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Tests Show Adequacy
Of 2-Inch Concrete
Stucco Walls
Reduction in Costs of
Homes Seen in
Experiments
An appreciable saving in the cost
of constructing fireproof outer walls
and structural frames for residences
probably will result from recent sci
entific research in the building field.
This is good news to prospective
•> builders of small homes. It ought
also to have an important bearing
on low-cost housing construction.
Elaborate tests made in recent
months show that a wall slab of con
crete stucco only 2 inches thick, to
gether with its necessary stiffening
ribs, is fully capable of sustaining
the structural and wind loads of a
conventional dwelling. Its “safety
factor” far exceeds requirements for
residence construction. Until these
tests wTere made such thin slabs of
built-up concrete were regarded as
suitable only for “curtain” walls
attached to structural frames. Now
they are proved to be adequate for
“bearing” walls.
Applied on Both Sides.
Such a wall slab, known as the
Lurie wall, is built up by applying
Portland cement mortar alternately
to the outer and inner surfaces of a
screenlike structure of metal lath
supported by slender steel channels,
commonly called plastering chan
nels. When completed the face of
the wall is smooth and straight,
while on the back are stiffening ribs
formed by “plastering in” the sup
porting steel channels.
Corner posts, columns and span
drel beams can be built un in much
the same manner, although requir
ing closer spacing of the slender
steel channels for additional re
inforcement. Thus it is unnecessary
to have a skeleton frame of struc
tural steel, such as usually provided
for a house of this kind. Erecting
the metal lath and steel channel
frame and completing the outer
walls is entirely the work of lathers
and plasterers. All of the materials
required are those ordinarily used
by such crafts.
Waterproofing Available.
The completed structure is a
monolith of remarkable strength and
durability—a house requiring little
upkeep. Waterproof stucco textures
and colors in wide range are avail
able for the finish coat, or it can
be hand-tooled while soft to simu
late cut stone.
For the room plastering a base of
metal lath and steel plastering chan
nels can be supported away from
and by the ribs of the outer wall
slab, or erected as a "free standing"
construction. Further fire resistance
and freedom from interior plaster
cracks is provided by using metal
lath as the plaster base for ceilings
and partitions throughout the house.
F. H. A. Aide Attends
Competition Meetings
Miles L. Colean, assistant ad- !
ministrator of the Federal Housing
Administration, is in New York at
tending a series of meetings climax
ing a national home construction
competition sponsored by the Amer
ican Gas Association. Mr. Colean
■ heads a committee of judges who
will choose from thousands of en
tries a recently constructed home
most fittingly embodying the ad
vantages of four major gas ap
pliances.
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| Washington Doorways ^
Forerunner of today’s “modern" architecture, this doorway Of a
house built in 1885 is now the entrance to a house erected in 1927.
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By ANN ABEL PAXTON. .
It is unlikely that Henry H. Rich-!
ardson, famous Boston architect of
the early 80s, ever designed a I
simpler and more pleasing doorway
for a nouse than that to be seen at
3014 Woodland Drive. This doorway
was originally that of the John
Hay house which stood at the cor
ner of Sixteenth and H streets N.W.,
across from old St. John's Church.
When the Hay house was demolished
in 1927. Horace Peaslee, architect,
purchased the doorway for the house
in which it has found a final home, i
Warm gray limestone, hammer
dressed to a relatively smooth sur
face. was used for the stone work.
In its plain surfaces, deep reveals
and restrained ornament, one sees a
forerunner of today's so-called
•‘modern ’ architecture, and Rich
ardson at his best. The pier caps
are decorated with crisp intertwining
conventionalized, acute-pointed ac
anthus leaves of French-Roman
esque inspiration. A vigorous label
moulding terminating in bulbous
bosses forms a strong, pleasing cap
for the doorway motif.
In the wide central opening, be
tween the piers, is a heavy oak
frame and door with ornamental
strap hinges of iron. At either side
are well-proportioned windows form
ing generous side lights. The low,
carved stone pedestals, set on either
side of the door on the entrance
platform, were part of the original
doorway in the John Hay house.
The house, of which the Hay door
way is now part and parcel, with its
steep pitched roof and trim for
mality, recalls the French architec
tural tradition. The dull, salmon
red of the clinker face brick of the
walls is an agreeable contrast with
the buff-gray limestone doorway.
Tall trees reaching high for sun
light afford the house a woodland
setting and cast welcome shade on
the green lawn.
The name of John Hay recalls the
hectic days in Washington during
the Civil War and the political and
cultural life of the post-war period
in the 70s and 80s. John Hay was
one of President Lincoln’s secre
taries. Following the War Between
the States, Hay served in various
diplomatic posts and was a journal
ist of marked ability. In 1878 he be
came Assistant Secretary of State.
During the following 10 years he
collaborated with John G. Nicolay in
writing “Abraham Lincoln: A His
tory.” At the time of his death in
1905, he was Secretary of State.
During his lifetime Hay achieved
deserved recognition with his "Pike
County Ballads,” “Castilian Days"
and “The Bread Winners.” He was a
close friend of Henry Cabot Lodge,
Senator from Massachusetts: Au
gustus Saint-Gaudens, sculptor, and
the painter, John La Farge. Henry
Adams was probably his most inti
mate friend and. in 1885, both Hay
and Adams commissioned Richard
son to design their similar houses,
which they built side by side.
Cold Floors
Cold floors are an indication of
excessive heat leakage in the base
ment. If the home owner is sure
that the windows fit well and are
closed, steps should be taken to
locate the source of leakage.
W. Waverly Taylor Named
To Advisory Council
W. Waverly Taylor of Washing
ton has been selected as a mem
ber of the Federal Savings and Loan
Advisory Council. The council
members confer
eral Home Loan
Bank Board
during the fiscal J
year on thrift a
and home fl- V
nanclng p r o b- 1
lems. _ |
A s provided 1
by Congress in 1
1935, the council
meets at least a
twice a year in F
Washing ton. ||
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ing of the new
council Will be w. W. Taylor.
in the early fall.
Each of the 12 Federal Home Loan
Banks selects a member and six
are named by the board here. All
are prominent savings and loan or
business leaders. Besides Mr. Tay
lor, those selected by the Federal
Home Loan Bank Board are:
Eustace Seligman, New York;
Theodore H. Tangeman, Columbus,
Ohio; Henry G. Zander, jr., Chi
cago; Charles B. Robbins, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and J. W. Maxwell,
Seattle.
Representatives of the 12 re
gional banks are: Boston, Ray
mond P. Harold! Worcester, Mass,
(re-elected); New York. Le Grand
W. Pellett, Newburgh, N. Y. (re
elected); Pittsburgh, James J.
O’Malley, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (re
elected) ; Winston-Salem, George W.
West, Atlanta, Ga.; Cincinnati,
Herman F. Cellarius, Cincinnati (re
elected); Indianapolis, William C.
Walz, Ann Arbor, Mich, (re-elected);
Chicago, William E. Hodnett, Lin
coln, 111; Des Moines, John F. Scott,
St. Paul, Minn.; Little Rock, I.
Friedlander, Houston, Tex. (re
elected); Topeka, George E. Mc
Kinnis, Shawnee, Okla. (re-elected);
Portland, Frank S. McWilliams,
Spokane, Wash, (re-elected), and
Los Angeles, Paul Endicott, Pomona,
Calif.
Leopards are herding cattle to
corrals to kill them at leisure in
South Africa.
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I $9,750
CHEVY CHASE, D. C.
4 New Homes Go Up
In Highwood
Four new homes are being con
structed in Highwood, Chevy Chase,
by O. E. Mikki.lson & Son, de
velopers- The development will
consist of 94 homes when com
pleted. Sixty-four of the 69 homes
already constructed have been sold,
according to an announcement by
the company.
Mr. Mikkelson is directing the
construction. He is assisted by C.
Raymond Weadon, formerly with
W. T. Galliher & Bro.
It’s easier to drive safely than to
explain an accident.
Chevy Chase View
Kensington, Md.
26 Cleveland St.
Center-hall colonial — 3 bed
rooms, 2 baths; space for two
additional rooms on third floor;
recreation room with fireplace;
automatic heat; large screened
porch: hardwood floors through
out; two-car garage attached to
house with storage space over
garage; % of acre lot, bearing
fruit trees: beautiful lily pool,
large pen oak shade trees, beau
tiful shrubbery, white birch and
- holly; all necessary tools for
gardening and lawn care.
Leo Tooley, Owner
26 Cleveland St., Kensington,
Md. Phene Ken. 239.
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*5,850
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Ave. SE Bridge, then li
turn left alone Sfinne- |l
seta Ave. and Anacostia I'
Rd. to the homes I
AIR CONDITIONING I
and other features too I
numerous to list. I
| Open Sunday and I
| Week Day Afternooni |
DAVIDSON l DAVIDSON
* lit REALTOR I
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AMERICAN
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/ Summer and Winter (
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# Here is a quality heating prod- #
a uct. and includes air conditioner, %
1 with self contained oil burner, M
( all controls and ducts. Provides %
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I 1005 N.Y. Ave. N.W. Na. 8421 l
BURNT MILLS HILLS
MARYLAND
“ NORMAN”
Home of Mr Arch McDonald 2'i
acres of beautifully wooded land,
stream ideal for swimming pool.
15 large rooms. 5 baths. 2 lav
atories. ;i fireplaces, maids' rooms.
2 baths, billiard room, attractive
recreation room with fireplace and
roasting oven, 2-car built-in gar
age. General Electric kitchen, oil
heat, perfect home for entertaining.
Built to sell for $4(1,000. Due to
Mr McDonald, sports commentator,
being transferred to New York, we
are authorized to offer this beauti
ful home at a sacrifice price of
$2/.500. on convenient terms 23 t
minutes’ drive from downtown
Washington.
Drive out Colesville Pike t miles
bevond Silver Spring traffic light to
entrance of Burnt Mills Hill4,
Open todoy and Sunday for your
inipection from 11 o.m. to 9 p.m.
and daily by appointment.
L. G. WHITE, Inc.
Exclusive Agents
7101 Wisconsin Ave. Wis. 7600-01
Bethesda, Md.
$5,990
You will not find its equal in
appearance, quality, spacious
ness or value.
$6,575
Six good rooms, nicely wooded
rear lot.
$7,500
Field stone exterior of striking
color; 6 rooms of ample sise
(closets to match); awnings.
Drive out lfith St. to D C. line, turn
left under railroad to 2nd Ave , turn
left to hoio 2nd Ave. between B
and C Sts.
R. J. BEECH
Wit. 3155
2013 Klingle Road N.W.
An H. O. L. C. foreclosure
A fine home at the edge of Rock Creek Park, yet convenient to stores,
churches, schools and transportation—seven spacious rooms—2 baths—
sleeping porches—built-in garage—being reconditioned like new. A
value to see at once.
1740 Kilbourne PI. N.W.
A real Mt. Pleasant bargain—6 rooms, bath, porches, lavatory first
floor; automatic heat, insulated and priced at 950
6401 Offutt Rd., Chevy Chase, Md.
A lovely home, well built and well kept, on corner lot; center-hall
entrance, screened side porch, 8 rooms, 2 baths, 3 bedrooms, finished
attic, recreation room and built-in garage. Priced under the market.
Small house in trade considered
TO REACH: Out Wisconsin Ave. to Morgan Drive, oppo
site grounds of Chew Chase Club, then left to Offutt Road.
Open Saturday and Sunday until dark
Wm. M. Throckmorton
REALTOR
Investment Bldg. Dl. 6092
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Cooley Bros, presents a new Cape Cod in
(Clotty (Eliaa? (Sartona I
One of 4 new homes in this exclusive develop- place, dining room, modem kitchen, 2 large
ment, featuring 6 rooms, a unique Spanish bedrooms and bath on second floor. Private K
adaptation of recreation room and guest room screened porch 10x20 ft. ®
with private bath, large living room with fire- |S|1
1 4704 Morgan drive Price, $9,950
OPEN TODAY AND DAILY TO 9 P.M.
TO REACH: Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Morgan Drive, op
posite Chevy Chase Golf Course, turn left on Morgan Drive
SS one block to home.
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__ HICHWOOD
W CHIVY CHASi, D.C.
A Community of Fine Detached Homes
If’ ’ * •• i ' " 1
3309 Stephenson N.W.
A New Home in an established neighborhood where the
Character of adjoining homes protects
the value.
Spacious center hall—living room 13x24 Vz opening onto large
screened porch—unusually equipped kitchen—-4 bedrooms (one
finished as deni—2 baths on second floor—finished and heated
attic—air conditioned. Pretty landscaped lot enclosed with rustic
fence.
Moderately Priced Open Daily and Sunday
Drive out Connecticut Ave. to Chevy Chase Circle, turn
noht on Western Aie -» squares to Broad Branch Road,
turn right 1 square to Stephenson St., then left to property.
OWNERS G. F. Mikkelson & Son BUILDERS jj
MILTON F. SCHWAB, Sales
Millwork and Lumber by W. T. Galliher & Bro.
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Edgewood Challenges You To
Compare Design, Size, Location
THEN TRY TO MATCH THESE HOMES
AT THEIR LOW PRICES
114 GLENWOOD RD.
BETHESDA, MD.
TO REACH: Drive out Wisconsin
Ave. to Bank of Bethesda. turn left
at Bank on Old Georgetown Rd.. a
short distance to Glenwood Rd.
and Edgewood entrance.
Open Every Day Including
Sunday Till 9 P.M.
We have created a new community with every city convenience includ
ing concrete streets in and paid for ond homes of individuality, built
to highest structural standards. See them all—then visit Edgewood.
Large entrance hall with guest closet, large living room with fireplace,
full size dining room, big screened porch, modern kitchen, two spacious
bedrooms, tiled bath with shower. Attached garage. Full basement.
Air-conditioned oil heat. 4-inch rock wool insulation. Copper tubing
ond flashings. Slate roof. Dampproof walls, caulked and weather
stripped. Rapid transportation within one block. Stores, schools ond
churches convenient ... all for $8,295 on most convenient terms.
BOWLING & GARDINER
Developers fir Builders
729 Old Georgetown Rd. Wisconsin 6698
Buy Direct From Owners and Builders ond Save
WYYNEWOOD
A Beautifully Wooded New Home Community
ijl 1426 North Ivanhoe St., Arlington, Va. jj|
P This lovely new 5-room brick home is located on comer with
m 70-ft. frontage and 110-ft. depth in a new' restricted subdivision g<|
pC with wide streets and all improvements, convenient to schools g)
$3 and transportation. A setting of rare beauty with many fine 5]
I S8.300-F. H. A. Approved |
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P j NEXT DOOR AVAILABLE FOR... g
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TO REACH Crons Arlington Memorial Bridge and take Lee Bird to
Glebe Rd list traffic light', right on Glebe Rd to N Washington Bird , R*
left on N. Washington Bird. 34 mile to Ivanhoe St., right to house. w
J. WESLEY BUCHANAN I
Realtor
1501 Columbia Pike. Virginia Office, Ch. 1341, Ox. 2~98
1 A NEW SILVER STAR HOME II
FAIRLAWN VILLAGE
||| A Low Cost, Planned and Restricted Community of 400 All
Brick Homes—Mostly Semi-Detached—5 and 6 Rooms.
175 SOLD IN 13 MONTHS
*4990 to *5990
10% Cash—Monthly Payments as Low as $33 Per Month
I Silver Star Home, 1811 T Street S.E.
fj| Furnished by Hutchison*s, Inc.
If A COOL, quiet location within 3 blocks of graded, I™ Some of the Special Features:
! ; A junior and senior high schools. Convenient to . Waterproof basement. ?
stores, churches and excellent transportation. Near - __ ^ ..
the new Fairlawn Recreation Center, offering a beau- * rurrea walls.
' tiful golf course, tennis courts, and swimming pool. • Insulated roof.
Front terraces sodded and artistically landscaped. • Copper hot and cold water piping.
Rear yards sodded and fenced. Paved streets, side- • Doors and windows caulked and metal weather
walks, alleys and concrete curbing. 5 and 6 rooms, , stripped
and tiled bath. Front porch and full sized base- . Built-in aerial and ground for your radio,
s ment. Several floor plans, combined with artistic & * „ . ,
exteriors, give an appearance not usually found in • Custom-built bronze screens for all windows
moderate priced homes. It is our constant endeavor anc* uoors on first and second floors.
||| to incorporate the best materials the market af- • Automatic gas hot water heater.
fords in our homes. They are carefully built by • Air Conditioned Heat—Oil burner,
pf skilled mechanics under constant supervision, and 9 Washable wall paper
mony yeard h°"’*S' "* belieVe' Wi" e"dUre ,hrOU9h » Sun-fast shades for all windows and doors.
I Planned, Built and Sold by MEADOWBROOK, Inc.
j MONROE WARREN, President
|| Over 1,000 homes of quality and character built in Washington and vicinity in the last IS years.
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