Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1933, Page 15

REAL In Cleveland Park! No. 2904 Ordway St. N.-W. A Detached Home Located on a lovely lot. REAL ST of Conn. Ave., 6x125 feet Seven rooms, large closets, new electric refrigerator, Dbeautiful stone fireplace, slate roof, 2-car garage. The right kind of re- conditioning work has made this home like new inside and out! The outstanding value of the new year at— $9.950 Open Sunday From 1 to 6 P.M. Shannon & Luchs Co. 1505 H St. N.W. Na. 2345 3311 Newark Street N.W. To those purchasing Park, it v to inspect value. Eight three tile 1 heat, electric fireplaces, sl Fully detact lot and garag Inspect and comm slee who nicate with home rooms, -water two open 13,950, The Munsey Trust Company Real Estate Department National 8080 4701 Chestnut St. Bethesda, Md. Your opi it tached 1 for 7 dining room and Four bed ro and to buy 2 mew de- A $10.000 house floor living room, hen and extra room. n on second fioor. This house was finished up by purchaser at foreclosure sale and i reduced price on easy terms. being sold at & Open Saturday and Sunday G. H. LALEGER 1410 H St. N.W. Res., Ge. 2081 District 7819, ROSE CREST COTTAGES | “The Home of Com- fort” With Apartment Conveniences An innovation tn home planning. . $6,250 & home passed c the small family . .. complete . . . modern. Five love: | f unsur- arm for 1y rooms, tile bath Cwith'shower) large attic, open fireplace in living room, screened side ' porch, model kitchen with gas range, electric clock and electric_refrigera- tion Open Sunday TO INSPECT: Cross Highway Bridre. through Experimental Farm, then follow ~ Mount o Russell Road R4 hone Alex. 313 Woodward Building ational 3689 Vernon Ave. and _over Russell to Windsor Ave.. ROSE CREST. Follow G. & 0. Arrows. GRAHAM & OGDEN Realtors and Insurance 803 Krin. St., Alexandria, Va. 1300- 01 == Unusual Values Open for Inspection P — 3 427 Ingraham St. N.W. 7 Rooms—2 Complete Baths $7,950 A real home, 42 feet deep, beautifully decorated. finished Modera every deiail. Kitchen. Porch. alley. and in De TLuxe Concrete Front Garage on paved Lot 140 feet deep. _—— 5214 4th St. N.W. 7 Rooms 2 Baths $7.950 ESTATE. ARGHTECTS FELD Head of American Institute Also Finds Modernizing Offers Work. The designing of small homes and the modernization of existing structures now furnishes the widest national field of work for members of the archi- tectural profession, Ernest John Rus- 11 of St. Louis, president of the Amer- ican Institute of Architects, declares in his annual report this week. He finds that the design of small homes presents a problem that has not been solved satisfactorily as yet and de- S;ribeskstudim being made of this class of work, A great majority of existing structures are in heed of repair and many could be modernized to the advantage of own- ers, thus constituting a comparatively untouched flield of work which archi- tects should till vigorously, he con- cludes. Momentous Changes Seen. A highlight of the report is the prediction that the next decade will bring an architectural renaissance | which will introduce momentous changes in thought and lead to even greater progress than has been made in the ast. 5 Architecture as an art has benefited immeasurably by the depression, in that ultra-modernism in construction has received a distinct setback and archi- tects have been forced to turn to more utilitarian tasks, Mr. Russell asserts. 'Hr‘ commended the “honest” architec- tural modernists. “Architectural modernists,” he serted, “deserve praise for their efforts to stir our imaginations and this will result in buildings that are inherently honest in their design and expressive of modern materials, methods and us The wild enthusiasts have had oppor- | tunity to analyze more accurately. The result will be a reinforcement of under- lying principles of the splendid works of the past which are noted for their sincerity and beauty. Revolution Unrecognized. “The modernists have awakened in us the realization that too great stress has been laid on blindly following precedent and that the profession has failed to recognize the revolution that [has taken place in building materials and operations.” Efforts toward unification of the pro- fession are beginning to show results, Mr. Russell declared. Recognition of private architects by the Federal Gov- ernment is cited as an illustration of the effectiveness of concerted action in the profession to secure the assignment of public construction work. “Those who lend money for build- ings,” he continued, “are convinced that buildings well designed and of good construction are more valuable than ill- considered _structures. Hence, there arises the desire for the certification of buildings along the lines of design, con- struction, suitability for use and appro- priateness of location.” Establishment of the Construction League, headed by Robert D. Kohn of New York, & past president of the Amer- ican Institute of Architects, was listed as an outstanding development of the year. Its meetings, he said, have in- creased the understanding of the in- ternal problems of the construction in- dustry. BUILDING RECORD DROPS 1932 Baltimore Figures 50 Per Cent of Those of 1931. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, Januai 7—For the year 1932 building permits issued were just & little under 50 per cent of the 1931 volume. Permits issued last year were for 2,653 new buildings, valued at $11,238,360, and 9,672 alterations, val- ued at $3945360, making a total of il | $15.183,520. Permits issued in 1931 were for 5,535 new buildings, valued at $24,284,280, and 10,154 alterations, valued at $5.- 286,840, making a total of $29,571,120. In October, 1932, Baltimore City led the country in the value of building operations begun that month, The De- cember total was $482,520. JAILED ONE IN 28 YEARS Arrested Man for Intoxication. A record for non-arrests in 28 years of service as & patrolman has been { established by Patrick J. Norton of New | York City. Patrolman Norton, just retired, made only one arrest in his career, that of an intoxicated man. New ¥ork Patrolman Fight Special Assessments. Ohio realtors are preparing to submit to the Ohio State Legislature a meas- ure designed to tighten restrictions on the placing of special assessments on property owners, according to action taken by the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards in convention recently. They also seek to restrict the ease of issuing bonds by raising the percentage of vote required to pass bonds. Remodeling Plans Filed. Plans for remodeling work on the ongregation Home at 1290 Crittenden eet have been filed with the District building inspector. W. C. & A. N. Mil- | ler are listed as the builders. The cost of the construction work is estimated at $1,000 | Seek Remodeling Permits. S. Kann Sons Co., as owners, and | James L. Parsons, jr., as builder, have plied to the District government for | rmits for remodeling work at 1221 and F street, the cost of the work being ted at $3,500 in each case DETACHED BRIGK: *6,950 Terms Like Rent 820 Easley St Silver Here is something you will wait long to duplicate. The most worthwhile value in a auality home offered in re- cent years. An extremels attrac- tive brick home with full basement six rooms, bath and attic with sut- ficient room on second floor for 3 rooms. Hot-water Fifteen-year Metropoli tan Life Ins. Co. Vst trusi—as- suring maxi- The floor plan of this home is something entirely different any row house in the city. from e ] Wm. H. Saunders Company, Inc. 1519 K ¢ W. Dist. 1015 heat and all mod- ern improvements, Open fireplace. mum econ- omy and pro- tection to the home buyer. Open Today Georgia _Ave. to Boni- St., 3 blocks morth of R. R. turn right on_Bonifant St. ome to Femton St. a At to at corner of block Easley St. Easley. EAVER BRO REALTORS Dist. 9186 nd Fenton and Washington Bldg. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTOM D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY REAL EST!/ ATE. B—3 \ Dwelling at 3118 New Mexico avenue, which has been purchased by Dr. Frederick A. Reuter. realtors. It was designed SELLING PUBLIC DESIRE | TO BUILD RECOMMENDED | Secretary of Minneapolis Architects Sees Architectural Sales Prac- tice Revolution. Time spent in selling to the public the desire to build would produce great returns, Albert O. Larson, Minneapolis, secretary of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, | declares in a summary of the needs of | architecture in 1933 Revolutionary changes in architec- tural sales practice, with emphasis on a ' comprehensive advertising program, bet- ter design and modernization planning, would bring about a revival of the building industry, he believes. Mr. Larson maintains that co-ordi- nated effort, both by word of mouth and by printed advertisements, with the sole idea of creating the desire to build in the minds of the public, would result in billions of dollars in building opera- tions, as compared with what he de- scribes as the present apathy. There are still many tasks waiting for the architect and the building industry, foremost among which is the need of | economically constructed houses for workers whose salary is under $2,000 a year, the architect declares, BUILDING MATERIALS UP Wholesale Cost Advances Slightly During Week. The wholesale cost of building ma- | terials advanced slightly during the week ending December 24, according to | the current report of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index figure for that period was 709, as compared with 70.6 for Decem- ber ‘17 and December 10, 70.5 for De- cember 3 and 70.7 for November 26. The index numbers are based on aver- age prices of 1926 as 100 in the scale. The wholesale cost of house furnish- ing goods remained steady at 73.5 during the three weeks ending Decem- ber 24, as compared with 725 for De- cember 3 and November 26. URGES SAFETY EDUCATION| Architects’ Institute Official Pushes | ‘Workmen'’s Instruction. | Education of workmen as a means of reducing accidents in building construc- tion was recommended to the American Institute of Architects in the annual re- port of Samuel R. Bishop of New York, chairman of the Committee on Health and Safety, as a result of a national safety survey. He contended that safety codes, laws and regulations alone will not prevent the mishaps in construction to thought- lessness and unnecessary risk taken by employes. | accidents. He attributed 90 per cent of 1 | Lol ol Seeks Dwelling Permit. W. C. & A. N. Miller, realtors and builders, have applied for a permit for | the erection of & two-story dwelling at 4900 Quebec place. It is to be of brick | and frame constructio The house contains eight mair rooms and three baths. The design reveals the influence of the Netv England colonial style. |be substantial, it is quite possible to |have a shortage of reasonably priced 2 and built by W. C. & A, N. Miller, HOME MARKET ACTIVITY IS PREDICTED DURING 1933 Recovery of Business Will Increase Rent and Purchase Demand, Says Babson Official. As business picks up in 1933 thou- sands of persons who have been forced to live with others will come into the market for homes on a rent or purchase basis, Ralph B. Wilson, vice president of the Babson Statistical Organization, said in an address recently before the ansas City Real Estate Board. “This will be a very stimulating factor tc the real estate business,” he contin- ued. “If the business recovery should residential houses in many cities. “This situation, coupled with the fact that real estate values have held up better than securities in this depression, gives a rather optimistic flavor to the real estate outlook.” Municipal authorities in Scotland have been given notice by the Depart- ment of Health that the payment of housing subsidies cannct be guaranteed after next September. More than 16,000 municipal houses are under construc- tion in the country, and it is estimated that there is a shortage of 80,000 houses apart from those required in the work | of clearing up slums. It is planned to | continue the subsidies necessary for slum rehabilitation, COMMERCIAL LEASING REPORT IS DUE SOON New Committee Will Give Out First Informational Statement Next Week. Real -estate owners over the country will receive next week the first informa- tional report by the new committee on commercial leasing policies of the Na- tional Association of Real Estate Boards, which is co-operating with the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. . The body was formed to aid in behalf of owners of properties under lease to a number of large- regional or national retail organizations who state they face radical readjustments, reorganizations or liquidations through bankruptcy pro- ceedings, the realtor committee ex- plained. The first report to affected owners, it is reported, gives' information for two retail concerns fof each of the last four years, total assets, total liabilities, de- ficit, gross sales to date this year, ex- penses to date this year, accrued loss, percentage of rent to sales for 1931 and for 1932 to date, overhead expenses and salaries, and estimated 1933 sales. The information is confidential. The data, as supplied by the two re- has been verified by a qualified accountant, the realtor com- mittee stated. The report continues: “As a preliminary step to the pro- posed work of the National Committee the organizations in question entered into an agreement providing, among other things, that they would not file a voluntary petition or permit any invol untary petition in bankruptcy, or any equity proceedings to be started against them prior to February 1, 1933, and that they would make available to the national committee all information de- | sired by it and necessary to afford a true picture of thelr position. This they have done.” KILLS EXPENSE INCREASE The New Jersey Legislature, at the recent session, defeated a bill which would have added appreciably to the cost of home ownership and of all real estate transactions, in the opinion of the National Association of Real Estate Boards. The bill provides that all leases, agree- ments of sale, deed, mortgage or the like be drawn by an attorney, it is re- ported. Real Estate Boards of the State opposed the measure. * MECHANICS’ LIEN LAW ADOPTION TO BE URGED Department of Commeree Commit- tee and Bar Association 0. K. “Model” Legislation. Adoption of the “model” mechanics’ lien law, as proposed by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uni- form State Laws, following years of | study, is to be urged this year in vari- ous States. ‘The final draft of the proposed legis- lation has been approved also by the American Bar Association, at the meet- ing here last October and by the State | Mechanics' Lien Act Committee of the | Department of Commerce. ‘The Wheeling District Builders’ Ex- change, Wheeling, W. Va., considered | the matter this week at a session ad- | dressed by Charles V. Imlay, Washing- | ton attorney, who is chairman of the | committee of the National Conference | of Commissioners on Uniform State | Laws which prepared the act. The official text of the proposed model law has been printed and now is | being_distributed to interested persons | throughout the country. ‘ Dan H. Wheeler served as secretary of the Department of Commerce com- | mittee which began consideration and | drafting of the measure in 1925. 32-34 East Woodbine St. CHEVY CHASE, MD. Prominent builder has authorized these all-masonry homes reduced from $16.000. Compare Size—Rooms—Lot Location Environment Price Out Conn. Ave. to Woodbine St., right ome block to houses, For Sale By LOUIS F. PEAK i AU T New Semi-Detached TWO HELD fs THIEVES Colored Youths Are Charged With Btealing Cigarettes. Charged with stealing 55 cartons of [ Tne cigarettes from a store in the 1300 block of Fourth street northeast, two colored boys were held for the grand Jury following a hearing in Police Court yesterday. refused to testify against two men whom police had are rested for receiving the stolen property. The boys, William Davis and Carr Ware, were held under $1,000 bond. case against the pair accused of recelving the property was continued. 6809 Glenbrook Road $29,500 with @ fifteen-vear Met; tan Life Insurance Co. First Trust— assuring maztmum economy and protection to the home buver. in NE of the most distinctive and desirable residential properties or around Washington. Home contains recreation room, lavatory, laundry room and boiler room in the basement. First floor has a lovely living room, dining room, library, kitchen and extra lavatory. Four Open For Inspection Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bank of Bethesda, turn left on Edgemoor Lane to Glenbrook Rd., turn left two dlocks to property, outlets. feet of ground. Fully screened and awnings. master bed rooms and three baths comprise the second floor, with two rooms and bath on the third floor. All modern equipment, electric re- frigeration, oil burner and radio Lot contains 28,262 square Washington EAVER BR District Bise W nfit‘ifii‘sos e Reduced $1,500 for Immediate Sale New home of English design. baths. Recreation room in basement. Finished room in attic. Electric refrig- eration, garage. 6 large rooms, 2 Open Daily Wm. H. Saunders Co. Inc. 1519 K St. N.W DREERRERRR Di. 1015 8| 4500 SIXTEENTH STREET This distinguished residence aan be sold at a figure that Sixteenth Street represents a reduction of many thou- sands of dollars under original cost, OPEN SUNDAY from 11 “Jack” Woodward Building CHILDRESS to 5:30 “Jack™ District 7395 Attention Office Space Users A lease has just been closed with Strayer’s Business College for space containing over 20,000 square feet on floors of the third and fourth THE HOMER BUILDING 13th, F & G Sts. One additional area of 10,060 square feet on the second floor, F Street corner, is still available. If your business requires a large area, you will find a lease available at a very material saving in rental. Inquire of— Carl G. Rosinski, Realtor Woodward Building in MT. PLEASANT Low Payment. Easy Terms Eight rooms (3 bed rooms) and gorgeous Hollywood tile bath in finest location in city, overlooking Rock Creek Park. Big covered concrete front porch (22-foot front), splendid big rooms, magnificent wood-paneled ballroom, wonder kitchen, built-in 2-car garage and much more. Price, $10,950. Terms, $1,000 and $75 per month. eSpring Walley . Ghe Carden @eau@f‘u]}-lomes Presenting For The First Showing A New All-Stone Home At A marvelous buy. Be sure to see it today. 1722 HOBART ST. N.W. (Hobart st. is just Y, block south of Mt. Pleasant and Irving) HARVARD TERRACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION North Cleveland Park Homes — $11,650 — AN AMAZINGLY LOW PRICE FOR THESE SPLENDID NEW HOMES 3608 Veazey -St. NW. Open Sunday and Daily Until 9 P.M. UILT of brick with many new and at- tractive fea- tures, un- usually large rooms, two baths, three porches, open fireplace, attractive kitchen with latest Oxford cabinet equipment, Frigidaire, house screened and weather-stripped, large yard, brick garage. Short walk from the new Phoebe Hurst School with no main thoroughfares to cross. An inspection will convince you of their real value. Two already sold. WM. M. THROCKMORTON 208 INVESTMENT BLDG. DISTRICT 6093 COMPLETELY FURNISHED 1401 Hemlock S - T . (Overlooking Shepherd Park) The mazimum in skill and craftsmanship, the utmost in beauty and convenience. You will thoroughly enjoy an inspection of this beautiful center-hall brick home, located on a spacious corner lot, 65 by 150 feet, high elevation, splendid outlook. Ten large rooms, three baths, furred walls, copper screens 4959 Hi]lBrook Lane F STONE construction this residence, with English architectural details, contains a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen and service pantry on first floor; four bedrooms and three baths on the second floor; two bedrooms, bath and cedar storage closets on third floor and an attractive game room in the basement. A spacious porch, twenty by twenty-two feet, is directly off the living room and reception hall, over which is a sleeping porch. The entire residence is in keeping with the setting of unspofled natural beauty that a delightful country-side and charming vistas have provided. GENERAL ELECTRIC KITCHENS Fully equipped with the most modern elec- trical appliances through the cooperation of THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO. and THE POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO. W.C.&A.N. MILLER 1119 17th St. N. W. District 4464 . R A VALUE THAT WILL COMMAND YOUR ATTENTION In the Exclusive Upper 16th St. Section 12,950 and gutters, quarter-sawed oak floors. The cozy library with first floor lavatory, the spacious model kitchen and the very large recreation room, floored with Ceramic tile, are outstanding features. Built by C. W. McKendrie, the entire house reflects char- acter and atmosphere. Priced According to Today’s Low Market Open and heated 2 to 8 p.m. week days, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Realty Associates, Inc. 1427 Eye St. Nat. 1438 A center-hall, side-entrance brick residence of 8 rooms and 2 baths, just off 16th St. . .. in NEW- HOUSE CONDITION. Large living room has beau- tiful parquet floors and porch. room and modern kitchen opens to private front Well proportioned dining room, breakfast complete the first floor. Upstairs are 4 bed rooms, 2 baths and attic finished with celotex. Built-in garage. The price represents a VERY original selling price. SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION under Open Saturday and Sunday Until 6 P.M. ~ Realty Associates, Inc. REALTORS 1427 Eye St. N.W, Nat. 1438