Evening Star Newspaper, August 7, 1937, Page 21

Real Est ate. PRIVATE BULDNG IN JULY DECLINES; § UNDER ‘36 FIGURE Drop of 33 Per Cent Re-| ported in Figures of Col. Oehmann. VALUATION $2,560,000 FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION | One-Family Dwellings and Apart- | ments Account for Most of Total. The valuation of private building operations in Washington dropped off approximately 33 per cent during July in comparison with the corresponding month of last year, the monthly report of Building Inspector John W. Oeh- mann showed today Col. Oehmann's report placed the building valuation for last month at $2,560,405, exclusive of District and Federal government construction ac- tivities. Municipal building for which permits were approved in the mcuth totaled $321,550. No report had been received of Federal operations. Pri- vate building in July. 1936, reached $3.768,010, one of the highest totals| of the post-depression building revival ‘The figure for last year included two huge warehouses valued at nearly million dollars The July total was slightly in ex- eess of the June figure, but it demon- | strated beyond doubt that there has been a slackening of the fast priva Lm building pace started here more than | two years ago. However, the total| for seven months of 1937 was well ahead of the corresponding period of 1936, due to the large lead piled up in early months of the year. One-Family Dwellings. Permits were issued for 146 one- | family dwellings, with a vaiuation of | $839,750, last month, as compared with 201 one-family structures, valued | At $1,311,175, approved in July, 1936. | Apartment building valuation showed 8 slight increase over last year, al-| though providing space for a smaller number of families. Apartment con- struction last month included 31 buildings valued at $480,000, while 30 | buildings with a valuation of $424.500 were erected in July, 1936. However, | structures erected in the month last year had a capacity of 33 more fami- lies than were provided for in last | month's apartment construction. Valuation of additions, alterations and repairs to existing buildings like- | wise droped below the total for July of last year, with totals of $582,305 | and $616,135, respectively. Valuation by Sections. Valuation of new construction July for the four sections of the city | is as follows: Northwest, $1.064,550; | Northeast, $540.750; Southeast, $285,- | 300, and Southwest. $87.500. Total| for alterations, additions, and repairs for the sections are Northwest, $493,020; Northeast, $34.955; South- | east, $47,930, and Southwest, $6,400. | Col. Ochmann approved raze per- mits for 18 structures last month Of all new buildings for which permits ‘were taken out during the month 182 were brick and 11 frame construction. | How to Fix Attic. } Because attic rooms are usually | badly lighted and awkward in shape. | eareful color treatment is advisable for their decoration. By doing some- thing very bright and gay with the color scheme it is possible to cemmw attention on the decorative effect and | not on the room'’s deficiencies. In one attractive bed room, the walls and | ceiling were painted rich ivory and | light vermilion was applied to the | door and other trim. The room was furnished in early American style and | antique hardware on the vermilion | door added still further to its interest. | EDMONDS | ART STONE CO. MEMBER CAST STONE INSTITUTE ARCHITECTURAL CAST STONE Meets Federal ond Cost Stone Institute Specifications. Thoroughly Modern ing Methods. ship. “A Quality Product” Phone ATLANTIC 2000 | in | Monufactur- Supenor Workman- SIIEPHEIID PAHK 7905 13th St. N.W Featuring: Air Conditioning, First- Floor Den, Sewing Room, Daylight Recreation Room, Newest Bath Room Fix- tures, Genuine Copper Pip- ing, Large, Convenient Closets, Beautiful Location, Landscaping and Shade Trees. An Electric Kitchen Health Home Bo out 16th st to Locust Road, rn right two squares (o home anerB Sors | was furnished throughout by the stu- | ward & Lothrop, _ @he WASHINOTON. D. (“, AY MORNING FDITION e Foening Star Building ' News SA' Il RDAY Interior Views of New Star Dwelling o . Living room Dl the ezghth Szlver Star Home of the year, located at 107 Anne street, in the Kilmarock section of Takoma Park, Md. Built by Gregory B. Mason Co., the home begins its sec- nnd week of (-rmtntum tomorrow. - EXHIBIT DWELLING CLOSES TOMORROW, Westhaven Silver Star Home | Is of Early American Design. The public will have final oppor- | tunity today and tomorrow to inspect | the seventh Silver Star Home of 1937, a dwelling of early American design, | situated at 5510 Wriley road, as the | 30-day exhibition period expires. | Thousands have been attracted to the Westhaven home in the past four | weeks, Builder of the Wriley road home fis the Westhaven Development Corp., while the plans were drawn by Schreier & Patterson, members of the American Institute of Architects. It dio of interior decoration of Wood- Westhaven is the attractive new community just off Massachusetts avenue extended. Members of the Silver Star Homes Committee, who examined this West- haven dwelling, reported that high quality workmanship and materials were used throughout the structure, though it is included in the medium- price bracket of homes. They stated also that it possessed a charm of plan- ning that is unusual. The commit- tee, members of which are experts in home building, indorsed the house unanimously. The Silver Siar Home may be reached by way of Massachusetts ave- nue, one-half mile past Westmoreland Circle, to the entrance of Westhaven. At this point turn right on Baltimore road two blocks to Wriley road and left to the house. Outlet Is Convenient. An overhead electric outlet for an iron cord is convenient because it | keeps the cord irom dragging on the ! floor and twisting. Turn Vacant Lots Into Paying Investments Have us erect a building on your vacant lot that will mean a_steady source of revenue to you. Or have us build a home the way you want it. possibly similar to those now under ~construction at 12th and Geranium Sts. N.W. 1f you want something different, consult the file of attractive plans in our office. ~ We will duplicate any of them on your lot. and help you finance the project “Stone-Built Homes Are Better- Built Homes." Paul T. Stone, Inc. 927 15th St. N.W. NAtl. 0856 Residence Phone, Cleve. 7096 New Detached Home Battery Park, Md. 7109 Stratford Road $9,950 Center Entrance Plan Situated on beautiful tree-shaded lots, near transportation and only a short walk from the school. Six lovely rooms, screened living porch, recreation room, two fire- places, built-in garage. INSULATED ATTIC, easily con- verted into fourth bedroom. Best construction features, includ- ing slate roof, copper gutters and oil burner. The most house at its price about Washington. BE CONVINCED—BRING YOUR OWN APPRAISER Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bank of Bethesda, ~bear left on_ Old Georgetown 'Rd. to Wilson Lane, turn left to Stratford Rd. (watch for our sign). Open to 9 P.M. SHANNON & LUCHS| 1730 K st. NA. 2040 Asents 1305 H St. N.W, Na. 2348 | thoroughly modern as far as construc- | FAIRFAX BUILDING ‘New (,lenbrook Knoll House ' Designated Home-of-the-Month, A home erected in Glenbrook | of the same house. a Dutch Colonial | Knoll, near Bethesda, by the Newbold | tyPe with a ‘shfihllv rgnglflv\i l\l‘innr! i A arrangement, is designed by William Development Co. has been deugnnled: J. Ward, jr., architect as the August home-of-the-month by Cubic content of the house totals the Land Developers and Home Build- | 30,000 feet. Exterior of the first plan ers’ Division of the National Associa- | consists of common brick walls, | tion of Real Estate Boards. The house | painted white: roof of slate or of pre- | is described pictorially in McCall's | pared shingles of slate color, shutters | Magazine for August. on the downstairs windows of very Winner from designs submitted | dark green. It has a full basement from all over the country to the Home | The layout of the rooms was planned Builders’ Division, the Newbold home | to be as gracious as the exterior. It | is built in the style that suggests the | is designed for complete livability, quiet leisure of an earlier day. It is The appearance of the second plan is entirely changed, with the New Jersey Dutch roof of shingles and | | walls of dark-colored cut stone. The | | exterior could be of shingles or wide siding. | Either plan may be made into a four-bed-room house by the addition of a short wing. | tion is concerned, but is not a bustling, city-bred house. The house is being duplicated by realtors over the country to be ready for public inspection this month. It was planned by E. J. Muth, architect, of Bethesda. An alternative exterior ments. Of the total number of per- mits granted, the majority were for | houses to cost between $3.500 and ' $5,000, with only three for homes to cost $10,000 or more. In addition to private construction | work, a new elementary school plant | is being built at Woodlawn, and additional class rooms at Annandale. | ALMOST DOUBLE 1936 July Figures Gain Over June, ‘With 7-Month Total $778,085, Against $412,896. Srecial Dispatch to The Star FAIRFAX, Va., August 7.—Building permits in the aggregate of 3111.650: were issued in Fairfax County during the past month, and increase of $8,250 over June, it has been reported | by Commissioner of the Revenue James U. Kincheloe. | For the first seven months of the | current year, a total of $778,095 in | permits have been issued as compared | with $412,896 during the similar period in 1936 | Of the 41 permits issued in July. | $108,500 covered the construction of | new buildings, and $9,150 improve 3342 RESERVOIR RD. old ctmo OPEN SUNDAY 11 TO 6 BOSS & PHELPS REALTORS sprere. Environment! Individuality! Facing Government Property Group of 15 New Homes Exhibit Home $10,975 4413 Warren St. N.W. 6 rms., 2 baths, floored attic, auto- matic heat, garage. says SELL or TRADE These Beautiful Homes NOW 5415 Nevada Ave., Chevy Chase Just eompleted this beautiful air-con- ditioned Chevy Chase home. Six large Tooms (Three extra larse bedrooms)— two complete baths. Beautiful kitchen 3rd floor completely furnished ai air_conditioned. Rock wool insul furred walls, Copper ~{throushout. Knotty pine recreation room—as bright 23 any roem in the house. Open Daily 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. Built by J. B. Tiffey Frank S. Phillips 927 15th St. Di. 1411 “Avondale Grove” Wardman’s New Subdivision Low-Priced Detached Houses $6,950--$7,450 $7,650--$7,950 15 Minutes From Treasury Building To Reach Qut Michigan Ave. 5630 16th St. N.W. Euulmzly decorated and furnished. Not new, but in perfect condition. A 1 sacrifice of 16th Street's most tiful home. Entirely different in- r than any home we have ever of- fered for Can be appreciated only by inspection. Open all dax today and eveninss till 9:30 p.m. 1620 Concord Ave. 8 Built—4 Sold —De Luxe threughout—Furnished tric-recreation room—Lavatory on first oor—Large concrete porch. Built-in nnu. ‘e Reach: Drive out 16th St. just past Nichorson to Concord Ave. METZLER REALTOR 1106 Vermont Ave. Dlst. 8600 NS, past ew viaduct to 18th St., len 3 "blocks fo ouses, Harry Wardman, Inc. 1512 K St. Dist. 3830 “Life’s Worth Living in « Wardman Home” 'Divisions and Institutes to Meet During Pittshurgh | Trokers' Division, National Mortgage | | National | Boards today for the principal meet- Attractive dining room of th Hutchison’s, Inc. the Smer Star Homes Comrmttee Star home in Kilmarock. This dwelling has been furnished by It is being erdibited under auspices of The Star, /alloumu its approval by PAGE ( ~ SLVERSTAR HUME FURNISHINGS ADD " GHARM AND GRACE |Exhibit Dwelling on Anne Street, Takoma Park, Enters Second Week. FALLS WITHIN RANGE OF LOWER-COST HOMES | Many Features Found in the More Expensive Group Are Included. Visited by several thousand persons during the past week, ti white house at 107 Anne koma Park, Md., tomorrow the second week of i riod as the eighth ¢ of the year along Cape Cod Color | The new | wooded | launched th | Gregory B ed by W tor s priced w lower-cost homes an | sponsored home Ta- will enter Mar Slafl Pholm A:lpm'i.wx, Land Developers and Hame Builders' Division, New Home Bullders' Guild, and States Council— | Whdnesday afternoon, October 20. with diffner mgetings for home builders and apyraiserséon the same day. R ealtor REALTY GROUPS CONVENTION SET | Ing.itute and National Committee on ] Real ‘Estate Taxation—Thursday mol'ning, October 21. cretaries’ Council, Indus- | Bogrd, Institute of Real Estate Man- | agdment—Friday afternoon, October | 1 zz,} preceded by luncheon meetings the were announced by the | sarfe day. Association of Real Estate | Session of Association. Dates meetings of greatest he realtor having a general A:rou| est ing of the year for its various divisions and institutes. to be held in connection | with the association’s annual conven- tion at Pittsburgh the week of October 18 tn 23 Ceneral sessions of the convention have already been announced for Wednesday morning. October 20, and | Friday afternoon. October 22. Sched- ule for subsidiary group meetings is as follows: American Institute of Real nogn, Thursday aftgrnoon, October 20, 21 and 22. Qocial program for the convention wil] be opened with a president’s re- i «"(‘%’mn and dance on Wednesday, the ®oll tournament and the dance on prefsident-elect on Friday. A major foot ball game will be held Estate ' of ¢'onvention week. —Designed far Living— An Interior View of Our Beautifully iFushished Livin 4622 DE RUSSEY PARKWAY Many fine-home featuples distine corner brick h be: Tot. Five lar and 2 comnl firevlaces, Furnished by P. J. NEE Carefree Comfort with Modern Gas Appliances. Priced Low na basem "living and dining reoms. Construeted antirely of rred walls, conner fi weather-stripped. . downspouts it conditioning. = 2-car brick snlaied and caull g arage with overhead doors. 2ooley Bros. OF BETTER HOMES® i NAT. 9210 To Reach Drive_out Wisconsin Ave, £-10 mile past Friendahip Hewghts trolley sta- tion. Turn left on De Russey Park- way’ at our sign. De Russev Park- way is opposite’ Chevy Chase golf course. ENWOOD has no countegsart so far as architecture ond beautiful surro imgs of the homes are concerned. UR modern swimming pgel, golf course, tennis courts aond club house are afjoy to fhe residents of this rapidly growing community. E HAVE a six-bedroo§n, four-bath house nearing completion, which mo{’ fulfill the requirements of your family. The prices of Kenwdad's beautiful home sites will surprise you. Ngne are less than 100-foot ‘@1 ~Chamberin De\?’elopmenk Co. Kenwood Office: Kennedy( Drive and Chamberlin Ave. WisconGiin 4435 To reach Kenwood, drive out Cymnecticut Avenue to Chevy Chase Circle, west on Grafton Street, tf rough Somerset to Kenwood, or out Wisconsin Avenue to Dorset LAvenue, west on Dorset Avenue through Semerset to Kenwoodl or out Connmecticut or Wisconsin Avenue to Bradley Lane and 14est on Bvrley Lane to Kenwood. trigl Property Division, Farm Lands | | offipe will be held Wednesday after- | morning and Friday | | homes Thyirsday, a reception in honor of the in Tt Stadium on Saturday afternoon | have | equipment | at 6305 Oak Ridge avenue—has been inter- | i ery County in s The exhibition period of HOMES COMPLETED | will Tast 30 days. Tt will | the public each dav dur from 10 am apm reached by ing out | (Sce STAR HO 1413 DELAFIELD PLACE HIS fine residence ner of 15th the outstanding ho: tion Situated I corner lot. the hof quality throughout 3 baths, slate roof porches heat, an minute kitchen, a three-car garage and many other fea he homa be open to Group of 3 Moderate-Priced Dwellings in Chevy Chase. A group of three new homes has just been completed by Harry Lusune in the 6300 block of Oak- Ridge avenue, Chevy Chase, Md. The | houses. which are completely modern. the latest in air-conditioning Located in the wooded section of Chevy Chase. the houses fall within the classification of moderate-priced One of the group—Ilocated Street es i furnished by Hilda Miller. NOTICE We have an opening in our office for a salesman Only o man with excel- lent past record consid- ered. We con materially assist such a man with live prospects. J.WESLEY BUCHANAN, Inc. 916 15th St ~Metro. 1143 The price of ingly low—enabling several thousand dol miss seeing it. Cor OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 1 to 9 PM. LEBreuningerd Sons home is amaz- to save Realtors. SMALL EST ATE RESENTING one of the most lovely homes of distinctive design and environment it ever has been our privilege to offer. Situated in the select section adjoining “Kenwood,” amid spacious grounds, beautifully landscaped bv J. H. Small & Sons. Of French-Norman design by Dana B Johannes, with numerous special mater and fitments. Comprises eleven rooms and four baths—and many unusual features impos describe adequately. In price and term: well below any comparable home of today! le 10 it is 6800 Bradley Boulevard Just Past the Entrance to “Kenwnod” : g ] ] J. Wesley Buchanan. Inc. 916 15th Street. Realtor. MEtro. 1143 4438 Ellicott St. N.W. THE GREATEST HOME VALUE IN WASHINGTON! Obvicusly you will look around to get the most for your “home-buvinz™ dollar S0 be sure to sce “HOMELAND," the new “Air-Conditioned” CAFRITZ Development that has ALL WASHINGTON TALKING! (Two Sold Before Completion) FINER CONSTRUCTION . .. NEWER FEATURES ... MORE HOME THAN EVER BEFORE These homes are extraordinarily attractive, and feature REYNOLDS OIL BURNER and AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT RUUD HOT- WATPR HEATER . . . DETACHED GARAGE WITH OVERHEAD DOORS. Our large scale operations enable us to build “A BETTER HOME AT LOW COST” Prices from $10,600 up %”e”fi 4 CAFRITZ Owners—Builders—Architecta ¥O REAOW: Out Wisconsin Ave. to River Road ¥ . Left to Effiestt 84, THIS 1S AN ELECTRIC KITCHEN _ HEALTH HOME Steel Casement 14th & K. Dist. 9080