Evening star. [volume], September 25, 1937, Page C-3, Image 25

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BRITISH AUTHORITY
ON HOMES HEARD
English Program Outlined.
J. L. Laing Sees U. S.
Plans Lagging.
High officials of Government hous
ing agencies received a first-hand ac
count of the British housing program
last night from John L. Laing, noted
English home builder. The officials
and Mr. Laing, who is touring the
country on a housing inspection trip,
were guests at a dinner given at the
Shoreham Hotel by A. S. Freed, chair
man of the Committee for Economic
*nd Social Progress.
Among the officials attending the
dinner, and subsequently a round
table discussion of housing problems
with Mr. Laing, were; Stewart Mc
Donald. Federal housing adminis
trator; John H. Fahey, chairman, Fed
eral Home Loan Bank Board; Miles
Colean, and J. M. Daiger, also of F.
H. A., and Horace Russell, general
counsel of the Home Loan Bank
Board. Others in attendance were;
John D. Biggers. vice president of the
Committee for Economic and Social
Progress; Morton Bodfish. executive
secretary of the United States Build
ing and loan League; Lawrence Clay
ton. Federal Reserve Board; Thomas
S Holden, president of the New York
Building Congress, and Frank C.
Hanrahan. Arlington County manager.
Inspects Projects.
Arriving in Washington Thursday,
Mr. Laing was given a testimonial
luncheon at the Washington Golf and
Country Club by the Arlington County
Chamber of Commerce. Later he in
spected the large-scale housing de
velopments at Colonial Village and
fit Buckingham, the latter sponsored
by the Committee for Economic and
Serial Progress. He said both de
velopments compare favorably with
any of the British housing projects.
Previously, at the luncheon. Mr. Laing
had stated.
"'I have been surprised to find that
In spite of the tremendous demand
which your President has stated exists
for better housing in America, very
little real progress has been made
along the line of providing middle and
Inner class housing similar to that
which wc have found so necessary in
Britain. I wish to call attention to
the fact that home building for the
masses has made a very great con
tribution to our financial recovery,
and caused a vital improvement in our
country.
Recommends Program.
“It appears logical to me that
America must do certain things in
order to accomplish the desirpd results.
, Among the things I would recom
mend are:
“1. The formation of larger and
better building companies.
"2. Lower rates of interest on mort
gages.
' 3. Larger percentage loans, or, in
Other words, smaller down payments.
"4 Honest co-operation between
labor and building employers.”
Mr. Laing arrived in New York on
Monday, and was the guest of various
building organizations in that city and
Philadelphia before coming to Wash
ington. He will return to New York
for several important engagements
before departing for Chicago and Los
Angeles, where he will attend the eon
vent ion of the United States Building
and Loan League.
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Orchid Street Home Sold
New home of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll A. Maul, located at 1923
Orchid street, which was purchased through the office of
Jacobson Bros., owners and builders.
15 LOW-COST HOMES
AVAILABLE FOR BUYERS
Bungalow Type Houses on S Stree
Northeast Approved for
F. H. A. Financing.
Announcement of the completion c
15 low-cost houses in the 2200 bloc
of S street northeast was made toda
by Joseph Carroll, head of the Carro
Construction Co. The dwellings hav
! been approved for financing under the
Federal Housing Administration plan.
I Called “Sunshine Homes,” the new
structures are of the bungalow type.
, Each contains five sizeable rooms and
includes the latest features of con
struction, such as insulation, weather
stripping and automatic heat. Cast
of the homes ranges from $6,550 to
f $6,650. To reach the new develop
c ment, drive to Fifteenth and H'streets
y northeast, thence out Bladensburg
1 road a mile and a half to S street,
e Turn right on S street.
Large Scale Operations
Held Chief Hope of
Cutting Costs.
Bpeclai Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. September 25.—"Large
scale operations”—making a hundred
houses grow where ordinarily but 1
or 10 might have been built—instead
of "profane mumblings about labor
and profiteering manufacturers” is
the course which seems to hold out the
best hope of cutting costs today, it is
pointed out in an editorial in the cur
rent issue of Building Reporter, news
supplement published by the Archi
tectural Forum.
"This approach,” the editorial em
phasizes, ‘ makes it possible to enlist
the aid of the most competent archi
tects and technicians, to explore every
possible standardization, to utilize
some degree of prefabrication, to
schedule small-house operations as
rigidly as a Rockerfeller Center job.”
Mumblings Ineffectual.
Pointing out that the building busi
ness is again suffering from its
"periodic malady” of violently rising
costs and "meeting Its current agony
with traditional resignation accom
panied by an undercurrent of profane
mumblings about labor and profiteering
manufacturers,” the article states that
it "should be perfectly obvious that
wholesale condemnation of either
labor or producer is ineffectual,”
"Nor is it clearly demonstrable that
such charges are merited,” the article
continues. "The movement to pay
workmen more than a minimum wage
is penetrating into all industry, not
just building. And a dispassionate
analysts of the earnings of building
product manufacturers over the past
10 years fails to show figures which
would inspire the stockholders to
dance the Big Apple.
Hope in Mass Production.
"Realistically and immediately the
course which seems to hold out the
best hope of reducing costs is in
| scientifically planned, large scale
operations—making a hundred houses
grow where ordinarily but 1 or 10
might have been built.
“Tackle the building of Individual
houses as expertly as the building of
a skyscraper,” Building Reporter con
cludes. "After all, a hundred ration
ally standardized houses going up at
once is about the same as building a
skyscraper horizontally."
Spent 34 Years in Armchair.
Mrs, Lacy Johnson, aged 84, who
died at Bugthorpe, England, spent
ihe last 34 years of her life indoors,
mostly In an armchair.
106 CEDAR LANE
Huntington Terrace
A fine five-room brick bunga
low with basement. Full attic,
tile hath. Open fireplace. I’n
usual appointments. block
from bus line. The best to be
had for
$6,850
Open Saturday and Sunday
Drive nut Wit Ave. In tton light
in Bethesda. left on Old George
town Rd. to Cedar Lane, left to
house.
GOSS REALTY CO.,
1405 Eye St. Na. 1353
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===* CHIVY CHASE, P.c.
A Community of Fine Detached Homes Reflect
ing the Quality of MikkelsOn't Construction.
These lovely homes hove 3 and 4 bed rooms, 2 and 3 baths,
den and lavatory first floor. One with bed room and bath
first floor.
EXHIBIT HOME
3346 Stephenson N.W.
Furnished by Hutchison, Inc.
Drapes by John Ligon, Inc.
OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 8 50 PM.
"This Is an Electric Kitchen Hea:,n Heme"
From Cherv Chase Circlr. turn right on Western Ate . four squares
to Broad. Branch. Rd , turn right, l eguare. then left to vrovertv.
REALTORS G. F. Mikkelson & Son BUILDERS I
MILTON F. SCHWAB, So'es
Curtis Millwork »n<J Lumber bjr W. T. Oolllhsr * Bro.
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. . . But with a substantial, settled air as though they had
grown with the beautfiul woodlands surrounding them.
First |
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of two very un
usual homes, Egi
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6701 and |
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i£jach of these two homes is truly c gem in
o beautiful setting Homes with a true
"woman oppeol"—livoble features and ar
tistic touches that she looks for in addition
to structural refinements . . . For instance,
apple-green upstairs shutters contrasting
brightly with white shutters on deep French
living room windows. This house is of stone
ond clapboard; 3 bed rooms, 2 baths—ond
a "house full of surprises." Don't fail to
OPEN SUNDAY AND DAILY
see the spacious screened living porch over- tg
looking woods. jwj
The other home is of ornamental brick and tg
of similar plan. To a woman's exploring eye,
the master bed room closet is a thrilling
highlight—generously large with ample she!f 3
room and lighted with a full-sized window— |a
truly a closet to dream about! Both homes a
have automatic heat ond tomorrow's kitchens. jS
Giant oak trees and fragrant woodlands
provide the perfect setting. B3
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” 'The Greatest Home Values of 1937
• 4 bedrooms • 2 baths
• $IO,950uP
11 * §
4711-13-17 Morgan Drive
Chevy Chase Cardens
TO REACH: Out Wisconsin Ave. to Morgan
Drive. Turn left to property. Morgan
Drive is in the 6400 block of Wisconsin Ave.
Owner PichJer-Richmond Construction Co. Builders
Waple £r James, Inc.
8433 Georgia Ave. SHepherd 5200
. S' I ver Spring Off' e
—noiv at a substantial
REDUCTION!
And a Liberal Trade Allowance for Your Present
House on This Superb 16th St. Home
This magnificent home has paneled recrpa’inn
room with hardwood dancing floor and bar.
Complete maids quarters with bath, storage
rooms the latest oil-burning equipment; large
living room with fireplace, paneled library, in
closed sun room model kitchen and breakfast
nook large light dining room four master
bed room*; two tiled baths cedar closets, btg I
landscaped lot. detached brick garage.
1515 K St. N.W. Dlst. 3100
A SCOOP lor Washington Home Seekers
"Enjoy Sunshine Living in a Sunshine Home." 3 of these 15 new homes have already been sold—before completion. They are situated
adjacent to a beautiful Government Park and priced so low that they are within reach of every budget.
IL •ilfrt.1 • ir- i,:i ii'iiiiilliiiK t..,*. •!. ! EEATUR.ES '
I • Five Large Rooms
• Smart Tiled Bath and Shower
| • Be Luxe Kitchen With All Conveniences
| • Detached Brick Construction
Uji | • Furred W alls
| • Insulated
I • Weather-stripped and Caulked
M™ | • Automatic Heat
Exhibit Home Furnished by Peerless
Furniture Co. §
2204 S Street IS.E. |
Open Daily Until 9 PM. f
TO REACH: From 15th and H St*. N.E., north on Bladen*•
burg Road ll/z mile* to S St.t turn right to homes.
t • wrrwm PRICES
*6550—*6650 |
Small Down Payment |
Balance Like Rent • 1
F. H. A. Approved
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CARROLL
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OWNERS—BUILDERS
Georgia 3530 Lincoln 8358
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--QUALITY WORKMANSHIP & MATERIAL
B. J. PANETTA & BROS. LYON CONKLIN CO. _ BEACON ELECTRIC CO.
Tile Works Genasco Shingles FRANEY & ANNADALE Fixtures
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WASHINGTON SHADE & Plumbing and Heating Fixtures Plumbing SAM SCHIATTAREGGIA
AWNING CO. CRANE CO. .THOS. E. CLARK Cement Work
All Shades 1225 Eye St. 3407 Conn. Ave. 714 F Sf; S.W.
2021 17th St. N.W. North 6600 Met. 3122 , Cl. 7122 eeftniri AuiTrAii rn
i u RiiDTOM Lumber by CINOTTI & PITTIGLIO BROOKLAND COAL CO.
J. H. BURTON GALLIHER & HUGUELY stone Masons W I ||
Landscaping Sh.rmon Are ond W St. 1109 B N.E. Ad W00
Landorer, Md. Gr. 1287 , No. 0486 AH. 6657 y. C BURGESS
KITCHEN CABINETS JACK WAGNER ROBERT A. PUGH ' Electrician
Furnished by Tinning and Guttering Screens 9TO Eye St. N.E.
Re-Lu Shop Spruce 0220 2609 Erart* St. N.E. Line. 7210 Bethesdo, Md. Wi*. 5328 Line. 2215