Evening Star Newspaper, May 4, 1940, Page 21

Real Estate I?ge—Crowds Attend Opening 0f Star Home Dogwood to Add to Attractiveness of - House This Week End By MARGARET NOWELL. Huge crowds attended .the open- ng last week of the fourth Silver Star Home of the year at 3750 Fordham road N.W., Spring Valley, which tomorrow will enter the sec- ond week of its exhibition period. ‘The house will remain open to the public through Sunday, May 19. Visitors to The Star home this week end will be treated to the beautiful sight of dogwood blossom- ing throughout' the Spring Valley section. These flowering trees, which have been planted through- out the section, should reach the height of their beauty tomorrow. ‘The new home, designed and built by the W. C. & A. N. Miller De- velopment Co., contains seven rooms, two baths and a lavatory. It is constructed of brick painted white and has been decorated and furnished by J. Harold Gooding, in- terior decorator. The dwelling bears the indorsement of the Silver Star Homes Committee, a group of five| housing experts, headed by James | S. Taylor of the Federal Housing Administration. Shopping Center Nearby. ‘The hcme in Spring Valley has all the assets of being in the coun- try, though it is still very much in touch with the necessities for a busy urban life. There is a shop- ping center four blocks away. There 1s bus service on Massachusetts ave- nue, with a community bus which connects with it. The community bus operates on schedule all day and evening. School children are taken to school in their own school bus, returned for a hot luncheon and returned to school in the after- noon. This house is placed toward the front of a deep lot which facilitates access to the garage and front doors, but best of all makes a delightful | garden area with outdoor fireplace | at the rear of the house, which is one of its most attractive features | offering privacy in outdoor living for the summer. The lawn area has space for games or garden. Series of Flagstone Steps. One approaches the house by ai series of flagstone steps which are| most attractive and call attention| to the unusually wide bay windows | and entrance door with iron rail-| ings and copper roofed canopy. ‘This house is distinctive in its win- dow treatment, with eight-light sash in all the upstairs windows, gracious bays near the front entrance and wherever there is a nice view pic- turé ‘windows with unbroken areas of plate glass are used to frame it. The downstairs of the house is arranged for ease in operation, with a center hall which goes back to the kitchen so the maid has access to the front door without passing through dining room or living room. ‘There are small coat closets on each side of the front door and room for a table and mirror at the foot of the stairs. The dining room is at the right with deep bay window at the front, which would be lovely filled with plants or a fine glass collection. The window on the long side of the room is set high so that a buffet may be placed below it and will offer competition to the bay window as an attractive feature of the room. There is plenty of room for wall furniture as well as the usual chairs and serving table. The draperies are of rich striped (See STAR HOME, Page B-6. — MONEY TO LOAN 4Y2 % Business Property Only. Long or Short Term. PAUL D. CRANDALL Realtor TOWER BLDG. DL 9218. 1662 34th St. REMODELED $30-FOOT LIVING ROOM DEEP GARDEN $11,500 Open Saturday & Sunday SANDOZ, INC. Dupont Cirele Du. 1234 INSPECT TODAY GEORGETOWN Pre-Showing 6 ROOMS—2 BATHS FHA 38’450 APPROVED Exhibit Home 1935 39th St. N. W. Now nearing completion, homes offer you the opportunity of fl:uln( your own wall the true’ Colonial motif ern _as tomorrow. Completel conditioned, with automatic ol Designed by Arthur L. Anderson. Built by Muhleman and Kavhoe. —_— Drive west on Q St. to Wisconsin b0l B ured 1afi o SRSt T Rd. west (left) to 5 right to home. J. Wesley Buchanan 1732 K 8t. NNW. ME. 1143. i — ¢ Washingtonian fo Compete For Le Brun Scholarship Six candidates, one of whom is from Washington, have been chosen to enter the final competition for the $1,400 Le Brun traveling scholar- ship of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of -Architects, which will be held for one week be- ginning May 13 at the Beaux Arts Institute of Design, New York City. John J. Brady, 3512 Ninth street NE, was one of the six selected for the finals of the competition. Applicants included architects and architectural draftsmen between the ages of 23 and 30 from all parts of the United States. The winner of the scholarship must spend six months in travel and in the study of architecture “otherwise than by entering any school of atelier or at- tending lectures.” The scholarship was founded by Pierre L. Le Brun “to promote the artistic, scientific and practical efficiency of the architectural pro- fession.” The jury of award con- sists of Prancis Keally, chairman; William A. Delano, Otto Eggers, John T. Hanneman, Wallace K. Harrison, Otto Langmann and John V. Van Pelt. Kenwood Photo Contest Will Close Monday The annual Kenwood Cherry | Blossom Photographic Contest will close Monday afternoon at 5, it was | announced today by Donal L. Cham- berlin, vice president of the Ken- nedy-Chamberlin Development Co., sponsors of the competition. All entries must be in by that time. The photographs will be judged Tuesday following a luncheon at the Kenwood Golf and Country Club, and winners will be announced next Saturday. The judges are E. J. Boothby, president of the Kenwood Citizens’ Association; Burrell Marsh, president of the Bethesda Chamber of Commerce; Earl Heap, picture editor of The Star, and B. A. Hewins, manager of the Eastman Kodag Stores. 6417 33rd Street N.W. *9,950™ In the District of Ceolumbia, Near Pinchurst Circle A new detached brick with at- tached garage. Six beautiful . rooms, 1st floor lavatory, air- conditioned heat oil furnace. This is an unusual value. You should inspect this delightful home. Open Saturday, 1:00 to 6:00 Open Sunday, 10:00 to 6.00 Phillips & Canby, Inc. 1012 15th Street N.W. A HOUSE BY EDWIN L. and LOIS B. TAYLOR TS, réation Large Attic. Cedar Penced Yard. Pool an Rock Garden. e OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY Drive out to Westmoreland Circie at Mass. and Western Aves, south on Wetherill Rd.. om: block, turn right on Aldemarie. Wi, 6481 WI. 2688 121 Albemarle St. $16,750.00 WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940, hflfiflg_ %ffif = Biding News INSIDE THE STAR HOME—Here are views et of the attractive interior of the fourth Silver Star Home of the year, located at 3750 Fordham road N.W. The living and dining rooms and library are shown here. The home was built by the W. C. & A. N. Miller Development Co., and tomorrow it enters the second week of its exhibition period. —Photos by John Mueller, Star Staff. Panel Remodeling Easy Rooms can be entirely remodeled and resurfaced without even re- moving the furniture when panels of insulating board are used for the interior finish. These panels are simply fastened to wood strips right over the old surfaces. As soon as the panels are in place the room is ready for use once more. We will buy menthly pay- Unusual Color Scheme For a living room with an un- usual color scheme, amethyst is 2mployed in the carpet and in hang- ings slightly lighter than the car- | pet. The walls are painted azure blue, the sofa and chalrs are belge! covered and the draperies are of red-violet over flesh color glass! curtains. One white chair gives| accent, so do the accessories of spring green, red-violet, gold and cream. o8 TRUST Moy, We Will Buy 2nd Trust Notes De- sirably - Secured on _ Residential Property, ymmhh Rates. National Mortgage & Investment Corp. 1312 N, Y. Ave. NW, _Hllnd 5833 e e (Do siihfgiadd; Colonial architecturs faithfully interpreted o« . shrdy, quakity built homes set in gerdens that reflect good taste . . . & high, cool location westward of historic old assured by wisely deawn deed covenants ‘He for you . . . the things that-won for v the Good Housslesping Shield for Betor Standerds in Building for two sue- conive yours. Prices range from $15,000 fo $20,000. . Drive'out O St fo Wisconsin Ave. nosth ous Block to Ressrvor Road, leit to Dumberton. WAVERLY TAYLOR S ARCHITECTS. REALTORS SUILDERS In Bradley Woods 7829 Oldchester Road 3 ¢ » home, of n-nu-m.mnv home: oo B tory on In‘ 2 xfl“zx‘-“z ‘bedroo! dlnd 4 HAQ“ s secon . Bathe oned ofi heat. Attached Sarase. Inspect NOW! t Wisconsin Ave. to ilson Blod., left Lo g} to second street on Drive o Bradiey Lane, left right. “ -Built Homes Ar et Homes” In Chevy Chase, p, . Western Ave—| 3 tnnamo'n'.':';;::fc‘m-‘ Inspect Nowy: . Drive oxt Chase cgm,f',':",.‘"- 0 Chevy WESTMORELAND HiLL S Ao, 135 bocky gy e eHE 1505 H St. N.w. Pre-Showing of New Detached Brick Homes 16th St. Heights $7.950 The best value that has ever come to Washington—beau- titul, modern homes in an ideal location. Two Sold Before Completion 1244 to 52 . Van Buren St. N.W. Drive out 13th 8t. to Piney Branch Rd.. right to Ga. Ave., left to Van Buren 8. ALDON CONSTRUCTION CO. OWNERS-BUILDERS SHANNON & LUCH9, Resitors NA. 2245 Chevy Chase, D. C. 1 Block West of Conn. Ave. Center-hall Homes, containing all the features you have been looking for—and more. Built to the most exacting standards with the finest qual- ity equipment and finish throughout. Only $12,950 rooms and closets. 3 bed- Sooms'3 Tathe, st Boor avatesr, A REAL BUY! SEE IT TODAY! Only 1 Left 3531 ALBEMARLE ST. NW. L. Millpr v REPOSSESSED BARGAIN ST. GABRIEL'S PARISH $7,750 20-foot. 6-room home—in beauti- ful condition. Newly redecorated throughout. ' attractive parquet floors—new sink, cabinet. gas range (fully insulated). new electric fix- tures, shades, inlaid linoleum and oil burner. A quiet, Tesidential location within a stone’s throw of churches. stores and transportation, and ciose to parks. 322 TAYLOR ST. N.W. OPEN SUNDAY NATIONAL MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CORP. 1312 N, Y. Ave. Barnaby Woods, Chevy Chese, D. C. A fine example of Willkiomsburg archi- tecture with a modern floor plan em- bracing 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, recreation room, maid’s room and bath ond ettic. You cannot fail to oppreciate the wide, beautifully wooded lot, the spring-fed stream ond the garden wolks, A house worthy of your immediate inspection. Directions: Out Conn. Ave. to Nebraska Ave., right om Nebraska Ave. to Utah e, left on Utah fve blocks to Barnaby St. right two Slocks to home. Reattor EDW. R. CARR Buitcer 2659 Conn. Ave. AD. 6623. | COLONIAL VILLAGE, D. C. ESTATES CAPE COD COLONIAL 1825 Sudbury Lane, OF ROCK CREEK PARK A practically new home in one of W —eonly 20 minutes out 16th St. {; setting. Iandscaped wi ta bath house many features are the little things thal Iai losets, library, n verch off OPEN SATURDAY ~AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY —MAY BE SEEN ON WEEK DAYS BY CALLING GE. 1224 FOR APPOINTMENT. To Reach: Drive worth on 16th St.. to Kalmis Rd., left to W. Beach Dr., right half block to Sudbury Lawe. LESLIE D. MEASELL IN BARNABY WOODS CHEVY CHASE, D. C. 3432 WO. Conn. Ave. 47133 6308 31st PLACE N.W. * Featuring 6 rooms and 2 bath, screened porch, large attic, lot 55x130, large 'shade trées in rear yard, automatic .gas heat, furred weatherstripped and screened throughout. H: . to CI rele, rester Aenne 43 enmvront Ternran o “Fenngeont 18\ Ti0 Plae ona"Aouns: OPEN 2 to 6 P.M. SATURDAY & SUNDAY WAGGAMAN-BRAWNER REALTY CORP. OWNERS AND BUILDERS walls, Home Costs Lowered Over-all costs of complete family homes have been driven down to an average of $4456 in the first 193 low-rent public housing projects constructed with loans from the United States Housing Authority. — BUILDERS ! !¢ We will buy your de- ferred purchase money second trust notes. Prompt Attention Reasonable Discount NATIONAL MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CORP. ) 1312 N. Y. Ave. NA. 5833 s STONE, LORD Building Totals $3,554,840 Here in Month Value of Permits Million Over March And Year Ago Private construction activity in the District during April showed s gain of nearly $1,000,000 in valuation over March and also the correspond- ing month of last year, it was re- ported today by Col. John W. Oeh- mann, building inspector, following completion of his monthly survey. Col. Oehmann reported that new buildings for which permits were is- sued last month were valued at $3,554,840, by far the highest figure for any month this year. In April last year, private construction totaled $2,619,710, while the figure for March, 1940, was $2,634,995. An unusually large amount of apartment construction swelled the April building total Sixty-three apartments with a capacity of 761 families and a valuation of $2,126,060 were approved by Col. Oehmann’s office. In the corresponding month of last year there were only 19 new apartments approved. These had & capacity of 185 families and a valua- tion of $447,800. There were 30 apartments included among permits issued in March of this year, and were valued at $774,500. Projected construction of one- family dwellings in April was sharply (See PERMITS, Page B-6,) - New! Different! Selling Fast! to t. tol Stigan s wich?’s @ o fignt . Dundoy- WSt 0\33‘6 Developers Crestivood AT ROCK CREEK PARK & CALDWELL, 1800 Shepherd St. N.W. Owner Leaving City—Special Value We present for your inspection a home that has won wide ac- claim both for its design and convenience features, spacious rooms and decorative scheme. Close to the city, yet enjoying the seclusion of a suburban loca- tion, Crestwood has an unique location. Rigid restrictions pro- tect your investment. Schools, stores, churches and transporta- tion are within walking distance. Here you are only 3 miles and less than 10 minutes’ drive from the White House. Drive ot 16th St. N.W. to Shepherd St.. turn left to 1800 Built by Paul P. Stone & Avon Shockey %« PAUL P. STONE, Realtor "3 | ‘“—————-;[ ARE YOU A CONSTRUCTION FAN? - Thousands Are Watching These Homes Grow. See 11 Different Stages of Comstruction, from FOUNDA- TION Footings to ROOF, Inside and Out in the New “ULTRA ECONOMY HOME” OVER 70 SOLD Copyrighted 1940. A Planned Community of 1,000 Homes in the Woods of Beautiful WEST LANHAM HILLS, MD. Flood Lighted Like Day Every Night PER MO. 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