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Building Rules of Ancient
Vintage Should Be Re
vised, Woodbury Says.
Trouble lies in store for cities plan
ning municipal low-rent housing pro
jects if their building codes are of an
ancient vintage, Coleman Woodbury,
executive director of the National
Association of Housing Officials, said
today. Unless these cities revise their
building rories, which in some cases
date back a hundred years, they will
be unable to use improved construction
materials now available or to build
according to modern standards.
The P. W. A. public housing program
*f the past few years showed up
aharply the deficiencies of old build
ing codes, Mr. Woodbury pointed out.
The discrepancy between good con
struction and design practice and the
requirements laid down by some lofal
building codps is recognised by the
recent State housing authority laws
which provide that projects built by
the Federal Government may be ac
cepted by local housing authorities
regardless of non-conformity to local
codes.
Under the decent raided program of
housing provided by the recently ap
proved Wagner-Steagall act, the new
housing protects will be constructed
by local housing authorities and there
fore usually subject to local building
codes. In cities where building codes
are out of date or unscientifically
worked out, it may be impossible,
for example, to fireproof structures by
employing tile along with brick; or to
Use light structureal steel and rein
forced concrete. Allowed to stand,
such building code specifications would
definitely limit many savings other
wise possible, and make it doubly
difficult, to build public housing proj
ects within the cast limitations im
posed by Federal legislation.
Revising a city's building code is
hot the routine matter it .would appear
to he, Mr. Woodbury said. Thp job
Is really one of a planning nature,
since the physical layout of the city
the nature and location of its indus
tries and the efficiency of fire pro
tection are among factors that must be
considered. The kind of code a city
adopts must be fitted to its speeial
needs, he added, ' not one copied from
another city or based entirely upon
a model code.”
Although many municipalities an
nounce preparation of new building
codes every year, the actual process ol
adoption is often slow. New York City
recently completed the revision of its
building code after nine years’ effort
on the part of a special committtee.
Revision in Chicago has been under
wsy for years without, final acceptance
having been achieved. Other cities
which have recently brought their
codes up to date include New Haven
Conn.; Wilmington, Del.: Miami, Fla.
Worcester, Mass.; Montpelier. Vt.
Charleston. W. Va.; Spokane. Wash.
K1 Paso, Tex.; Montclair. N. J.; Detroit
Moline, 111., and Santa Ana, Calif.
New Residence in Greenwich Forest
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Campbell have purchased, this attractive new home at 7103 Overhill road,
Greenwich Forest, Md„ from the Cajritz Constr uction Co., builders.
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Silver Star
(Continued Prom FirstPage.)_1
and livability of the house is an '
open porch or terrace just off the .
dining room at the rear. This spot
has privacy, overlooks the rear yard
with its numerous pine trees, and
should prove a delightful spot to
spend hot Summer evenings. It Is ■
covered with a canopy which may be
left the yeer round.
The decoration and furnishing of
thp home has drawn the praise of
visitors. The old furniture and au
thentic. reproductions blend well with
the architecture and plan of the
structure. The house was furnished
I by Mary Crockett, Peebles. WRllpaper
and draperies, likewise were tastefully
selected.
Open Two More Weeks.
The house will be open to the public
for two weeks more, and may be
visited any day during this period j
between the hours of 10 a m. and !
' 9 p.m.
Before it was indorsed for sponsor
ship by The Star the Van Ness street \
I house was carefully examined by
] members of the Silver Star Homes
Committee, a group of housing experts.
This committee gave the home its j
! unanimous approval. James 8. Taylor
of the Federal Housing Administration
is chairman of the committee. Other I
j members include Edwin H. Rosen
garten, builder and member of the
firm of Davis Wick Sc Rosengarten:
John Nolen, jr„ director of planning
of the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission; Thomas San
doz, real estate broker, who is serving ;
for his father, Comdr. F. L. Sandoz,
1 i
-.
•/resident of the Washington Real
estate Board, and Irwin S. Porter,
imminent architect.
Motorists may reach the new home
>y driving out Massachusetts avenue
o Nebraska avenue, thence east on
Nebraska avenue to Forty-second
itreet and north about 100 feet to Van
less street. It Is located a half block
rom this Intersection. An alternate
minnarsmssfsaastmaiBiggs_
route la via Wisconsin avenue to Van
Ness street, nnd west on Van Ness
street to the house.
LOCAL INITIATIVE
ON SLUMS URGED
Real Estate Boards Would Tut
Brakes on Low-Income Home
Subsidies.
Shifting of initiative from the Fed
eral Government to the local authori
ties for construction of any Govern
ment-subsidized housing for low-in
come families or for slum clearance,
the principal feature of the Wagner
Steagall housing act, enacted on the
last day of the congressional session,
meets a recommendation repeatedly
made by the National Association of
Real Estate Boards.
The association has consistently
held that while governmental assist
ance may be needed to attack these
two difficult problems, subsidized proj
ects should be undertaken only at
local initiative, since they should be
planned only after careful examina
tion of the whole local housing situa
tion and in careful conformity with
the long-term needs and plan for the
city’s development.
The association, through its presi
dent, Paul E. Stark, Madison, W)s„
has held that a truly comprehensive
national housing policy must be broad
enough to embrace decent housing for
every family. But such an objective
cannot be attained, he points out,
unless housing for the lowest income
group be undertaken in relation to
the whole housing need. Further,
such a national policy should include
the aim to open home ownership to
every credit-worthy family that wants
* —
to own It* home, whether the fami
ly’s Income be large or small.
It is hoped that such a comprehen
sive policy may evolve from the broad
gauge study of housing needs recent
ly set up by the President under an
informal committee, including Sec
retary Morgenthau, Chairman Eccle*
of the Federal Reserve Board, Ad
ministrator McDonald of F. H. A.,
Chairman Fahey of the Home Loan
Bank Board and Isador Lubln, com
missioner of labor statistics.
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4828 LELAND ST.
BETHESDA, MD.
New 5-room, white-brick home, nearing completion.
PRICE, $8,550
I Other 5 and fi room houses in various stages of con
struction. These popular-priced homes on Leland st.
are selling so rapidly that we suggest your imme
diate inspection, prior to completion.
(Carefree Comfort with Modern Cat Apptianeet)
No. 1353
Wis. 2553
4411 Davenport St. N.W.
78 Feet From Street—$11,950
These beautiful 4-bed room, 2-bath homes ere equipped with Wag
ner's spacious kitchens, Aluminum Venetian Blinds and Wagner's
Guaranteed (AND HI MEANS IT) dry basements. Colonial fire
place, ample closet space, detached garage.
Open Daily to 9 P.M.
Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to River Road, lett'on River Road to Davenport St.
and left one block to development. .
FRINK J. WAGNER J. S. EATON
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FIRST SHOWING OF
A FINE NEW HOME
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4326 42nd St. N.W.
THIS new home is one of the finest we have ever built.
Contains 8 rooms, 3 baths, and lavatory on 1st floor. .
One of the most magnificent views con be obtained from
the windows in this house. Lovely recreation room with
fireplace, maid's room, oil furnace. Air conditioned.
Open flail;/ and Sunday
Out Wis. Ave. to Yuma St., left on
Yuma one block to 42nd St. and home.
BUILT BY MONROE WARREN
EARLE M. DAWSON—SALES EMERSON 5744
1820 IRVING ST. N.W.
*8,450
FOR QUICK SALE
EIGHT WELL-PLANNED ROOMS
I This delightful English-type stone-front residence in the
I quiet, exclusive Mount Pleasant section incprporates the
features that the discriminating home-setfker looks for, but
which, of course, he naturally expects to find only in the
higher-priced homes. Eight pleasingly arranged rooms,
beautiful bordered parquet floors, built-in bath with shower,
extra lavatory to master bedroom, modern kitchen, bright
cheerful sunroom, excellent environment, architectural dis
tinction, last-word housekeeping facilities, overlooking Rock
Creek Park and very handy to car line, 16th St. buses, schools
and stores. The property is entirely modern, has just been /
: so beautifully refinished that you would take it to be brand
| new, and the price made so low that we predict a very quick
sale. We urge that you see it without, delay, as so much
| value in a modern home has never before been offered in
this fine, close-in section.
' Open For Your Convenience
Until 9 P.M.
X" R. M. HOOKER &S
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REAL VALUE
305 Lincoln St.
Bethesda, Md.
EASY TERMS CAN
BE ARRANGED
New white brick bunga
low. 5 large rooms and
bath. Service room. At
tic. Attached garage.
Weather-stripped, insu
lated and screened.
Slate roof. Corner lot.
(Carefree Comfort with Modern
(Ins A pplinnces)
To Reach: Out Wisconsin Are.
to Rank of Rethesda, left on
Georgetoim Rd. to Lincoln St.
GOSS REALTY CO.
1405 lye SI. Noll. 1353
6600 Wiie. Ave. Wi*. 2551
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"EXCEPTIONAL VALUES''
Beautiful New Brick in
| "Bannockburn Heights"
Wilson Lone, Md.
$11,250
On a lovely plot of ground <3',
nr-re) in this attractive new
wooded subdivision. This home
is well designed and contains
six large rooms, two baths, oil
heat, furred walls, rock wool in
sulation, 1-car garage.
Drive nut
MKQQQPlHH River Rnnii In
IllilijirjdlHiiJJ H ilsnn I nnr,
> j;'| —7'""
Left—First
Hnuse.
I
Beautiful Raw Bricks
GLOVER PARK
$9,250
3907 W St. N.W,
8 large rooms, 2 baths, den on
1st floor, modern kitchen, rec
reation room, pas heat, rock
wool insulation, built-in garage.
Others in this group including
a large corner home priced up
to $11,500.
Built by W. G. Irvin & Son
Open Daily Until 9 P.M.
i PHILLIPS & CANBY, Inc.
1012 15th St. N.W. NA. 4600
Quality on "Quality Street"
In Wesley Heights
mnnsssrr:--1
4655 Garfield Street, $22,500 j
A beautiful home, perfectly constructed,
in one of Washingtdn's finer neighborhoods.
• 4 bed rooms • Game room • 2-cor garage
• 4 baths • 3rd floor study • Lot 70'xl25'
• 1st floor lavatory • Hug* screened porch • Lovely garden
• 3 fireplaces • Butler's pantry • Air-conditioned
When inspecting this charming home don't miss:
The unique 3rd floor; the 1st floor den; the huge
bright game room; the court yard, the rock garden,
the beautiful stone work.
Open Sunday and Daily
FRANK S. PHILLIPS,
927 15th St. N.W. Ownrr-Buildrr Dl. 1411
i SELLING FAST
These new homes are abso
lutely the last word in quality con
struction—architecturally perfect in
design and arrangement and priced
within your means.
7 SOLD—4 LEFT
*9,950
| $1,500 Down—Balance Like Rent
6 ROOMS—3 BATHS
Beautifully finished throughout—warm, glowing color* will give
a new tone to your life! Six lovely room*, with French paneled
and *tlppled walls throughout the downstairs. Kitchen ha* gas
range, Electrolux refrigerator, sink and cabinet* grouped so that
one merely turns to reach any unit. Breakfast nook in kitchen.
Archway between dining room and living room adds spacious
ness. Finished eellar-way allows door to be open, connecting
random width paneled recreation room with rest of home. Built
in bookshelves and alcove for bar in recreation room. Whits
cellar, laundry tubs and gas heat. Cellar is arranged for con
version into living quarters. 3 superb bed rooms, light and airy,
perfectly finished; ample closets, two smart tile baths with
shower—solid, lasting construction, including furred wall*. Ter
raced landscaped lawn and detached garage.
EXHIBIT HOME
310 Farragut St. N.W.
To Reach—Out Kantat Ave.
to Farragut
ji Open Darly and Sunday to 9 P.M.
Brown Bros. Corp.
Builders and Owner*
907 15th St.
Dl. 2724
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NEIGHBORS
m
In Wesley Heights. Spring
Valley and Westerleigh
you are near fine schools,
churches and the resi
dences of many leading
citizens. You are con
veniently located m &
most, delightful and nat~ 0
urally beautiful part of
Washington. The value
of your home in Miller
r • a X X i C ted. protected
properties will never be
detracted from by mis
fit or unattractive arch
itecture and building
next door. See the beau
tifully situated new
homes available now on
*'• Tiklen street, Wester
leigh. Drive out Massa
chusetts avenue, past
Amtrlrtn University,
turn left on Fordham
road.
•* w.c-A.n.Mills*
ft#
111* 11th IMreet VW.
' Fvt/der* nf V*nc Hovi r*
/or Ticevtv-Six Year t
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13 McDonald PI N.E.
• Brick ft stone construction
• 7 rooms
• 2 baths
• oil heat
• furred walls
• insulated
• large lot with tree*
• slate roof
$8,950
Ovt New Hamvfhnr 4»*.
frt MePonald Plnre N F. I
L. E. BRASHEAR
Owner-BuilAtr fat. 2415
You will find your ideal of o
small country estate at
PAINT BRANCH FARMS \
C ole.tville, Montgomery County, Maryland
This magnificent development, comprising
nearly 200 acres, is located in one of the most
beautiful sections of nearby Montgomery
County. The ground is high and rolling, part
meadow and part wooded.
Several beautifully designed early American
homes, each with an acre of ground, are now
s ready for your inspection. Their price, you will
find, is surprisingly low.
Also available are choice building sites of from
one to five acres with facilities for building
and financing your own home. Representa
tive on premises.
i Directions for reaching PAINT BRANCH FARMS: Tate
Colesville Pike at Silver Spring traffic light I Route 21).
Entrance to property % if " mile beyond Colesville.
WM. H. SAUNDERS CO., INC.
1519 K Strtet N.W. District 1015
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A Practical Home for a Discriminating
Purchaser at a Remarkable Price
2802 30th Street S.E.
I ' u '
Lovely Detached Six
Rooms and Bath
Completely detoched—on lot 50x150. 6 large, cheer
ji ful rooms—bath ond electric kitchen—three open
jj porches—cellor under entire house—hot-water heat
I irig plant. Make a reosOnable down payment—and
! then a monthly payment same as rent—and you can
own a better home than you ever expected to own at
so reasonable a price.
II
(From Top of Good Hope Hill go South ** Naylor Rd. to 30th)
National Mortgage
b INVESTMENT COUP.
1312 New York Ave. NA. 5833
an Achievement
IN DESIGN and VALUE—$8,250
This home, located in beautiful wooded Sonoma, warrants your immediate
and critical inspection. A duplicate of one of the monthly selections at
Better Homes and Gardens, it has 5 large rooms—breakfost room—attached
garage—basement—dining terrace—large, wooded lot, 60x141; slate roof—
copper metol work, insulated attic and side walls, copper plumbing, full
length bronze screens, automatic heat, weather-stripped and caulked, ex
ceptional kitchen equipment, tile and monel metal sink, ventilating fan, 8
large closets, paneled fireploce. Stop paying rent and start owning a borne.
1214 KEUKA
Yf> W«»*rh Prnn*rtv: At Bank nl Pethfiirlff hear 1*>H in dcntoe
rnv:*i Rncfj, thence I*4 miles to Sonoma Road, left to Xeuka Lane,
I **Carefree Comfort With Modern Gas Appliances”
I A. II. SORERSTROM
Owner-Builder
4115 Wisconsin Ave. , Cley. 6500
v:. ' V-~ --
/ COLONY HILL
AN EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD OK EXCLUSIVE HOMES
1710 HOBAN RD. N.W.
CORNER HADFIEI.D LANE
Price, $33,500
The gracious dignity and unique charm of this Georgian
home will appeal to the cultured bu-,*r. We believe this
home has more detailed designing, inside and out, than any
new house in the city up to $50,000. The refined color
scheme, we are convinced, will appeal to those whose tastes
are above the average.
Built by Madison Building Co.
OPEN DAILY
From Wisconsin just north of Que St. drive west on Reservoir
Rd. to Hoban Rd. and north to home, about 7-10 mile west
of Western High School at 35th Street.
BOSS & PHELPS
1 POT—REALTORS—1937