Evening star., 1933-06-17

Such an exhibit, it was said by lead
ers in architectural circles, not only
would render an inestimable service to
all branches of the building industry
but would be a great convenience to
home owners and prospective owners
by enabling them actually to see and
handle the materials they wish to use
in their houses before making final
selections.
In addition. it was pointed out. a
local sample bureau probably would
result in the spending in Washington
Of many thousands of dollars which
now go to other cities, principally New
York, which offers a comprehensive
building and fixture display to builders
and their clients.
Stimulus to Business.
The stimulus to construction and
business generally supplied by perma-
nent exhibit would be comparable to
the part played by the Renovize
Washington Exposition, according to
heads the Renovize washington Cam
paign Committee.
The exposition Is to be a sample
bureau with the added feature of
number Of exhibits showing what can
be done at little cost in the way of
improving the appearance and con-
venience Of home.
Information concerning ways and
means of renovizing will be on display
at q booth in the entrance to 1435 K
street, which is one Of the buildings
housing the exposition. The adjoining
building at 1437 K street also has been
placed at the disposal Of the exposition
director, Alfred L. Stearn.
Directly beyond the information
booth the visitor will be confronted
with display of the various drawings
submitted In the competition for re-
vamping the little house at the corner
of Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
Along the walls will be placed build
ing materials and household equipment
with visual examples of how their use
can effect home improvement.
Among the exhibits are to be samples
Of masonry, plaster, sand and gravel,
tile and marble. lumber and millwork,
Insulating materials, roofing, plumbing
and heating fixtures, paints and glasses,
metal sashes, hardware, screens, mantelS
and fireplaces, garden furniture, rugs,
lighting fixtures and wall paper, as well
as many other things which go into a
home.
Step Toward Recovery.
Nv this exposition, the Renovize
Washington Committee hopes to stimu-
late the interest of the people OF wash
irrton In home improvement as con-
gtructive step toward economic recovery
Similarly, explained Chairman Hea-
ton. a permanent exhibit would en-
courage renovizing and building and be
of great service to home owners"
"Many times" he said, "the architect
has to describe different materials to
his client and often it Is almost I'M
possible to do this with any degree OF
accuracy and clearness. II the archl-
tact could take the prospective home
builder to q central exhibit and actu-
ally show him the materials discussed,
q decision would be reached much
easier.
en- New York q permanent exhibit
has been maintained for 10 or IS years.
Everything connected with the home Is
shown there. So complete Is the exni-
bit, 1t is almost museum, and Is In
teresting to any one"
Francis Sullivan, immediate past
rgesident Of the Washington Chapter,
S-nerican Institute of Architects, an
other warm supporter Of the plan for a
local exhibit, explained the need here as
follows:
Local dealers in building materials
carry in stock only lines which have
the readiest sale and consequently 1t
is difficult In Washington to decide on
the proper material. Ordinarily the
architect, or his client, or both, go to
New York where they can have a
wide comparison In making their selec-
tions. Also, they are likely to place
their orders there with the result that
the District of Columbia Is cut out of
o considerable volume Of sales.
Zach architect has a supply OF
samples in his office, furnished by the
manufacturers, but this Is never COM
piete. II there were a central sample
bureau, money would be saved for the
manufacturer, since he would have to
furnish only one sample rather than
sample to every architect in the city"