Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26

DR.. w. N. Sparhawk
Uses Bubble Stone and
Brick for Age Effect.
VIEW OVER VALLEY
IS SEEN FROM REAR
House of Center Hall De-
sign in Keeping With
Architectural Plan.

Homes of Colonial architectural de-
sign, or those having authentic Colonial
influence, since the early days OF the
Nation have held a prominent place
in the esteem of residents of the East
ern section of the country.
Houses of this style and others of
English or Georgia influence. have
proved popular in Washington, where
Emphasis has been placed on dignity
and simplicity in the architecture of
governmental buildings.
One of the newer homes in the Dis
trict falling into this category is that
of Dr. william N. Sparhawk, economist
of the United States Forest Service,
completed in September, at 1915 Row.
land place.
Here is home of New England Co
lonial' architectural design which af-
lords vista from the rear over a
wooded valley, branch of Klingle Ford
Valley, part of the proposed extension
of Rock Greek Park.
Bubble Stone and Brick.
The house is a combination of rubble
stone, of gray and iron colorS, laid UP
in random style for the exterior of the
front portion of the first story, and of
reclaimed brick, also of variegated col
ors, some dark and some light in color,
In the second story, which lend variety
to the quiet appeal of the facades.
Use of the reclaimed brick and the
rubble stone work served to give to the
exterior of the house something of the
rustic effect desired, though the build
ing is but few months old.
Three dormer windows project from
the front side of the roof, while at
either side of the ridge of the roof rises
brick chimney.
The Colonial entrance is typical in its
design and white furnishing, while
white woodwork serves as the base of
windows in the front wall of the first
story, which have full-length blinds.
Front windows in the second story also
are fitted with shutters. The garage
is on the ground floor of the wing at the
right of the house, the second story
of which is employed as a part of the
second-floor space. The garage has easy
access from the street.
Center Hall Design.
The house is of the center hall plan.
in keeping with its architectural design.
To the left of the hall is a living room
IA feet 3 inches wide and running the
full depth of the house, Is feet inches
There is great fireplace with Colonial
and facings on the exterior wall and a
door opening onto the open porch or
terrace
The dining room, IA feet inches by
is feet, is to the right front. There is
a fireplace on the side wall, which adds
to the homelike appeal of the room
Back OF this room are the kitchen, 8
feet by IL feet; breakfast room and
space providing for modern kitchen
equipment. Back of the staircase in the
center hall is toilet and cupboard
space.
On the second floor are four bed
rooms. The master bedroom, at the
right front, IA feet inches by Is feet,
connects with small hall, large bath,
closet of unusual size and two smaller
cupboards, which are provided for in
the space over the garage in wing
at the right of the building
There is second bedroom, II feet by
IA feet inches, at the right rear. hav-
ing access into the hall and bath in the
right wing.
At the left of the second floor are
two bedrooms, one at the front, IL feet
by IA feet 3 inches, which has an adj
joining sewing room, and another at
the rear, 9 feet 6 inches by IA feet
inches. A bath is between the two
rooms, with entrance into each.
On the third floor are two additional
bedrooms and bath, large cedar closet
and storage space. There is double
decked porch at the rear of the build
ing.
An open stair hall runs from the first
through the third story, fitted with ma
hogany rail and ivory balusters. The
house is situated on lot IS feet by 100
feet. 1t was built by w. D. Sterrett
from plans by w. r. Lamar.