Evening Star Newspaper, July 27, 1935, Page 18

- " THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. (. SATURDAY, REAL ESTATE. '] F. HOUSIG SHOWS STHULATE SHES 637 Exhibitions Held in 47| States and District, } [ J Virginia Near Completion Survey Shows. Definite sales stimulus and material | advertising benefits were derived by ex- hibitors at better housing shows con- ‘ JULY 27, 1935. APPRAISAL COURSE SLATED IN CHICAGO University to Offer Means of Definite Progress in Real Estate Facts. A very definite step ahead in real estate education expected to be of interest to colleges and universities everywhere and to all real estate REAL ESTATE., | of appraisal specialists very familiar with the local situation. 5. Round table discuasions. The lectures and the reading mate- rial for the courses are all pointed to- ~wnrd the appraisal of actual prop- |erties. Case studies thus constitute | the very heart of the course. For the appraisal of actual Chicago properties the institute has available a very ex- tensive series of neighborhood and re- glonal studies. furnishing background data 1or valuations. in writing the appraisal report, classi- fying and interpreting data. The courses are expected to be notable in the training they give in the actual mechanics of everyday appraisal. The Illinois chapter of the institute Students will get practical training | cation.Committee to create the most favorable conditions for appraisal study for the new courses. Courses will be given on the main campus of the University of Chicago, at Judson and Burton Courts. Stu- dents may reside at the courts. With enroliments necessarily limited to 100 persons, already nearly four- fifths of the total number that can be accommodated in the courses have beun accepted for advance registration. Fen Blades of Rubber. There's no danger of nicked fingers with a new portable electric fan—even though it has no guard. Looped rub- ber ribbons, which set at standard pitch when the fan's going. form the ducted throughout the country dur- | ing the last 10 months, according to a recent analysis made by the Fed- | eral Housing Administration. | There were 537 better-housing shows and exhibitions held in 47 States and the District of Columbia since Sep- tember, 1834. Out of these exhibits, | detalled reports were obtained on the results derived from 39 conducted in important trading centers in several States. The results were significant. A total volume of business at the 39 shows and within a few days afterward totaled $679,118. A total of 3.033,863 persons, by actual count, attended the 39 shows. Prospects to- taling 101,848 for building materials and home equipment were secured by 331 exhibitors. It was pointed out that there were no direct selling methods or solicitation applied in ob- taining these prospects, proving the value of a merchandise exhibit as a direct means of obtaining orders. Ac- tual orders for materials and equip- ment taken at the 39 shows by 242 exhibitors totaled 4.311. Of these. 226 exhibitors reported orders received totaling $362.243. The volume of busi- ness reported within a few davs after the shows were held totaled $316,- 875, with 114 exhibitors reporting. This view shows a portion of the Colonial Village apartment project on Wilson boulevard. Arlington County, Va A number of the units Gustave Ring, have almost been completed. trict from Clarendon Air Conditioning Gas Heat Is Used as Major Past b Gaoling System. BY LAWRENCE TUCKER. Gas heat as a major part of a cool- ing system may seem incongruous, but that is just what is being used in the new conditioning plant just opened at the Washington Gas Light Co. build- ing World War gas masks and air con- ditioning also seem like widely re- mote subjects, but the major element of the gas mask is also the heart of this unique cooling system. This material is a sand-like sub- stance called silicia-gel having the peculiar property of being able to ab- sorb up to 40 per cent of its own weight in moisture without any change in volume. The value of the ma- terial in air conditioning is obvious, as the removal of moisture from the Business Property Sold . about a mile toward the Dis- which are being built by The Federal Housing Adminis- tration insured a loan of more than st a million dollars for this “low-cost” housing project, and ground was broken by Administrator Moffett on April 23. It is anticipated that the entire the end of September. 'COLONIAL VILLAGE - BUILDS MORE HOMES Seven Just Finished, 12 Others to Be Constructed in Next 60 Days. The greatest building activity in the | Colonial Village of Rock Creek Park Estates is reported by Edson W. Briggs, president of Colonial Village, Inc., originator and developer of the com- munity. Seven dwellings have just been fin- ished and plans are being drawn for | 12 others to be started within the next | 60 days. In addition, contract has been awarded for paving, laying side- walks, curbs and gutters for approxi- mately 2,000 feet of new streets. 276-unit project will be completed by —Towers Photo. | on Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park, | comprises about 30 acres, surrounded by the park and is perfectly adapted in atmospheric interest to house this early American colony. It is the pur- pose of the developers to reproduce in the Colonial Village only dwellings that are historically interesting and | others architecturally representative EM the original 13 Colonies. TWO DWELLINGS SOLD Woman Purchases Residences Lo- cated on Prospect Avenue. Mrs. Caroline C. Birthright has pur- chased from the estate of Thomas Somerville two. 3-story brick dwellings | at 3332 and 3334 Prospect avenue. The sale was consummated through the boards planning education courses, s, is working very closely with its Edu- ' blades. marked by the conference courses in | real estate appraisal which open August 3 under the joint auspices of | the American Institute of Real Estate | Appraisers of the National Associa- tion of Real Estate Boards at the School of Business of the University of Chicago. The courses, which already have an enrollment of some of the most pro: inent real estate appraisers from coast to coast, are to be conducted on & plan that so far as known has not | been possible in any earlier courses in | appraisal heretofore offered in any college or university. They will teach | appraisal primarily through actual appraisal, under professional condi- tions and under the strongest possible professional direction. Five approaches are used to the educational process employed in these | courses. | They are: | 1. Sixty-five lectures, divided into two separable courses of two weeks each. 2. Reading assignments. 3. Study of actual appraisal reports. 4. Field study. The making of actual appraisals under the supervision | Just Completed English-Type Bungalow *6,500 i And Priced at Only On Convenient air is a major function of every good system. On the other hand, after the gel has absorbed all this moisture, it is necessary to reactivate it with gas heat so that the process can be repeated over and over again This heat evaporates the moisture from the tre- mendously porous structure of the gel, enabling the material to be used in- definitely. First of Its Kind Here. The installation of gas air condi- tioning in the Gas Light Co. buflding is the first of its kind in Washington and visitors will marvel at the remark- | ably cool, dry atmosphere which is being supplied to the large first floor business office. The occupants in the other offices throughout the building are also able to work in air conditioned comfort, and there is mnoticeable ab- sence of the wet, clammy feeling which is s0 often encountered in arti- ficially cooled rooms. The air-conditioning machinery is Jocated in the basement and consists of two large cabinets, containing beds | of silica gel, gas heating equipment and blowers. There are also large banks of cooling coils connected to the cabinets, together with elaborate auto- matic control devices located in dif- ferent parts of the building and two | large air-conditioning units connected | ————— to two systems of supply ducts, thereby dividing the building into aepnrate:m"d’“"m"“ engineers claim that ex- zones. A cold water well has been | iTemely economical operstion is pos- drilled in the rear of the structure | i pumping cooling water to the air- conditioning machinery. | ' | The three-story building at 609 Fourteenth street, occupied by the Velati Candy Cn.. which has been purchased by Otis 'B. Kent through the offices of Robert L. McKeever, Inc. While the purchase price was not dis- closed, the property has an assessed valuation of $137,100. —Star Staff Photo. 1547 Danville St. “LYON VILLAGE” Your inspection now inyited to our beautiful brick semi- bungalow in this exclusive nearby Virginia community. Modern to the last word. Corner lot, 100-ft. street front- age. Entire house calked, screened and weather-stripped. Brick garage. Beautifully land- scaped and sodded. Priced to sell on present market. Our direct representa- tive will explain price and terms. Open Daily 1 °Til 9 A. and B. Developing Co., Inc. Owners and Builders The cycle of operation is quite sim- | ple. The air is pulled down out of | the building by the two units and forced through the drying cabinets | where it passes through to beds of || silica gel. A large percentage of the moisture is thus removed. It then passes through a pre-cooling coil and thence through a unit coil, where it is properly cooled by the cold water from the well. ' 112 Roosevelt St. Huntington Terrace Bethesda, Md. | Attractive bungalow with porch, | living room with fireplace, sun room, dining room, kitchen, two large bed rooms and bath. Full cellar, h.-w.h., oil burner. Beau- tiful Vg-acre lot with flowers, shrubbery, trees, gardefi, fish After the air has passed through one section of silical gel beds for 10 minutes the gel has absorbed enoughi moisture and an electric time clock operates an air valve. This valve di»‘ verts the air stream to the other bank | ;( beds a.m; hot air from the gas pond and garage eater is lorced through, thereby | évaporating the moisture and re- | B eaaiov Eoed activating it for the next cycle. I one mile to Roosevell Street. By using silica gel in this manner . 1t is necessary to use only moderate (|| Brodie & Colbert, Inc. quantity of cold well water, rela- TR s"f,-""f“fis S on tively small electrical equipment and 793 %re 8400 il ordinary gas for heating, hence air-' Clarendon, Va. A Perfect Cape Cod Cottage, Right in Town at $5,750 TO 1512 UNDERWOOD ST. N.W. Six Rooms—Two Baths—Gorgeous Setting. The Colonial atmosphere is further emphasized by the accurate old ivory fnish. There is a recreation room with real fireplace. plant is automatic oil fueled. Two-car brick garage and perfect Colonial picket-fenced-in 1 b "™ AT A NEW REDUCED PRICE See This Architectural Gem Today Drive straight out 16th Street to Underwood, right 100 jeet to house. Wm. H. Saunders Co,, Inc. 1519 K ST. NW, DISTRICT 1015 Note These Features: ® Solid brick construction. e Full insulation. o Tile bath and shower. o High elevation. o Facing Govt. Park. o Five lovelv rooms. The heating The setting of the Village, fronting | ©ffice of J. McKenney Berry. WoopwARD & LoTHROP T S Silver Star Model Home At River Road and Western Avenue Furnished by Woodward & Lothrop Built by Cooper C. Lightbown & Sons Open for 30 Days Starting Tomorrow Drive out Wisconsin Avenue to 4500 block. Then turn to left, and follow River Road to Western Avenue (District Line): or out Massachusetts Avenue extended, turning right into Western Avenue, con- tinuing to River Road. This is an Early American cottage-type home, completely furnished by the Home Decorating Staff of Woodward & Lothrop. Mahogany pieces of Colonial inspiration are used in dining and living rooms and one bed- room, with maple in den and second bed- room. Harmonizing color accents make these rooms most attractive answers to many home decorating problems. Let our Studio of Interior Decoration assist you in decorating a room—or your entire home. 2501 TO 2515 FAIRLAWN AVE. S.E. Tflm-fihlwluthenpflumn‘n(thueflmmmk homes. An inspection will convince you that they are the great- est new home values to be had in the city in their price class, con- taining every feature that you have wished for, but usually only found in houses costing a great deal more. LOCATED upon a high elevation facing a permanent park and golf course they are but a few minutes drive from downtown Wash- ington. One block from stores and transportation, and close to schools and churches..Five and six lovely rooms, two and three real bedrooms, an equisite tile bath, modern kitchen, big front living porch, and numerous other features that will delight you. OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY TILL 10 P.M. Drive Over Pennsylvania Ave. Bridge S.E. and turn left on first street after crossing river to these new: home offerings. W. M. WARD FOR INFORMATION CALL MRE. WILSON 907 15th St. N. W. MEtropolitan 7500 Open for Inspection Day and Evening 3129 NORTH 5th STREET CLARENDON of Nearby Virginia's Attractive Home Communities 1423 Montello Ave. N.E. House Like New 6 large rooms, bath, basement, large yard to alley; front porch. bus service on street. Priced this week only $5,250.00 OPEN Anacostia Finance Corp. Lincoln 5500 all oak floors, One 5 Spacious Tiled bath Detached zarage rooms her-stripped ped lot with trees Model kitchen Large floored attie To Inspect—Drive out Wilson Boulerard 1o Clarendon business section turn left at Momument on North ITrimg St, 5 squares to property. Builder T. J. BRUMBACK WAlnut Developer 8921 - See :l‘ilése Two-in-One Homes A Single Home Complete in Itself BUT Arranged for TWO FAMILIES With Complete Privacy for Both Equipped with Modern Gas Appliances Automatic Heat . $4,950 to $5,450 will build on your lot a BRICK BUNGALOW Permanent financing—low monthly payments—no re- newal costs or fees. Full Basement—Slate Roof—Furred Walls—Large Rooms—Wood-burning Fireplace—Tile Bath— Modern Kitchen—Refrigeration—Hot-water Heater—Garage. A SAMPLE HOUSE Showing quality workmanship may be seen at 3121 First street, North, Clarendon, Va. Drive out Wilson boulevard, turn left on Irving street (at monument in Clarendon) and left again on First street, North. B.r. EVANS, inc. 907 15th St. N.W. For a Cash Payment of $500 a’ou can pay for your ome and live in it for less than sz 5 Per Month Sample Open to 9 P.M. 321 18th St. N.E. (At 18th and C Sts. NE) fOut East Capitol Street fo 17th. morth to C_ Street—one block "cast on ot Near_Transportation, Schools, etc. Waple & James, Inc. 1226 14th 8t. N.W. NAt. 7760 Dist. 3347 We Take Pride in Presenting fo Your Inspection This Handsome Center Hall Brick Home 6420 Barnaby Street Northwest In the Beautiful BARNABY WOODS Section of Chevy Chase, D. C. *11,950 THE charm and desirability of this development is enhanced by the careful preservation of its natural beauties; large shade trees and original contour of the ground. In this delightful setting has been erected an archi- tecturally correct and carefully constructed home featuring the latest improve- ments and conveniences. ‘From a large front porch of colonial design the en- trance is into a wide center hall to the right of whichis a living room extending the full depth of the house, to the left of the hall a large dining room and com- pletely equipped kitchen; the second floor has three large bed rooms and two handsome tiled baths, an open stairway approaches the attic, which is com- pletely insulated; the walls are furred and house completely screened and weather-stripped. In the basement is a delightful club room with open fire- place. Oil heat, electric refrigeration and a detached garage OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 9 P.M. Drive out Comn. Ave. to Nebraska Ave., east on Nebraska to Utah Ave., north on Utah to Barmaby St. and right to home. NAtional 5904 811 15th St. N.W.