Evening Star Newspaper, October 10, 1931, Page 19

REAL COMMUNITY PLAN | IMPROVES HOUSING Seeking Harmony, Some Builders Choose but One Architectu-al Style. Planning of the residential develop- | ments has seen notable advance in re- cent years &s some home builders have centered predomirate importance upon architectural beauty, achieved princi- pally by designing whole community layouts with harmony as the chief motive. This replaces in many instances for- mer carefree methods of designing each house in a new section without any re- gard of its relation to its neighbors. Sometimes in practices followed by residential developers of building a whole community from a preconceived plan there is found a selection- of but one general architectural type which all houses in the section must follow, individuality being achieved in the va- rious dwellings through variation in the plan of the house though not in its general style class. Colony Hill Example. One example of such a method may be seen in extensive development now under way in the Colony Hill section north of Reservoir road and east of Foxhall road, where only detached dwellings of either pure early American and Georgian design are to be per- mitted. Developments there to date bring into concrete form ideas developed after more than a year of study in which plans for the whole development were conceived. Plans for 22 houses have been worked out on small scale and working drawings for 10 of these have been completed. Seven now are under construction and two more are to be started within two weeks, Architects Approve. ‘The first group of these homes has received the “commended” rating of the Architects’ Advisory Council, a vol- untary jury of registered architects sponsored by the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. ‘This is the highest rating given private building projects before completion. The free service, awarding of ratings and offering of suggestions for changes in designs of private building plans by this council is a part of the widespread movement for encouraging better archi- tectural design. In fact, it is stated by Harry K. Boss of the firm of Boss & Phelps, develop- ers of Colony Hill, the selection of the type of homes for that section and planning of an entire community I $500 CASH PAYMENT WILL BUY THIS CHARMING HOME NEAR WESTERN HIGH SCHoOL. BALANCE AR- RANGED IN EASY MONTH- LY PAYMENTS. 1907 Thirty-Seventh St. BURLEITH On tree-lined, paved street and alley. An English cottage type in NEW CONDITION, all modern improvements, screened and new awnings, GARAGE, pretty lawn and garden. See it without fail. OPEN SATURDAY AFTER- NOON, ALL DAY SUNDAY BOSS & PHELPS 1417 K St National 9300 A Detached Home West of 14th St. $13,500 ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO. New Architectural Methods Seen in Colony Hill View of the entrance and first group of houses a general EM velopment at Reservoir and Hoban of early American and Georgian style at Colony Hill, for which emphasizing community layout and -.rchluctunl design was drawn after a year of nt.ud 'l‘he d;e. taff Photo. out was the result of the movements, carried forward by newspapers, maga- zines and many other civic-minded in- stitutions, for building of better and ever better homes. Place $2,000,000 Value. This is important, since a value of $2,000,000 has been placed by the de- velopers on the 70 dwellings to erected in the Colony Hill section. Plans for these 70 houses are being drawn by Horace W. Peaslee, vice presi- dent of the American Institute of Architects, while the landscape plan- ning is being done by Miss Rose Greely. The main entrance to Colony Hill is at Reservoir and Hoban roads, where formerly was a part of a barren and raw hillside. In striking contrast to its former ap- pearance a curving street, Hoban road, has been cut into the hillside and the sweeping lines of long, curving brick walls, painted white, lead into the group of Colonial houses, some of which are also of brick construction, given & bright white color. —_— Site for Grill Leased. Business property at 1114 Eighth street southeast, near the entrance to the Navy Yard, has been leased to Bacas Brothers for use as a grill, it is an- nounced by the office of J. Leo Kolb, which handled the transaction. U. S. Parking Laws Based on Briton’s Decision in 1812 Jurist Ruled Against Long Waits in Streets by Stage Coaches. Laws regulating rklnz of vehicles in this coun! are mled on a decision handed down 1812 in England by the distinguished jurist, Lord Ellenborough, says Clifton R. Bechtel, Chicago, writ- ing in the National Association of Real Estate Board’s weekly story for the public. In the case of Rex vs. Cross, heard in 1812 Lord Ellenborough ruled that it was an indictable offense for stage coaches to stand at long intervals wait- ing for passengers in public streets. “No one,” sald Lord Ellenborough, “can make a stable yard of the King's | highwa; ‘gdr Byechul says this is probably the first ruling on parking. In another case heard the same year, CHEVY CHASE, D. C. Just One Square Off Conn. Avenue 3629 Jocelyn Street Open Daily Schwab and Valk | Decatur 2333 1704 Conn. Ave. in a Setting of Trees New Dutch Colonial A Perfect Home 6 rooms, 2 baths, built-in garage, and the very lat- est equipment and conveniences. $13,250 WOODLEY PARK ALL-BRICK HOME $12,950 Open and Lighted Daily and Sunday 29 P.M. 2913 TWENTY-EIGHTH that of Rex vs. Jones, the jurist de- clared it was also an indictable offense for a timber merchant to cut logs of timber in the street adjoining his yard. Said Lord Ellenborough in giving the deciston in this case: “He is not to eke out the inconven- ience of his own premises by taking in the public highway into his tl.mbe! yard, and, if the street be narrow, he must remove to & more commodious situation for carrying on his business.” The realty body cites these as mat- ters of importance since traffic con- gestion, automobile parking and general use cf streets are of such vital im- portance to property owners and real esum developers. WILL ERECT 5 FLATS Federal Construction Co. to Build 2-Story Structures on Peabody Bt. The Federal Construction Co. plans the erection of five two-story flats in the 500 block of Peabody street, accord- ing to specifications filed with the Dis- trict government. The total cost is estimated a $40,000. L4 D. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 193y MANUFACTURER FAVORS FORESIGHT IN INDUSTRY Tm [ 3 Ior‘nfi, F. W. Dodge Corp. President, Advocates Long- Range Planing in Speech. for industry was 8. Morgan, pres- on, in an "‘anm lnn part through the cnm of 1931. In the decade Wwe have now entered, we nnd to duplicate this decade of growth it present facilities of the building in- dustry are to be more fully uti "am-v.w‘ lllt:he‘m“ylmh of obsolescence will us “If Jong-range planning is one of the developments resul from the lessons of our present troubles, and I trust it 5508 to 5522 Kansas Ave. 8,950 (Bxcepting Corners) Oonvenient to Nr&eslocum Plr:‘ containing seventeen acres ‘wooded area. Containing Rooms, wil 3 e ers, Bulitin Garages. Convenient to Fourteenth Street Car Line Floyd E. Davis Company 733 12th St Na. 0353 A EXCEPTIONAL NEW HOMES Inspect 423 Ingraham St. N.W. 7 Large Rooms 2 Compl Houses are 42 feet deep. tional featu: could di ete Baths All large rooms. Many .x:op- including wonderful kitchen with everythi . Electric refrigeration. Breakfast room. Buunl-l trim. Full length screens thoughout. Garage. Lots 140 feet deep. This Is an ALL-BRICK House 9,450 AND SUNDAY Wm. H. Saunders Co., l;lc. 1519 K St. N.W. District 1016 ‘ S d OPEN DAILY will htwnh' T e of total elimin is out of date.” LEASE NEW OFFICES The firm of L. T. Gravatte has taken new quarters in the Securities Bullding, at 720 Fifteenth nnet.(owhleh offices will be moved from bulldlng at 927 T it has been lo- ntered the s m}'m with the 'L Suns tion of whatever $10,950 700 Gallatin St. N.W. Corner Brick Home 8 Rooms Center-Hall Plan 2-Car Garage Oil Burner Frigidaire Open Fireplace Open Sunday 11 AM. to 6 P.M. Henry J. Connor $15,580.800 in new construction con- tracts in the REAL ESTATE. o Ba3 $18,580,800 Work Let in Week. The final week of September produced | non-residential building, $4,059,700 Tesidential w% and $4,885,700 metropolitan area of New ' public works North of Marietta Park . » Sample Home 6522 7th Place NW ARTISTIC DETACHED HOMES NOTEWORTHY FEATUREs | Of unusual * Attle over entire house Charm d.nd refinement, embodying many new ideas in im- proved con- struction, KITCHEN — THE MOST COM- PLETE AND MODERN YET DEVISED, with flowered Sanitas on walls and Kitchen Kraft cabinets. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT THE REA- SONABLE PRICE. WE EARNESTLY IN- VITE YOUR MOST CRITICAL INSPECTION Drive out Georgia Ave. to Van Buren St., thence east two blocks to 7th Place and turn to right. J. DALLAS GRADY 1010 Vermont Ave. District 9179 Tile bath in art colors * SPACIOUS SLEEPING PORCH ® Cosy lving room of ample size, with o of rustic brick throughout * GUMWOOD TRIM, STAINED RICH W. BROWN; SATIN FINISH ¢ COPPER DOWN SPOUTING * SIDE AND DOUBLE REAR PORCHES * House fully screened MARIETTA PARK FURNISHED MODEL HOME . BUILT BY J. B. TIFFEY EXHIBIT HOME—609 ONEIDA ST. N.W. HOME A combination LOCATION s desired but seldom found —are here in this delightful :ommunny, where ENVIRONMENT, the eldest hnu is new and your neighbors selected with utmost care. VISIT THIS HOME FIRST SPECIAL FEATURES SEMI-DETACHED—2 COMPLETE BATHS Tapestry brick Colonial design Covered concrete front Dorch 8 complete tile. colored baths 3 bright, cheerful bed room: Cedar closets Hardwood ficors Electrie refrigeration DAYLIGHT CELLAR 2 cold-storage rooms Tollet—isundry trass Red Jacket heater Aptomatle water heater ge lot—beautifully Paved .f.m' “Snd alle; Garage 3 DIRECTIONS—Drive out 5th street, turn left at Oneida to houses, or take 14th st. car marked Takoma, get off at Oneida and walk west to houses. York, to P. W. Corpe Tation." St this o, 86635 26635450 et i Exceptionally located—beautifully conditioned—containing six good rooms — 3 baths — maid’s room — built-in garage. Paved street and alley. This is one of the best loca- tions in the city. NATL. MORTG. & INv. CORP. 1004 Vt. Ave. Nat. 5833 The architect that planned this home evidently had not heard about efficiency—he only thought of creating livable spa- ciousness. And he did. Ll;lg y well proportioned rooms with lots of windows, and a kitchen that makes you think of cookies and pies. It does not have some of the latest knickknacks, but it is the so of place that a young- ster would like to remember as home when he grows up. Four bed rooms, large attic, detached two-car garage in a lovely rear yard. The price amply provides for the redecoration you may want to do. 1405 Emerson St. N.W, Open Today, 6-9 P.M. Sunday, 2-9 P.M. SHANNON & LUCHS, 1435 K St. N.W. NA. 2345 Tower Reasonable Terms Reproduction of Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge YORKTOWN ... and VALLEY FORGCE How indelibly are these two historic dwellings linked with Colonial life. ‘The Moore House— reproduced from the original Yorktown structure —has been completed and sold. Now the second Colonial home reproduction is ready. It is taken from another famous shrine of American liberty —Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge! How fitting that these two dwellings should be the first to be completed in— (Qilenial Village:s> of Rock Creek Park Estates A community dedicated entirely to the reproduc- tion of historic Colonial homes and others true in character to the period. A New Home Is a LIFETIME INVESTMENT Buy ONCE...Buy RIGHT See the Newest group of hand- some All-Brick English-type Homes GloverPark Adjoining Mass. Ave. Heights ANew Detached Brick H Seven-Room Home Make that new home you buy more than just a place to live. Buy in Glover Park and it'll be a paying investment . . . because values and environ- ment are prolened here and even the style of architecture is governed. ese anently built new houses of solid brick contain rooms, 3 cov- ered porches, beautiful colored tile haths, double oak floors, cedar closets, huge TILED kitchens with the larger size Frigidaire and many other features of the highest standard. Copper screens, deep landscaped lawns, detached garages, paved street and alley. $9,250 to 9,750 EASY TERMS Model Home . . . 3803 W St. N.W. Decorsies 5y WL i. Moses & Sons Decorated By Take B leim-GlomParkadHuMwornSt 2o 37th, north t:'Tunlnw road_and left on Benton St. to 38th or 39th, thence -left-1 block to W St. Model home open daily until 9 p.m. Owner...B.H. GRUVER... Builder 927 15th St. N.W.' Nat'l 1737 So mirror-like is this reproduction of Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge that visitors experience almost the same feeling of, reverence—the same thrill and imagipation urge that comes upon entering the famous original. Do mot miss the opportunity to go through this reproduction during the 30 day period it will be open for inspection. ! 607 Ogleth;)rpe St. NW Marietta Park $10,450 Ungquestionably the finest value ever offered in all this pretty section. Has four good bed- rooms, beautiful hardwood floors and trim, fireplace, pantry, FRIGIDAIRE, big porches, large lot and a built-in garage. Is located right in the heart of pretty Marietta Park on high ele- vation overlooking Old Fort Slo- cum and every convenience is nearby, including good graded schools, Paul Junior High, good transportation and surrounded by pretty homes and neighbors you will like. Open to Inspect | Drive out 5th or th St. four squares Wbove Kenmedy to Oslethorpe RM HOOKER Realtor Tower Bldg. Socially Prominent 2435 Kalorama Road Available for Inspection Daily Untl 9 P. M. W € & A X Miller Bleven Nineteen Seventeenth i Number 1817 Plymouth Street—ijust one- half block west at the morthern end of Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park. Edson W. Briggs Company Owners 1001 15th St. at K Telephone National 5700 Met. 2663