Evening star., 1938-01-15
SILVER STAR HOME
VIEWED BY 1000.
Dwelling in Wester|eigh En-
ters Third Period of
i. Exhibition.

The first Silver Star Home of the
year. located at 4924 Tilden street
NV, In the Westerleigh section of
Wesley Heights. will enter the third
week of its exhibition period tomor-
row, having attracted 1000 visitors in
the two weeks it has been open to the
public.
A large number of the persons who
have thronged the home have been
outspoken in their praise of the stateli-
ness of the Georgian Colonial struct-
ure and the charm and beauty of its
furnishings. The attractive plan of
the house, with the living and dining
rooms at the rear overlooking the gar
den, also has received a share of favor
able comment.
Antiques in Home.
The home was built by w. c. & A.
N. Miller, developers of the Wesley
Heights-Spring Valley section, which
Is known as one of the country's out
standing residential communities It
was designed by Gordon E. MacNeil,
architect. and has been decorated and
furnished by Wesley Heights Shops
and the Van Dyne Antique Galleries.
A number Of pieces of furniture in
the house are authentic 18th century
antiques, imported from England.
There are many features of The
Star home that appeal to the house
wife. The well-equipped kitchen is
compact and arranged in fashion to
save steps. There are large num-
Der Of cabinets, these with glass win
doWs. The kitchen is separated from
the dining room by neat buffers
pantry. completely equipped. These
rooms are at the front of the house,
with the entire back portion given
over to living quarters. Opening from
the living room is a huge screened
porch, which should prove a delight
full spot to spend hot summer eve
nings
The first floor is ideally arranged
for entertaining, with living and dining
rooms and library opening into one
huge suite.
Minimum of Waste Space.
There is minimum of waste space
In the home. The closets in all bed
rooms are large. Storage space is
provided in the basement, and on the
second and third floors. There are
six bedrooms. The basement recrea-
tion room is at ground level and con-
sequently is an unusually bright and
HVeable place. 1t has a fireplace.
Doors throughout the home are equip
ped with the new keyless locks.
The WeSterleigh home bears the in
dorsement of the Silver Star Homes
Committee, a group of five housing
experts, who examined the structure
thoroughly before approving it for The
Star award This committee is
headed by James S. Taylor of the Fed
eral Housing Administration as chair
man. Other members are Edwin H
Rosengarten, builder; John Nolen. jr
director of planning of the National
Capital Park and Planning Commits
sion; Irwin S. Porter, prominent
architect, and Frank Luchs, who
served in inspection of the house for
his father, Morton J. Luchs, president
OF the Washington Real Estate Board
The house will be open to the pub
'ic for two more weeks. 1t may be
visited any day during this period
between the hours of 10 in the morn
ing and 8 in the evening. 1t NAV
be reached by driving out Massachu
Setts avenue past the circle at
Nebraska avenue to Fordham road.
Turn left on Fordham road to Tilden
street. then left again about a half
book to the property.