Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 169, 2 June 1916 — Page 15

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Distinctively Individual The foregoing combination of words is the exact one needed to describe each of the eight new houses on Washington Court. Although each dwelling differs radically from the others, the group blends harmoniously to make Richmond's new real estate project a most beautiful residence park. The buildings are of original and different designs and built out of brick and stucco, rough siding and shingles creosoted, and smooth and dressed half -inch siding. Each house faces the large open flower court in the center. In the back part of this court, a large spraying fountain is being installed. The flowers are in full bloom and, with the smooth green lawn divided by the cement walks and curbs as a background, they present a beautiful bit of scenery. But flowers are not found alone in the central court for built-in flower boxes on porches of the houses are filled with blooming flowers and spreading ferns. The residences are painted a variety of colors, cream, white and brown, and all have been decorated so they blend with the others. A comfortable space divides the house and the space across the court is equal to that of an average street. The flower park is surrounded on three sides

by houses and the arrangement is such that the back location is almost as good as the front. This arrangement was agreed upon after thorough investigation of similar courts in large cities and after a thorough consideration of the needs of Richmond. The Washington Court was built especially to suit the business man who does not like a large yard to care for but appreciates a nice flower garden and lawn. The garden and lawn in the center is common property and a .1 have equal privileges. Entrance t the cotrrt i? gained through an artistic gateway. ( m either side of the large cement walk, circular seats ire located in front of low stone walls. High stone pests, surmounted by large lights stand at the outer euds of the entrance. People visaing here from other cities have told the Miller-Kemper company that they have seen no prettier court? m the large cities. At the rear, on each side are found courts, which may be used for drying clothes or beating rugs. These rear plots, like the central court, are common property. Just behind the rear courts, large cement, garbagecan stalls, one for each house, are located. Six garages will be found in the rear, all with the most modern equipment. These garages do not go with the houses but may be rented or purchased separately. From the garages, there are back walks to each of the houses. The houses have all advantages of a full lot, yet any dwelling in the court, if located on a full lot at the same place on Main street would cost from $2,500 to $3,000 more, Edwin G. Kemper said today.

Photo by Dalbey Although every structure is different, both inside and out, all have some common features. Hardwood floors are laid throughout. In every house there are hardwood colonades. They are, however, arranged differently in the different buildings. Built-in book cases are also common features. Fireplaces of different designs, surrounded by different fixtures-, will burn either wood or gas. French doors are used throughout the court. No two doors, however, are of the same design. Built-in buffets of varying designs are also common to each house. Probably the dining rooms are the most beautiful parts of the new residences. With paneled walls and beamed ceilings set off by unique lighting arrangements the dining rooms are indeed attractive. Indirect electric lighting fixtures, all of different designs, have been installed. Each house is equipped with a gas range. Built-in refrigerators and cupboards are other features. Ice is put in the refrigerators from the rear and there is ho necessity of the ice man entering the house. Clothes chutes to the laundry room in the basement are other modern improvements. There will be no necessity of laundry bags at Washington Park. The chutes deposit the dirty clothes in a basket in the special built-in laundry rooms. These laundry rooms are equipped with large laundry trays which have both hot and cold water faucets. Hot air furnaces which will burn gas, coal or wood have been installed. Beside each furnace is a gas water heater for use when the furnace is not going. Small, but well arranged, modern bathrooms are

Photo by Dalbey found in the houses. The floor is made of tile while the walls are of Keene cement. Everything is of the purest white including fixtures. Walls and all can be washed with common soap suds whenever they become dirty. The tubs are large and are built in the walls. Each is equipped with a shower attachment so a water proof curtain may be drawn to protect the rest of the room. The lavatories are of the pedistal type. Spacious wardrobes are provided in each bed room. Bed room windows have been arranged to give the best possible ventilation. Economy of space is another feature of all the houses. Although nothing has the appearance of being jammed, some practical use is made of every bit of space. Hallways, for instance, do not consume much space and yet every room in every house is accessible directly from a hall. The two houses at the back of the court have spacious sleeping porches. The second houses on each side have balconies which overlook the central court. Two of the houses are already occupied, one by Newall Todd and the other by Edwin G. Kemper. The other houses went on sale today. These up-to-date houses in one of Richmond's most fashionable residence districts may be purchased at a reasonable price, said Mr. Kemper. The houses and the court were especially designed and built by the MiJler-Kemper Company for the Court Realty Company. The Miller-Kemper Company also has complete charge of the selling arrangement.

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