Evening Star Newspaper, September 19, 1931, Page 17

WASHINGTON, D. C. HOMES DOMINATE WEEK’S LIST OF BUILDING PERMITS | $865,000 Total Includes Only One Major Project, | $500,000 Apartment—37 New Dwellings and J ' Specifications for 18 Others Filed. | gt | viding for residential construction, was approved during the | past week by Col. John W. Oehmann, District building inspec- tor. Only one single project of large size was included in me'i new operations, the total estimated cost of all being computed at; 65,000. b The largest item among new programs approved was for the | eonstruction of a $500,000 apartment house to be erected by the | Southern Construction Co., headed by Max Gorin, from plans by M. Mesrobian, on Connecticut avenue betwcen Rodman and Sedgwick streets. Plans for the building of 37 private dwellings were included in the new work, home building projects comprising the large majority | of the number of building jobs. In addition to those for which permits were issued, specifications for 18 other dwellings were placed on file this week. The Harvard Terrace Developmen oy e il Corporation obtained permits for the erection of 11 dwellings, costing $56,500 and designed by George T. Santmyers, | in the 1700 block of Hobart street. | Cooley Bros. revealed plans for con. | struction of four 2-story brick dwellings | in the 5500 block of Kansas avenue and in ths 200 block of Lung(zllov\‘ Director of A. I. A. Predicts Future Work Will Join Designer and Seller. ! T unusually long list of private building operations, mostly pro- | street, to cost $25,000. Other projects for which permits wers issued during the week includes| the following: Two Brick Dwellings. Muhleman & Kayhoe, owners and builders; Harry Pringle, designer: to erect two 2-story brick dwellings, 3323 | and 3327 Quesada place; to cost $24,000. | James V. Parker, owner and builder: | Marcus Hallett, designer; .to erect tw 2-story brick dwellings, 5345 Chev Chase parkway and 3645 Kanawha street; to cost $23,000. _ laccording to” Frederick W. Garber of | ‘W. F. Bienizer, owner and builder: Cincinnaii. a director of the American T. Santmyers, architect; to erect| Institute of Architects, who predicts two 1-story brick stores, 2778 and 2780 that the future of group housing will sin avenue; to cost $20,000. be a combined effort of the real estate W. C. & A. N. Miller. owners and | man and the architect. builders: Gordon E. MacNell, architect: | “Not only from the standpoint of | %o erect one 21%5-story ‘brick and {rame | economy, but from the more important | illbrook lane; to cost|standpoint of design, real estate men W. C. & A. N. Miller, owners and builders; Gordon E. MacNeil, architect; to erect one 3-story brick d ing, 4926 Hillbrook lane; to cost $15,000. Samuel Eig, owner and bullder; F. G. ‘Wilcox, designer; to erect two 215-story | tect before he acquired a site. Today | Real estate men are recognizing that | design is the primary factor in building, 'more the function of the architect,” de- clares Mr. Garber. “When I first began practice it was are willing to concede that the plotting | Arlington County of subdivisions is becoming more and | has a two-car garsge. he Fnening Star. Upper left—Residence of Col. J. Clawson Roop, director of the Bureau of the Budget, located at 802 Rock Spring drive, Country Club- Hills section of which was recently leased from Mrs. Edward S. Norris through the agency of W. S. Hoge, jr. The house contains 10 main rooms and Upper right—Home at 1400 Hemlock street purchased recently by Cedric M. Wood, president of a Weshington printing firm, from Gilbert Seek, bullder, Lower right—Dwelling at 7500 Fourteent) Lol masonry, frame and stucco dwellings, | invariably the wisz owner consults his | the agency of Beitzell & Horning. 6818 and 6820 Ninth strect; to cost| architect before ' purchase is made. $16,000. | The_architect’s judgment is sought. Bernard S. Lavins, owner; Henry J.| “Good design was ni Connor, designer and builder; to erect | as now. It has a real money value to one.2-story brick and tile dweiling, 3626 | the investor. Every branch of the Quesada strest; to cost $12,000. | building industry, and those outside, Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, own- | have come to a realization of this fact. ers, designers and builders; to erect one| “In all branches of the indust 1-story brick and concrete gasoline sta- | large and smhll, the architect is”expec tion, 3530 Fourteenth street; to cost| ed by the owner and contractor to fur- $10,000. | nish the leadership. Dr. Earl W. Graeff, owner; R. C. necessary for the architect to be & busi- Archer, jr., architect; Willlam Thomp- mess man capable 6f managing all the pring, Md., builder; to erect | necessary diverse branches created by elling, 3400 Twen- , his design. He must also have a knowl- | tocost $10.000. edge of Now his client’s work can be owners and builders; | financed George S. White, architect; to erect two | 2-story brick and frame dwellings, 3200 and 3204 Morrison street; to cost $14,000. through the office of Boss & Phelps. The house has five bed rooms, first-floor levatory and two-car garage. Lower left—Residence of Alvin G. and Elizabeth G. Branham at the nor theast corner of Thirty-third rare for an owner to consult the archi- | R. Bates and Dorothy M. Warren through the agency of Phillips & Canby. The dwelling contains three 3 h street purchased by Paul H. Brattain, aviation company official, from the builder, Henry J. Connor, through duction of homes. Town-lot prices are and Patterson streets, bought recently from bed rooms and two baths. HELD BIG PROGRESS FACT! OR| : "Bk EVOLUTION OF BUILDING TOOLS This makes n‘Authority Says Archeologists Have Overlooked Impor- tance of Devices in Development. The demand for housing has been so American factories, and finally, pro- ever-present and man has been 5o anx- | fous through the centuries to improve | ¢’ | duced the skyscraper. The skyscraper had not been dreamed but its coming was assured when, SEES GAIN IN BUILDING California Architect S8ays Fall in U8 S 15N Permit Totals Has Halted. Indications for San | FRANKLIN THEIR MODEL o | that the four-year building decline i1di ) - | stopped and that the trend is definitely (Building and Loan Leegue Mem- {7 iy Spvard, according to William 1 bers Adept Thrift Preaching. |L Garren of the Norther California 3 | Benjamin Franklin, already honored Arc)‘.’ludj‘, S HESDAD T | by numerous groups for his accomplish- | A com parison of the building permit ments in varied fields of endeavor, now | totals for the first eight months of each is the “patron saint of building and year since 1926 reveals that, except for loan. 11929, 1931 is the first year to show no In recognition of Franklin's preach- | de:line from the figures of the previous | research was chiefly concerned with | | the tools of the eighteenth century, which he says affected American de- velopment. are SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, ="FOR RENT 1931. | BUILDING NEWS |B—1 'ONE-FAMILY HOME STILL ' LEADS IN BUILDING TREND ;Increasing Number of Those Demanding ‘“House | and Lot” Expected for Next Decade—Interest | of Child of First Consideration. | | MERICAN city dwellers still prefer living in one-family house:z, | and the coming decade will see increasing numbers of them | each year taking possession of a house and lot. This is the | conclusion drawn by the Home Building and Home Owning | Committee of the United States Building and Loan League from | studies of trends in building costs and home production, the ex- | pected influence of building codes, the persistent problem of looking out for the child’s well-being and the decreasing cost of home financing. | The family’s mode of life will continue to revolve around the lchlld's interests, and, consequently, the odds will be heavily in favor ! of the one-family house against the apartment, when the dollars | and cents of the two propositions are nearly the same, a condition | already close at hand, that committee holds. The trend to apart- | ment houses in the past 10 years has been due almost entirely to lower living costs there, a result of extraordinary post-war condi- tions, which no longer prevail, it is claimed. Figures of Previous Years. tween the increases in costs of apart- ments and single-family houses durin; “More familles were provided for by'| yhe past decadgc_e amily 51 g ‘new single-family houses in 1928 than | k‘n;le enurvi‘xo mnfiu.g.nmenu more committee through | like homgs has res! in increasing :z 19’2’“:';5:1 t.h;“m B. whm(:k'l costs for the apartment. Eight-inch | walls are adequate for a house. Thicker Springfield, IL, first vice president of | - # B P atiy walls to provide for -sound-proofing ade by the In- § stitute for Economic Research, underim:fn R ot,h;m':‘; m the direction of Prof. Richard T. Ely | I, the costs of planuing io secte ), and Coleman Woodbury, show that 136,890 familles were provided for in 1928 by new single-family residences in 255 cities. This compares with 130,- | 729 families provided for in the same | cities in 1921, according to the studies. | These figures show a definite survival | of the desire for one family under one roof in the face of the mounting costs of the home at that time as compared | with ‘the apartment. “The average building cost of a one- family ~house increased 24.3 per cent ! from 1921 to 1928, according to the only available figures. During the same | period the average cost of an apart- ment increased a little more than 2| per cent. This was a period of mass | ! production methods to take care of the abnormal housing shortage after the| war. The situation today, standing in | sharp contrast to the past period, is | notably more favorable to the single-| family unit. i | Home Building Cheaper. “We are returning to a normal pro- Massachusetts Park Lots 4 Villa Sites In the Heart of Mass, Ave. Embassy Development NORMAN C. BROWN Investment Bldg. NA. 1818 Think of it! N\ $10,950 ’ New CHEVY CHASE HOME 6 Rooms, Large Lot Gardge AETIST!C design, high uality construction, delightful surroundings. All corner rooms, large open fireplace, east side rch, model Kkitchen, iled bath with shower, numerous closets, copper screening, many ial features. An e onal value on very reasonable terms! 4514 STANFORD ST. | now approximating normal values in | the opinion of experienced appraisers. | The greater efficiency of building labor ]l‘.odll' results in an estimated 15 per cent reduction in the cost of building a | home. Building materials are at bargain | prices. All these conditions should go o_even up the discrepancies be- t Unfurnished, delightful stone residence; extensive e e tar: ||} 4513 RIDGE STREET land; $200..Consult brokers WA Wisconsin Ave. ffl"jfll- ! (1 3a. bevond Bradiey or telephone North 1874, HOME FINANCING PLAN 'W. C. Kremkau, owner and builder; his home that the tools he developed to | first in one place, then in another, in | ing of thrift, the United States Build- | year. i Lane), turn east on Stanford St. Phone Clev. 7483. C. E Dillon, designer; to erect ob®| Gy OConmor Heanessy, New|supply shelter have been the chief|ancient Europe, the old. old wedge'for | ing and Loan Leagues conferred this | e Apartment 305. AN T . S Wonderful Fasie Hosd Value A Perfect Location 2-story brick and tile dwelling, 1421y 4 making boards’ was discarded for the | tribute upon him recently, thus claim- | Locust road: to cost $10,500. United” Siates Ppphiedent of the | agents in his civilization, the National|more eicient, more rapid saw. Dr.|ing a special section of “Poor Richard.” 2 5 o A ¢ | new system of home financing in ,£this Henry C. Mercer, Sc D., L.L. P il 7 man bullt saw | ship are the fundamental principles of | ing, 5504 Nebraska avenue; to cost ng in | y v " g mills, the first American factories, the | the building and loan association busi- $9,000. ‘c""“"y» | declares that archeologists have over- ¢,orynners of the time when many | ness. . | The proposal would involve an act | looked the importance of home-building $8,500 Frame Dwelling. | of Congress to provide for the optional | tools in explaining re-incorporation under Federal charter | especially during the past 200 human Irene B. Wilkinson, owner and de-|of existing building and loan institu- | Dr. Mercer describes the evolution of signer; Wendal Philips Co., Inc., bulld- | tions and a central credit reserve or- | saws. axes, nails, planes and a variety ers; to erect one 2-story frame dwelling, | 8431 Thirtieth place; to cost $8,500. ganization for these associations. of other implements put out of use with The general objective, it is explained, | the spread of factories, but nevertheless Brumer & Maze, owners and billd- | would bes the effectin; " " . - e of sta - | significant in recording man's own de- ers; F. G. Wilcox, designer: to erect|yption in home nmncmgl m:xci:: i | velopment. . e Soe aopy masceny 4“.‘;1",1‘;33- 5445 | increased service to the home buyers Morris Blumenthal, owner; Small, designer: James L. Parsons, Jr.. | builder; to erect one 1-story brick and stone store, 5035 Connecticut avenue; cester, England, who learned to swim 1o cost $8,500. this season, has just saved his third life. Henry Herbert, owner and builder; | He saw Doily Bird, aged 11. fall into the George T. Santmyers, architect; to| River Severn and, jumping in fully erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 5609 | dressed, got her to the bank against a Thirty-second street; to cost $8.000. lm-on: current and took her home. His W . owner; P. C. Dove,|previous rescues this season were of a | 8. . builder; to erect one 1-story brick ad- cf 4 and a girl of v dfi-l;.ll“m remodel, 2011 S street; m" S —————— €os! ,( 3 e 5023 Reno Road West of Conn. Ave. Young & Oppenheimer, owners and | builders; George T. Santmyers, archi-| Price Reduced ‘This superb community of tect; to erect one 2-story brick apart-| ment, 3701 Ninth street; to cost $8,000. Edward McE. and Katherine R. Lewls, | owners: G. E. MacNell, architect; W. C. high type dwellings doesn't offer & more charming center-hall COLONIAL HOME of STONE and brick construction. The four & A N. Miller, builders; to erect one (Continued on_Second_Page.) spacious bed chambers, 2 tiled baths, large attic, and porch are e features which will meet with your approval. The large beau- tifully planted lot is appealing. 2-car garage. 3709 Legation St. Y, Square East of Conn. $13,950 This ALL-BRICK, new hcme of six spacious rooms, wide en- trance hall, attractive kitchen, large pantry, full tic, on large lot with lovely shade trees will appeal to the family who de- mands Solid Construction, REAL VALUE, all conveniences and a sure-enough bargain. Open Saturday and All Day Seiday E. H. Croxton (Realty Associates) Albert and home builders of the country. Nine-year-old William Bell of Glou- Superb Location Outstanding Value (COMMANDING & magnifl- cent vista of Rock Creek Park and City in distance; convenient to transportation, shops, schools. Only 15 min- utes from White House! A new home of individual de- sign in restricted environ- ment. 7 large rooms, 2 tiled baths, 2-car garage, many special refinements. You wiil like this home and its sur- roundings; VISIT IT! $17,750 TERMS Drive out Conn. Are. to 4700 block 4 sauares beyond Albe- marle), turn west 1 square on ‘Cumberiand St. LIGHTED TILL 10 P.M. It was man's endeavor to | these tools, designed first solely to pro- | vide housiny pro’ved man’s world. As he made better | tools, {use and made it possible to work on new materials. These tools brought the first_cities, were responsible for the first perfect that step by step im- he widened the scope of their Chevy Chase, Md. $13,500 6402 Maple Ave. New ALL-BRICK Colonial—6 Rooms, 2 Baths, Built-in Garage, Large Attic, Many Shade Trees A Real Buy To reach—Out Conn. Ave. to W. Thornapple St. (just beyond Chevy Chase Club), turn left 3 blocks to Maple. OPEN SUNDAY Edw. H. Jones & Co. INC. 5520 Conn. Ave. Clev. 2300 WAKEFIELD INCORPORATED Phone Clev, 7483 BEST CORNER 331'(1 and Morrison St. @iy Chise: DIC: Magnificent new 4-bed- room and 2-bath center-hall Colonial brick. 1st floor den, solarium and lavatory. Q-car garage. Large wooded lot—130-ft. frontage. Priced Well Below $20.000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION \ EVERY DAY, INCLUDING N SUNDAY, UNTIL 9 P.M. 1418 Eye St. N.W. T L e NS N T2 27 T, wide. 1443 Holly St. \ N N N \ \ \ N N N N \ \ \ \ \ \ \ N \ N N N N mn 16th -St. Heigh'ts 1221 Floral St. N.W. Detached residence on lot 50 feet In excellent condition. Henry ]J. BUY Connor Georgia 1446 could explain further for implements The Highest Location in Masachusetts Park Just vorth of intersection Garfleld g1 34th Sta., ¢ blocks east of Mass. ve. A masonry constructed home overlooking the Na- tional Cathedral Grounds. 5 bed rooms—3 baths— textone finish throughout. Recreation room in base- ment. Oil Burner, Eleetrie Refrigerator, Beautiful Landscaping and Garden W. C. & A. N. MILLER 1119 17th-St. Decatur 0610 Carefully Selected Homes of Outstanding Value 5450 33rd Street N.W. Nestled among the virgin oaks, far above the dust and noise of traffic, yet convenient to schools and transportation, this attractive modern bunga- low of six ‘rooms and bath, leaves nc ng to be desired in comfort or convenience It will be sold quickly at— $10,500 5008 Hampden Lane (Edgemoor, Maryland) New all brick . center-hall home with slate, roof, contain- ing six large rooms, two baths, recreation room and a two- car_garage. This is the greatest value we have ever offered in this sec- tion at the price of— $12,500 Drive out Wisconsin Avenue to Montgomery Lane, turn left on Arlington Road to property |§ 5416 30th Place N.W, (Just Above Military Rd.) All-brick detached home with slate roof, on full sized lot, in- cluding electric refrigeration and screens, open fireplace in basement for recreation room, and detached garage. $11,500 J. Wesley Buchanan Realtor (Exclusive Agent) Met, 1143 many in at Srogress, | lactories .wnuld bring sweeping new | E - $13 950 b, | Dr. Mercer says that practically every 5 home-building tool invented by man had an effect on his progress and that archeologists phases of human effort if they would | search Assyria, Greece, Italy and Egypt. His| - | Genuine Dutch Colonial 12 Virgilia St. Chevy Chase, Md. 1 Square NORTH of Underwood One of the most attractive homes in this delightful section. Very complete with beautifully planted grounds, Open Sunday 2 to 6 Price $14,750 F. ELIOT MIDDLETON Realtor Investment Bldg. Will you be able to buy" this beautiful Colonial, center hall home, on a lot with 70-ft. front- ;‘!v Just 1! squares to Conn. ve. Immense living room with side porch, bay window dining room, modern kitchen with roomy breakfast alcove, lavatory and toilet on first floor. Three splendid bed rooms, 2 complete baths, additional lavatory and toilet comprise a perfect second floor. Street and alley finished, no future assess- me(:u. A house we cannot dupli- cal See 3344 Military Road Open All Day Sunday Every Week Day 2to 9 A. G. HUGHES Realty Associates 1427 Eye St. National 8744 Two Wonderful Buys No. 1—All-Brick Semi-Detached $6,750.00 618 Sheridan St. N.W. Open I‘B: l‘nsvu:llfl'n’sgflfifv and enings Till rewly decorated throughout. Floors re- aianed. Becer than mew, 8 1a Met. 2827 32nd and Nebraska Ave. Chevy Chase, D. C. New brick, seaiulstoly detostipd) with G. E. refrigerator. Spe- cial dinette equipment; 2- corner center-hall wood floors: nice 'yard. garage, paved alley; splendid terms. Don't rent another day. In: spect this and let us explain our term: " No. 2—All-Brick Semi-Detached t Nearly A t. *{530 Montague St. N.W Open for Inspection Sunday and Evenings car garage. Priced Under v $15.000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION EVERY DAY, INCLUDING SUNDAY, UNTIL 9 PM. 1418 Eye St. N.W. Nat. 5904 Center-hall plan. 7 rooms and 2 baths (4 real bed rooms). Every modern im- provement. including Prigidaire side ‘and fear vard, brick s malle 1o Montague—en: Metzler—Realtor Exclusive Agent 1106 Vermont Ave. DEcatur 5800 0 \inday and Nishts, ADams 0620 CHEVY CHASE, 108 Rosemary Street Corner Lot—Frontage of 208 Feet Shade Trees—Beautiful Shrubbery Authentic Colonial design, center hall pian, all_brick construction; islo re: r_for his home. Four spacious bed < andtwo. iijed baths on second oor. including master be Tworcar Drick garage. Peatur Tarse size. eleciric. refrigerato 'ocel kitchen. - Construction features includ 25 plumbing. Dk DIAnt. Steel support- ing_beams, ‘stone ‘siis; oot Bith copper Anshings and . valleys, plus the careful selection by the owner of the best mate 1618 priced st 8 sacrifica fite Which warrenis. your Immediste consideration: and we urge sou fo be sure o nee It Saturday or Sunday before it is #old. Vacant and ready for immediats occupancy. Directions—One square west of Conmecticut Avenue, via Bradley Lane to Spruce Street. Turn right to property. THOMAS L. PEYTON iR District 2637 built " Yoom Rt Chandler Building $11,950 8,750 Delightful new home of stone, A Tt stucco and clapboard construc- m&f"c:.?m’im'{'..f: st:h’ln‘hr‘um tion. Huge side porch, roomy o e living room, cozy dining room, hat 1 sea real kitchen with large break- fast alcove, tile lavatory and toilet on first floor. On second floor—3 large bed rooms, splen- did bath, additional " toilet and lavatory master bed room. Here is the best buy in Chevy Chase, D. C. 3117 Legation Drive out Ncbraska ave. fo Military rd. Turn right 1 square to 32nd, north !, square to Legation. Open All Day Sunday and Every Day, 2 to 9. 3 A. G. HUGHES Natl. 8744 1427 Eye. See It Today or Tomorrow 1820 Monroe St. N.W. Open Today, 6 to 9 P.M. unday, 2 to 9 P.M. HANNO! Exclusive Agents 1435 K St. N.W, Nat. 2345 Ladies and Gentlemen— . Drive out to delightful Shepherd Park and inspect our completely furnished Dis- play Home. It contains 6 large, well ven- tilated rooms, 2 baths and garage in rear. ‘The lot is landscaped with beautiful lawns and shrubs. Furnishings by D. S. Pool Drive out 16th St. to Alaska Ave., to 14th St., turn left to Juniper St, and our home. ' Washington’s Oldest Established Builders,