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WASHINGTON, D. C, \ hz ifi&]fil}g %1&1?' " SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1931 D. C. ARCHITECTS’ COUNCIL HELD UP ASMODEL IN U. S. Profession, Through American Institute, Will Attack Ugliness in Blueprints Rather Than - Finished Structures. EVELOPING its plans for a itectural profession, throug! D tion begins.* Homes, offices, shops and institutions will take on new dignity, well ordered neighborhoods will no longer be threatened by single eyesores, and endless rows of mediocrity will cease to disfigure entire sections once a Nation-wide vigil e: issued by the institute from its national headquarters at the Octagon. “The successful operaton for eight years of an Architects’ Ad- visory Council established in the National Capital by the Washing- ton Chapter of the Institute has demonstrated the advantages of such service to the public and to the profession, and the establish- ment of a second council in Cin- * cinnati, in co-operation with the Art Institute, has indicated the feasibility of extending similar service in other cities,” it is as- serted in a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the In- stitute. Outlines Purposes of Council. The plans of the institute are de- scribed by Horace W. Peaslee of Wash- ington, a director of the institute, who has been an active participant in the work of the Washington Council. Mr. Peaslee cutlines the purposes of the ‘Washington Council and adds: “As to the effect on building gen- erally, it is a matter of common ob- servation that the quality of speculative building in the National Capital has made tremendous improvement within the last half decade. Where organized opposition to the-council existed at its beginning, we now find co-operation be- tween architects and builders. “The architects by their freely given, constructive criticism, not too detailed, but rather general in character, have given service for which they have re-q ceived no direct compensation, and have _ improved the character of the work of operative builders. On the other hand, the work of the architects themselves has been improved by constructive criticism. “For eight years, once a week, three architects, drawn from a jury panel, have criticized constructively all plans filed for building permits in the Dis- trict of Columbia. One new man goes on the jury each week, one former Juror dropping off, the term of service ing tiree weeks. Find Work Worthwhile. “When it was propoked last Sum- mer that because of the heat and vaca- tions the service might be dropped for a couple of months, those architects scheduled for Summer service unani- mously agreed that under no circum- stances would they take advantage of the situation. It would seem, therefore, that in so far as the architects them- selves_are concerned, they have found the effort interesting and worth while. “They see what other architects are doing, how other architects handle their probiem. They discuss these problems with their pee:s, and in return have fuil and frank discussion of their own prob- lems in the earlier stages. “The jury, in reviewing_the plans before it, groups them into five classes: Distinguished, outstanding _among buildings of its type; commended, meeting exceptionally well the stand- ards which should be maintained for private buildings in the National Can- ital; approved, meeting the standards which should be maintained for private buildings in the neighborhood; average, a building which does not tend to im- prove the neighborhood; disapproved, the type of building which is considered below ayerage and to be discouraged. No Delay in Permits. “Where a building seems eligible for | the distinguished architecture award, or | commendation, this particular project is referred to a ‘board of review’ eom- posed of the elders of the tribe, who meet at six-week intervals. Their function is to insure a continuity in the classifications, and especially to make final decision as to whether a building _ warrants _the distinguished rating. In any event, no distinguished award may be made except on & com- ‘pleted project. “There is no delay whatever in the issuance of building permits, even though the council meets only once a week. On the day of the mesting all plans received since the previous meet- ing are placed before the council, whether or not permits have been granted. It is frequently too late to make radical changes; but it is never 100 late to simplify, apd that is usually 309 Carroll Ave. jtects, will attack ugliness in blueprints rather than in finished structures. With the National Capital as a model, the institute will urge the formation thrcughout the country of Architects’ Ad- visory Councils to pass upon the quality of buildings before construc- more beautiful America, the arch- h the American Institute of Arch- xists, it is declared in a statement the need in an ugly building. It is never too late to correct the one de- tail which may spoil an otherwise good design. “To make the workings of the coun- cil even more effective, the architects are urged on their major projects to bring their plans before the jury in preliminary sketch form, rather than in the form of final working drawings.” BULDING LOAN FIRYS FLOURIH 86 Associations in U. S. Each Have"$10,000,000 As- sets, Survey Shows. Special Dispatch to The Star. CHICAGO, Ill, February 7.—Assets in excess of $10,000,000 are reported for each of 86 building and loan associa- tions in the United States, 58 of which hold membership in the United States Building and Loan League, by H. F. Cellarius of Cincinnati, secretary-treas. urer of the league. Mr. Cellarius makes his report from the statements of the }';gious associations for December 31, 0. The Pacific Savings & Loan Co., San Prancisco, still leads the giant building and loan organizations, with assets of $72,444,381. This is an increase of 10.8 per cent over its assets six months ago. The next highest, the Railroad Co- operatiye Building and Loan Associa- tion, New York 'City, shows an increase of 5.8 per cent over its assets half a year ago. The Fidelity Savings and Loan Association, Los Angeles, shows the greatest percentage of increase, 12.2, over its assets on June 30, 1930. The Perpetual Building Association, ‘Washington, D. C. added assets amounting to *7.4 per cent during this period and the Railway Savings and Building Association, Pueblo, Colo., in- creased its assets 7.1 per cent. “With these great additions to build ing and loan assets in the larger asso- ciations, we see a continued faith in this plan of investment and this source of loans,” said Mr. Cellarius. “Building and loan statistics point to singular suc- cess for this business. “It augurs well for the future that a significant amount of the individual's surplus money is being invested in home-owning projects. Industry still serves as an investment for millions of dollars, but the whole structure of a nation’ has a finer balance when the home, as well as the factory, is the cen- ter of the investor’s interest. “Building and loan is constantly fos- ) Lower: Residence at 4709 Blagden Upper, left to right: Residence at 6530 Maple avenue, Prescott, and large, 10-room house at 26 Maple avenue, H: Fathers, Inc., as a home for student priests at Catholic University, containing eight rooms and two baths, with a built-in two-car garage; and home purchased by Mrs. Lily R. Hunt from Edwin L. Phillips & Canby. This house, located at 6303 Ridgewood avenue, Chevy Chase, Md. Chevy Chase, recently purchased from the builders, Shannon & Luchs, Inc., by Mr. and Mrs. William H. yattsville, Md., located on a tract of nearly four acres of land, recently purchased by the Holy Trinity from Irving Owings through the agency of A. H. Scidenspinner. , Valk & Canby, this house terrace, purchased by Mrs. Daisy Gill from W. A. Simpson through the agency of Schwab, Taylor through the agency of were no houses to put them in. Think- ing men see today the wisdom of pro- viding money for homes for all who want them. They see-it as a good in- vestment for themselves and their com- munities. This accounts in part for the increase in building and loan holdings reported by many associations in the half year just past. “The number of United States League members in the ‘more-than-$10,000,000" class have increased from 55 to 58 dur- ing the last six months. These 58 mem- bers are 67 per cent of all associations listed with assets above $10,000,000 on December 31. The benefits of co-opera- tion and responsible leadership fur- nished by the league are drawing more and more of the successful associations to membership. Gavels of White House Timber. The American Institute of Architects is now distributing to its chapters| gavels and blocks of wood made from | the famous White House timbers. The institute bid for a quantity of timber at the same time that the National Lumber Men's Association bought 4,000 feet, but has only recently had it tering this idea. Many of the products of industry would be valueless if there worked up into gavels and blocks de- signed by Ralph Adams Cram. Mpopd Out bine Columbia Country Connecticut 5520 Conn. Ave. TAKOMA PARK $8.950 Unusually Spacious Detached Bungalow 5 rooms, bath, built-in ga- rage. Large unfinished second floor can be made into 2 rooms. Hot-water heat; open fireplace; oak floors; large front porch; beautiful surroundings. In per- fect condition. Exceptionally OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Boss' & Phelps Realtors Natl. 9300 Easy Terms 3040 Porter Street N.W. A Really Remarkable Value in Cleveland Park at ~ Reduced Price of $16,500 Lot has frontage of 80 feet and is more than 200 feet deep— beautifully Jandscaped—numerous trees. Brand-new home—Warren built—gracefully designed of Eng- lish type—brick and stucco— containing seven charming rooms and two baths. It really must be personally inspected. Lighted, heated and open for inspection afternoons and evenings and all day Sun- 98 omparable with homes priced several thousand dollars higher. J. Wesley Buchanan Exclusive Broke Met. ll‘? Wi A New and Beautiful Section of Chevy Chase, Md. Homes Embodying Individual Charm and Distinction $15.250 to $18.750 Street (just ¥ Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. Chevy Chase Properties hine Ave. to Wood- south of the Club), turn right. Clev. 2300 New English type home, a which makes an unusual effect woman, Three shower. by 125 ft.; ga and churches. Open Daily Heated Chase Club grounds. There are 6 sizable rooms—living room ft. by 1315 ft., open fireplace with mantel of Caen ston walls are covered with Sanitas and three coats of paint, s hie ; dining room has very g space; kitchen is quipped with cabinets that appeal sizable and well lighted bed Large side, covered porch, bronze screens. Convenient to stores, . Compare this home and BUY. Drive out Connecticut Avenue three blecks, to East Avenue, North short bl M.&R.B. Warreny#n L L T ing has been provided, it is stated by L. Seth Schnitman, chief statistician of the F. W. Dodge Corporation, in the current issue of Architectural Record. “To the extent that better housing for less money cait be provided foy the masses during. 1931 ~will = residential building show_improvement. “Vigorous pressure for sales of con- sumable goods will never Testore pros There is still large need for better | perity, since prosperity depends upon housing for, the masses whose incomes | the production of wealth. Housing of are low and for whom little new hous- ' the investment types is wealth.” m §WEST OF 16th STREETg Just North of Park Road NEW HOMES! 11 ’500 Teyms Arranged Adjoining Rock Creek Park. 6 and 7 rooms, all brick ; hardwood floors throughout ; 18 New Loan Members. The Interstate Building and Loan As- sociaton, Inc., of Bristol, Va.-Tenn., and the Roanoke Mutual Building and Loan Association, Roanoke, Va., are among HOLDS BET.TER HOUSING FOR MASSES IS NEEDED Statistician Avers Sale of Consum- able Goods Will Never Re- store Prosperity. Building and Loan League added to its rolls_during_the past week. . Foxhall Village ing Georgetown est—Only 10 Minutes From City Six Rooms One Bath to Nine Rooms Three Baths Some With Studio Furnished Model Home 1606 44th St. Open 9 AM. to 6 PM. BOSS & PHELPS, 1417 K St NAtional 9300 18 new members of the United States || BUILDING NEWS ) B—-1 and Suburbs REMODELING WORK ABOVE a moon, the e the total cost of new projects. The current report of the of $1,124,220 for repair worl was $1,816,700. mann, shows that plans approved by his office called for ex and $692,480 for new construction. The total estimated value of all private projects here last month This is an increase over the total of $1,386,125 in December last, but is well below the total for January, 1930. WAVERLY TAYLOR, INC. PLANS 16 NEW HOMES Foxall Residences Will Total 80 of English Type When Work Is Finished. Construction of 16 English group houses on Volta place between Forty- fourth street and Foxhall road, in the Foxall section, was started this week by Waverly Taylor, Inc., completion of which will bring to 80 the number of houses of this type built in this sub- division. A total valuation of $200,000 has been placed on the 16 additional dwelling properties. ‘The houses will be of varied exterior outlines,” but all of the same general architectural character. The walls will be of masonry, of a combination of natural stone, brick, stucco and adzed cypress half-timbering. Roofs will be of slate of varied tones of green and purple. Shutters will have a soft green color and another featune will be chim- ney pots of random heights and colors. The third stories of the houses will be finished. ) Double-Front English Group Homes ‘'FOXALL Six _and Eight Rooms Oné, Two and Three Baths Furnished Model Home 4400 Volta Place N.W. * WAVERLY TAYLOR ez 492 Kk STREET NA | Beautiful Detached Brick | In Argyle Park 1707 Allison Street N.W. | The Price of this Home | Is the Feature It is a beautiful center-hall plan home—containing 8 rooms, large living room with open fireplace. Lavatory on first floor—4 large bed rooms and 2 beautiful baths on sec- ond floor. Closets for every convenience. Large cedar closet in finished attic. Maids’ room and bath in basement. 2-car brick garage, large lot, This home has been metal weatherstripped, screens, awn- ings and is heated with a first- class oil burner. Come out Sunday to see this home. I Open All Day | L. E. Breuninger & Sons Investment Bldg. Nat’l 2040 Builders, Realtors brick fireplace; roomy kitchen; electric refrigeration; Colonial cement front porch; built-in garage; EVERY- THING right up to the minute! YOUR PROMPT INSPECTION INVITED! May Consider Exchange for Small Clear Property Sample Open to 9 P.M. 1855 Ingleside Terrace N.W. (Out Park Road or Newtori St. to 18th St., North to Ingleside Terrace) Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen Invited CO-OPERATION GIVEN! WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. 1226 14th St. N.W. North 0962. 32 $382383828288882888383888838888883283832888883888 e $2388888888888388888883883288232883838838383883: L od 4505 Ridge St.. Chevy Chase, Md. $10,950 t $12.650 stone’s throw north of the Chez the wall 1o every il Lot schools, transportation rooms, to Bradiey Lane, tirn W k to Ridge Street. 4509 LOWELL ‘STREET Wesley Heights rst offering of a new center-hall, all- k residence, affording moderate luxury, imum comfort and minimum upkeep. situated at the highest point in Wes- nd commands a permanent view of the Potomac River. The six rooms, kfast room, two tile baths and maid’s delightfully proportioned. ~Ga- autifully wooded lot 50x118. I time yau may select your d fixtures. A careful $18,500 - Open Saturday Afternoon and All Day Sunday Schwab, Valk & Canby 1704 Conn. Ave. Potomac 0830 that soon ruins the investment. investment? nationally known materi on inspection will be a revelation, and we are confident you will ap- its value Furnicshings by D. S. Pool value. Nondescript architecture, poor buildi Is an Investment Can you, It con National 20 BUILDERS—REALTORS ; NEW PROJECTS IN JANUARY Total Estimated Value of Private Construction Is $1,816,700, but Falls Below Same Period in 1930. 'ASHINGTON property owners apparently are faking advan- tage of the definite decline in the price of building materials that has occurred during the past year, as witnessed by the fact that during the past month, for the first time in many enditure for repair and remodeling work ran above buildin'g inspector, Col. John W. Oeh- nditure Plans for 103 dwellings of vari- ous types were included in permits issued last month. There were no permits for apartment houses dur- ing the month. Meanwhile, plans for private projects approved during the past week have a total estimated cost of $147,375. Per- mits issued include the following: James C. Nealon, owner, designer and builder; to erect three 2-story britk and concrete block dwellings, 321, 323 and 325 Madison street; to cost $21,000. Clarence E. Bright, owner and build- Joseph Baumer, architect Just Completed Cleveland Park COLONIAL HOME —on large wooded lot; of masonry Bullt-in garage. Near John Eaton School price $16,500 3310 Porter St. N.W. A. G. HUGHES Realty Associates 1427 Eye St. N.W. Nat’l 8744 | 3301 Military Road Charming New Colonial Home in Chevy Chase, D. C., with PRICE APPEAL Really, it has ALL the requirements, such as cen- ter entrance hall, guest lavatory on first floor, den or library, breakfast alcove, clothes chute, two full baths and extra lavatory and four bed rooms on sec- ond floor and roomy attic. Personally visit this marvblous home value. Heated, lighted and open for inspection afternoons and evenings and all day Sunday. Comparable with homes priced several thou- sand dollars higher. J. Wesley Buchanan Chandler Bldg. Met. 1143 Wis. 3732 A Shepherd Park Home The Safety of Your Money Depends on the Way in Which’Your House Is Built. Corner 14th and Juniper A High Elevation—W onderful View ® No one would knowingly invest ten thousand dollars in a bond that would be worthless in ten years, Yet every year thousands of dollars are invested, and as surely lost, in new homes of questionable poor materials—all contribute to an abnormal depreciation a prospective home owner, afford to make that kind of an @ Fortunately it costs no more in original outlay to buy or build a home that will keep its value. Breuninger Shepherd Park homes are architecturally correct. s. The 1931 Shepherd Park Model Home i planned to_meet the present-day standards of living. and draperies. Moderately priced. Convenient terms. (Your present home considered as part payment.) Built of sound construction and of y. This home is s the latest in sppointment, furnishings The Prudent Home Investor—is mow buying in Shepherd Park—a prot 5. 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