Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1932, Page 17

REAL ESTATE WASHINGTON D. C, FIRST 1932 SILVER STAR | HOME OPENS TOMORROW Shepherd Park Georgian House Has Seven Main Rooms and Three Baths—Will Remain on Exhibition T for Month. OMORROW marks the opening for a month of public exhibition of the first of the 1932 Silver Star Homes which will constitute the better homes demonstration conducted by a group of spe- cialists and sponsored by The Evening Star. This is a charming and efficiently planned dwelling at 7812 Morningside drive, in the Shepherd Park section, which reveals the late Georgian architectural motif construction in its thoroughly modern form of The public of Greater Washington is invited to visit The Silver Star Home tomorrow or any day during the enswing month between the hours of 10 am. and 9 p.m. to make a leisurely inspection of its plan, design, arrangement, equipment and furnishing. Selected by Committee. e house is reached by driving out enth street, right into Alaska Bvenue, to Morningside drive, then to the left along this avenue to the house, which is just south of Kalmia road. The dwelling was awarded a place in the demonstration by members of The Silver Star Homes Committee. Members of this committee are James S. Taylor, chief of the division of building and housing of the Depert- ment of Commerce: Gilbert L. Rodier, past president of the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; Frederick V. Murphy, F. A. I A. head of the department of architecture of Catholic University; Dr. Louis Stanley. chief of the United States Bureau of Home XEconomics: E. H. Rosengarten, contractor, who i3 past president of the Washington Building Trades Employers' Association; J. F. M. Bowie, president of the Wash- ington Real Estate Beard, and John H. Small, 3d, Jandscape architect. The house was built by L. E Breuninger & Sons from plans by Harvey P. Baxter. with Harry L. Ed- wards as associate. The house has been furnished for the exhibition by D. S Pool in collaboration with the builders. The grounds were landscaped by J. H. Small & Sons. Has Seven Main Rooms. The house has seven main rooms, three baths and a lavatory, in ad- dition to a finished third story con- taining a bed room, and a recreation room of comfortable size in the base- | ment, and a detached two-car garage at the rear of the property. —The Jot has a frontage of 565 feet and a depth approximately 126 feet. Ofogs of the particularly charming features of the house is its wide, pleas- ant outlook it affords over the wooded stretches of Rock Creek Park to the west and the wooded area to the north of Kalmia road. 5 The neat and simple lines of its Georgien motifs stiract the eye of the visicor as he approaches the property The main entrance, with its columns end the chuitered windows cn either rice, at once cet the keynote of the dig- rified ani yet homelike atmosphe: the dwelling. Ye: practicability is not sacrificed to beauty, for jmproved labor- gaving devices and equipment are in- corporated in its construction, and the center-hall plan affords maximum use of the available space. Has Center Hall The center hall affords access to the living room, dining roor, kiichen and cen on this floor. and at the left of the hall rise the trim ccl 1 stairs to the The hall itself is pic- turesque with its colonial style furnish- ings and furniture. To the left is the largs living room, which runs the full depth of the house, affording three exposures. A central feature is an open fireplace. Specially designed lighting fixtures, wall paper in the colonial manner and high-grade flooring all are made more attractive by the sunlight that comes through the wide windows. The French doors at the rear give onto a wide screened porch. From the living room there is access into the den or small library at the rear, which also has an entrance from the center hall. The walls of the den are paneled in early American knotiy pine, with a ceiling of plaster in early American style. The room has a bay (Continued on Second Page.) Shepherd Park 1436 Holly St. N.W. Sacrifice! Brick, stone and stucco. Eng- lish design. Just a stone's throw from 16th Bt. and Rock Creek Park this attractive new de- tached home offers a_most un- 1 opportunity. There are ! bed rooms, 2 Here is the outstanding 4-bed-room house—it will be open all day Sunday for your inspection. Phillips & Canby . Eclusively Na. 4600 Investment Bldg. 3103 OLIVER ST. CHEVY CHASE, D. C MOST EXTRAOR- ARY BUY OF THE DAY $10,500 NEW—ALL BRICK DETACHED COLONIAL The Bath Is a Revelation in Modern Building— 2 Baths in 1 al enient arrangen ne a full tub bath, the other a real shower. The se acious, beauti- fully decorated; has a fireplace big kitchen with built-in dinette set and other fine features, floored attic and BRICK GA- RAGE A TREMENDOUS AND ALL DAY SUNDAY Drive out Nebraska Avenue from Connecticut Ave. and turn left on Oliver Street. BOSS & PHELPS Realtors 117 K St NA. 9300 ASSESSMENTS HELD LITTLE AFFECTED | Slumps Do Not Change Basis Because Booms Are Not Followed. Periods of depression do not appre- ciably affect assessed values of prop- erty in the District “for the reason that no attempt is made to follow sale price during “boom” periods, William P. Richards, tax assessor, told the Dis- trict subcommittee of the House ap- | propriations committee at the recent | hearing on the local budget. | The purpose of his office, Mr. Rich- | ards told the committee, was to con- | tinue a gradual rise in assessed values of property here. as reflected in the steagily increasing values of Washing- ton property over a period of years without placing undue consideration on the results of either high or low flustuations. At the same time, Mr. Richards | stated his belief in a continuation of | the steady rise of realty values over a long period of time of local property values, despite the effects of the cur- rent economic depression. Recalls Old Prediction. “I remember” he said, “that 20 years ago we had an appeal made by a business man in town against a valuation (for assessment purposes) on F street. He said to me, ‘you will not live long enorgh, young man, to see F street property worth $35 a foot Well, I have lived to see it worth $75 | per foot, and I believe that, if I take | care of myself, I will live to see it worth more than $100 per foot.” Representative Cannon, member cf the committee, then asked if values on F street had ever declined and Mr. Richards replied that they had not, and that they have grown steadily “from the time of Shepherd (last ernor of Washington) up to no Mr. Cannon: “Then I would infer naturally, thet the income from re als on proparty on F street is incre: ing steadily.” Mr. Richards: “It is steadily in- creasing, but it has had its peak, as in 1923, 1924 and 1925." | Mr. Cannon: *That fall in income or revenue has not been reflected in sale values, has it | Mr. Richards: Ves, | extent, on_some streets, much on F street.” Mr. Richards, in answer to further questions, said he had not reduced as- (Continued on Second Page.) sir; to some but not very ’Il Hardly N Believe It's Only $14,250 Stone ‘corner residence on_ high ~elevation. _just completed by one of the 5t builders, in Chevy Chase, D. C.- Large living room with inclosed sun fine tiled baths, everything complete and of the best A truly charming home that will appeal to your ®ood taste! ar- ranged 3005 McKinley St. Realtor. e 8 14 Terms 1427 A Revelation in Home Value New Cormer Brick Residence 3627 Chesapeake St. N.W. $16,950 highly environment, Built in re- stricted convenient to new graded and high schools. Two blocks west of Conn Ave. This home contains & rooms, 2 baths, large cellar with space for rec- reation room, porch, car brick garage. 115 feet front. a Special features include gas heat and refrigeration. Celotex insulation, special Curtis woodwork, weather strips and bronze screens. To inspect, drive out Conn. Ave., turn left on Chesapeake St. to prop- emy. Clev. 9837 1909 Mass. Ave. he Zpening Sfar, Silver Star Home Is Georgian in Architectural Motif FIRST OF THE 1932 EXHIBITION DW ELLINGS SPONSORED BY THE STAR. Residence at 7812 Morningside drive, in Shepherd Park, built by L. E. Breuninger & Sons from plans by ) —Star Staff Photo. associate, which will be opened tomorrow for a month of public showing. SALES CONFERENCE | TWO BUILDINGS LEASED |BIG CLEVELAND PARK | SERIES IS OPENED National Realtors’ Drive Has Motto “Now Is Time for Creative Selling."” A new national series of sales con- ferences has been started under the auspices of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, which holds that “Now is & good time to buy real es- tate” and that on the part of the real- tor “This is a time for creative selling.” In co-operation with local member boards through the country sales con- ferences are being held in many cities in keeping with this program. These are all-day study sessions designed to bring “hoarded” savings into use draw reserve resources into sound in- vestment and change merchandising methods to meet new habits of buyers A. John Berge, sales counselor of the national association, is making a tour of the country to conduct the sales clinics. A series now is being arranged for Pennsylvania citi Foxall 1559 44th St. N.W. Open Sunday An outstanding home in this fine section. Double- front semi-detached house. Near Foundry Branch Parkway. Greatly Reduced An inspection will give you an idea of its value L. E. Breuninger & Sons Investment Bldg. Nat’l 2040 1315 HOLLY ST. A NEW HOME IN 16th St. Heights & SPACIOUS DETACHED BRICK CENTER HALL COLONIAL Beautifully decorated and finely equipped with modern features. 7 ROOMS—2 BATHS ADDITIONAL FIRST FLOOR LAVATORY 2-CAR BRICK GARAGE ~ A SPLENDID BUY AT $17,500 OPEN Suturday P.M and ALL Day Sunday Drive out 16th St. to Holly St and east to house. BOSS & PHELPS 1413 K St. Realtors Nat'l 9300 Built by J. B. Tiffey | Auto Company and Cleaners Rent Fourteenth Street Property. Two brick business buildings at 1805 and 1807 Fourteenth strest have been leased to commercial organizations for short terms, it was announced today by | the office of J. Leo Kolb, which handled | the_transactions. The property at 1805 Fourteenth street. having a frontage of 25 feet, has been leased to the Rcbinson Motor | Co. for the Roca estate, and the busi- ness building at 1807 Pourtesnth street to the Diener Cash & Carry Cleaners for a period of three years, it is re- ported. Both buildings are of two stortes. Sold 2814 38th St. NW. You have just one chance the outstanding buy in Cathedral Heights. These have praised by every one. are the best to secure houses been They of the Be sure to see the re- St buys day. maining one, 2816 38th N.W., Sunday. One square west of Wisconsin Ave., be- tween Fulton and Garfield. Open All Day Sunday and From 2 to 6 Week Days Realty Associates Realtors 1427 Eye Nat’l 1438 Springtime Is Moving Time See the most complete new homes on today's market—Sample House 326 Madison St. N.W. Furnished by Dulin & Martin $9.250 Featuring— 7 big rooms—2 baths Recreation room with fireplace Colonial front porch Sleeping porch Screens—caulking Built-in garage—overhead doors Oxford kitchen cabinets Frigidaire—72-inch sink Facing on 200-ft.- Park and Driveway—!'; block to 17-acre Fort Slccum Park. OPEN Drily and sunday. 0 AM. to 10 P.M. Built and for Sale by H.G.Smithy Co. 1418 Eye St. Nat. 5904 MICHIGAN MANOR A Small Community Sur- rounded by Everything Beautiful Two complete rows sold—just two hou is apparent! It is humanly impo: beautiful, or to plan one so complete a wife, or to satisfy the vanity of a di ible to to every desire of iminating husband and STILL BE BELOW THE PRICE YOU EXPECTED TO PAY. Features Semi-detached, 3 porches, lot, gara fireplace, 2 complel paved stre Right on Mich. Ave. Left on 13th Place fications flled this week with the Dis- trict building inspector. Markham & | Zirkle, Inc., is the building firm. HOME 'S PLANNED During the past week also ns for | the construction of four dwellings at 704-710 Nicholson street, at a total esti- _— | mated cost of $25,000, were filed with | the District government by Samuel Eig as owner and C. R. Matheny as builder. Arthur Henning ‘to Build House Estimated to Cost $45,000 on Thirty-second Street. JUST THE KIND OF A BUY YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR 1522 Spring Place Y2 Block East of 16th St. NW. $8,500 A 20-FT. TAPESTRY BRICK . .. FINE CONDITION Six good sized rooms and bath; all modern improve- ments; double rear porches; all oak, floors; fireplace; screened {hroughout, full width cement front porch. Fine neighborhood. VERY EASY TERMS CAN BE MADE. Drive east from 16th St. OPEN Sat. P.M.—All Day Sunday BOSS & PHELPS 17 K 8t. Realtors NA. 9300 b, S N 4 Construction of a two-and-a-half- story brick dwelling at 2728 Thirty- second street, having an estimated building cost of $45,000, is planned by | Arthur S. Henning, according to speci- Convenient— and only 512'950 Just a half square East of Connecticut Avenue in a high wooded setting, this delightful new home of six bright rooms, two tiled baths, breakfast room, large living poreh, _built-in garage, etc., offers you the utmost for your money on _amazingly easy terms. Visit it! 3615 Jocelyn St. Chevy Chase, D. C. J. WESLEY BUCHANAN Reaitor. 1427 Eve St Met. 1144, Announcing The Formal Opening Tomorrow of The Silver Sta_r Model Home Shepherd Park 7812 Morningside Drive N.W. (At the Top of the Town) UNDAY morning, 10 AM.... L. E. Breu- ninger & Sons formally open this Silver Star Home for public inspection . . . and again to the many satisfied home owners in Shepherd Park, whose friendly interest and helpful council have lightened the task of preparation, we extend our most sincere thanks. This home, we are confident, will soon be favorably known everywhere in Washington; a home that is new in spirit, in enthusiasm, in its construction and its architectural requirements . . . a home built in the belief that there is as fine an apprecia- tion of quality in this home as there is in one costing twice as much . . . and not the least important, a home that is priced amazingly moderate, where the Breuninger standard of quality is understood . . . to all Washington a most cordial invitation is extended to visit this distinguished home Sunday. Furnishings by: D. S. Pool Landscaped by: John H. Small, 3rd, Inc. Designed by: Baxter & Edwards Built and Decorated by: Washington’s Oldest Established Builders To Visit: Drive out 16th St., to Alaska Ave., to Morningside , turn left to Kalmia Rd., and 7812 Morning- side Drive, an aristocrgtic address, SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1032. Harvey P. Baxter, with Harry L. Edwards u‘ BUILDING NEWS |B—1 * HOUSING PROBLEMS OF U. S. TO BE STUDIED AT SESSION Architect’s Convention Will Take Up Economic Factors of Building Here Beginning pril 27. economic standpoint by the American Institute of Architects at the annual convention of that organization, to be held in Washington, April 27, 28 and 29, it was announced here today. “The outworn city beautiful theme” will be sidetracked for this occasion, it is announced. At the same time the institute will consider specialized reports on the plans and progress in the development of the National Capital, and a report on architectural education in America will be submitted bz Charles Butler of New York,| chairman of the Committee on‘ | }NAT‘IONAL housing problems are to be attacked from the Education. Luncheon, Is Planned. Architects, landscape architects, | sculptors and mural painters will hold | & joint luncheon session over which | Horace W. Peaslee of this city, a vice | president of the institute, will preside. A special housing forum will be held on the afternoon of April 27, when the | { whole problem of building communities | | will be discussed under auspices of the | Institute Committee on the economics | of site planning and housing, of which | Prederick Bigger of Pittsburgh s | chairman. { Leading architects from all over the | country will participate. W. R. B iwfllcox of Eugene, Oreg., a fellow of the institute, will outline the effect of | taxation upon architecture and build- ing projects generally. “This forum will not deal with the (Continued on Third Page) CHEVY CHASE, D. C. 5720 Nebraska Ave. New 6-room, 2 baths, center hall plan. Colonial house with built-in garage. Priced for quick sale by builder at $10,950 JOSEPH DEVEREUX | FHomes of Comorrow in ~ FOXALL i | @ Six to eight rooms, one to three | baths, .garage, screened porches, | fireplace and many outstanding fea- ‘ tares to add joy to your home life. ® Visit the “Home of Tomor- row’ at 4422 Volta Place, fur- nished and decorated by Wood- ward 8 Lothrep. Drive out Que Street and Reservoir Road, make left turn at 44th Street. three short blocks south to Volta Place. Prices $11,350 to $14,950 623 Nicholson St. N.W. 25 Fr. Wide DETACHED BRICK General *Elegirie Refri eral " Eleeir, 3 Tarse Lol—Garage. | erator. Inspect this and let yy oive you a price that will amaze® you. Corner Tth and Nicholson | | | | | | | ‘ WAVERLY TAYLOR s | 3ell & Horning + 1522 K Street Nat'l 1040 % W Tower Bldg. DIst. 0853 UNUSUAIL, HOME TODAY’S LOW COST 3729 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.W. Furnished Model Home LOCATION— Finest—highest—most convenient. DESIGN— Attractive and distinctive. PLAN— Large rooms and unusual arrangement. CONVENTENCES— Oil Burner—Electric Refrigeration-—Incinerator. ALLEN C. MINNIX OWNER—BUILDER OPEN, HEATED, LIGHTED 9 AM. to 9 P.M. SUCH VALUE Has Never Been Offered in Mass. Ave. Heights (Close to Cathedral) ¥ 2562 36th St. (Corner Davis) Price $14,950 Open Saturday Afternoon and Sunday 8 large rooms, sleep- ing porch, oil burner, electric refrigeration, com- pletely redecorated throughout. 2-car garage, corner lot, 55x115 Vacant. F. ELIOT MIDDLETON MEMBER WASH. REAL ESTATE BOARD Investment Bldg. Met. 2827 COLONY HILL A Smart Community of Early American and Georgian Homes. Until recently not many of us have realized or appre- ciated that our American forefathers have left us a rich heritage of character and beauty. In the stress of their struggle for inde- pendence and freedom, they developed the only comprehensive style of building which is truly do- mestic in character, Col- ony Hill is a revelation of the best of the old work. 1709 HOBAN ROAD OPEN DAILY ch: Que St. to Wiscos HORACE W. PEASLEE, Architect ROSE GREELY, Landscape Architect BOSS & PHELPS Creators and Exclusivé Developers of Colony Hill and Forhall Village