Evening Star Newspaper, August 22, 1931, Page 17

EIGHT TRIANGLE BUILDINGS MAY BE READY IN 3 YEARS Plans for Southern Front Advanced, With One Contract Let and Bids for Three Other Projects Asked. BY VINCENT TUTCHING. of the Federal building program in the triangle area south of Pennsylvania avenue, current activity in the Govern- ment's chief development in the Capital indicates the en- tire southern front of the project, comprising eight buildings, may be completed within the next three years, Government architects esti- 2. m“‘vlth the award yesterday of a contract to the Jarboe & Houghton Co. of Mechanicsville, Md., for the excavation and foundation work for the Archives Building, forming an integral unit in the triangle lan, the office of the supervising architect of the Treasury announced hat bids to commence work on three other structures in the develop- ment will be opened within the next two weeks. ‘The Internal Revenue Bureau Build- ing having been completed and the De- partment of Commerce Building rapidly nearing a finished stage, commence- | ment of work on only two other struc- tures ‘on the Constitution avenue side | (rict govornment may vacate it. The Temadns to be decided upon. These are |olq Southern Railway Bullding, now oc- the United States Coast Guard Build- | cypied by the Federal Farm Board, a1® g‘ vl-n:névrm:hlg;"::mm“'Au‘:;1¥28 will remain until about the time the Thum, Wwhich aiso may be started s0om. | Dt BLL I8 Tazed. This unit will link the Department of ' pyjlding, it cannot be touched until its Labor Bullding, with the Interstate |yew headquarters is completed, on the Commerce Commission structure. site adjacent to the present structure ,Open Bids August 21. Ivania avenue. Bids for foundation work for the Labor unit project, which will be erected at a cost of approximately 84,750,000, and for the Interstate Com- ing, t o 00 T spenad at the office | A Apropriation of $3,079,000 has been o made. The unit will connect the ex- e bl M g g the | {<ting wings of the building and will be = approximately 291 feet long by 71 feet Bids for excavations and fcundations de, five stories in height, for the Department of Justice Building, | ** anhlw will lie east of Tenth street, ex- | Wil be opened September 16. ding from Pennsylvania avenue to| .7 Constitution e, il e opened | N’:fim&mq bilgs for 1::‘" September 8. This_structure will cost | & tor's house in_connection with in_the neighborhood of $10.000,000. |ihe United States Botanic Gardens| Thus, pians ere virtually complete Project. arhe house will be located in for the entire southern facade of the | (1€ trlangle opbosiie the gardens proper | triangle project. -The Department of i the area bounded by B street, Pirst e roloc will pceuny & site at |Street and Canal strest. The contract g O (OFEuPY, e and | M50 calls for the instaliation of walks, e T O e eiianont o the De. | underground sprinkler system and street | ent of Commerce structure, which | T, e ke S| lorms western boundary of the area. - .000. | e overament. Auditorium, fanking | Bids bt i i the Grand Plaza, will egend}’ s g down to the Interstate Commerce Com- | < A mission %%: Constitution ave n{xe JDMRY BUILDING “The Revenue Building extends from this point to Tenth street, where the t of Justice Building will be | located. The Justice structure will fill | g porioan in the gap between the Internal Reve- | nue Bureau and the Archives Building, | tter of which will go up on the | Hite "o tne. o Center Market The | $50,000. Const Guard Building, to cost approXl | Reconstruction work at the plant of | mately $3.000000, will occupy the 8PEX ' the 4 serican Dairy Supply Co., at 430 | of ‘the triangle. | Delaware avenue southwest, which was Records Now Scattered. '?er:ausly d‘m.agd by 1““ February 7 flding, estimated to 1ast. was recently completed and & new | ot e “the. Jvalu. | ¥ing added to the bullding. The cost | £oie Tecords of the United States Gov- | Of the work was estimated at $50,000 ernment, which:) mre now scattered | An entire new roof was installed and | {ldings in the Capital, | the exterior walls refaced. The new f. ‘ ‘ ’HILE Unecle Sam has set no probable date for the compleuonj and Thirteenth streets, the remaining have not been allocated. The District Building will remain standing until the city's Muncipal Cen- ter development s ready and the Dis- J Will Connect Wings. Bids are now being asked by David Lynn, architect of the Capitol, for the construction of the new Senate Office REPAIR WORK IS COMPLETED | Company Adds New | Wing at Cost of " CHEVY CHASE, MD. 6402 MAPLE AVE. Drive out C. Bradley Lane, west 2 squares to Maple Ave., north to house. group of buildings. | With the exception of the Post Office Department, which will be erected at a of $10.300,000. between Twelfth Building wing on First strest, for which | The bids | ‘Phe architect of the Capitol also hi construction of | 1 addition measures 30 feet by 100 feet i | sites on the Pennsylvania avenue front | As for the old Post Office Department | of Newbold, Canby & DeNeale. Chamberlin Development Co. The house contains seven rooms and two batbs. Lower right—House at 4608 DeRussey street, Chevy Chase, sold to Dr, E. of the Realty Associates. 1 Contract for the reconstruction work The fire necessitated, also, the replace- | was awarded to F. A. Meatyard of this ment of much of the equipment in the | city. plaht. Production. however, was only | discontinued for one week following the ( &wfi’ g $10,950—New 16th St. Heights 2-Story HOME 1221 Floral St. N.W. $10,750 Near Chevy Chase Club NBV!R can this home be duplicated in this location at such & low price; ground values have g-ne up too high to permit it. BUY NOW —you will find our terms reasonable! Terrace, NW. Corner of Fulton St. ted on eme of the hichest ele- %’wy—u ‘minutes ride i * home where care- Y4 rtlstic srransement nd i3 New, all-brick, detached house in wooded section. There are six unusually large rooms, 2 full tiled baths, large attic, built-in Today or Sunday drive out Mass Prig 8 40 Trose Wisconsin 5 ate. fwo blocks and inspect home. W. C. & A. N. MILLER 1119 17th St. N.W. Decatar 0610 garage. MODERATE PRICE Open for Inspection 'Till 9 P.M. Every Day. H.G.Smithy Co. 1418 Eye Nat. 5004 5310 Nevada Ave. Chevy Chase, D. C. New Stone, Brick and Frame, Center-hall Colonial Most Beautiful Homes 8 ROOMS - 3 BATHS Chevy Chase, D. C. Electrical Refrigeration Built-in Garage at $13,950 & $14,950 Lot Has 100-Ft. Frontage All this for Wonderful Value See $14,950 3344 and 3348 OPEN SUNDAY w. H. Jones s Eo Military Road Open all day Sunday & Co., Inc. 5520 Conn. Ave and every day from 2 to 9. Cleve. 2300 A. G. HUGHES REALTY ASSOCIATES 1427 Eye Nat’l 8744 R 222 PRI 2Tl I, Your Choice of Two Fine Homes in District of Columbia or Maryland 3211 Rittenhouse St. %395 3940 Livingston St., Chevy Chase, D. C. Within 2 squares of and just west of Conn. Ave. is located this beautiful 6- room, tiled bath home. In perfect condition. OIL HEAT, ELECTRICAL REFRIGERATION. Garage. YOUR OPPORTUNITY Open Sunday Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. 5520 Conn. Ave. Clev. 2300 Tecrention space ul cellar. Garage 133 Glenbrook Road Battery Park, Md. 514,950 home of . 3 baths i te N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N & home of N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N o e, S, ot o P“:M. and s Open Saturday Afternoow and All Day Sunday E. H. CROXTON Realty Associates 1427 Eye Natl. 8744 4514 riies Ban & Shower Large Side Porch Stanford gicciic Refrigeration Landscaped Grounds Street Garage to match House Open Sunday From 11 AM. to 7 P.M. Drive _out Wisconsin Ave. to Stanford St.— one square part Bradley L ane. Henry J. Connor Owner Ga. 1446 LIGHTED TILL 10 PM. An Ideal Small Home Shepherd Park (A Community of Ideal Detached Houses) 7713 14th St See the wonderful kitchen, buflt-in equipment, inlaid lino- leum. breakfast alcove s ‘e beautiful living room, Wwith private screened-in room that opens into the lovely rear garden ree delightful bed rooms and two tiled baths in Completely Furnished by D.'S. Pooi, In The Price Is $14,750 An unequalled value Drive Out 16th, Turn Right at Juniper St. to 14th .G Preuninger & Sons Builders See ]E TOmOTTOw NEW CORNER All-Brick Home Center-Hall Plan MAGNIFICENT residence at the highest elevation in Washington —facing a 100-foot boulevard. Highly restricted surroundings, convenient to new schools, community stores, etc. Less than four miles from the White House. And priced remarkably low! 3627 Cumberland Street Other Homes $15,500 and up Drive out Comnecticut Ave. four squares Albemarle 8t iRen Turn wert one savare on Cum: beriand 5t. Pheme Cleve. 7483 Three Modern Baths Five Large Bed Rooms Electric Refrigeration Built-in Breakfast Set Bronze Screening Selected Fixtures Large Living Room Magwificent Vista Two-Car Garage 4422 Greenwich Parkway BEAUTIFUL FOXHALL VILLAGE $13,500 One of the homes that has made the village famous. t and in fine condition. mmd with ELECTRIC REFRIG! - TION, bullt-in garage, large attic and many other crarming fea- tures, See it at once. Drive out Que St. to Wisconsin Ave., north to Reservoir Rd.. west to 44tK’ St turn ieft to next sireet and wwest to” howse. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 4 Williams Lane CHEVY CHASE, MD. $12,950 One of the prettiest homes imaginable. Just east of Con- necticut Ave., bevond Bradley Lane on paved street, large well landscaped lot with trees. El TRIC REF RIGERA- TION, electrically controlled blower in furnace, screened side porch and many other modern features. Fine home at the price. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 1416 Holly St. 16TH 8T. HEIGHTS $15,250 DETACHED ALL-BRICK CENTER HALL A NEW HOME, just east of 16th St extended, at a high Big LOT 50x142.5. vy finished interior, ELECTRIC REFRIGERA- TION, all oak floors, large at- Replete with features. Detached GARAGE. An ex- ceptionally fine buy. ALL DAY SUNDAY 2706 36th St. A NEW COLONIAL MANOR HOME N Massachusetts Ave. Heights A QUIET, EXCLUSIVE LOCATION. e A Home Beautiful in Its Simplicity WITH AN UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL DETACHED BRICK SIX BEDROOMS 4 BATHS BREAKFAST ROOM FIRST FLOOR LAVATORY 2.CAR BRICK GARAGE BIG BEAUTIFUL LOT REPLETE WITH FEATURES Drive South on 38th St. from Massachusetts Ave. Open Sunday 10 to Dark and Daily 2 until 6 P.M. BOSS & PHELPS 1417 K ST, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, Upper left—Brick Colonial dwelling at 5452 Nebraska avenue, purchased by John H. Powers from 8. M. Johnson, bullder, through Edward H. Jones & Co., Inc., agents. The home contains eight rooms and two baths, with two-car detached garage. Upper right—Residence at 4511 Klingle street in Wesley Heights, purchased by Maj. H. C. Fellows, U. 8. A,, from W. C. & A. N.-Miller through the agency A Real Home Seven rooms, bath with show- er, lavatory on first floor. All rooms large. On lot 37'5x157 feet, 2-car brick garage to match house. Open to 9 P.M. Daily 22 Madison St. N.W. Waple & James, Inc. 1226 14th St. N.W. North 0962 5008-5012 Hampden Lane Edgemoor, Md. First offering of two wun- usually attractive, all brick homes in exclusive Edgemoor, convenient to stores and trans- portation.’ Contajning six large rooms, two baths, recre- ation room and two-car garage. An outstanding value at the price of $13,950 wDrice out omtgomery lington Road J. Wesley Buchanan Exclusive Realtor Metropolitan 1143 Wisconsin _Avenue fo Lane, turn left. on Ar- to property. 5416 30th P1. N.W. 5420 - (Just Above Military Road) New all-brick, detach~ ed homes, absolutely modern, six rooms and bath, complete in every detail, and may be sold on easy terms. *11,500 J. Wesley Buchanan Exclusive Realtor Met. 1143 5481 31st St. N.W. Corner Nebraska Ave. At the “Top of Nebraska Ave. Hill” Center-hall pian, on lot 122 ft. frontage. of brick ' construction and siate roof. There rooms, including thi two_baths, library, pantry. are copper, making The Ahest construction. Khown. rage harmonizes. On a beautiful corner lot, this lovely home of splendid construction is an outstanding buy at— $14,950 J. Wesley Buchanan (Exclusive Realtor) Metropolitan 1143 BUILDING NEWS 1931, B-1. * NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GETS BUILDING PERMIT 1$391,000 Administration Structure to Go Up at 1156 Sixteenth Street—Cafritz Company to Put Up 16 Dwellings Worth $112,000. & $391,000 administration bufldmg at 1156 Sixteenth street, led the list of private building lgpllcat ons approved this week Col. John Oehmann, District building inspector. The total value of conlltmctlun projects for which plans were approved is placed at | IBSUANC! of a permit to the National Geographic Society to build ‘The National Geographic Society’s structure will be an addition to the existing quarters at Sixteenth and M streets. It will be a four-story building of brick and stone construction, harmonizing with the architecture of the present building. Contract for its construction has been awarded to the George A. Fuller Co. The plans were drawn by Arthur B. Heaton, archrtecn. 16 Brick Dwellings. & : C. W. Willis . Woodsi owner A permit for buildings having & |and bu!)fi.e:.lmé!:fl E fim valuation of $112,000 was issued to the | architect; to erect five 2-story brick Catrits Construction Co. The plans of | dwellings, 5310 to 5318 Kanses avenue; the company call for 16 two-story brick | " dolumbiy’ Con umbia’ Cor Irving dwellings tn the 5000 block of Pourth | street. northwest. owmers cid siigeny street. They were designed by A. L.|F. G. Wilcox, designer; fo erect four inoe. | 2-story brick, stone and frame dwell- | ~Other permits issued by the building | ings, 710¢ | inspector include the following: ® 1 %t 1o bost CeROE IS M Joseph Phillips Co., 1250 Fifth street | Three 2-Story Dwellings. duun::l' g::elr:‘ X!;:l LT Bullock, jr. : rles H. Tompkins Co,| C. H. Small & Co. 925 Pifteenth | 1608 K street, builders; to erect fi butld |story brick and concree stores, 1200 to | SL70%h owners and readbugoes i ?;:oooonnh street northeast; to mt;s&nunvers. architect; to erect three 2- ,000. fory brick dwellings, 4437 to 4441 | " Independent Investment Co. | Fou northeast cost. ., Shore- | Fourteenth street ; ham Building, owners and buiders; C.|$24.000. - 1907 Pourth street L. Harding, architect; to erect seven 2- | story brick. and. e dwellings, 1334 to ' northeast, 40, (Continued on Second 1346 Sheridan street: to cost § An Absolute Sacrifice MASS. AVE. SECTION 22,500 3404 FULTON STREET N.W. Just North of Massachusetts Avenue Lower left—English cottage-type home of Arthur M. Hyler at 105 Shadow road, Kenwood, built by Randolph Jennings on a lot acquired from Kennedy- | with servants’ quarters. | E. Thompson by G. A. Broadhurst, builder, through the office of E. H. Croxton | Semi-Bungalow OPEN SUNDAY—11 AM.—6 P.M. NewsoLp, CanBy & DE NEALE Ine. REALTORS 5628 Conn. Ave. N.W. 2 Outstanding Home Values IN Chovy Chiae Mi: Seé Them Sunday 1. 6309 OAKRIDGE AVE.—A new home of the finest con~ struction and materials avallable. Located on & large land- scaped lot and planned to provide the maximum of comfort. Oenter hall with access to kitchen and first-floor lavatory ' from hall. The price removes this home from competition, Paneled Living room with wood-burning fireplace and screened living porch overlooking landscaped garden, shaded by beauti~ ful trees. Well-proportioned dining room with bay window. The kitchen is the last word in planning and equipment. The second floor contains two large bed rooms and bath and the master's suite, consisting of a huge bed room ventilated on three sides, a very large master's bath with shower, a cedar= lined wardrobe closet of unusual size and a sun porch. The large attic is completely finished and insulated with “Celotex.” There is a large bullt-in two-car garage with work bench. Price, $18.850—Terms 2. 6511 MAPLE AVE.—Completely surrounded by trees, this home is of a character that is seldom offered for sale. Located on a large lot completely landscaped, it offers the family seeking the perfect home in the perfect location their opportunity. The first floor: large entrance hall, library, living room with screened living porch, dining room over- looking semi-formal rear garden, butler's pantry, beautifully appointed kitchen with cold pantry and rear access to hall and stairway. The second floor has two large bed rooms and bath, in addition to the master suite consisting of bed room, dressing room, master’s bath with shower and sun porch. The third floor is insulated with “Celotex” and finished into two rooms. An oil burner, screens, metal weather stripping throughout and a two-car detached brick garage are included. The price will attract the family that is seeking more than just housing. Price, $21.900—Terms These Homes will be‘ open Sunday and week days from 10 AM. to 9 PM, To inspeci—Drive out Commecticut Avenue to Bradley Lane, turn LEFT two squares (along the grounds of the Chevy Chase Club) to Maple Avenue, then turn right. \TABLISHED 1908