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__WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1937. »»_ PAGE G—1
AUGUST BUILDING
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Activity Up 6 Per Cent in
Month, Reports From
1,456 Cities Reveal.
DROP OF 4 PCT. SHOWN
FROM SAME ’36 MONTH
Fall of 23 Per Cent in Residential
Construction Accounts for
Decrease.
All types of building construction
activity throughout the Nation ad
vanced in August as compared with
the preceding month, but was some
what less than in the corresponding
period of 1936. Secretary Perkins
stated today in announcing the results
of the building survey conducted each
month by the Bureau of Labor Statis
tics.
Reports received by the bureau
from 1.456 cities in all sections of
the country revealed that the total
value of all types of construction for
which permits were issued in August
was 6 per cent higher than in July.
Miss Perkins said. The value of new
non-residential construction was 12
percent above the July level, while
smaller increases are indicataed in
permits issued for new residential
buildings, and for additions, altera
tions and repairs to existing structures.
Compared with August of last year,
the total value of building permits
granted in August shows a decrease of
4 per cent. This decline was due
entirely to a reduction of 23 p>er cent
In the value of new residential con
struction. An increase of 25 per cent
is indicated in expenditures for new
non-residential construction, and a
gain of 3 pier cent in the value of
perimts issued for additions, altera
tions and repairs, comparing August
w-ith the corresponding month last
year.
Washington Is Fourth.
Total construction figures for the
first eight months of this year show
Washington holding fourth place
among major cities of the country.
Valuation of the Capital's building
for this period, including projects of
the Federal Government is $34,980,763,
an increase of about $4,000,000 over
the corresponding period of last year.
The increase over last year in Wash
ington is somewhat less than in other
cities of the country. New York City
is leading in the valuation of con
struction for the two-thirds year with
a total of $175,165,384. Los Angeles
1* in second place with a total of
$48 497,829, and Detroit third with
$40,890,221. Chicago and Philadelphia
trail Washington, the reports shows.
For the first eight months of the
year, the aggregate value of all classes
of building construction in the 1,456
cities amounted to $1,142,359,000, an
increase of 15 per cent over the cor
responding period of 1936. All types
of construction showed gains, compar
ing the two periods. The increase of
residential construction amounted to
16 per cent. During the eight months
of 1937, dwelling units were provided j
in these cities for 127,339 families, an j
Increase of 16 per cent over last year.
During last month no contracts i
were awarded for P. W. A. low'-cost
housing projects. In the correspond
ing month of last year the P. W. A.
awarded contracts for such projects
having a valuation in excess of $18,
800,000. Private residential construc
tion, which would not include Govern
ment work, was 6 per cent greater last
month than in August, 1936.
Drop of 20 Per Cent.
There were 13.425 dwelling units
provided by permits issued in the
cities in August, an increase over
July of 6 per cent. However, compared
with August of last year a decrease of
20 per cent is shown in the number
of family dwelling units provided.
This was due to the activity last
7see ~august7building. Pg. C-loT)
Attractive Washington Residences Recently Completed and Sold
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Neiu dwelling, at 6609 Thir
ty-second place, Barnaby
Woods, which has been pur
chased by Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Wenrich from the
Barnaby Woods Development
Co. Mr. Wenrich is with the
Post Office Department.
AHMETS ENTER
LOW-COST FIELD
Accept Challenge to Cut
Home Prices, Says Head
of Institute Unit.
A movement to mobilize “all the
man power and intellect of the archi
tectural profession’’ in support of the
national housing program authorized
by Congress has been launched by the
American Institute of Architects, ac
cording to an announcement made
public by Walter R. McCornack of
Cleveland, chairman of the institute's
Committee on Housing.
Architects will immediately take
steps to enter the housing field as
leaders and to rid it of social hysteria
and false notions of the American
standard of living, McCornack said.
“The architect is the unbiased arbiter
between the building public and the
building industry,” he declared. Sixty
nine chapters of the institute through
out the country will unite in carrying
out the institute's plans.
Congress has thrown down the gaunt
let to the building industry, and im
mediate action by this industry to
(See ARCHITECTS, Page C-12.)
The dwelling, at 107 Anne street, Kilmarock. which received the Silver Star award, which
has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. George I. Dewey by William M. Throckmorton, realtor. The house
was built by the Gregory B. Mason Co. —Star Staff Photos.
ALEXANDRIA SALES OFF
Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va„ September 25—
Real estate transfers totaling $63,200
were made during the past week, ac
cording to figures complied in the
office of Elliott F. HofTman, clerk of
the Corporation Court. The largest
sale was for $7,800 and the smallest
$700.
Surfacing of Floors.
Regardless of the kind of paint or
varnish finish you are applying, the
surface to be finished must be in
proper condition or the results will
be disappointing.
This home, ai 4333 Forty-sixth street, has been sold to an
undisclosed purchaser by Korzendorfer & Brooks, builders. Sale
was made through the office of Phillips & Canby.
JEW HEATHERINGTON
\PARTMENTSOPENED
Majority of Suites at 1421
Massachusetts Avenue Are
Smaller Units.
The Heatherington Apartments, new
eight-story building at 1421 Massachu- j
;etts avenue, was opened to the public :
his week. The building was designed j
md construction supervised by Harry
rrancis Cunningham, architect, with ]
he collaboration of Thomas W. Mar- j
hall, structural engineer, and the !
Weller Corp., mechanical and electri
cal engineers. It was built by the j
firm of Skinker & Garrett.
Exterior of the new building is faced
with red Colonial brick wdth limestone
irst story and trim. The style is an
nterpretation of the "early Federal,”
especially appropriate to Washington,
rhe structure provides 88 apartments.
22 of which contain living room, bed
room, kitchen and bath. The remain
ing units have one room, kitchen and
bath.
The smaller suites, so popular in
Washington, have large entrance halls
Bnd several closets, one of which is
of sufficient size to serve as a dressing
room. The larger apartments on the
south front will have dining alcoves
opening from the living rooms and
directly accessible from the kitchens.
The kitchens, which are unusually
large for a Washington apartment, are
equipped with modem fixtures, in
cluding electric refrigerators, gas
ranges, cabinet sinks, ventilating fans
and storage cabinets above the range,
sink and refrigerator. Kitchens will
accommodate table and chairs to serve
as •'dinnette" if desired. The bath
rooms, tiled in black and white, are
fitted with attractive plumbing fix
tures. showers, mirror cabinets, utility
outlets, towel bars and built-in -ttings.
MOST POPULAR OF
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Charleston Colonial Type
Dwelling Has Unusually
Livable Qualities.
OPEN TERRACE ADDS
TO CHARM OF HOUSE
Old Furniture and Reproduction!
Draw Praise of Many
Visitors.
Visited by nearly 10,000 persons in
the two weeks it has been shown, the
tenth Silver Star Home of the year,
situated at 4221 Van Ness street,
tomorrow will enter the third week
of its exhibition period.
The attractive structure, designed
along lines of the Charleston Colonial,
has proven to be the most popular
display home of the year in Wash
inton. Its graceful lines and gleaming
white columns, sound construction
and convenient floor plan, have been
praised highly by the thousands who
have Inspected it. Beautiful antique
pieces and authentic reproductions of
classical types of furniture add greatly
to the appeal of the dwellling.
Located in the estate section of
Nebraska avenue, the new home was
erected by Samuel S. Spruce, realtor
builder. It was designed by George
N. Bell, while the lot has been
attractively landscaped by J. H. Small
& Sons. The home contains 9 rooms,
4 of which are bed rooms, and 4 baths.
The Star home is an unusually liv
able house. In addition to the spa
cious first-floor living room, there is
an upstairs sitting room with fire
place. A huge room on the third
floor could be used either for games
or as an extra bed room. There is a
full bath on this third floor.
A feature that adds to the charm
(See SILVER STAR, Page C-8.)
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M Dignified Colonial—Quality Envronment—$10,600
S This Home Positively Cannot be Duplicated at the |1
H Price. Six spacious rooms, fully tiled bath, generous ®
S grounds, covered living porch. Includes Reynolds Oil »
H Burner and Air Conditioning Unit, Ruud Hot Water *
S Heater. Fully Insulated and Weather-stripped. Close Jf
■ to schools. Near public transportation. ■
■ TO REACH: Dries out Wisconsin Ass. to River M , left to B
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Owners-Bullders-Architects H
Just Completed by Cooley Bros.
A Beautiful Georgian Colonial
In Chevy Chase Gardens
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4621 De Russey Parkway
Furnished by P. J. Nee
Featuring Cooley finer construction plus many exclu
sive Cooley refinements and innovations. 4 large
bedrooms, 2 baths, door opening leading to upstairs
patio, large side porch. Spacious living room with
fireplace. Oxford kitchen cabinets, double drain
sink, Westinghouse refrigerator. Finished third
floor. Recreation room. Copper gutters and down
spouts. Insulated, furred walls, caulked. Weather
stripped and screened. Closets galore, with mirror
doors. Large comer lot. High elevation, near
schools, stores and transportation. Bryant Air
Conditioned.
CAREFREE COMFORT WITH
MODERN GAS APPLIANCES
To Reach: Drive out Wisconsin Ave. 8-10 mile past Friend
ship Heights trolley station. Turn left on De Russey Park
way at our sign. De Russey Parkway is opposite Chevy
Chase golf course.
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! VALUES
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1 Longfellow St., N.W. |
Ideal for a doctor or dentist. Large gj
I;§J corner lot. colonial design, three (S
bedrooms, two baths, two extra lav- S
atories. numerous large closets. B
beautiful recreation room and fln- S
ished attic. Quality construction b
in every detail. 5
$11,500 up
To Reach: Out New Hampshire gj
Are., bearing left on North Capitol g
to Longfellow St. end hornet. Bj
5713 Sixth Street N.W. 1
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etta Park, these substantial stone gJ
with timber trim homes include gJ
every modern convenience feature. 3
There are seven larxe. bright rooms, n]
two tiled baths, attractive kitchen jg
and the nicest club-recreation room
you have seen. Near every eon- l|,
venienee. Also an eight-room de- £
-l tached corner home with baths, gj
i $11,500 up 1
S To Reach: Out Fifth Street to Con- gj
gj cord Ave.. left one block to Sixth gj
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| Rittenhouse St. N.W. I
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ffi Delightful air • conditioned homes S]
(3 with K and 7 spacious rooms. 2 and n]
g 3 baths. Featuring Norge oil burn- bi
raj er. refrigerator, concentrator and ^
g gas range. Located on deep, level IS
aj lots near fi-aere Van Buren recrea- isj
S tlon center, close to schools, stores gj
IS and transportation. IS}
I® $10,950 up |
To Reach: Out Georgia Avenue or jf)
Filth Street to Rittenhouse. right (3
fo homes. js
! 1023 Varnum St. N.E. |
Reduced $2,500 1
| Beautiful tapestry brick containing a
,-j six large rooms, tiled bath, modern b
I kitchen and large side porch. Oil S
heat, two-car built-in garage. Large E{
landscaped lot in a splendid neigh- g|
borhood. Completely reconditioned w
like new. Overlooking beautiful St. [S
Joseph Seminary ground. p
$10,650
To Reach: Out Michigan Ave. a
N.E. to 12th St., lelt to Varnum g
and lelt to home. g
( 5021 45th Street N.W. §
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H hall colonial is a value not often bi
&} duplicated. It is situated on a g
b roojny corner lot and features four Ej
gj bedrooms, modern kitchen and oil @
Ej heat. Will consider trade and ar- gJ
g range convenient terms.
' $10,500 |
ij To Reach: Out Wisconsin Ave. to *
B Garrison St., left to Hth St. ant »
ffi homes. jm
1 WE WILL ACCEPT FIDELITY I
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• HOMEWOOD • II
A Restricted Community
4726 Albemarle St. N.W.
This home offers a most convenient floor plan with complete BED ROOM
AND BATH ON FIRST FLOOR and three rooms and bath on seoond floor. Con
tains every feature of finest modern home construction and equipment.
Three other homes of various sites and floor plans now ready for inspection.
Hiih elevation, quiet, refined neichborhood. wooded aites. wide, deep lots.
15 minutes to downtown, one block to bus line, three blocks to Shopptnt Center,
Convenient to schools, churches and elubi.
Reasonably Priced
Built by L. E. F. Prince OPEN AND LIGHTED DAILY
Drive out Mass. Ave. to 49th St., turn right on
I 49th St. to Albemarle, then right to houses. |
C. H. HILLEGEIST CO.
1621 K St. N.W. Natl 8500
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jompir mi imi* s
4211 Schley Ave. S.E.
One of seven new brick homes that
feature construction details you
would only expect in expensive
houses H rooms—first floor has
large living room, two bedrooms,
kitchen, breakfast room and bath
Second floor nicely finished Full
basement. Double oak doors, hot
i water heat, screens, electric refrig
eration. metal kitchen cabinets.
Easy terms; pay less than rent.
OTHER HOMES
1210 Stanley Art. S.E.
4300 to 1308 Dewey Aye. S.E.
Open Daily and Sunday
Until 9 P.M.
Tn insnect: Drive out Pennsylvania
| Ave.. turn left on Alabama Ave. to
District Line, then right on South
1 ern Ave. to Schley Ave. southeast.
JOSEPH C. ZIRKLE
Owner— —Builder
007 15th St. N.W. District 8888
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. Georgetown
3342
RESERVOIR RD.
Built bv
Madison Bids. Co.
A typical Williamsburg
house. Beautifully built and
decorated. Four bed rooms,
3 baths, tap room and bar,
charming small garden. A
new home with old at
mosphere.
OPEN TODAY 3 to 6,
SUNDAY 11 to 6.
BOSS b PHELPS
REALTORS
HIT K St. Na. 9300
II 25 BUILT—24 SOLD III
THESE STURDY HOMES OF
ST ONE
4
Bedrooms
Roberts
Built
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Exhibit Home Furnished by Hutchison, Inc.
5311 FIRST ST. N.W.
At Concord Avo.
gIG, beautiful 21-ft. stone homes with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths,
studio attic bedroom or study, 2 stone fireplaces, big recre
ation room, big lot and garage. See MODEL HOME TODAY
OR TOMORROW NIGHT.
Dlst.
3100
REDUCED!
Builder Sayt “Sell”
4631 4th St. N.W.
NEW CORNER BRICK
7 rooms, 1% haths, recreation
room, automatic heat, built-in
yara*e.
$9,950
(Reduced from $11,950.)
INSPECTION WILL CONVINCE
YOU THERE ISNT ANYTHING
IN THE CITY TO COMPARE
WITH THIS MOST UNUSUAL
OFFER.
An Electric Kitchen Health Home.
Open for Inspection Daily
Till 9 P.M.
CAFRITZ
__ 14th and K N.W. DIst. 9080
I The Homes We Have
Built At 12th and
: Geranium Sts. N.W.
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Show What We Can Do
PM, On YOUR Vacant Lot
|j|g To Make It Fay You
Splendid Dividends
To Offset the Expense
of Taxes, Upkeep, Etc.
Investigate NOW!
| You Can Depend on Us!
j: H "Stone-Built Hornet Are
Better-Built Hornet."
Paul T. Stone, Inc.
927 15th St.N.W. NA.0856 =4
Residence Phone, Cleve. 7096 j
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