Evening Star Newspaper, June 20, 1931, Page 17

I REAL ESTATE l . SILVER STAR MODEL HOME SI[UART mMPANY DRAWS-SCORES OF VISITORS STARTS BULDING! ‘Quiet Colonial Residence in Oakridge Avenue, g Chevy Chase, Is Mecca for j Hundreds. D. C: BUILDING PERMITS TOTAL $409,000 FOR WEEK | MARB £ UBRARY Constructlon of 16 Dwellmgs at Cost of BUM lE"flN NEAR $95,000 Largest Single Item—Plans for |Foiger Shfimkespearun Build- 34 Private Homes Included in List. ing Dedloation Expected ! in E!om uonths. Totte'n Heads Architects DESIGNER OF EMBASSIES LEADS GROUP. New Headquarters Structure Near 14th and P Streets o VRS o e to Cost $150,000. NEW home of quiet Colonial style, executed in modern fashion, was the objective of hundreds of home-loving Washingtonians- this week as the Silver Star Homes program was inaugurated with the.opéning for public display of the residence at 6309 vating and building foundstions, b ws AT, e Sosk by e "p.| Oakridge avenue, in the forest section of Chevy Chase, Md. It will be to the public daily from 9 am. to 9 p.m. for three more weeks. The first dwelling in the Silver Star program, which is 'nulumn Mmdnonducudunderflumparvmmo- p zmdbnfld.lnlexpem is a house of brick m Sh':&nontmchl Inc., mphmdnvnby an attractively landscaped background, the arance, with its *flg space | Oakridge avenue home presents a charm! n Iool. | hrick and timber construct Non.mot! with mmmum windows, m,,"““""g adding to the simplicity of its design. Silver Star .mwpmmmu«mm—.m &?%,‘% m::xmxm-ndm with e baths, e ofmx mmggmefl as an opportune time for the construction of needed develop- ments is indicated in the long list of projects being planned and started by private builders while building costs are de- ressed and the supply of skilled mechanics plentiful. Dunn( the gnt week a lengthy list or prlufie operations here were approved the District bullding inspector, Col. John W. Oehmann. no single projects of great cost included, the total :mofltell:g‘;:" .' pe !l.rgext item is for the construction of 16 dwellings by D. "C. Gruver, costing $95,000. Plans for 34 private dwemnzs Wel‘e included in the list. . In ad pplications were filed for It m- 10 d'fl]l‘nn J. J. James, to cost i Capital Has Finest .ni""‘m'“ » '??nflwwm U. S. Architecture, ‘Is Expert’s View Srmamen T HAT a large body of the public is recognizing the current season spearea Mr. Polger, er, is not exphetedy 0 be dedicated :.';amneaw he public for six or 9 Penmylvlnll avenue, were Efi o;fi’:‘ the office of 't,ha cfitsg:c: bullding inspector today by Chestnu }xlry Co., mhddury of the Na- tional D-lry Corporation ik ‘According to specifications, the rew | Thomas Adams Believes structure will be::(‘:“finu in t;fi'.nl& ‘with basement. I equippe: . . one freight clevator. Some Handicaps Arise AJ GEORGE OAKLEY TOTTEN, JR. (at llft), whfi!fl 8 Contract for the construction of the ldxng which will be located adjacent bul resent dairy on Pennsylvania -.venue, :u been awarded to the Fred Drew_Construction Co., Inc. The lot on which the rhnt will be built meu- ures 115 by 3 Pcfln]'élh l?:fld during the past veek tnclud- e following: D. c‘ Gruver, owner and builder; tect; to erect George T. un‘m. architect u 2-.'“1 h‘lfik :.ell&:.? 3731 to 3761 m ll-unm.l shrlne Immaculate Concep- tion, owners; McCloskey Co. Inc., wnum wmmnmmkn« e additions, n lunue and {-l“nfln'ood road northeast; to cost $40,- W. C. &i‘:’ )fl“e;uuocml ln% bundm L. 088, arc] erec one 3-story stone, brick and frame dwemn.. 4900 Gienbrook road; to cost t:uoo pital Cigar & Tobacco Co., owners; Wl.llhm Harris designer; F. L. Wumr Inc., builder; to erect one 2-story brick and concrete store building, 463 I wtreet; to cost $22,000. Alvin Bfown, owner; L. R. Moss, architect; Norman C. builder: to erect one 2-story stone wem.n(, 4860 L\nnm avenue; to cost $18,000. . M. l(ln( owner and builder; Wal- me dwellings, an Swmq-n!th place northeast; to cost $13,500. Dwellings and Apartments. William Liff, owner and bullder; C. N. Norton, architect; to erect one 2- story brick store and apartment, 600 Allbcml avenue southeast; to cost $14,- uecmn B. Bmlth owner; Taylor & Ward, designers; Edwin L. Taylor, builder; to erect "one. 2-story brick lnd nh dwelllnz 3505 Northampton street; it $11,000. M. Wilcox, owner,.designer and builder; to_erect one 2-M{ brick apartment, 2205 Channing street n - east to cost $11,000. Brmmlngnx & Sons, owners and bufldefl H. L. Breuninger, "architect; to erect one 25-story brick dwelllnl, 521 Morningside drive; to cost $! Carl I. Jahnson owner, dealn\:l’ and builder; to erect one 2!-story brick dwelling, 3200 Patterson street; to cost $10,000. Sanitary Grocery Co., Inc., owners; Julius Wenig, architect; Warren Spen- cer, builder; to erect one 1-story brick and stone store, 335 Fifteenth street northeast; to cost $10,000. $10,000 Home Planned. 1. B. Hill, owner and builder; L. W. Giles, jr., architect: to erect one 3-story (Continued on Second Page.) Absolutely one of the best buys listed on our books in the North- west. 75 V Street OPEN SUNDAY AFTER 1 P.M. Lot 144 Ft. Doep, $6, 550 A Colonial in fine condition. gfix ‘rooms, M!h, dfllbltnr!l-l’ rches, reception b E:d trim, mantels in living and itside pantry, BOSS & PHELPS REALTO! 1417 K SLR%.W. Chevy Chase, Md. $13,500 6402 Maple*Ave. All-Brick Colonial 6 Rooms, 2 Baths Built-in Garage Large Attic Many. Shade Trees. A Real Buy | To reach—Out Conn. Ave. From Government. Washington is distinctive as a Gov- ernment center, but also as a “living museum of the best in American archi- tecture,” Adams, city phnnlnl expert of New York City, declares & symposium on Indlvldunllty of clfiel nondlleud by the committee on city mnmu ull plnnn\ng of the American “Innumerable penonn.mlu have im- pressed themselves on its civic life, but.to some extent it labors under the handicap of being a national rather than clyic organism,” Mr. Adams “A community expresses individu- ality when it has some characteristic that distinguishes it from other com- munities. ‘This characteristic is re- vealed in what is vaguely termed ‘the spirit of the place’ "It may take one of mmy forms, based on situction, economic structure, soclal customs, ¢ tural institutions, architecture or his- torical traditions. “The physical factors in modern cmu, as & result of ulentlnc devzlup- ments, have tended to stroy indi- viduality of cities. Perhn- however, this lack of civic spirit in complete cities has been largely replaced by num neighborhood consciousness and ‘nu beautiful face of Chicago to- ward its water front, and the restless e of its citizens in planning for ture, exist alongside a common- pha architecture in the homes of the mioflty of its citizens. “The element in the mflt\nl development of modern American communities is shown in the sacrifices being made to develop great systems and fo educate the young.” . Wonderful Buy! 4411 Fessenden St. N.W. 8,950 This lovely all-brick home, complete with full screens and ings, weatherstrips, built-in nn:e. has just been redeeo- rate throughout. Delighttul southern view, excellent eleva- tion, within 113 squares of Wis- consin Ave. car line; convenient to public and parochial schools, churches, are some of the added Teatures. Special Feature: Price and Easy Terms Open All Day Sunday and Every Week Day from 6 to 9 P.M. || E. H. CROXTON Realty Associates 1427 Eye St. Nat. 8744 A Remarkable Home A Remarkable Buy #13,950 122 Legatipn St. Never have we offered as mnch construction fc Week Day frem 2 to 9 P.M. Il Directions: Drive to 3ma ana Militery Road—go morth on 3ind Street % square to Legation. A. G. HUGHES 1427 Eye lt NW. Nat18’ EXTRAORDINARY CHARM m™ CHEVY CHASE 5809 32d St Detached Six-Room, Two- Bath. Residence sculptor. It my be the nine urvlnn u It is expected tha ho' adds. | ever, will be d.dlel WHOLESALE PT\ICES DROP Figures on 550 Corumodities for May Go Down to Inslex of 71.3. The index number of wholesale prices computed by the Bureau «of Labor Sta- tistics of the Departmeitt of Labor shows a decline for ‘May. ' This index 3‘5. 4 p‘l’dhuhhqv‘ul:ufiwl = M : o \W ac- cording to the importance. ¢ ticle lnd based on 100.0, declined from 73.3 713 in May, & decrease of ‘The! purc] power of ‘1926 lar in May was nu&. In the building mtgrhh nounced decline is shown i and small declines for materials. $1,000 . LEkss 3819 Beecher bt. In Beautiful Glover Hvk A wonderful opportunity | to buy this practieally new home|at reductios a {rigeral .é\ Tage, paved street and alle southern exposure, beautiful out-y 'n.u Gruver-built home repre- ", unt:gzhemtn uflb\lyut,uiodlyl X ‘mar] e sure inspect Sunday. Open!r 10 AM!t0 9 PM. L. P. Liles Realty Associates 1427Eye St. NNW. Ph. Nai. 8744 If INTERESTED in REAL VALUE Here It Is 3931 Livingston St. West of Conn. Avé., in the Older Section of Chevy Chase, D. C. 8 ROOMS—2 BATHS OIL BURNER 'S l'vl‘l. Bum-innn.l. The Price is only $11,950 OPEN SUNDAY F. ELIOT MIDDLETON REALTOR £ Investmeft Bla_; I_nn 2821 lnl:{ of mmnn mm mz Pred Robbins, secretary, and William Douden, treasurer, 950 JOIN LOAN LEAGUE e s T New Jersey Group Gives National Building Society Memberships. ‘The New Jersey Building and Loan League beccmes’ the ploneer State or- ganization in giving each of its mem- “er associations an individual member- ship in the United States Building and Loan League. According to John Warren, Jersey City, a director of the United States League, 951 building and loan firms hold membership in the New Jersey league, over 100 of which were already members of the natoinal body when the mass movement to United States league membership was agreed upon. A Handsome New Residence ELIZABETHAN MOTIF 1436 Holly St. In 16th St. Heights 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths ted. eled walls add immeasurably to charm of h':{u;m' All_oak floors. . ELECTRI REFRIGERATION and splendid kitchen. ARAGE match. ing exceptionally reasonable price. Drive out 16th St. to Holly St. and east in first dlock. OPEN DAILY, 6 TO 9 ALL DAY SUNDAY BOSS & PHELPS 1417 K Street OFFERING | 341\5‘ MORRISON ST. bronze garage are is of half- brick constructio.y with a slate roof and the 1t is\ 40°x132" nicely landscaped. We sincerely co lnuulo’nr W tion. J. Wesley Buc‘hanan t.-«-enu--w\; Me. 1143 1 7 Wi.3732 FIRST SHOWING - . sATURDAY 3309 .MORRISON . STREET. | & SUNDAY i CHEVY CHASE, D. C. Drive Oot Conn. Ave. to Morrison, East to Hniu Forest Glen, Md.; Site Signed Up Gray, has leased for a term of three years the Carroll Springs Inn, at Forest Glen, Md., a three-story structure, about 40 years old, located on & tract of about 22 acres, it was announced today. Ex- tensive redecorating is planned. The property is located near Monroe street,| L. E. Breuninger & Sons and Glen avenue. to W. Thornagple St. (about 1'mile beyond Chevy Chase Circle). turn left 3 blocks to- Maple. OPEN SUNDAY Edw. H. "°"°’ & Co-lll "0pEN ALL DAY SUNDAY BOSS & PHELPS 1417 K Sta, 5520 Conn Ave. Clev. 2300 ‘numerous shade trees. Detached all-‘nck home. On the first floor ‘there is a large living room, with open fire place and built:in book- eases, a well ptoportioned dining roomi; large kitchen, with furpished breakfast nook and electric refrigeration. - Sec- ond floor has thrge bed rooms: (all large), two full tiled baths, finished attic, with easy staitway. ' Large lot with House has slate roof, copper gut- " ters and downspo;ns and is fully screened. Detached ‘1418 Bye St. Il G Sml‘fllg &.NA. SDM brick garage. i LEASE CARROLL INN 7 % e S for Three Years. A new corporation, headed by John B. See O Model , Home 7604 Completely Furnished GUY S. WHITEFORD AND HENRY K. JAWISH Announce the opening of their Real Estate Oflices in the Southern Bulldmg under the Name of Whiteford & Jawxsh Inc. OUTSTANDING VALUES (In Chevy Chase, D. C., at Nevada Ave.) $13,950 $14,950 . - Each of these charming new homes is ¢f th hall colonial type; with the ‘ above. porch adjoining; en with :\mfic kfast alcove, and guest lavatory. hi r\i floor—the attic may easily be converted int: reom. Built-in garage, slate roof, eiectric refrigerati Theoe homes are worthy of your careful and immediate inspection " J. WESLEY BUCHANAN Exelusively—Realtor Me. 1143 A LARGE REWARD await: the man~ who mdst.hkultndACTS Several years ago I selected a beautifully wooded lot on a knoll on the north side of Leland Street (90x 185) about.one block west of Connecticut Avenue and about mi between the Chevy Chase' Club and idway the Columbia Country Club, and built on it a HOME - —and built it right. Fine, figfln dry cellar under whole house. Living room—with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, pantry and a bright bed room and bath on first floor; two fine side porches; back lulmy, four rooms and bath on second floor; fine big attic; built-in garage; ' hot-water hut—oil burner. ouse can be made to pay for itself. 4 l(yprumtfumlywnmfimywmmdnfimd thehouuhmbu Fetdidpnt!oflyynnlhan been connected ‘with a large corporation and retire at .the end: of this month. Consequentl; w.mttoufl. < and what’s more, INTEND TO SELL. We want to take a small apartment and be ¥ree to | g0 and come. as we please. * ".\ Real ‘sstate men toll ma-that the mnrkethrhrgc. ;xpn%v&l;nuhdull—flutunllmfl-hmm et. 'm going to make such ttractive d&wntlutnm-oncwmmbt. i o5 “ Cdlmoutt&lh«lmatmdnmudnh ‘III LELAND STREET Shepherd Park Morningside Dr. N.W.: 3344 Military Road 3348 Military Road popular center- being all brick, and the other of half brick First floor—iarge living reom with big covered concrete side Tovely dining rosm with bay window, medel kitch- floor—three lovely bedrooms, two full baths, and extra recreation nd screens. Wi. 3732 JUST THE PRETTIEST, COZI- EST HOME IMACINABLE IN NEW HOUSE CONDITION English Cottage Type OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY TO BE SOLD FOR $8,950 A MODEST CASH PAYMENT AND MONTHLY PAYMENT LIKE RENT fi:'l_{.“"%'.‘..‘.': BOSS & PHELPS 1417 X 8t Large residence . near 18th and Columbia Road suitable for ROOMING HOUSE 1852 BILTMORE. ST. ® House 25 ft. wide. e 15 rooms, 3 baths. ® Modern and in excellent condi- tion. Convenient to two car lines and 18th and Col. Rd. business sec- tion. Pncedat-red\mnofnveul thousand dollars. $19,250 OPEN SUNDAY 2 TO 6 H..L. Rust Company 1001 Fifteenth Street National 8100 R R of Ownership_ “One of ‘the attfactions at.. W, 1ELD has [ been the fact that home purchaser may: $16.750 = CENTER HALL HOMES Drive out Commectient Avenus four