Evening Star Newspaper, July 25, 1931, Page 15

SILVER STAR HOMES SET FOR OPENING OF EXHIBIT Sixteen New, English Typ Volta Place, Foxall, to Block Is Planned LL is in readiness for the o] English-type moderr attacl Volta place, in Foxall, which have received the Silver Star Homes award and have been selected for a month of public exhibition under auspices of The Star. These homes will Ye the second to be included in the Silver Star Hq ‘The Star, under the guidance of an with the objective of encouraging building of better homes and furthering the cause of home ownership. The public of Greater Washington will be invited to visit the houses tomorrow, or any day during the ensuing month, between the hours of 9 am. and 10 p.m. e Attached Dwellings on Be Shown Tomorrow. as Community. ening tomorrow of a grouT of 16 ed dwellings in the 4400 block of ‘Washington housing development omes program being conducted by eminent committee of specialists, The new Silver Star Homes, subject of the second award by the Silver Star Homes Committee, were found by the Judging specialists to meet the standards established for design, plan of house, landscaping, community layout and other essential features. Planned as Community. The houses, built on the crest of YVoita place, between Forty-fourth street | and Foxall road, were recently com- pleted: by Waverly Taylor, Inc., also Teceived a “commended” rating from the Architects' Advisory Council as meeting exceptionally well the stand- ards which should be maintained for private buildings of the National Capi- tal. Designed by Waverly Taylor, in col- laboration with Porter & Lockie, all Washington architects, the houses re- veal a new thought concerning the at- tached house, developed in the past few years. This is the planning and de-| signing of a whole block, or a whole community of houses, along the same architectural lines, and yet giving an individuality to each residential unit through selection of different materials wnd varying the outlines of the house. Varied Design Is Pleasing. ‘The broken and varied roof lines, the | variety in the use of stone, brick and | stucco with half-timber work in the facades of the houses creates a pleas- ing and balanced picture of the group as a whole. Some of the houses are of six rooms, of two stories, and others are of eight main rooms and of three storles, but | all have double-deck, inclosed rear vorches, which overlook the rear yards. | Walled Gardens at Rear. A new and attractive feature of the group houses are the rear gardens, which are of unusual depth, framed at the rear by an English brick garden wall, which is broken by a garden gate in each yard. Flowers or shrubs ar planted along the neat wire fence mark ing rear yard boundaries, and a narrow walk runs to the garden gate. This| leads down to a lower level, where a| garage is built up against the outside of the garden wall, with easy access to the alley, and shielded from’ view from the rear lawn. The wide front lawn stretched out before all the houses in the group and, marked by the neat cement steps and walks, lends a softening and charming tone to the houses. Natural ‘Stone Facades. The walls of the houses all are of | masonry, the front facades being of a combination or a variation of natural stone, in variegated colors and laid in random ashlar masonry; of richly col- ored sand-finish English brick, with an occasional clinker brick here and there to add interest, and of tinted stucco laid over a fireproof tile base, the stucco panels being patterned by eypress, adzed, half timbering. ‘The roofs are of shades of green and purple slate of random thickness, widths and lengths. The covered front porch of each house has been designed as a constit- uent part of the dwelling structure rather than as appendages and add to the homelike charm of the homes. Inside is an entrance hall with a prac- tical tile floor and a coat closet, in- corporated here at minimum loss of | living space in the house proper. Each House Has Long Vista. From the entrance of the living yoom, running the full width of each house, there is a vista through the arched opening between the living room and the dining room to the rear and out across the rear porch onto the rear yard and beyond. The living room is commodious for @ home of this size and has as its focal point of interest a real open fire- place. A radio connection to a con- cealed antenna in the air space above the ceiling solves the present-day ~(Continued on Second Page) [ _iee . _millee oSl ] Live near the Chevy Chase Club New Colonial home in one of the ‘most charming tions of Chevy Chase. Six large rooms—-fireplace large porch—garage—and only $10,950 Easy Terms Drive out Conn to Lane. then west to East Ave. and north one square 0 4513 Ridge St R. BATES WARREN Phone Cleve. 7483 BELIEVE IT OR NOT! g 8 Rooms—2 Baths Oil Burner $11,950 IN CHEVY CHASE, D. C. West of Connecticut Ave., in the older section Ave. Bradley teft) Living room 14x21, with colo- nial fireplace; large dining room, breakfast porch, kitchen and pantry. 4 bed rooms, 2 baths, screened sleeping porch. Attic over entire house, with servant's room, and all finished in celetox. Built-in garage. “Be sure to in- spect it. Terms can be arranged. 3931 Livingston St. N.W. Open Sunday from 1 P.M. F. Eliot Middleton Exclusive Agent Realtor 205 Investment Bldg. Metropolitan 2827 Home-Fun;l Gifts To Workers Make Factory Improve Chicagoan Gives $500 When Equal Sum Is Saved by Employes. ‘The employe living in his own domi- cile is worth just $500 more in cash to George D. Gaw, Chicago manufacturer. Any worker in his plant who will save $500 for a home down payment gets another $500 over and above his salary from Mr. Gaw, who charges this sum to general overhead and says he gets it back in company profit. All employes are compelled to save regularly amounts set by the company. ‘They don't have to use the savings ac- counts for home-owning purposes, but they draw the $500 in cash if they do. If they want to quit the job the next day. they can; only they don't. ‘The savings plan has been operating for 12 years, the home-owning bonus for 10 years. The National Association of Real Estate Boards releases today the first announcement of the Gaw preference for home-owning employes. Here is what this manufacturer, who was recently appointed Chicago's offi- cial greeter, says: Money Worry Harmful. “Twelve years ago I realized that the employe who was worrying about money wasn't as good to the company as the man or woman who had a bank ac- count on which he or she could draw in case of emergencies. I also realized that it would he helpful to my people, specially the younger ones, if a system could be devised that would make them ave a portion of their salaries. “Accordingly, I made regular weekly bank deposits compulsory for all em- ployes, from the printers to the artists and creative men. We set the amount which we felt would be reasonable for each individual to save, and this amount was not only governed by the salary received by each, but was also regu- lated by our own analysis of the home and living conditions of each individual. For example, a girl who is living at home with her family and not paying board or only paying & small board, is| required to save more than a girl who is without any other means of support and living in a boarding house. The first girl might be asked to save $3 a week and the other $1 a week. This is explained to every new employe. Home Owning Stabilizing. “I had long before realized the great stabilizing benefits to the individual of home owning. I knew that home own- ers are more satisfled with life in gen- eral than renters. I know that home owners pay more attention to the educa- tion of their children, which cy I consider very important to the future of our Nation, “I thought that they might be better workers. I found that they are! “Ten years ago I told my employes, who had already been educated in the merits of saving, that I would give $500 in cash to any worker who saved $5 a week for two years, and thus accumu- lated the same amount. This gives any one who wishes to take advantage of this plan $1,000 for an initial payment on a home. “I have seen men who had been dis- gruntled, disinterested and hard to get along with change into happy, satisfied workmen after they had acquired their own homes. I consider that the in- creased interest of the people who have receivd this bonus is responsible for the growth of my company and the profits I have derived from it.” Tailored to Fit Your Own Tastes ANY purchasers of WAKEFIELD homes have chosen to have us design and construct for them residences spe- cially planned to meet their personal require- ments. This is but one of the numerous attractions this charming new com- munity, situated less than four miles from the White House, affords. In assur- ance of desirable environ- ment, artistry of the indi- vidual homes, convenience to new schools, shops, ete., it warrants the popu- lar acclaim that has sold 80% of the first home group even before com- pletion. EXHIBIT HOME Lighted Till 10 P.M. Drive out Connecticut Ave. four squares bevond Albemarle, then turn left on Cumberland one square to WAKEFIELD. R. BATES WARREN PHONE CLEVE. 7483 SUNDAY MORNING ED} he Foening Star. award, which will be open for public inspeciton for a month, th side of Volta place, between Forty-fourth street and Foxall road, bullt by Waverly Taylor, Inc., recipient of the Silver Star Homes | D 5 ! beginning tomorrow, under auspices of The Star. | " SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1931. SLUMP1SLAUDED AS BUSINESS SPUR Omaha Man Tells Convention Period of Depression Causes Efficiency. At last there has been found a man with a kindly word for “Old Man De- pression.” In addressing the annual convention of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers, Murray E. Ran- dell of Omaha declared the trying times of 1930-31 served as an excellent period of education, toughened the fiber of | American business men and will make them more fit to build a new prosperity on a firmer foundation. “Periods of prosperity, although en- joyable, bring speculation, extravagance and laziness and tend to make egoists of us all. A general relaxation results effort—business is easy to get,” sald Mr. Randell. “Periods of depression by alarming necessity develop initiative, conservatism and unusual effort because of the in- stinct of self-preservation. Wits are sharpened, ideas are born and efficiency becomes & reality. Those who cannot perform and deliver are quickly thrown in the discard. Depression is a period it only by employing safe and sane poli- cies together with more real effort.” Mr. Randell expressed the opinion that the depression will result in im- proved service to tenants and equitable rentals which are at the same time adequate to preserve the financial stability of the 'D.rlorerfln. ‘This will come about, he id, t! h many hard-taught experiences of recent months when business had to down to “brass tacks.” Two Dwellings Planned. ‘The Columbis Construction Co. re- vealed this week plans for the build- ing of two brick, frame and stucco dwellings at 2790 and 2794 Military road, at an estimated total construction cost of $18,000. 1819 B St. S.E. Greatly Reduced for Quick Sale This is a beautiful six-room home, with tile bath and large garage. It is sold at a sacrifice price to effect a quick sale. Modern conveniences are in- cluded. The neighborhood is new and cars, stores and churches are nearby. Easy Terms Available It is open for inspection Robert W. Savage 717 Union Trust Bldg. NA. 6799 ONLY ONE RE- MAINING OF "THESE.S 1A TE- LY COLONIAL MANOR HOUSES 2706 36th St. IN EXCLUSIVE Massachusetts Avenue Heights DETACHED BRICK SIX BEDROOMS 3 BATHS + REPLETE WITH FEATURES Drive South on 36th St. from Massachusetts Ave. Open All Day Sunday BOSS & PHELPS because there is no need for super- | of education and we can graduate from | SEMMES MOTOR CO. LEASES SALES ROOM Four-Story Building to Be Used for Service Station Also Has Been Selected. Following purchase by the Hecht Co. of the premises at 613-619 G street, the Semmes Motor Co., Inc., local dis- tributors, announced this week it had story building at 1214 New Hampshire avenue, for use as a sales room and service station. The Semmes company had been located at the G street ad- dress since its removal several months ago from Connecticut avenue at Dupont Circle. The New Hampshire avenue struc- ture is owned by Andrew D. Loffler, president of Gobel-Loffler Co. The transaction was handled through the offices of Thomas E. Jarrell Co.. rep- resent! Mr. Loffler, and Whiteford & Jaw representing the automobile concern. The building contains approximately 25,000 square feet of floor space. 48TH STATE GETS ZONING Vermont A;;p!s A: to Control Uses of Land in Future. ‘The State of Vermont recently passed a zoning-enabling act, which will re- strict the uses of land hereafter, making zoning effective now in every State in the Union. dustrial and commercial areas for the | protection of property values, was put through in the 47 other States in ap- movement in which the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards has played an active part. CENTER _HALL 4505 Lowell Street WESLEY HEIGHTS New Corner Stone Home Facing Chevy Chase, D. C. 10-acre park — delightful surroundings and associa- tions—six corner rooms— two tiled baths—breakfast alcove—garage to match— spacious grounds. ONLY $15,950 Reasonable Terms Drive east from Chevy Chase Circle on Rittenhouse St. to 33rd, then h (right) fwo squares to Patterson St. R. BATES WARREN Phone Cleve. 7483 A NEW HOME IN THE FASTEST SELLING DE- TACHED HOUSE SECTION. OF CHEVY CHASE 5809 32d St NOTE THESE IMPORTANT DETACHED SEVEN ROOMS 2 BATHS $11,750 1t Conn. Ave. tomor=~ mefll;ea“ém east on Nebras- 32nd St, to the LY 'golcnm one could sout) tterd and spout- °°°.’§fxu€-"m ‘lmx:!e and many ggher features. See it. Just com) OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY BOSS & PHELPS 1417 X St b leased for a period of years the four-| Zoning, which defines residential, in- | proximately 20 years, as a result of a | CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN RESULTS REVEALED Office Buildings in Better Shape and Unemployed Are Aided, As- sociation Official Says. A campaign for the rehabilitation of | office buildings during the past Win- | ter, inspired by the National Associa- tion of Building Owners and Managers, | provided employment for thousands of men and millions of dollars’ worth of materials were used in the repair of | buldings. | This was the substance of the report | submitted to the annual convention of | the association by Louis T. Clark of Los Angeles, chairman of the employ- ment committee. “Not only did this rehabilitation pro- gram provide employment for thou- sands of men in all parts of the Na- tion, but office buildings were conspicu- | ous in the fact that they did not con- | tribute to the general unemployment situation during the past year and a half,” said Mr. Clark. “The result of this work is that prop- erties are in much better physical con- dition today than they were before the campaign was launched. They are ca- pable of rendering a better type of serv- |ice to tenants. Thus in engaging in a | humanitarian enterprise we not only have helped others, but have helped ourselves.” Cleveland Park 3519 and 3520 Rodman St. N.W. Newly Finished Houses 5516 BROAD BRANCH ROAD (At Morrison St.) Chevy Chase, D. C. On one of the highest spots in Chevy Chase, D. C., this all-brick, detached home is unusually well built. First Floor—Wide entrance hall, lvin ith epen —Three _real two colored d T te- 1y Bniened roma, o A two-car brick garage, bronze screens, metal weath- er stripping are included at the price of $14,450. J. Wesley Buchanan Exclusively Realtor Met. 1143 KANSAS CITY BUYS INFORECLOSURES ‘Real Estate Mortgage Study Shows Only 209 Parcels of Land Unsold. | Real estate mortgages in Kansas City | hardly knew there was a depression last year. A survey just completed shows that out of 26,036 first mortgages, | aggregating $183,036,081.01, only 209 were foreclosed, with the real estate security remaining unsold. ‘The 209 mortgages foreclosed, on which property is unsold, represent only | $1,740,682.90, or less than 1 per cent of | the aggregate number and value of all unpaid loans in the 38 companies; and if the unsold properties should take a loss of as much as 25 per cent, the net | still be approrimately 5% per cent, based on an average rate of interest of 5% per cent per annum on all loans, nsas City board estimate: lNlchOlson street, to cost $16,000. return on the total 26,036 loans would BUILDING NEWS B—1 * BUILDING PLANS ON FILE SHOW COST OF $1,750,000 Permits Asked for $1,250,000 Standard Oil Co. Offices, Large Geographic Society Job and $70,000 Apartment House. A PPLICATIONS for building permits filed with the District Gov- ernment during the past week represented a total of more than $1,750,000 in cost of construction. Specifications for the proposed Standard Oil Co. Building, to be erected at 201-227 Constitution avenue, or B street, at an ex- penditure of $1,250,000, headed the list. Plans filed this week included also those for the projected addition to the National Geographic So- clety’s building at Sixteenth and M streets, which it is estimated will cost $418,000, including improvements to the present structure. An apartment building, costin g $70,000, is to be erected at 4025 Thirteenth street, by the G. B. Mullin Co., Inc., according to specifi- cations filed by the firm. The building will be three stories in height. It was designed by George T. Santmyers. Several structures in the square which will be occupied by the Standard Oil building now are being razed in anticipation of early approval of the plans. The proposed structure will be six stories in height, containing 186 rooms, and will have cubic content of approximately 2,330,000 feet. The building, which was designed by Nelson and Clyde N. Friz of Baltimore, will be gmtmc!zd bv the James Stewart Co., c. Private Projects Total $165,000. Meanwhile plans for new private construction projects having a total estimated cost of $165000 were ap- proved during the past week by Col. John W. Oehmann, building inspector. Permits were issued for the following projects: C. H. Gaskins, owner and builder; W. M. Carter, designer; to erect two 2-story -brick dwellings, 617 and 621 W. L. Moore, owner and builder George T, Santmyers, architect; to erect two 2-story brick dwellings, 5556 | Nebraska avenue and 5555 Thirty- | second street, to cost $16,000. North American Cement Corporation, owners and builders; Blaw-Knox Co., architects; to erect steel tank, Thir- tieth and Water Frant, to cost $12,000. Azel Merrill Sheppard, owner and | builder; J. A. Hunter, architect; to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 3217 Jocelyn street. to cost $12,000. Ruth M. Hildebrand, owner; George | T. Santmyers, architect; G. E. Snyder, | builder: to erect two 2-story brick dwell- | ings, 6013 and 6015 Fifth street, to cost | $12,000. Louis Mazza, owne: $4,000 Below Cost 3000 Porter St. N.W. CLEVELAND PARK One Square West of Conn. Ave. NEAR EVERYTHING All-Stone Corner House 8 rooms, bath, extra lavatory, electricity, hot-water heat, hard. wood floors, screens, electric re- frigerator, garage. $12,500 for Immediate Sale Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday — One to Nine P.M. 7713 14th St. N.'W. Furnishings by D. S. Pool This brick home of 6 roo baths and garage e be ted at the price w: ut and see fo; e out 16th St. th St.. turn left our home. L. E. Breuninger & Sons . to. a Ave. to 1o Juniper St. and 5481 31st St. N.W. Corner Nebraska Ave. At the “Top of Nebraska Ave. Hill” Distinguished Architecture Finest of Construction nter-hall plan, on lot 123 ft. Shtaee, "ot bHick” construction. and e foor. There are seven larie Pooms. imcluding three rooms, %o, baths, library. Dantry. and open poreh: v 2Fe fured and the spouting " and fasningsre copper. Mmaking the fncst Constriction _known. — The sarage harmonize On the most beautiful lot in Chevy Chase Grove Phillips & Canby, Inc. REALTORS NA. 4600 Investment Bldg. ——— usual. \ rooms; 2 baths; slate tiful shrubbery. ONLY 1519 K St. NW, Prize-Winning Home of Devonsh ire; England Reproduced in detail a 5516 30th PLACE Chevy Chase, D. C. The charm of this delightful new residence is reflected in the authenticity of its architectural motif . . . a most interesting departure from the ° Fully detached; brick, stone and frame; 6 large boards on sink in kitchen; attic; garage; beau- Open Sunday Until 9 P.M. Drive out Conn. Ave. to Militery Rd., east to 30th Place, and 2 squares morth to house. WM. H. SAUNDERS CO. =— t roof; double tile drain- $13,5001 DIstrict 1016 Magnificent Estate D.C. Just a stone’s throw from beautiful Rock Creek Park is located this perfect home and grounds. The house itself is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and wonderful planning; it is not a speculative home but has been built under the closest supervision without regard to time, labor or expense. The grounds, inclosed by a rubble stone wall with massive iron gates, are enhanced with rose garden, tea house and reflecting pool. For appointment to in- spect this most unusual of- fering phone A. G. Hughes Realty Associates 1427 Eye The Homeseeker’s 104 LOTS Fully Improved—On BUY NOW ... How to Get There 2;,5u . on l4th 2 Mo, form TR on” rou two airpor Boulevara' direc 200 Arlington Ridge Phone Clare: r TO BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE A Complete Architectural, Building Disposal. GET THE FACTS Send for lllustrated Bookmap—It is Free P g M s s t to t to Homewood Office, corner =M. H. BARRY Realty Administrators Community Builders—Development Engineers. architect; Morrison Bros., builders; to erect one 1-story brick and stone store, 5324 and 5326 Wisconsin avenue, to cost $10,000. Joseph M. Stanley, owner and build- er; W. B. Honey, architect: to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 5923 Thirty- third street, to cost $10,000. Mary G. and Helen B. Masson, own- ers; Maurice Joyce, designer and build- er; to erect one 2-story brick and con- crete block dwelling, 1249 Talbert street southeast, to cost $8,500. W. D, Sanford, owner; Maurice Joyce, designer and builder; to erect one 2-story frame and stucco dwelling, 3101 Esther place southeast, to cost $7,500. Charles D. Sager, owner and builder; George T. Santmyers, architect; to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 434 Twenty-third street northeast, to cost $6,000. ‘Will Erect Warehouse. Cafritz Construction Co., owners and builders; to make changes of previous permits, 1416 K street, to cost $5,000. _Isadore Young, owner and builder; (Continued on Second Page) 5421 31st Street N.W. (Just north of Military Road) Unusually large, all-brick detached home with slate roof, containing six real rooms, two baths, attic, Tecreation room with open fireplace, garage, oil burner, electric refrigeration, and screens. This house is con- sidered an outstanding value at $14,500. J. Wesley Buchanan Exclusively Realtor Met. 1143 5309 Nevada (Just South of Nebraska Ave.) 513,950 A splendid four bed room home at this extremely low price. All- brick construction with limestone trim, large front and rear porches, 2 beautiful colored tile baths, 2- car garage, imported wall papers. Close to Conn. Ave. and Rock Creek Park. Adjoining homes are the most expensive in this section. OPEN All Day Sunday and Every Week Day from 6to9 A. G. 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