Evening star., 1933-05-13

This new Silver Star Home was built
by Paul T. Stone, Inc. from plans fur
nished by w. Newton Diehl, architect.
OF ample proportions. it adheres strictly
to early American motif in its archi-
tectural scheme, the designer having re-
ferred to the famous Peyton Randolph
house in Williamsburg. Va. and the
Judge Lindsey house between Williams
burg and Yorktown, Va, for details as
to prof1les and measurements.
Chosen after due study by the Silver
Star Model Homes Committee, composed
of highly qualified group of specialists
in the various fields Of home planning
and construction, the house, as demon
strated by its acceptance for a place in
The Stars demonstration, exemplifies
the highest standards Of modern home
building.
Arrangements have been completed to
have the house open for public inspec-
tion from am. to 10 pm. each day
for 80 days. beginning tomorrow. The
Star extends a cordial invitation to all
home interested Washingtonians to visit
this home during the display period.
The dwelling is in the medium-pr
class, intended for family of average
size, and into the genuine Colonial
background has been woven modern ap-
pointments and conveniences exceed
ingly. enhancing its desirability 1t is
the second home chosen this year by
the Silver Star Model Homes Commit
tee. which is composed Of the following:
James S. Taylor, chief of the Division
Of Building and Housing, Department OF
Commerce, chairman: DR.. Louise STAN
ley, chief of the Bureau Of Home Eco
nomics. Department Of Agriculture;
John Nolen, jr., city planner, National
Capital Park and Planning Commission;
H. Clifford Bangs. president OF the
Washington Real Estate Board; Gilbert
Rodier, former president Of the Wash
ington Chapter, American Institute OF
Architects: Charles H. Tompk1ns,
builder, and representative OF The
Star.
The exterior construction of the house
employs handmade red brick, laid in
cement mortar. which adds consider
ably to the Colonial feeling. The spa
cious front porch, with brick hoorlng,
faces south and runs the entire width
of the house, and in this, as well as IN
the treatment of window sills, door
easements and all exterior materials,
careful planning is evident.
The porch roof Is an extension Of
the main slate roof, which comes down
on a sweeping line. The upper floor is
ventilated and lighted on the front by
attractively located dormer windows.
A brick wall extends to the lot line
on both sides of the house, one side
being broken by wooden gate giving ac-
cess to the rear of the house. White
shutters flank the windows fronting
on the porch. The porch itself Is sup
ported by q series Of wood posts, 6
inches square, finished in white.
Entering the broad center hall
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which Is a duplication of the Peyton
Randolph house treatment, the visitor
Is confronted with a wide staircase
leading to the second floor and q pas
sageway leading to the rear portion OF
the house.
On the left Of the hallway is the
dining room, with its built-in china
closet, and displaying many features
which were copied from the Lindsey
house This room has width OF l3
feet and a depth Of IA feet, and the
woodwork finish includes artistically
nodded cornice and chair rail. 1t is
entered through a broad arch.
An old ivory finish in the hallway,
giving forth an antique effect, Is carried
to the living room, which also Is ap-
preached through an archway framed
in delicately nodded woodwork. A
Colonial fireplace, with brick hearth
and wood mantel is centrally located on
the east side of the living room. fanked
on either side by windows. The north
wall Of the room Is provided with book
shelves attractively arranged on either
side of a central window, before which
Is a window seat with hinged top.
The kitchen is placed on the north
west corner Of the house, entered either
through the dining room or from the
hallway A doorway also gives access
to the living room from the rear hall.
In planning the kitchen, the architect
has given every consideration to con-
venience in the placing Of equipment.
A staircase leads from the kitchen to
the basement level, made necessary
through slope in the lot.
The master bed room, with private
bath and dressing room, occupies the