Evening star., 1934-06-02
THIRD SILVER STAR
HOME TO Be OPEN
sKenWood, Md, Residence,
Sponsored by Star, May
I'D
z Be Seen Tomorrow.
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can houses Of cheap materials and
construction be sold, as was possible
sin the old pre-depression days OF
plentiful money and careless spend
ing.
Careful supervision of the homes
building by Lightbown. himself. has
brought a fidelity of detailed work.
manship not usually found in any
but the most expensive mansions.
The excellence of the current Sill
yer Star Home is attested by the ap-
proval of The Stars impartial Selec-
ton Committee, representing expert
Judgment in all fields of home build
ing, which was unanimous in its
approval.
Members of Committee.
The committee which approved the
sDorset avenue home as worthy OF
efeceiving the Silver Star Award is
aeomposed of James S. Taylor, chief
sof the housing division, Department
Zof Commerce, chairman; DR.. Louise
aStanley, chief of the division of home
Economics, Department of Agricul-
.ture; Charles H. Tompkins, builder;
John Nolen, jr., city planner OF the
National Capital Park and Planning
iCommission; A. c. Houghton, presi-
dent of the Washington Real Estate
Board; Irwin S. Porter of the Ameri-
-can Institute of Architects, and a
representative of The Star.
On application of the builder, the
committee submitted the home to a
close scrutiny as to all features which
a home of highest quality should en-
, body. Approval was given without
single negative vote.
Beautiful Surroundings.
Kenwood, which forms the setting
/ for the model home, is one of the
! most beautiful and modern of the
higher type Washington suburban
Z developments. 1t has been created
and developed by group OF men
! with the ability and resources tc
create an ideal. Everything in il
from the laying of the concrete
j streets to the finished landscapine
has been thoughtfully planned. Every
house has been individually de-
signed. The minimum lot has 100
foot frontage.
The lot on which the Silver Star
Home Is built has a frontage OF 1O5
! feet and a depth of 1927 feet. On
It are numerous pines and other trees
: Including two Towering japanese
cherry trees. Varied shrubs surround
the house. Particularly attractive Is
the cluster of pines about the large
screened-in rear porch, which gives
an air of coziness to that section u
the house.
Appearance Of Age.
The dwelling is of brick-vereei
construction. with a steeply pitched
rrav slate roof The outside walls
are whitewashed, giving 1t an ap'
pearance of age and mello"ness.
A one-story garage attached 10 tne
west of the house is balanced on Ihe
east with a stone arch formed oy
continuation of the front wall
The front is enlivened by two semi
hexagonal oiel windows, topped "
sheetings of copper.
A broad walk og fagstones leads II
| graceful curves over the spacious
! gently rolling lawn from the sloe'
walk to the front door
From the rear, the appearance alsc
Is pleasing. On one side Is the porch
done in dark oak which harn1onlzes
with the copper screens, ana on tne
other is the garage, entered IRON tne
rear by an overhead door, easnS
manipulated.
Many Features.
The construction of the house Is
one of its outstanding features. BE-
cause of the builders belief that
frame house is the most comfortable
in which to live, and that orlck ex'
terror is the most durable, a reguia-
tion wooden structure has been oulIl
and sheathed with brick.
Retween the double wall is an all
snace and insulation of sheet alumni
mum. the newest innovation in this
field, and used in washington Tor the
first time in the Lightbown houses
1t is estimated that the ALUMINIUM
foil affords as much insulating action
against both heat and cold as a IL
inch brick wall. 1t Is composed Of
highly polished sheet metal, laminatec
with waterproof cement to tough kraft
paper. In addition to its insulating
effect, the aluminium makes the walls
proof against dampness.
woodwork Blue Green.
One enters the house through a
wooden door painted blue-green, which
is the color applied to all shutters
throughout. A small loaded window
in the door provides an attractive
note.
In the center of the house Is an
ample hall, off which opens the living
room on the right and the dining
room on the left.
The living room, 13 feet by % feet
inches, stretches the entire depth OF
the structure, and is papered IN
cheerful yellow and gray figured de-
sign. A mantle surmounts fireplace
located in the middle of the rooms
least side.
The dignity of this chamber is
maintained with two wall sconces
There are no overhead lights on the
first floor All woodwork is painted
ivory.
The dining room walls are un-
papered and painted green.
A small room at the rear is papered
with a foxhunting design in anticipa-
ition of its use as mans den. II
connects with lavatory.
An-Electric Kitchen.
An aIl-electric kitchen is a con.
cession to this day and age, with the
1atest-type range, a ventilating fan
an abundance Of cabinets, santa.