Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1931, Page 18

CLEARING OF MALL | ~ SITE STARTS SOON Razing for Labor Building [ May Get Under Way Within Week. “'__ (Continued From First Page.) offices into its new headquarters build- ing just being finished at Tenth and E streets. ‘Within this year, it is expected, con- struction of the Labor Department ‘Building will be started, this building to} be“jolned to two neighboring new Fed- e buildings, one to house an audi- torium and the other the new home of the Interstate Commerce Commission, which will front on Twelfth street and Constitution avenue. As now designed by Arthur Brown, M San_Prancisco, a member of the ury Board of Architectural Con-| sultants, these three buildings will ap- pear from the outside as one structure, 8s seen in the accompanying photo- ph. E hese buildings also, according to the general plan for the great Mall building | developments, will comprise the south wing of the structural stone frame about three sides of the Grand Plaza, between Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues \ and west of what is now Thirteenth Cost Put at $11,250,000. From Fourteenth street in front of the new Department of Commerce Building, when this development is weud. one will have a full vista, 1 g to the east, of this great plaza and the semi-circular development ‘which will form the inner frame of the new building on the west side of Twelfth street. ‘The construction of the new Labor Department Building has an estimated cost of $4,750,000, the connecting wing to house the auditorium $2,000,000 and the Interstate Commerce Commission Bunmrg $4,500,000, making a grand total $11.250,000 for these three bui along Constitution avenue. The Interstate Commerce Commission Building site, with frontage on Consti- tution avenue and Twelfth street, is a part of a larger area, including the site of the projected new Post Office 6603 East Ave. CHEVY CHASE Overlooking Chevy Chase Club Unusually well spacious bedrooms with ample clos Attic finished with Celotex. Two baths of colorful tile. A slate roof. Cheerful breakfast room and double brick garage are added featur not usually found in @ home priced at— $13,750 Open Saturday and Sunday Conn. Ave. to Bradley Lane, West to East Ave. FISCHER & COMPANY INSPECT SUNDAY! Open From I to 6 P.M. Detached Brick 3634 Everett St., Just Off 4900 Block Conn. Ave. ‘This home can now be bought at a greatly reduced prict. We are authorized to accept any rea- sonable offer. Cash, terms or small trade will be considered. House less than one year old. New-house condition. 8 large rooms, 2 baths (4 bed rooms, each with separate entrance from the hall), 2-car garage, finished attic, artistically decorated, neled walls, beautiful electric fixtures, open fireplace, Prigidaire, screened $ and weatherstripped. Waple & James, Inc. 1226 14th St. N.W. North 0962 Evenings: Cleve. 5 S 589! Furnished by . B. Moses & Song $11,950 8 rooms, bath. shower, extra lavatory. Stone and brick construction. The only close- in town new house available at near this low price. Lo- cated west of 1Gth St. and close to schools, stores and all conveniences. T horoughly Colonial residence at 1358 Juniper street, Shepherd Park, which was pur- lrhnsfd recently by Theodore D. Ballenger from the builders, L. E. Breuninger & Sons. It contains six rcoms, two baths and has a built-in garage. REAL ESTATE BOARD GAINS 14 MEMBERS Board of Directors Passes Applications of Capital Brokers. on Membership in the Washington Real Estate Board has been augmented by the election of 14 real estate offices —— Department, Pennsylvania avenue, now in process of acquisition. It is expected that a call will be issued soon for bids from con- tractors for the razing of all the old structures in this ares, running from Twelfth to Thirteenth streets and Penn- sylvania to Constitution avenue. at Twelfth street and| since the first of the year, according to | Arthur Carr, president. | At the last meeting of the Board of | | Directors the following brokers were ad- | mitted to membership: J. Wesley Bu- | chanan, Albert Carry Properties, Inc.; | Frank M. Doyle, Robert N. Harper & | | Son, Hedges & Landvoigt, R. A. Hum- | | phries, R. E. Latimer Land Co. and | Waple & James, Inc. | Applications for membership are se- | cured and approved by the Membership Committee previous to the action of the | Board of Directors. The Membership | Committee this year has been headed | by Reeve Hoover, chairman. Just Think of It— ‘The Star delivered to your door every evening and Sunday morning at 1%c per day and 5c Sunday. Can you afford to be without this service at this cost? ‘Telephone National 5000 and de- livery will start at once. An Old Georgetown Home 3019 N Street N.W. Open for Inspection From 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. ‘We consider it a privilege to home, on one of the most delightful streets in historic Georgetown. Its gentle grace and quaint elegance with its long, softly lighted drawing room, dainty bed rooms and sheltered terrace leading directly exquisitely furnished with many character and most unusual loveliness. this house, in lovely panorama, may be seen the Potomac River, the Memorial Bridge and the Lincoln BOSS and PHELPS Sunday, March 8th, be able to show this charming old have lasting appeal. This house, off the dining room and stud; rare old pieces, and is one of From the front windows of Memorial. 1417 K Street N.W. ata REMARKABLY Semi-Detached Brick Construction Concrete Front Porch Sun Parlor . Heated Sleeping Porch Natural Wood Trim Frigidaire Built-in Bath with Shower Cedar Closets Very Deep Yard, Fenced Garage Paved Street and Alley o Built by Thos. A. Jameso Codd You Ask for More for Only 965027 442 Jefferson St. N.W. Open Every Day Until 9 P.M. Wm. M. THROCKMORTON 208 Investment Bldg. ‘Another New Operation 9,250 711 Ingraham St. N.W. Different:— .00 Terms Dist. 6093 F. B. Mills, Builder ISSUED IN COUNTY = Nine Dwellings Authofized in Metropolitan Area of Prince Georges. Nine dwellings, to cost approximately $43,500 in all, were authorized during the month of February for erection in the metropolitan area of Prince Georges County, Md., in permits issued at the office of the clerk to the county commissioners at Upper Marlboro, Md. One of the dwellings at College Park Heights is to be bullt for Dr. E. S. Johnston. The house will be six-room, bath and basement and will cost ap- proximately $8,000. Another brick home in the same section will be con- structed for T. A. Hutton and will cost approximately $7,800. The third brick dwelling at College Park Heights, G. A. and A. B. Sheldon, will cost aj proximately $7,000. A two-story tile dwelling is to be bulit at Mount Rainier for Edward B. and Margaret K. Reier, at a cost of approximately $4,500. At Brentwood a frame dwelling is to be built for Elmer 028, approximately to cost $3,000. A five-room, bath and basement dwelling will be built for frame J. and Jennie O'Connor in as the Pirst at a cost of approximately $3,500. In room, $3,500 bungalow for F. T. Stephenson. ing, to cost al at Beltsville for William W. Wood. BUILDING SITE SOLD AT 1ST AND N STS. N.E. Purchaser of Land for Retail and ‘Wholesale Structure Not Revealed. Property at PFirst and N streets the site for a new building to house whose identity has not yet been re- vealed, it was announced today by the office of L. W. Groomes, which han- dled the transaction. Plans for the new building now are $9.950.00 1804 Belmont St. N W. One Square from 18th & Col. Rd—A Bargain. OPEN SUNDAY Are you looking for a h stantial and steady income? ouse that will produce a sub- Here it is, with 10 rooms and two baths, six bed rooms, hot-water heat, electricity, and is in perfect condition throughout. The rooms are all very large and it is only a few houses from the 18th street car line. This Home Demands Your Inspection Phillips & Canby, Inc. Exclusive Agents Investment Bldg. eA Beauty Spot— Nowhere in Washington ful square than the 1600 An imposing detached can be found a more beauti- block of Buchanan Street. brick house, containing nine rooms, two baths, two-car brick garage, many beautiful trees and shrubs. The price is several thousand dollars below cost of refroduction. 1620 Buchanan St. N.W. Open All Day Sunday L: P. LILES Realty Associates ALITY —is the only ward to properly express this beautiful new residence just recently completed by a prominent builder. Of center hall plan—built o f brick, stone and clapboard. Unustfal in its character of architecture, charm of arrangement, as well as fini on wide lot, beautifully shru sh and decorations, Located ibbed. ( 5335 Nebraska Ave. N.W. ) Cpen All Day Sunday 1st Floor—Large living room, colonial fireplace, openin, side porch, unusually cheeriul din to ing room with bay window. Com- pletely equipped kitchen, breakfast room and pantry with Frigid- aire and breakfast set. 2nd Floor—Large master bed room with private bath and 2 other splendid bed rooms with a: insulated. Built-in garage. nother fine bath; large attic fully The Price Is the Particular Reason for Your Immediate Inspection A. G. HUGHES 1427 Eye St. | 5 Realty Associates ] | Nat’l 8744 1327 KALMIA Genuine A New Home of Individual Type and Unusual Value architectural character, practical being drawn and construction is ex- C. Helm at a cost of approximately | pected to be started shortly, following $3,200. A dwelling will be constructed | approval of the profect by the District at Seat Pleasant Heights for Antonio | building inspector. ‘The property has a frontage of 120 | owners. Addition to Colmar Manor |/ Ellarville Heights, Hyattsville, a five- || will ‘be built || A frame dwell- || ut $3,000, is to be built northeast has just been purchased as!| a wholesale and retail establishment, || Moppdbine Anathar Ranutiful Section of Chevy Chase, Maryland $l5.250—-24 E. oodbinc Street A most attractive Colonial home, with an interior so enticing you will ex- perience a keen pleasure in its inspection. The many special features include 6 rooms and 2 baths, Modine radiation, electrical refrigeration, Celotexed attic, formal garden. The master bed room, with its triple-mirrored doors, large dressing room and private bath will prove e delight. Draperies and Interior Decorations by Stanley Studios Out Conn. Ave. to Woodbine St. (Just 4 Blocks South of Columbia Country Club). Turn Right. OPEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND ALL DAY SUNDAY EDW. H. JONES & CO., Inc. Exclusive Agents 5520 Conn. Ave. First Time Offered Inspect Easily Worth $1,000 More Only 899450 Monthly Payments Less Than Rent KANSAS AVE. and FARRAGUT ST.N.W. A Revelation in New Home Values Exhibit Home 421 Farragut St. The tremendous buying power of the Cafritz organization enables them to buy in carload lots, thus effecting a great saving which is passed on to the purchaser of th in Colonial Buff Brick Construction Homes 20 Ft. Wide—32 Ft. Deep Slate Mansard Roof Covered Concrete Front Porch 2 Screened Rear Porches 10 Feet Wide Large Bright Dining Room Daylight Kitchen Fully Equipped Special Built-in Cabinets New Detroit Jewel Gas Range Extra Heavy Linoleum Floor than you would be compelled to . We challenge you find any new homes selling at or near this ice that can the adva: of a delightful location on a high elevation adjacent to Grant and Sher- man Circles and over- looking the entire city. They are convenient to schools, stores, &hurches and transportation facil and enjoy mi unusual fea- tures which must be seen to Blending Perfectly With the Color Scheine of Entire Room Spacious Master Bedroom 2 Other Large Bedrooms Black and White Tiled Bath Built-in Tub and Shower be appreciated. Be sure to come out today and inspect these new homes—the near- est to downtown in Washington. CAFRITZ 14th & K Sts. 1s what you will say—and how complete—not a cent extra to be spent. Just move in and your home is complete. None of the usual expenses, such as screens, street paving, frigidaire, garage—they are all here. And 8 lot such as you would expect to find in the country. @ finished community, where all homes are new and pretty. No fear of what is to be built. It's there now. Convenient to 2 car lines and busses, schools, stores and churches. A Truly Beautiful Place to Live 711 Ingraham St. N.W. Drive out 5th St. to Ingraham, turn left—Georgia Ave. car to Ingraham, walk east—14th St. car marked “Takoma” to 7th St., walk south to Ingraham, left to houses. plan, and tasteful interior treatment combine with splendid location in making this home an out-of-the-ordinary offering. It is the only one mow remaining unsold in our North- gate development. There are 4 big cheerful bed rooms, large insulated attic, 2 baths, done in colored tile; 2-car built-in garage; hand- some fireplace, electric refrigeration, cement mt_porch and other refinements of like nature. Home is fully screened, has slate roof and reflects superior construction in every detail. Be sure to see it Sunday, modern, consisting of eight comfortable rooms, bath, shower, extra lavatory, wal- nut bordered oak floors, big pantry, Frigidaire, cabinet model stove, ceiling and wall fixtures, many closets (some cedar), copper screens through- out, steel casement windows and a garage. The elevation is high, overlooking Rock Creek Park, where you are assured of that cool, fresh breeze all Summer. In fact, a home you should see today. OPEN FOR INSPECTION R.M.HO Tower IH‘.- ROAD OPEN SUNDAY Reached via 16th S§t. to Kalmia Rd., turn right to house. - . H.G.SmithyCo. . e ‘3\'@4" o Over 2,000 “Cafritz/Lifetime Hemes” Built and Sold St. NW. anshury 5904 COMEANY INCa Concrete Cellar With Toilet and Laundry Trays Automatic Hot-Water Heater Built-in Garage Artistic Decorations Panelled Wallpaper Hardwood Floors and Trim Wardrobe Closets With Lights Screens Throughout Dist. 9080 sy Tower Bldg,, 14th & K Dist. 0853