Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1936, Page 25

[reimwe ] @he Foening Star BUILDING AGTIVITY IS ABOVE AVERAGE OF RECENT WEEKS Large Majority of Permits for New Construction Is Residential. 36 SINGLE DWELLINGS ARE INCLUDED IN LIST Three Apartment Houses Also to Be Erected, Two to Cost $110,000. Building construction activity in ‘Washington in the past week climbed above the recent average as the office of Building Inspector John W. Oeh- mann issued permits for $494,192 in new building and modernization work, which was about 25 per cent higher than the figure for the previous week. A large majority of new construc- tion for which permits were granted in the week was residential in type. Included were permits for 36 single- family dwellings and three apartments. A total of 160 permits were approved. There were numerous permits for small repair and modernization jobs that did little to swell the construction total. The largest permit of the week was |’ granted Raidman, Inc., 1209 Farragut street, and called for erection of two | 3-story apartments at 6301 and 6313 Luzon avenue, at a cost of $110,000. Philip M. Jullien & Co. were named architects for the project. A permit was issued the District government for a new fire station, at 1340 Brentwood road northeast, to cost $70,000. The John W. Hunt Co. was named the builder of the station. Seven Dwellings in Block. Cooley Bros, with offices in the Tower Building, obtained the right to erect a group of seven dwellings in the 2200 block of Thirty-ninth place, and the District of Columbia Sanitary Improvement Co., 1519 K street, was issued a permit to erect six dwellings in the 200 block of Gallatin street. George T. Santmyers was named archi- | tect for both projects. More important permits of the week | are as follows: Raidman, Inc., 1209 Farragut street, owners and builders; Philip M. Jullien & Co,, architects; to erect two 3-story brick apartments, 6301 and 6313 Luzon avenue; to cost $110,000. District of Columbia, owner; John W. Hunt Co., builders; to erect one 1-story brick truck house, Fire De- partment, 1340 . Brentwood road northeast; to cost $70,000. Cooley Bros., Tower Building, own- ers and builders; George T. Sant- myers, architect; to erect seven- 2- story brick_ dwellings, 2226-2238 Thirty-ninth “place; to cost $35,000. District of Columbia Sanitary Im- provement Co., 1519 K street, owners and builders; George T. Santmyers, (See PERMITS, Page C-6.) — SUBDIVISION PUSHED Work Progressing Rapidly on Tract Along Foxhall Road. The District has given approval and | work is progressing in subdividing the 26-acre tract along Foxhall road | and just west of Wesley Heights, which is the property of Mrs. Susie E. Curran. The subdivision will be known as Blanchard Park. Maj. F. H. Norcross is in charge of work of subdividing the property for Mrs. Curran. Located south of Fox- hall road and separated from Wesley Heights by a Government park, the land is rolling and heavily wooded. Mrs. Curran said she will begin im- mediately to sell home sites in the tract. 300600000000000000000004 Six More New Homes Ready in Homeland T community famous for “’Lifetime’’ Homes in the most beautiful section of Northwest Washington. Exhibit Home turnighed by Hutehison and drapery by Lis 4522 Brandywine St. We've never put so many ex- tras into a house as you'll find in this new group—extras that place them in a class all by themselves. Big lots—120 feet deep. Big rooms, open fireplaces and tile baths. Electric kitchens. Furred walls, thorough insulation against dampness and extreme tem- peratures. Slate roofs. Weath- er-stripping.- Master Kraft oil burners and year-‘round hot water attac ment. garages. Beautiful Distinctive designs — Dutch Colonial, Early American, Early English, American Co- lonial, ete. Priced as Low as $10,250 Most convenient location for you, 15 minutes from down- town. The kiddies only have 5 minutes safe wolk to the newest and finest schools— public private. First view today—open every day and evening, including 0000000000000000000000000000600000000000000000000000000000 o000 ”O”MMMMO“00“0“00000000“0“00000000000000000000000000000000 Beautiful Dwellings' Recently Acquired by Prominent Washington Residents WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1936. New home at 6607 Western avenue, which has been purchased by Judge Edward M. Curran of Police Court from H. G. Smithy Co., through the office of William M. Throckmorton. VIRGINIA ESTATE REPORTED S0LD |Hickory Hill, at Langley, Is Purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Rocca. Recent sales of Northern Virginia | property made through the office of Frances Powell Hill, Connecticut ave- nue real estate broker and specialist in Maryland and Virginia Colonial homes and estates, include the fol- lowing: Mr. and Mrs. Hickory Hill, suburban estate at | Langley, Va., to Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Rocca of Rock Creek Hills. Mr. Roc- ca is an automobile dealer. Mr. and Mrs. Lennig Sweet have purchased the Dr. Ford Swetnam home at Fairfax, Va., which was built in 1852 by Capt. Wyley. Mr. Sweet | is connected with the Social Security Board. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cooper have sold Aspen Hill, at Fairfax, Va., to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Murray of West Virginia and Florida. Mr. Murray is with the research division of the Bituminous Coal Labor Board. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Roberts have purchased the Devonshire Gardens home of Dr. Claude Moore. Dr. and Mrs, Obed Yost have sold Cherry Hill Farm, on Route 211, near Harrisonburg, Va, to Mr. and Mrs J. M. Hull of Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. John Groves of Hern- don, Va., have purchased the Fairfax, Va, home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Baker. Mr. Groves is with the air division of the Department of Com- merce. Air Route Lighted. Airways between the state capitals of Australia are to be provided with | 1,250,000-candle-power lights, which will be visible 40 miles away t9 pilots flying at an altitude of 5,000 lé | 4845 LELAND ST. Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. | To inspect: Drive out Wisconsin ! Avenue to 6700 block, turn left on Leland Street to home, GOSS REALTY CO. J. S. EATON, Sales 1405 Eye St. National 1353 i 6600 Wis. Ave. (br. of'ce) Wis. 2553 HEALTH HOME Authentic Colonial Reproduc- tion in a New Home in Old Georgetown 1616 33rd ST. N.W. ‘This home will have an instant appeal to those who appreciate and love ‘ the Colonial motif of Old Georgetown houses, presented to- day for your inspection, completely FURNISHED IN ANTIQUES OF The builder has achieved authen- ticity in every exterior and interior detail of this home. Old brick used in its construction. Livably modern in its ;pmlmenu. it has 3 bed rooms, studio salon, today’s kitchen, automatic refrigeration and 11 am. te 9 #.m. Daily from 2 to 9 pm. Conceived, reproduced, decorated and furnished by R. A. ELDRIDGE, West 2735 Presented by Ownere, Architects, Builders V404 K'sp, DI. 9080 CORNELIA M. BOWIE WiEst 2735 POt. 3707 Frank Lyon sold | U. S. Interested Now in Millions Of Properties Uncle Sam is in the real estate business now and likely will re- main in it for a long time. Ac- cording to authoritative figures the Government is interested in millions of properties in the country. ‘The Federal Housing Adminis- tration in particular is very much involved in the financial success of 1329,599 properties, chiefly small dwellings, on which it has guaranteed the payment of loans totaling $935,767,397. Including low-cost housing, the Federal Housing Administration’s interest represents more than $1,000,000,- 000. Up t6 October 3 the F. H. A. had insured mortgages for a total of $485,874,868 on 121,384 dwell- ings. Up to October 10 the inter- est of the F. H. A. in modernized properties represented $449,892,- 529 and involved 1,208,175 prop- erties or notes secured by prop- erty. WASTE OF ELECTRICITY Albert V. Krewatch, specialist in rural electrification for the Univer- sity of Maryland Extension Service, points out that lamp sockets and cords waste electricity and deteriorate rapidly when used with heat appli- ances. If the cord on the toaster or electric iron gives out, a new cord suited to that piece of equipment will save current and possibly a serious accident. ONL fiEF T 5415 North Capitol St. At Kennedy and New Hampshire Ave. 4 Bed Rooms-4 Just think of owning a de- | tached home of this type for | | less than what a row house || will cost you. Detached, 4 bed rooms, 2 baths, recreation room, built- in garage. Open and Lighted Daily to 9 STROUP 731 0368, Southern Blds. YOU! will want one of these 2 Remaining Homes in this beautiful community Woodland Live where you can breathe—in the woods where the air is full of health and the children can romp and play in safety. Unusual bungalows, “Lifetime” construction. Special designing, with big rooms, Electric kitchens, thoroughly appointed baths, auto- matic heat, spacious garages. Enormous lots, 65x120 feet, cov- ered with beautiful trees. You can divide the attic into 2 bed- rooms and bath. 7408 Custer Road Furnished by Palais Royal 7411 Custer Road An exclusive and protected community, only 20 short minutes from downtown. i ELECTRIC KITCHEN eATd Hom: Open for Inspectlon Evcry Day CAFRITZ Ouwners, Architects, Builders 1404 K Sp. DI. 9080 I THIS IS AR Increased Sales of Big Attractive residence at 1701 Hoban road, Colony Hill, acquired by Mrs. Helen Cowles Le Cron from Mrs. Antoinette E. Boss. The sale was made by Boss & Phelps. Estates Noted in Real Estate Survey Great increase In interest in larger properties and estates, the return of investors to the market and a pref- erence for the Colonial style of archi- tecture are among the conditions | noted by Previews, Inc., in a national | survey of the real estate market. “Large country estates held at $100,- 000 or more which were difficult to sell during the depression years are | now being bought more freely,” a statement issued by the organization said. “Prospective purchasers of me- dium-priced properties averaging $17,- 500 are demanding four bed rooms and two-car garages, and the popularity of Colonial-style houses far exceeds the current demand for French, Spanish or even English Tudor. “The real estate investor has re- turned to the market. Generally speak- ing, ‘“shoppers” are disappearing. ile it is still a buyers’ market, b 'okers throughout the Nation report an increasing desire on the part of prospective purchasers to inspect prop-.| erties. Buyers no longer enter a real estate office to demand the foreclosure list. Boom conditions are in evidence in & number of communities on both the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts. “Buyers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the East Coast of Florida are taking show places market. In many instances ne¥ ‘pur- 4404 Br?ndyvme S!ree; NW Only $8,450 All brick, slate roof, lot 50x140, detached brick garage to match house* on paved alley. OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY GOSS REALTY CO. . EATON, Sales 1405 Eye “N. Wis. Ave., Bethes. Br., HIGHWOOD Chevy Chase, D. C. 3337 Runnymede PI. N.W. In 16 months after completion of Lthe first house, Mikkelson & Son has sold 34 detached homes in Highwood. There must be a rea- son for the excellent achievement. Why not take the time to visit the exhibit home and see the marvelous values being offered? You will agree that they cannot be dupli- cated at this price. Open Daily and Sunday [ it From Chevy Chase THIS (S AN Circle turn rioht ELECTRIC KITCHEN il HEALTH HOME _ Ep R LIl G. F. MIKKELSON & SON Ouwners-Builders Milton F. Schwab, Sales A-Bedroom Gorner 120 Varnum St. N.W. (Petworth) ‘This large. beautiful corner home has 8 rooms. 2 full baths, h.-wh., elec., open fireplace. G. B. refrig- erator. built-in garage. Here is Real Value, and we urge your in- spection on Sunday aftermeen, from 2 te 6 ONLY. Phillips & Canby, Inc. 1012 15th St. N.W. NA. 4600 chasers are acquiring properties for the purpose of conversion into mag- nificent estates. In the more desir- able locations in New Hampshire, Ver- mont, Maine, Massachusetts and the Cape Cod section, fine Summer resi- | dences have recently changed hands. “Florida is practically 100 per cent ahead of last year in both volume of sales and renting. Although the ma- jority of deals in that area have been confined to smaller properties, possibly because there is a State tax- | exemption clause on the first $5,000 of the purchase price, several sales of large estates in excess of $100,000 (See SURVEY, Page C-6.) DELEGATES FROM AFAR Hawaiians to Attend New Orleans Realty Convention. At least three delegates from Hawaii. are to attend the convention .of: the National Association of Real Estate Boards in New Orleans, November 16 to 21. Real estate men from distant parts of Canada also have notified Herbert U. Nelson, executive secretary of the association, of plans to attend. FAST-SELLING HOMES TWELVE SOLD 19 MORE TO BE BUILT SAMPLE HOME 1614 C St. N.E.~ Near Capitol, Eastern High and El- liott Junior High Schools, 6 lovely rms.. 2 tile shower baths, recreation room, storage rooms. automatic heat, furred walls. insutated and wéather- stripped. caulked, built-in garage, laundry in base- ment. Arranged with privacy for 2 families., Open Daily to 10 P.M. Drive out Rul! Capiml st to "lh S!. turn left then t1 Tioht 5 block 36 Homes. BOYER REALTY CO. 1709 C St. NE. LiIncoln 6499 Don’t Miss See PAGE C—1 FINANGE METHODS IN HOME BUILDING CONVENTION TOPIG Fair Tax Also to Be Dis- cussed at Real Estate Session. NEW ORLEANS MEETING TQ BE HELD NOV. 16-21 Committee Reports Will Outline Possible Action on Press- ing Problems. Building News Better financing methods, new home building, a tax system fair to real estate—these will be central matters before the twenty-ninth convention of the National Association of Real Es- tate Boards, to be held at New Or- leans, November 16-21. The question of best national means for the encouragement of home build- ing, to avoid the pinch of the eventual housing shortage that otherwise seems inevitable, is closely related to the question of favorable mortgage con- ditions for the home buyers and the real estate investor in the period ahead, and it is also tied closely with the question of adjustment of the State and local tax systems so that —Star Staff Photos. real estate may be taxed more nearly NORTHERN VIRGINIA REALTY SALES NOTED Six-Room House in Lyon Village Acquired by Mrs. Mary E. Lord of Washington. Recent sales of Northern Virginia property through the office of Ralph W. Crain, Arlington County real estate broker, include the following trans- actions: Six-room house at 1612 North Edge- wood street, Lyon Village, sold for | Murphy & Ames, Inc., to Mrs. Mary | E. Lord of Washington; new five- room brick home at 4020 Twentieth street north, built by E. Newton Snider, and sold to Mrs. Bessie L. Stoneburner; new five - room brick | house built on Fadrfax drive by E.| Newton Snider, purchased by George H. Farish of Washington; the Blue Boar tourist camp at Fairfax, Va., sold by M. R. Beitsel to Mrs. Ruth Mingee, of Washington; six-room and two-bath brick home at Twentieth and North Randolph streets, built by Ernest G. Walker and sold to Lieut. J. P. Ingram, U..8. C. G. Crain reports ‘growing interest in small farms and building sites in the vicinity of McLean and Falls Church, in Pairfax County. Inviting Your Inspec- tion of the Herald Model Home "Built by Walker & Prescott, Inc. 511 PARK LANE Battery Park, Md. Furnished by Draperi Hutehivont e, Jona’FLbta $9,850 The exhibit home of a new groun in a select community adjoining exclusive Edgemoor. Thres bedreoms. one of which i3 paneled and be used study. bedroo! oom. Recreation room. 50x145. Drive out Wisconsin Avenue to traf- fic lioht at Bank of Bethesda, left on Georgetown Road, left on Bat- tery Lane, follow Herdlu home ar- rows and bear right into Goddard Road to Park Lame, and houses. BOSS & PHELPS Realtors ing This Beautiful Corner Home No. 1 Worthington Drive CORNER WESTERN AVE. AND WORTHINGTON DRIVE Four very large bedrool ms, 2 handsome tile baths and showers, spacious step-down living room with large, opén fireplace, dining room with plenty of wall space, pantry and kitchen, finished attic, 2 in garage, lavatory on firs concealed radiation, thoroughly insulated, furred walls, -car built- t floor, extra large closets; copper flashings, downspouts and gutterings, slate roof. Automatic heat and refrigeration. Highest ele- vation, overlooking city and Virginia. Terms and Price Reasonable rioht 1 Directions—Drive out Mass. Ave. to Westmoreland Circle, turn square. Open Daily and Sunday for Your Inspectio: A. S. GARDINER Na. 0334 2308 North Six Rooms—Bath—E ‘“" "lflm“"’n‘.fi‘s‘.‘m“fim Price, $6,950—Ne Yooy 2y § kot Y, g Opcn. Sunday, 1 to 5:30 L. T. » Gravatte 729 15 St NW. Charming Detached Home In Nearby Virginia By Gaias Lot 80x140—Ga mm lllmed.nvla:: new llM-'lfilf Key m“:. turn 1510 K St. N.W. Lexington St. '*l“wm a new in accordance with its ability to pay. They are among the primary ques- (See CONVENTION, Page C-2.) MUM SHOW WINNER Ward H. Bower Takes Medal in ‘Woodridge Club Contest. ‘Ward H. Bower carried away the sweepstakes at the second annual chrysanthemum show of the Woodridge Garden Club. The Michell medal for horticultural merit was presented to Bower, who also exhibited the best flower in the show. Harold C. Kine ner won second place honors, while George S. Marshall finished third. Tremendous Value $5,850 Brookland GARDEN HOME SITES Half Acre, $650 up % Cash, Balance in 12 Easy Payments Weekly Bus Pass, $1.50 We Will Build and Finance for You DIRECTIONS—Drive | out _Wisconsin Avenue to Bethesda, take road on left of Bank of Bethesda (Old Georgetown Road) till you come to Lurmanor office. Representative on premises. Shannon & Luchs Co. 1505 H St. N National 2345 A REAL HOME 5601 1st St. N.E. Out New Hampghire Ave. to Long- fellow St., turn right to house. Detached. 1st floor—large living room, dining room, kitchen and lavatory, open stone fireplace. 2nd floor—2 tiled baths, 3 large bed- rooms. 3rd floor—large finished room and cedar room. Basement— recreation room, stone fireplace, hall, maid’s room and bath, oil heat, slate roof, on copper gutters, insulated. Corner lot worth $2,500. Price is reasonable, easy terms. Trades considered. Open and lighted daily to 9 -2-STROU 909 Irving St. N E. This_pretty bungalow contains @ Blz " rooms. open: replace. - briehy basement. garage. well landscaped large ot ew-house condition and modern in every detail. Open Sunday Frank S. Phillips 927 15th, St. DL 1411 e 0[ ll‘ufi WM?J @ New Americen Homes, adjoine ing Rock Creek Park at Beach Drive and Leland Street, on beau- tifully wooded lots, with 3 and 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, paneled library and basement lounge, maid's room and bath, 2-car garage, G.E. air conditioning and electric health kitchen. ® Model home open daily ¥ §:30. WAVERLY TAYLOR 22 1522 X Street NAtional 1040 First Showing Cooley Bros. present a really delightful new detached home in one of the prettiest sections of Chevy Chase 461 0 De Russey Parkway Chevy Chase, Md. CHARMING two-story detached brick house with attached garage. 8 rooms and 2 baths, recreation room with real fireplace. 3 bedrooms and den off master bedroom. AIR-CONDITIONED with Bryant Air-Con- ditioning System. Weather-stripped, caulked, aluminum screens, fully insulated with 4 inches of Rock Wool, in- cluding floor of den. Copper gutter and downspouts. No. 1 Bangor slate, copper water pipes. Lot 65x105, beautifully landscaped and sodded. No trust, can be lectrolux Refrigerator rage S .h ‘book= w House Condltion sha: ht, n! Lee b s Y %4 evard left one financed to suit the purchaser. Price, $12,950 To, Reach—out Wisconsin Ave. to De arkway { hevy Chase Gol TR e e vioe to homes. NAtional 0753 National 9240