The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-05-14
CAFR|TZ HOMES
AID SUBURB

I'LL
The attractive development of the
Petworth community is one of the
romances of operative building in
the city of washington. 1t was the
vision and constructive foresight Of
Morris Cafritz, president of the
Cafritz organization. that conceived
such splendid development while
gazing at the extensive and beauti-
full golf course, formerly used by
the Columbia Country Club.
At that time this section had
comparatively little development
and many ridiculed the idea of such
an extensive operation and predicted
early failure. The success of Pet
worth marks ii as the outstanding
new home development in Wash
ington.
The work of transforming this
tract into a home community was
enormous. Steam shovels and a
fleet of trucks were purchased and
gradually the rolling hills were lev.
eled, streets laid out and the con-
strnction of homes begun.
The optimism and faith of Mr..
Cafritz in this project have been
substantiated by the public's wide
approval of "Cafritz Lifetime
Homes" and the rapid sale of new
houses. Over one thousand homes
have been built and sold with hun.
dreds now under construction TO
meet the demand.
Better Homes for Less Money
From the beginning 1t was the
fundamental aim of the Cafritz or.
ganization to build a better home
for less money and through the
volume of its operations to pass on
to the purchaser the economies eff.
fected due to its vast resources and
enormous purchasing power. How
well 1t has achieved this aim NAV
be seen by an inspection of the
beautiful homes surrounding Sher.
man Circle.
The staff of architects and en-.
glneers of the Cafritz organization
are constantly studying the newest
ideas in architectural design. floor
plans, modern equipment and i'm.
terror finish with the idea Of in
cooperating in Lifetime Homes the
pest that has been developed.
In the things unseen as well as
seen, the same conscientious care
and thought have been given: from
cellar to roof, every feature of
construction has been approved for
its soundness and all material .ised
is that best adapted for the purpoee
it Is to serve.
Combined with the best in con.
struction, is the Cafritz plan. of
making home ownership available to
the man of average means.
Conditions Now Changed
Early in the development of
Petworth, it was realized that the
conditions of bygone days which
necessitated very large cash pay
ment, handicapped the man of
modest means and made him a
victim OF the landlord Month after
month, ne made payments for rent
which could have been as easily
applied on the purchase of a home
TO his benefit and that of his family
giving him increased indepe ndence
ana making him a better citizen
so financing plan was evolved
requiring but small cash payment
within the reach of the ma iority of
people. and monthly payments less
than the rent required for similar
premises.
The soundness of this plan ard
the ease of home ownership have
resulted in the sale of over one
thousand homes by the Cafritz
organization in the Petworth section
alone
The new operations of the Cafritz
organization on Decatur Street. be.
tween Fourth and Fifth, Fifth and
Delafield. and Fifth and Emerson
Streets, show how the Injuries and
comforts of modern invention have
been incorporated in homes selling
at figure which makes ownership
easy.
Large porches, well-designed arch
itectural elevations, convenient
and practical floor plans. tiled baths
with built.in tub, showers and fix.
lures, modern heating plants and
instantaneous hot water heater,
artistic decorations and beautiful
hardwood floors and attractive light
ing fixtures. bright kitchens with
pantry and all necessary equipment
for efficient house keeping. are but
a few of the features which make
these Lifetime Homes an outstand-
ing achievement,
Building in Chevy Chase
Beside the Petworth development,
the Cafritz organization has under
construction number of homes in
Chevy Chase Terrace, the beautiful
suburban development on Wisconsin
Avenue. opposite the golf course of
the Chevy Chase Country Club.
Here a number of attractive cot
tage-type detached homes of dis
tincuive design are being built: a
most pleasing addition to the beau
tlful homes already erected in this
subdivision.
Another northwest operation of
the Cafritz organization is the group
OF English homes on Parkwood
Place at Fourteenth Street North
west. Many unusual features make
these homes distinctive. OF English
type architecture. relief from the
nonotony of row house design is
accomplished by a very ingenious
treatment of the exteriors. These
MONIES are COMPLETE in every detail
and have all The comforts and con-
Veniences demanded by the Ciiscrim.
mating public TODAY. Large rooms,
porches. bright kitchens with pan
try built-in garages, all contribute
! to the completeness of these homes.
In commenting on the new home
market, Mr.. Cafritz. said: twas hing-
ton. due to its advantages and
expansion. will constantly see an
Increase IN population. The Nation