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17A HOME BUILDING COMPARED TO TAILORED SUIT Home Planned for Pittsford Greece ResidericelWlME AREA SHOWS UPTURN ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, SUNDAY. AUGUST 25. 1940 lEB tot 5. iV.J IN NEW HOMES ken ifxui want Watei Valuation Over 7 vSv Expert Advises Pleasing Taste Of Families The building of a house should be done by a contractor who can end will do the job in a personal- call jpJi PUMPS WATER SYSTEMS Better Get Hi Pricet 36 ST. PAUL ST.

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BEERS 1 1 5 and 6 Room HOMES As Low As ill I Mpfr 51980 0 SENSATIONAL VALUES Don't Miss This Opportunity To Secure A Fine Home Now it jHilUide 2552-R or Park Drive, E. Rochetter SUNLIGHT, WIND LOOKS LT'-J AFFECT HOMES When selecting a lot and developing a house plan, give due consideration to sunlight and prevailing breezes. The living room and bedrooms should be located so that they will have sunlight some part of the day, and the kitchen should be protected from the hot afternoon sun, if possible. It is desirable to have the bedrooms and kitchen so placed as to receive the benefits of the prevailing summer winds. This is especially true of dwellings in the South.

The landscape plan and the house plan be considered at the same time, and the garden and lawn treated as outdoor rooms. Advantage should be taken of natural features, such as a group of trees, or a particularly fine view, and the house and garden should be located to secure the greatest benefits from them. 4 Materials for Stock Cut Building Costs When moldings, kitchen cabinets, doors, and window sash are supplied from stock, they usually cost less than when made to special design. To keep the costs down, it is advisable to check with the contractor and see what items can be obtained from the local millwork company or, lumber dealer. LIGHT IMPROVEMENT Dark stairs can be improved by placing windows at the bottom, side, or top of stairways if the construction of the building permits.

Here's Key Question List To Help Select Home Site At first glance a building lot may appear to be an attractive place on which to build a home but all to often a casual inspection fails to reveal many hidden sources of worry and expense. tf4li 15. Is the lot well drained or is there danger of water standing on the surface during heavy rains. 16. Has the lot sufficient area to permit building of the house of desired size and still leave ample expanse for light, air, privacy, gar dens, and recreation grounds? 17.

Is there any danger of nearby improvements, such as industrial plants, being the source of objectionable smoke, fumes, odors, or noise? A I 5YHIIT i 1 i OPEN FOR Attractive 6 room, Colonial just north of Ridge Rd. Several other homes in this tract carry for as low as $28 per month. Low taxes and large lots (7S 300). 1-1 -T-, -r A contract for the construction of the Cape Cod house above, on Sylvania Road, Pitts-ford, has been awared to Norman J. Huyck, contractor.

The residence was designed and erection will be supervised by by Donald Q. Faragher, architect. At right is another Cape, Cod which, save slight variations, is an example of those built on Wedgewood Park, Greece, for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Renner and Mr.

and Mrs. L. II. Franks by the Alliance Realty Corporation. MARKETSLATED ON DEWEY AVE.

Wegman's Food Markets Inc. will open a new super food market at 815-817 Dewey near Driving Park Ave- nue, within the next few weeks. John F. Weg-man, president, has completed negotiations for the Dewey Ave-nue block which, until recently, was occupied by Lob-1 a w's and a drug concern. Four adjoining JOHN F.

XVEUMAX pieces of prop- in the rear, also have been purchased to be used as a free parking area. The parking lot will have two entrances, one from Finch Street and one from Driving Park Avenue. Alterations and modernization of the building will begin at once, Wegman said. It is hoped to open the new store early in October. Counters and display cases which will fill the large sales floor will be built of white porcelain, stainless steel, and glass with modern istic motifs used In the trim.

The front of the building will be white Vitrolite with black and chromium trim. Lighting fixtures will employ latest developments in commercial Illumination. "The need of a super-market of the Wegman type has long been felt in the Dewey-Driving Park section," Wegman aaid. "The new store is another step in the Weg' man program to serve all sections of Rochester with our type of super-market." From a small vegetable and fruit store, the Wegman stores have grown to seven, employing more than 500 Rochesterians. The first store was opened in 1917 at 72 Main St.

W. The markets are Roch ester owned and operated. TERMITE HINT Expert recommend the use of metal termite shields at porches, steps and cellar hatchways to sepa rate the main structure from con struction in contact with ground. Months Gains $700,000 Rochester is on the way to a highly encouraging year of rest dential building. The seven-month valuation for work-and-materiate contracts was more than $700,000 ahead of the corresponding 1939 record.

Dodge Reports, the daily con struction news service, revealed that five of the first seven months had larger residential dollar totals than the same months of last year, in Rochester. The January-through-July period accumulated $2,766,000 in residential building contracts, throughout the Rochester metropolitan area, In cluding all Monroe County. A year ago the total was $2,019,000. In 1938, the total was $1,330,000. The contracts awarded during July were valued at $393,000.

That month of 1939 had a total of 000. The gain is rated at 8 per cent April had the highest residential building valuation of any 1940 month, Dodge Reports continues. March was second highest, followed by May. The lowest level of the seven months was touched in Janu- ary. The average costs of one-family houses are declining, according to an analysis of the 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains by Dodge Reports.

Houses built for the owners' occupancy and for sale or rent have increased in number and decreased in cost since 1937, with a consequent rise in the total money expended. The owner-to-occupy classification had an average house-cost of $6,050 during the first seven months of 1940. One year ago the average was at $6,160. The costs were higher in 1938 and 1937 as indicated by the averages of $6,730 and $7,360, respectively. The declining costs of houses built for the owners' occupancy have been paralleled by increased business in this important part of the building field.

The number of houses included In the contracts of the first seven months of this year in the 37-6tate area was 14 per cent greater than it was at the same point of 1939. The valuation of the contracts moved up 21 per cent. WET BASEMENTS CURED PERMANENTLY MADE BONE DRY BY MARVELOUS, NEW SEAL SEEP WATER PROOFING SYSTEM, APPLIED TO INNER SURFACE WRITTEN GUARANTEE. R. DUNNE 1 1 1 ized manner, according to Ho mer J.

French i of the Roches ter Home Build ers Association There is a par ticular type of a rchltec ture suitable for the pe rso nality of leach family unit. The builder i 1 en ce the purchaser as HOMER J. KKE C'H to what is ad visahle not only for his present reeds, but also for future ones Each minute detail should be care fully worked out in the development of a fine home so that all the requirements of the family can be taken care of. Color alone cannot make or break a home, says French, but there should be an appeal to the eye of the pas6erby. After the color scheme has been selected for the outside, the purchaser should see that the tones on the inside carry out the basic exterior color program.

For example, if the exterior of the home is cream with blue trim, the interior trim and walls should vary from the lightest cream to a deep gold and the blues should vary in the same manner. Exposure of the house should be given due amount of thought. The lot that will satisfy one's own personal taste is the one to purchase. Remember that the view, sunlight, and shade are free; make the best u.e of any such "extras." Cool, Gay Tone Exposure of the room should govern the choice of the appropriate colors. Those on the southern and western sides should be kept in cool tones while warm, gay colors nhould prevail over rooms facing the east or north.

Lighting is a problem which must be skilfully handled, through the placement of plenty of windows in such an arrangement that cross ventilation of air is provided together with copious rays of sunlight. Avoid extremes in the placement of windows. Enough large wall-spaces should be provided so that furniture may be rearranged In a variety of ways. The living room should be spacious in its proportions and where the purchaser has a corner lot or a delightful view In the distance, the corner window is a new feature which will give an added perspective and flood the room with additional light. Dining rooms which face the southeast usually radiate good cheer because they receive sunlight during most of the day.

Here as In all other parts of the house the trim should be finished to a lustrous 'satiny" finish for the iake of appearance and as an aid in cleaning. A smooth finish docs r.ot collect dust as readily as a rough one, and requires far less elbow-grease when It docs become dusty. I'ses for a Study French believes that every home Fhould have a study, if it can possibly be afforded. Such a room can serve many purposes. It can be the home-office of the man cf the house or the children can find solitude there where they can study their homework.

Then, too, this "handy may serve as a bedroom when unexpected guests arrive. A studio couch is advisable for the latter purpose. The kitchen belongs to the lady of the house and should be planned to meet her needs. It should be large, livable and provided with a number of shelves and cupboards. Every appliance and piece of equipment ehould spell convent erre.

There are two general types of homes: contract and speculative. French has found that the people who have positive Ideas on homes are the ones who should build homes by contract. For the others who find blueprints and rough sketches a nuize of puzzling Une3, it is better to search for speculative and model homes until they eventually find the home of their dreams. 4 Surveys Advised On Appliance Outlets Prospective home owners should rot take it for granted that their rew homes will have proper elec tric lighting and sufficient con venience outlets for the Use of appliances. Careful checking of the plans will insure correct in-1 atallation of a wiring system that i will serve for the life of the ELECTKIC METER LOCATION 1 i To avoid disturbance of the.

household by meter readers, an electric meter may be mounted at right angles to or facing a cellar window so that it can be Viewed from the outside, or else in a cabinet that can be secured to the exterior of the house. 1 OPEN FOR 1 INSPECTION 2 new modern homes, 5-room I i i i- iona front. Arvon finish. Lawn istdsd and thrubbad. $600 down, II i i 3' in i r.

at this lovely HOME Built by A Member of the Rochester HOME BUILDERS Dont "wih you had one, realize your hopes. Friendly, expert consultation can had by calling on one of these members. They will help you build your house from plans to the completed home. INSPECTION Home located on 5 mile line RdL i EUGENE WARD 1 Builder Culver 5948-R i 9 I i it Rochester' 1 I IS 1 it The Federal Housing adminis tration has devised a questionnaire which may save many prospective home owners from making unwise selections in shopping for home sites. Before buying a lot, the FHA suggests the purchaser ask these questions: 1.

What is the distance of the lot from place of employment, schools, shopping centers, street car or bus, churches, theaters, playgrounds or parks? 2. Is bus or street-car service adequate? At what fare? 3. Is there adequate police and fire protection? 4. Is the site subject to unusual hazards through fire or flood? 5. Is there an ample supply of good water available at a reason able cost? 6.

Have street Improvements and utilities been installed? If so is their cost included in the sales price? 7. Is street paving in good condition and suitable in quality for the district? Will it be maintained at public expense? 8. Do restrictions and zoning permit the construction of the type of building contemplated? Do they protect the environment against undesirable changes? 9. Are there any unpaid bonds or assessments? 10. Are tax or Insurance rates unduly high? 11.

Is any Improvement work contemplated which will result in additional bonds or assessments? 12. Is the location, judged by present conditions, apt to Improve or deteriorate? 13. Is the soil good enough to support a garden? 14. If there. are trees, are they In a good state of preservation? BUILD IT AS YOU WANT IT while prices are still low! IT COULD BE lQMl cttOMie, Let us help you to buy or build the home of your dreams now.

You select your plan and your builder. We'll cooperate with you on a liberal mortgage loan. We can offer you the new rate of our FHA-lnsured Mortgage Loan, or a long-term bank loan. Come in and talk with us about your plans. Bring your builder in with you.

IK! K-9uAcd Jloan loncf-teim Lank loan YOU CAN OWN A HOME With what you're now paying for rent you can own your own home, paying for it monthly, ust as you now pay rent Our low interest rates and fleiible terms make it easier than ever for you to build and own a home. Save Profitably! Consolidated Pay 4 on Saving CONSOLIDATED Vy SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSN. 308 Taylor Bldg. 32a Ea.t Main Stone 5052 our. JO A.

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Saturday Sunnymed. Addition and OPEN FOR INSPECTION kl hta HOMES ON GILBERT DRIVE NORMAN HUYCK S0M Charlotte 1836 CuUer 1326-W General Contractor of Seneca off 3664 Culrer Rd. i Residential Construction wir William E. Kitzing ri t7 CuIver 316-M Uenwood 4378 Sea New Homes Off Helendale In Visit Our New Homes in Laurel Park Tract, opposite Laurel- An exclusive planned development off ton School. Cooper Road (St.

Paul Blvd. Sec) JOSEPH BEVACQUA LELAHD PFLANZ Bullder Culvcr 27 Glenwood 503S Clenwood 3366 General Building Contractor General Mason Contractor nd Builder Howard Lauterbach Kj Jr, Hillsida 1169-W Builder Gen. 6987-J General Contractor and v'' off Fisher Road. Gates. We build with the square and Builder dMl on the nqimre.

Thomas Henderson JOSEPH ENTRESS Builder i Genesee 2795-R Genesee 4772 Genesee 6H8-M Complete estimate and plans. New For your inpettinn: in Cotebronlt Dr. homes beinc built on Elmwood Ave. STOP 29. SUMMERV1LLE BLVD.

near Clover St. Beautiful, well planned Georgian, in mm sa ideal community. Low carryinf cost. Arthur F. Burrows LADUE MURR Culver 5395 Glenwood 4101-R Sea New Homes on Sea new COLONIAL HOMES in Covington Pleasant Irond.

Meadowbrook One of Rochester's Ellison Park Heights, Brighton Finest Residential Communities. I M. MERRILL, Builder Mjftjj HRIsflflN Hdls.de 156S Genesee 6394 Genesee 3634-R Meadowbrook Houses at $7,500 Visit Lot 19, Oakwood Rd. up; also Wisner Park Sto Rd; J5.m r' $3 month pays interest, principal and i OEOIc" tom alvahTEawsoh Culver 485-R Builder Glenwood 3991 Nearing Completion Open for Inspection. Z4g Chestnut Hill I 69 Briarcliffe Rd.

Drive, off Slop t'J. St. Paul Blvd. I HOMER J. FRENCH PETER WEAVER I Genesee 4137 Glenwood 954-J OWN YOUR 1.

LIBERAL LOAN 2. LOW RATE 3. SMALL DOWN PAYMENT 4. EASY TERMS LIKE RENT Small monthly payments take care of taxes, insurance, interest on the loan, and repayment of the principal. Ask your builder to finance your home at the EAST SIDE SAVINGS BANK A Ask to see our sketches and plans of beautiful homes designed with all modern conveniences such at: step-saver kitchens, large closets, tile bath, air conditioning, automatic heat, overhead door, open fireplace, fully insulated, etc.

For further information see or call NORMAN HUYCK 205 C0LEBR00K DRIVE Charlotte 18 36 Choice LOCATIONS IN BRIGHTON IRONDEQUOIT GREECE GATES mn mommy paymenri, 3 miiai out Empire Blvd. on Datona Ave. 5 Very low Open eveningj and Sundays. HARVEY E. DAYTON son 1 BuiUm OiPorrt ss WEBSTER 5 "The 1 1 HOME BUILDERS ASsnciATinv I MAIN.

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