Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-10
MODERN METHODS
FEATURE KENWOOD
Community Project of 200
Acres Was Fully Planned
in Advance.

Modern trends in methods of develop
merit of large residential subdivisions OF
the restricted type are illustrated in
Kenwood, the new community project oil
200 acres lying west OF Somerset, be-
tween River road and Bradley boule-
ward, a section that Just two years age
was wild with underbrllsh, trees and
briars so as to be almost impossible.
First OF all, the entire section, bought
outright by the Kennedy Chamberlin
Development Co., was planned as q
whole. Streets and avenues for the en-
tire area we're laid out TO take advan-
taee OF the natural beauties OF the
rolling land. stream here and there
was worked into the highway plan. All
trees worthy of saving were preserved
and worked into the landscaping scheme
for houses. Then work was begun on
the clearing out Of the underbrush and
briars, and grading was started on the
street plan.
Street System Planned.
Streets were laid out to take advan-
tage of the contours Of the land and a
small stream or two. which were de-
veloped into features of center parking
strips between roadways. At the same
time the streets connect a. directly as
possible with River road and Bradley
boulevard, main arteries 10 the section.
There are no sidewalks on this Subur-
ban section. and the concrete street
pavements have been given treatment
Of an asphalt emulsion to provide a
Suhdued, dark color.
Trees are a feature of the section.
There are seven varieties OF oaks. three
varieties of NAPLES, two varieties OF
populars, and pines, dogwood, cedars,
chestnutS and hickory. In addition
there have been planted in parkways
bordering the streets about 1000 Japa-
nese cherry trees and a similar num-
Der of Norway NAPLES
Has Golf Course.
The community has its own golt
course Of nine holes and large stone
and brick clubhouse OF three stories, OF
modern design. adjoining sunken gar
den and tennis courts.
There are to date "a houses, either
completed or under construction, and
20 more have been contracted for. All
have sites with wide frontage, ranging
as much as 10 feet. One lot contains
two and a quarter acres.
Work was started recently on the
construction of a large home OF italian
villa style for Charles w. Wright on
BrooKSide drive near Chamberlin,
while on an adjoining site work was
begun on the new home for Mrs. Mary
T. Kennedy. widow of the late junior
member Of Kepnedy Bros.
Stucco ana Limestone.
The Wright home. being erected on a
site 1855 by ITS feet, set into a back
ground of trees and sloping land, is q
large structure of Stucco exterior with
heavy limestone base. II will have =
roof of tile Of variegated color OF sub
dued tones. and there will be iron grills
about windows. There will be large
stone terrace before the front entrance.
another at the rear before rear en-
trance which overlookS o Sunker gar
den and fountain placed IN retaining
wall, above which will rise series OF
terraced lawns. A two-car garage is in
a side rear wing, shielded from the gar
den by a retaining wall. The frontal
facade Is featured by a series Of columns
supporting the portico roof running
across the main section OF the front OF
the house.
As designed by A. H. sonnemann,
chief architect Of the company, the first
floor will contain a large living room,
center hall, dining room, library, sun
room, breakfast room and kitchen. On
the second floor will be five bedrooms.
sewing room. three baths, two servants
rooms and bath.
The home for Mrs. Kennedy will BE-
of the early American style as found
in New England, " will be Of COM
hination of stone. brick and elapboard-
ing. IT. will have shinsle tile roof
Of bronze green color. There will be
large garden at the side and front.
In addition to q living room, dining
room and kitchen. there will be- a bed
room on the first floor. On the second
floor will be three bedrooms and two
baths. The garage wing will include
servants quarters on the second floor.