Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1931, Page 17

BUILDING INDUSTRY INCREASE FORESEEN Standard Statistics Says Construction of Homes Now on Upgrade. (BY the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 30.—Residen- tial building, which has been in the doldrums for a ‘long period, is found by Standard Statistics Co. to be show- ing signs of strength, particularly in construction of single and two family houses and subdivision developments. a survey published today the organization expresses an opinion that the next few months wlil witness con- siderable stabilization in contracts for these types of housing. Commenting on the outlook for build- ing as a whole, the survey asserts that it is probable that a period of relative stability must first be established before the start of a real recovery can be wit- mnessed. It is the widely-held opinion that the revival is contingent in the first instance on absorption of the over- supply of housing and business space. In other divisions of the building in- try the company says near-term developments of public works and utili- ties likely will continue on a plane moderately below the peak levels of a ESTATE. MODERN BUILDING LAW URGED AS PUBLIC NEED Harmony Between Architects and Engineers Advocated in Report of Joint Committee. Harmony of action between archi- tects and engineers in urging the en- actment of model laws is advocated in the report of a joint committee repre- senting the American Institute of Archi- tects, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Soclety of Mechanical Engineers and the American Institute of Electrical Enginecrs. The joint committee was appointed with the double purpose of premoting sound legislation for better and safer buudln{ to safeguard the public and eliminating differences which had aris:n between the architectural and engi- neering .professions over the qualifica- tions necessary for the filing of build- ing plans. Recommendations of the committee provide that the qualifications of engi- neers who are permitted to design and file building ‘plans be more closely de- fined, and that architects refrain from sponsoring any laws which interfere with the filing of building plans by properly qualified engineers. | Catk;e;lrll to Bé firmst. The largest cathedral in the world, next to St. Peter's at Rome, is to b> built in Liverpool, England, where al- ready a huge Anglican cathedral is nearing completion. The new Roman Catholic Church will, however, be twice the size of its neighbor and will cost bout $15,000,000. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, $3,440,000 MORTGAGE |BUILDING OUTLOOK BRIGHT | ixabe e e iy it e LOANS RECORDEDHERE | Decomber Votume of Permits ta) o gt ot N e s e oo 573 Cities Encouraging. the country during the month of De- readily Investments Throughout U. 8. | cember as reflected in tnl,unvolume of | gition mbmns that the bullding ts issued in 573 leading properly placed. At the same time it is $61,000, 00. Sittes and towns and reported o 8. W. | jmportant for one to be able to walk The. pemiks for about without being impeded. Mortgage loans made in the District 1930 totaled $131517,705, a gain of of Columbia by the New' York Life| per cent over November, Insurance Co. in 1930 amounted to| Volume was $130,539,595. December, over $3.440.000, it was reported today.| 1930, showed a decline of 14 per cent The total, mortgage logn investment | from December, 1929. of the company throughout the country pmasddie oy x FURNISHING IS STUDIED during the year was over $61,000,000, of In developing the scheme for furnish- | e last month olr Four_Rooms, Kitchen and Bath Electrical Refrigeration THE ARGONNE 16th and Columbia Road Reasonable Rentals which amount $15,658,902 was placed in residential loans, $19,616,380 in busi- ness t.g-mpt":x’ lou;u. and $25,428485 in apartment louse loans. p&mwn P. Kingsley, third vice presi- | ing & house two important factors have dent of the New York Life, who is in|to be carefully studied: first, the prac- charge of the company’s mortgage loan | tical uses to which each room has to investments, announced that the loans|be put; and second, the harmony that on epartment houses and residences must be the outcome of the objects accommodated more than 9,600 families. | Placed in the room. The total outstanding mortgage loan | To achieve the first, the needs of the investment of the company on January | household have to be carefully studied 1, amounted to 31,369 loans for|and the arrangement of furniture work- $578,255,940. ed out so that the individual wants are fulfilled and a livable result produced without the indiscriminate moving of Just Think of It— ‘The Star delivered to your door every evening and Sunday morning at 1%c per day and 5S¢ Sunday. Can you afford to be withoyt this service at this cost? Telephone National 5000 and de- livery will start at once. House Built in 1740 Dignified. The Brice House in Annapolis, Md., was built in 1740 by Thomas Jennings. It is one of the most dignified houses of Maryland. Its main facade is com- posed entirely of headers. The matn staircase is simple with delicately carved mahogany riser and hand rail. The rooms are finished in molded plaster with carved wood mantels. D. C, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1931 A better tone was manifested in pros- go'nw SRR o hnv:h‘v,ulwn K pull chairs New York Life Insurance Co. 1930 pective bullding activities throughout | 7078 121 10 have FRIERS PO cPalts furniture is not REAL ESTATE. Woodhbhine Another beautiful section of Chevy Chase, Maryland —First Showing— of one of the new and unusually attractive homes embodying Individual Charm and Distinction. year ago and that it fails to discover any indication that seasonal improve- ment in commercial and industrial branches will be fully normal. e Federal huilding projects amounting to $2,050,000 are under contract in Vir~ ginia and others amounting to $5,800,000 be started soon. accord- Adjoining Mass. Ave. Heights. A complete_community >t home owners—now the nearest—in new home operation in Northwest SHERIDAN PARK 15 East Woodbine Street A lovely center-hall Colonial of stone, brick and clapboard construc- tion. The workmanship throughout is of the finest *15.950 9 Special Features Are and the many unusual and artistic features incor- pornted into the huilding of this home make it Electric Refrigeration Bronze Screens most appealing. Large floored attic 60-ft. frontage with trees those who less than $10,000 to invest in home, will benefit by a critical ~_ingpection of this unique home colony. THE quality, attractiveness and complete- ness of these marvelous homes is no less amazing than the price—$10,950. This is $1,550 LESS than the price for which they were originally built to sell. 6215 14th St. N.W. In Exclusive Sixteenth Street Heights Opposite Rock Creek Golf Course A beautiful living room with open fireplace, pantry that is a housekeeper’s delight, hardwood floors up and down, unusual lighting fixtures, 3 lovely bedrooms and 2 fully equipped baths complete the second floor. Numerous closets and large sleeping porch. Built-in heated garage. Finest oil-burning heating plant. Come out today. Open, heated and lighted until 9 P.M. i 5504 33rd Street Chevy Chase Trees, large frontage. Unusual rooms, two baths, model kitchen, break- fast room, finished at- tic, slate roof and many other elements make this home ideal. Bufit ‘with Mr. Frank Simpson Exhibit Home 6 rooms, 2 baths 2-car built-in garage Tiled walls in kitchen Copper spouts and gutters 3806 Benton St. N.W. The average house is of solid, variegated brick construction, ha: d scree double rear ' po; i deep land- scaped lawns: black and wi baths. cedar d_brick mantels with Radiant heaters. double-drainboard sinks. special dress- ers. inlaid linoleum and 3-tone Sanitas on walls feature the unvsual Kitchen eauipment. Interiors are finely finished, all lighting fixtures and hard- ware of the better grade. To _reach—Taki Park_bus or drive * north turn left on Bent open daily until 9 Owner . . . B. H. GRUVER . . . Builder 927 15th St. N.W. National 2670 $8,975 And Up with Bryant Aut o- matic Gas Heating System at $200 addi- tional. Out Comn. Ave. to Woodbine St. (just south of the Columbia Country Club), turm right, third house from cormer. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. Exclusive Agents Priced Properly Drive out Conn. Ave, east on Morrison St. to 33rd, south to home. 5520 Conn. Ave. Cleve. 2300 Owner 816 15th St. North 0167 | District 0853 FIR-@cCe Tower Bldg., 14th and K X1 Location Features Each apartment has two or three exposures, assuring ample sunlight and fresh air. Large, well-proportioned rooms are ideally arranged and contain every modern convenience, in- cludi»~ “_ervant’s entrance, elec- i frigeration, ample closet space, tiled bath with shower, numerous electric outlets, 7~ inch Ritter Oak Floors, and in- laid linoleum, built-in cabinets, and electric ventilating fan in kitchen. All Your Life Is to Live in TILDEN Tilden Gardens is located on ’::‘:'.:?- Connecticut avenue, between Til- den and Sedgwick streets, just south of the U. S. Bureau of Standards, only a few minutes’ drive from downtown Washing- ton, yet aloof from the dust and din of the city. The three-and- one-half acres of lovely land- scaped gardens and grounds form charming surroundings for the six buildings. I E eIt E et to s sy LIvinNG Roow 20'-0'x 15-6° . aq o U BATH Dinmg Roon WLn-0° DINING RooW V2 BED RooM %-0" 2 113" 3EpROOM 160" s 123 BEY Roon 15-0"% 12.8° Strvice Semvicn fuailll 1l Bty Reon Bt Room 1240 1" 18-0cn" LIVING ROOM 16" 1 130" Living Roon n-Cr -0 e m AT e AR YR e R SRR Y NO TS T g2 a1 T Living Room 19-6%8 120" Living Room 150" i LiviNG Room [ Y Living Roon LR e service .You can buy your own cooperative' Re’."emb €er: apartment home for a moderate cash deposit and monthly payments as low as $42 per month, plus maintenance charge—ACTUALLY LESS THAN RENTAL for a SIMILAR HOME. Apartment homes in the new building range in size from 3 rooms and bath to 7 rooms and 2 baths. Inspect them to- day—and also the two Exhibit Homes so attractively fur- nished by W. B. Moses & Sons, open every day until 9 p. m. Conveniences Economies LiviNg RooM 179" % 132" LIVING Room Living Roos | LEYY S Residents at Tilden Gardens gt enjoy the advantages of the best R ST of individual houses and every Twenty per cent more usable h floor space than in comparable facility and service of the smart- est apartment hotel. There is garage space beneath every building. In the Club Building there is an excellent Dining Room, hotel rooms where your guests may be accommodated, a highly competent manager and staff for the entire development; 24-hour switchboard service, etc. ey noom W-4' 158" A Warren Development Connecticut Ave. at Sedgwick St. Telephone Cleveland 6084 | TILDEN GARDENS individual house; many econ- omies through group construc- tion and operation; no losses from vacant apartments, no un« collectible rents, no excessive managing overhead, no expensive redecorating nor repairs for frequently shifting tenants, no landlord’s profits—all these en- able you to save half your rent while living in ideal surround- Bey Room Ay |