Evening star. [volume], September 17, 1932, Page B-3, Image 17

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ARCHITECTS IL
START OF REVIVAL
$572,738,000 Projects Al
ready Financed and Being
Planned.
Belief that the beginning of a period
of recovery in the building industry
of the country has been reached Is
held by editors of the American Archi
tect on the basis of a survey of
projects now planned and financed.
Based on direct individual reports
from 1.636 representative architects
and other informed sources, the sur
vey shows that building and mod
ernization projects now in the plan
ning stage and already financed amount
to S572.738.000.
Contemplated construction, based on
architects* records and checked against
business conditions in each State,
reaches an additional figure of $1,181,
068,000, the magazine reports.
Construction Speeded.
Of the total of the two classifica
tions. those already planned and those
contemplated, it is reported that $293.
623,000 is in the new building projects
already financed and under planning
for immediate construction.
In the actual new building projects
there «ire 1.145 dwellings costing below
$20.000, making a total estimated cost
of S10,171,500. and 203 dwellings cost
ing from $20.000 and up, costing a
total of $8.104.000.
Of apartment buildings and hotels
there are 128, representing a cost cf
$18,155.500, and 24 hotels costing
$4.490,000.
In the contemplated construction
listed in the survey data there are
3.429 dwellings having an individual
cost below S20.000 which have a total
estimated cost of $25.822.100, and 582
dwellings of more expensive classifica
tion having a total cost of $21,677,500.
Three Factors Listed.
There are 573 contemplated apart
ments and apartment hotels that will
cost $136,150,000 and 130 hotels that
■will cost $43.923.000.
The survey and forecast by Ameri
can Architect lists three factors which
are believed to be serving to stimulate
recovery of building. They are:
•'Normal requirements, which have
not been satisfied for several years, will j
call for a considerable volume of prod
ucts to bring the buildings of the coun
try back to proper condition.
"Available Federal funds promise to
turn vast sums of money for the pur
chase of building materials.
"The people know that from an eco
nomical point of view now. when costs ι
of labor and prices of building prod- j
ucts are unusually low. is a good time
to build or modernize."
Asks Permit for Home.
Prank C. Hudson, owner, has ap
plied for permit from the District for
the erection of a two-story brick dwell
ing at 3031 W street southeast, having
β η estimated construction cost of $7,000.
J. A. Absher is the builder.
New Suburban Home in Kenwood Completed
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Residence on Woodlawn avenue at the intersection of Shadow road, Kenwood, Md., which has been acquired by
Richard C. Hubbard. It was built by H. H. Hubbard Irom plans by A. H. Sonnemann of the Kennedy-Chamberlin
Development Co. —Star Staff Photo. [
The residence of Richard C. Hub- I
bard, on Wood lawn avenue, at the in
tersection of Shadow road, in Kenwood,
Md„ Is an interesting study of a modern
home that reveals the architectural in
fluence of the early American manner.
There is seen in this house appealing
effect of the low. somewhat rambling
and broken roof line of a dwelUng that
is set snugly against the ground. It is
given an added picturesque feeling, due
to its location on a spacious and wood
ed lot, showing a broad expanse of
sloping lawn in front of the building.
Roof Is of Tile.
The house is a combination of stone,
white-painted brick and clapboard, and
has a roof of tile of the type employed
in the restoration of historic buildings
at WiUiamsburg, Va., which gives the
effect of old, moss-green, wood shingles
of the early American homes.
The white-painted brickwork aerves
to lighten the aspect of the house and
to provide contrast against the gray and
light-brown tones of the stone and the
green of the lawns and trees.
An ornamental wrought-iron porch,
•with copper roof, lends a distinctive
touch to the entrance. »
Hearth of Marble.
The main entrance leads into a spa
cious hall, from which a stairway of
early American style carries to the
second floor.
Through a deep arch at the left of
the entrance hall and down two steps
is a large living room, in one end of
which is a fireplace having a facing
and hearth of marble and a wood man
tel extending to the ceiling. To the
left of the fireplace is a deep-seated
window in a paneled wall area, while a
door in the paneling to the right of the
fireplace leads to a sun room having a
flagstone floor. The sun room has
east, south and west Exposures. To
the east of the sun room and adjacent
to it is a paved terrace and lily pond.
To the east of tlie living room and
up two steps is a library, which Is pan
eled in knotty white pine, finished in
a rich nut-brown tone. The room has
built-in bookcases, which line the wall.
A long covered porch, with flagstone
flooring, is reached from the living
room through French doors.
To the right of the main entrance is
the dining room, which is featured by
paneled wainscoat and built-in china
closets. It has a window which gives a
picture of a sunken rose garden on the
property.
A two-car built-in garage completes
the first-floor plan.
On the second floor are four large
bed rooms, dressing room and three
baths. Over the garage is a maid's
room, with bath. These quarters can
be reached by stairs from either first
or second floors.
The house was built for the owner
by H. H. Hubbard, contractor, from
plans by Α. Η. Sonnemann, architect, ■
associated with the Kennedy-Chamber- |
lin Development Co., which started the
Kenwood section several years ago.
15 East Underwood St.
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
Just 100 yds. east of Conn. Av·.
An especially inviting cen·
ter-hall home—7 comfort
able r ο ο m s — 4 bed
rooms, 2 tile baths,
tiie roof, built-in
garage.
IxcTusive Agent
Nat. 8383
Investment Bldg
Wooded Setting
Lot 72x125
Lansing Valk \ s)2 750
Exclusive Agent m *
Buy Wisely
And Buy Now J
Open Sunday
11 A.M. Until Dark
'Owner Away for the Day
Rock Creek Hills
1615 Juniper St.
Price, $24,500
FURNISHED. This most attractive stone and brick home of
English architecture overlooks the wooded hills and distant forests of
Rock Creek Park. Splendidly built of high-grade materials.
Center entrsnce hall, with very large living room, open fireplace,
with beautiful hardwood paneling on entire front wall; screened private
porch with stone floor; most attractive dining room and kitchen; 1st
floor lavatory.
On 2nd floor are 5 bedrooms and 3 baths (including a studio room
over the 2-car attached garage).
Most attractive and spacious recreation room in basement.
Gas heat, specially heavy green Vermont slate roof, copper gutters,
recessed radiation. The lowest priced new house in this exclusive tec·
tion of expensive homes.
Open every day 2 to 9 P.M. and all day Sunday
TO REACH—Drive out 16th St. iust over the hill beyond Walter Reed
Hospital, turn left on Juniper St., one-half block.
REALTY ASSOCIATES, INC.
1427 Eye
Realtors
Nat. 1438
EXHIBIT
HOMES:
1341 Shepherd St.
1347 Northeast
Semi-Detached
3 and 4
Bed Rooms
All Modern Improvements
Including Recreation Room
Real Homes
at
Most Unusual Prices
CHAS. M. WALLINGSFORD
Builder and Owner
1010 Vermont Ave. N.W.
National 2990
APARTMENT PLANNED !
Three-Story Building· Will Be
Erected at 1β18 Ρ Street.
Plans for the construction of a three
story apartment house at 1618 Ρ street
have been filed with the District build
ing Inspector by Mrs. Joseph H. Curran
as owner.
The building, to be erected by Mor
rison Bros., has an estimated building
cost of $17,000. It is to be of brick
construction.
Attractive Value in
CHEVY CHASE
3712 Ingomar St N.W.
1 rooms, 2 baths, large master
bed room with three exposures ι
and porch. Oil heat, electric re
fricerAtion, colonial side porch. <
Priced ÛT$14,750 ι
—which b considerably under
cost. Convenient terms arranged.
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Open Sunday
WALTER A. BROWN
1400 H St. N.W., Natl. 1652
4S22 47th Street'Ν.W.
American University Park
.1
THE MOST AMAZING NEW HOL'SE VALUE OF THE SEASON
88,850 Colonial Semi-Brick... Slate Roof
' μ ... Beautiful Bath with Shower
. . « Recreation Room ... 2 Fire
places . . . All Oak Floors . . .
Up-to-Minute Kitchen with As
From Masse- phalt Floors . . . Electric Refrig
mrthtSonA4V6th eration . . . Big Attic . . . Extra
It.,*0 wVTt^to Dressing Room . . . Garage . . .
North to house. Fine Maple Tree over Front Lawn.
OPEN SATURDAY P.M.
ALL DAY SUNDAY
1417 Κ St.
BOSS & PHELPS
Members Washington Real Estate Board.
Nat l MOO.
Meadoivhrook—Chevy Chase, Maryland
Sample House
7109 CHATHAM ROAD
Of These
Beautiful
Colonial
The Last Two
Homes
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In the Club District of Chevy Chase, Md. Two Short Squares West
of Conn. Ave. and One Square South of Columbia Country Club.
Exclusive, yet conveniently located in beautiful
Meadow-brook, where rigid restrictions protect your
Investment against any type of undesirable
encroachment. Quality of workmanship, spacious
rooms, so practically planned and beautifully dec
orated, causes us to predict the sale of these last
two homes this week, because the prices are now
only $12,950 and $13,750.
Fully detached, Colonial, wide center-hall plan, with
six master sized rooms, two beautiful baths, perfect
oak floors, ultra modern kitchen with Frigidaire,
extremely large living room, fireplace, wide private
living porch, a huge attic finished in Celotex, cop
per screened, all brand new, and on large, beauti
fully terraced, well planted lots, each house having
a detached garage for two cars.
From Conn. Ape. Turn H'est on Aspen St. Into Chatham Road and House
Τ ower
Bldg.
R..M. HOOKER
Realtor
Metrop.
2663
Eighth and Tuckerman Stt.
WONDERFUL
NEW SEMI-DETACHED HOMES
ALL sold but two tells the story.. .they appeal to the eye and
the pocketbook.. .You MUST visit them this Sunday! All
brick construction, 6 big cheerful rooms, and ultra modern bath,
r- ., a wonderful kitchen with the latest built-in features, a new type
^ampie nousc Unen doset, oak floors and trim, a wonderful basement ball
fill ft fit), room, porches and house screened throughout, garage and big
^ handsome landscaped lot. See them TODAY...they will be sold
St. N.W. this week at this low price!
Drive out Georgia '
Ave. to Tuckerman
St., turn right two
blocks and left on
tth St. to home.
Drive Out Today!
$8,350
Terms
Iw Ter
Six Boom·
Tiled Bath
De Lax·
Wonder
Kitchen»
Recreation
Three Porche·
Open lT«T Dw
and ETenlos Until
9 P.M.
Tower
il7IJI7D D CAN Y0U FIND 9
W OEjIxEj their equal [
FORREST COURT
A New Development Featuring
Smaller Home Sites in Beautiful
WOODSIDE PARK
Opens off the new important arterial highway now under construc
tion connecting Takoma Park, Forest Glen and Rockville
To those who have been waiting for a smaller building site in Woodside
Park, with its protective restrictions, charming environment and natural
beauty, Forrest Court offers an opportunity.
Forrest Court is designed along the best landscape engineering lines and
promises to be one of the beauty spots of this outstanding homeland.
Price $1,600 up
There are only a few sites in the Court and
they promise to sell quickly. Inspect today.
Woodside Development Corp., Owners
9J0I Georgia Ave», Md» Shep. 3336
A SMALL COUNTRY ESTATE
In Exclusive BRADLEY HILLS
Bethesda, Mont
gomery County
6809
Glenbrook
Road
•
*29,500
This distinguished residential property is one of the show
places of nearby Maryland. A home of impressive archi
tectural motif—spacious—'livable . . . extensive grounds,
beautifully landscaped. The sale price is thousands of dollars
under the cost of duplication of a property of this character.
The home is of enduring brick and stucco construction, con
taining 11 rooms, 4 baths, first floor lavatory and 2 rooms and
lavatory in basement. 3 wood-burning and one electric fire
place, hot-water heat. Awnings, screens, weatherstripping and
every other feature to promote comfort in all seasons.
Open 10 to 7 Sunday. Drive out Wis.
Ave. to Bradley Lane, turn left one
mile to Glenbrook Rd. and turn north
to house.
EAVER BRO
Financed with a flf
teen-year Metropolitan
life Ins. Co. loan, as
suring maximum econ
omy and protection to
the home bayer.
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