904 With All Conveniences $7,650 SAMPLE HOUSE 1825 Bay St. S.E. Open For Inspection 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. Daily And All Day Sundays 6 rooms and bath = . pore] porches Bath—colored tile and shower Built-in tub Built-in wall safe Mirror door Built-in telephone closet Built-in folding ironing board Cedar-lined closet G. E. electric clock Hot-water heat Hot-water storage tank One-piece washing tub per rigidaire Walker electric dishwasher Hardinge ofl burner GARAGE TERMS—$500 Cash $60 a Month (Includes Interest on Both Trusts) |2 Steuart Brothers we. Real Estate Construction 138 12th St. N.E. Tower Bldg. Met. 2663 A Home of 1702 C St. N.E. s et i St B A e some s, s idaire. Open Daily 718 Union Trust Building Start the New Year Right BUY That Is Built to Endure TWO CHOICE LOCATIONS Low Price, 8mall Cash Payment MODERATE TERMS R. E. KLINE, Jr., Owner Or Any Broker Your Own 1223 Owen PL. N.E. In the new Trinided section. just north of Twelfth street and s avénue. Six large rooms, tiled bath, ara regt I ved. :n‘ antially o O L R S ished. Until 9 P.M. The new home of the Fred 8. Gichner | Iron Works, Inc., now being completed || tion _at 1214 D street by the Federal ||| 4832 46th St. N.W, —corner of Ellicott. In Ameri- can University Park, Only $7,150 Simply couldn’t «be repro- duced for any such price. House about 24x40 feet; 5 large rooms; big lot; beauti- ful trees. . Of course, it is completely equipped—tiled bath; open fire- place; hardwood floors; day- lighted cellars; large attic that can easily be converted into fini‘shcd roomf.\'ewly painted P and decorated from top to bot- h?.““_lx"'.“ Garage = well|| tom. A most attractive location A S TR surrounded by beautiful homes. siasED: price o Pagpubrggin i 0 Heasted QPEN Lighted 46th, and then south one block Daily and Sunday to house. L. T. Gravatte R.M. HOOKER 927 15th St. Realtor Natl, 0753 | | Evening Phone, Georgia 2900 ‘Tower Bldg. Met. 2663 building program. It had been located there for & quarter century. The design for the new plant was| commenced by the ArchS8wmefinCodn | commended by the Architects’ Advisory | Council. The new building, constructed of tapestry-face brick, with stone trim, is 80 by 310 feet, occupying the entire 5429 13th St. N.W, New-House Condition Eight Rooms Two Baths Corner Brick Ma: on ork: IF YOU WANT THE %CSt Value Offered in Years IN A NEW HOME— Be Sure and Inspect 440 Jefferson St. N. 8 Rooms (4 Bed Rooms) #9,250 416 Jefferson St. A Seven.-Room Home at Only 8,750 Frigidaire Included—Lots 140 Ft. Deep with Garages—Paved Street and Alley. An Opportunity You Cannot Afford to Let Pass Drive out.13th 8t. or Ga. Ave. to Jeflerson St. and East fo Houses Wm, M. Throckmorton 1dg. 3355 Military Road Chevy Chase, D. C. o - Open Saturday Afternoon and 'A" Day Sunday DETACHED ALL-BRICK COLONIAL — 2 BATHS $13.975 One bath, a shower, conn roomy M“k‘l. LB atiic, ‘mu' roof, all osk pped tchen; wide front porch. Garage. t paved street 2}, blocks east of Connecticut Ave. two rooms. Finely . built, : big finely 0x150 on beau- National 6799 e BOSSIIEPS ... Now Is the Time to Buy REAL. ESTATE, BANKERS SAY TIME RPE TOBUY HOMES = Heads of Financial Institu- tions Agree Use of Capital |in this part of the country. N . at this time, ship, particularly Would Aid Prosperity. :'E:.._..‘u%' for_buying_and building > vice president, Cleveland ‘Trust Co. “A properly designed home by a petent tn‘)\llec:u'lll Nfl:’u’_‘ material, together with year than any other lending institution . Naturally owner- as the (Continued From Pirst Page.) idends in citizenship.”—Albert Brugger, president of the People's Bank & Trust Co., Sea “In my opinion, now is an excellent time for people with sufficient capital to buy or bujld homes. Our institution has been and is eager to assist in this major ' G __Drive out Connecticut Ave. o To lmPect Bradiey Lane; turn left (west) on Bradiey Lane, thtee squares to East Ave., right (north) on East Ave. ome block to Ridge M. & R. B. Warren Builders—WIS. 2873 RIDGE @ STREET Chiss. i 5610 32nd Street $12.950 New Colonial brick and frame—large lot with trees— 6 rooms—2 tiled baths—2 porches—garage—~paneled walls. Bus line at door. Near new public school. DON'T FAIL TO SEE THIS AT ONCE 6319 Western Avenue $14,750 - New English type center-hall home, in a wooded see- tiony just completed. Located in a community of high priced homes. 7 rooms (4 bed rooms) and 2 tiled baths: breakfast room, built-in garage. AN OUTSTANDING VALUE 304 West Thornapple St. $14.750 Located in the Forest Section of Chevy Chase, Md., d\ill new brick and shingle home represents a splendid value. 6 rooms, 2 baths; built-in garage. Large attic. To reach--Out Conn. Ave., turn left on West Thornapple 3% Dblocks %0 property. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. Chevy Chase Properties 5520 Conn. Ave. REALTOR wishes to again express his sincere appreciation to, those who have shown their confidence in him, in accepting the services of this office. This business, though only 20 months old, has negotiated leases, covering an agsregate term of more than 250 years, at rent consideration of ncarly Three Million’ Dollars. Among those served during 1930 are: Dr. Mautice J. Conley ¥ Louis B. Amold S. Kann Sons Co. J. Tarshes United States Shoe Co. Robert Berberich's Sons, Inc. Dixton, Inc. ‘Norma Hosiery Shop Bretzer & Crystal National Peanut Corp. E. B. Hunter Penns. Dixie Cement Corp. Boyle-Robertson, Inc. Eanet & Bacher Sterling Shoe Corp. Adams Building Trust Peoples Drug Stores Lazarus Fried & Sons, Inc. Spic & Span Cleaners Roger V. Offutt Mrs. Mabel Simon Henry Sutton Peoples Life Ins. Co. H. Addison Bowie Footer's Dye Works F. H. Duchey, Inc. CARL GRQSINSKI, Bustness Property Leasinig Schmedtie Bros. Co, Snyder & Litle - J. H. Kaplan Julius Udoff J. H. Millinery Syndicate Joseph R. Harris Co. Harry Shapiro Arthur R. Womrath, Inc. Albert Hislop C. H. Dikeman William Lawman Stone Straw Corp. J. Schaurman Warsaw Bros. Enna Jettick Shoe Co. Dick Murphy, Ine. Standard Oil Co. E. & Wortman Shapiro Furniture Co. Sanitary Grocery Co. Morris Shaffer J. Thilman Hendrich D. Ballauf Mfs. Ten Sinclair Refining Co. Abraham Sures