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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 111

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Oakland Tribunei
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Oakland, California
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111
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SUNDAY OaklanO Ctibunc SEPTEMBER 15, 1929 MflRGAHETAPTS. Margaret Apartments Open B. Cow is the builder of this new apartment building located at Claremont avenue and Hardy New Apartment on Solano The buildimx has just been completed by Ralton Anderson, owners and builders, at the corner of Solano and Stannage. There are twelve three-room apartments. Facilities include genuine Frigidaire.

colored Spark Marshall Stearns beds and a steam heating PARTMEHTS Its facilities include genuine Friaidaire. Marshall Stearns Wall beds and a steam heating plant. lit- DPEfl TO VIEW TO in OPEN A. B. Gow announces the completion of the Margaret Apartments, at Claremont avenue and Hardy street.

The structure, which is four stories In height is of Spanish type of architecture and Includes twelve suites of two rooniR I A new apartment of Spanish architecture la opening today at the corner of Solano and Stannage, two blocks alnve Ban Pablo avenue. The owners and builders' are-! Kalston Anderson, for ieveral I years engaged In building activity In ths Berkeley section. The new structure is of white stucco with BS fiinsfiPJl niiMill green trimmed windows and with tapping ot soft toned, hand-made tile. A di-K-rlptlon of the building gives the following details: structure comprises 12 all of three rooms, six having three exposures and six with two exposures. AH are termed out- each apartments are available both furnished and unfurnished.

A description of the building reads: "The exterior Is finished In light tan stucco with green window trim. Due to Its corner location, the individual apartments are unusually light and sunny. The large lobby on the first floor is featured by a striking pattern of floor tile while the walls of textured plaster are pleasingly paneled. A stairway with artistic wrought-lron railing leads to the upper floors. in Fi 'P J-' Hi Kids apartments because of the many windcwa for each unit.

There is a fireproof basement with full "In the finish of the individual i suites, Gow haa taken particular to Introduce variety by the execution of a different color scheme for each apartment. The painting and decorating by D. Howard and Ho features blues and tans in the kitchen with cream woodwork throughout the living rooms. The woodwork in the halls. Is finished In mahogany.

The wall paper selections from Marcus and Merrick also vary with the various apartments. In every case the pattern is chosen in harmony with the balance of the color scheme. This harmonious motif is also carried out in kitchen tile which cleverly matches woodwork colors In all parage accommodations with which also houses Individual lockers and i the steam heating plant. "Individual hallways afford en-; fiance to the kitchens, the baths, i (he living rooms and bedrooms, giving direct communlaatlon between any two rooms. Awother feature is the cilectrlo laundry, located on the roof, with a convenient drying deck.

Both the bathrooms aivt kitchens are steam heated well as bedrooms and living rooms, At the rear of the building is a playground for the children, with swings, sand boxes, tc and fully fenced. "The main haljways are carpeted to eliminate sound, and partition wa'ls floors and ceilings are also sound-proofed and fire-proofed. Hardwood floors are used throughout the building. The 11 i. IN NEW OFFICES Anderson Fox Headquarters Anderson Fox, members of the New York and San Francisco Stock Exchanges, haveSopened their new board room on the wound floor of the Financial Center building.

kitchens, "Other features of this modern build Inn are hardwood floor throughout, Krlgldaire refrlgf ra tlon, Marshall and Stearns wall beds and electric ranges. The steam heating plant is equipped with the popular Ray oil burner. Storage Is proylded In the bane-ment and modern lockers In the Kitchens, decorated In colored enamel, ore equipped with Jld-top park anges. In color, have '4 luamaici nyia. i The new Oakland quarters of Anderson Fox, members of the New York and Ban Francisco rear hallways.

"Furnishings have been selected with care, consisting in part of Chesterfield sets with occasional chair. Axmlnster rugs, velour drapes and dinette sets in walnut. "The location at Claremont avenue-and Hardy is a atop for San Francisco Key trains and'local cars are available nearby College avenue. Rentals nre moderate and Stock Exchanges, which have Just been opened In the ground floor of I (olored tile about the sinks, porcelain lined Frigldalres and a full complemiml of drawers and cab-luetn. The bedrooms are large and have double space closets.

Each ftpartmeiit also has a Marshall t-tearns bed in the largo dressing closet of the living room. "Transportation Is convenient, with both fc'an Francisco and Berkeley turn and trains at the door and tho Oakland and Richmond cam S60 feet- distant. An excellent vlew'tf the hills, the bay and the Berkeley airport Is afforded from the various units." 6 Margaret Apts. Corner of Claremont and Hardy unfurnished and furnished $42.50 to $52.50 the Financial Center Euildlng, represents one of the most modern brokerage offices In Oakland, Include all charges for electricity. The Increasing number of New puhlic inspection of the building la invited.

York Stock Exchange houses Jn this city is an Indication of the confidence expressed In the future growth of Oakland as an Im A $45,009 three-story 48-room apartment house will be construct-, fii on the north aide of Bond street, iJUO feet went of Cole street, for X. F. JJriscoll by W. Hoonyus. portant financial and industrial center.

The new Financial Center Build ing has become the pivotal point of Oakland's rapidly growing brol eroge community. i i The "Anderson Fox offices are Marking of Highways For Air Navigation The aeronautics branch of the department of commerce, in connection with its efforts to brir.g about the adequate air marking of the United States as an aid to u.r navigation, hm just completed lie euggesled specifications for the nlr marking of highways, according to Harry H. Blee, chief of tne of airports and aeronauUc information. These specifications, to Included In bulletin on the subject of air making will soon be available for distribution, dee.iibe In detail the standard system of marking recommended for use tnrjugli- Rentals include all charges for electricity for cooking, lighting and Frlgidaire. Steam heat.

Well located for transportation and shopping. i Key trains at door. Local cars two blocks. A. Gow, Owner and Builder New St ew otore upens equipped with New York Stotl.

Exchange, Curb and San Francisco Stock and Curb Exchange quotations hoards, tickers and trans-lux, and they are also equipped for the handling of orders on all of the leading stock of the country. In addition to the splendid new Oakland quarters of Anderson Fox, the firm has two ofllcas in both New York and San Francisco, while others are located, in Los Angeles. Seattle, Portland, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Fall Classes in Realty Education With the announcement of the opening of the 1929-1 9S0 series of out the nation by the commurce department. $0 jrj GAG GTOVEl "A highway, when viewed from JarJlwood Floors for RALSTON AND ANDERSON APTS.

the air, stands out very clearly nnd The new store Cunningham Scharman at 416 Fourteenth street, was opened last week and specializes in men's therefore, one of the pilot's hest landmarks If he knows, what highway It is," Blee said. "As soon r.s HP surface arteries of motor travel, i f'" particularly the federal and stntc roads, are properly marked to van cllltato their identification the sir, they will constitute an ex installed by Hardwood Floor Inc. 191 E. 12th St. FR uilvale 1581 9oooesoeooi99seo9oeeoeoooo tremely helpful aid to olr nuvign tion by enabling any pilot to check his position by a glance at ttvi mop Made in Vtei all ooer the World! The general une dT a stnnd.ir'l I I Genuine system of air marking that wlil oon 11 if vey the necessary informatlcn to aircraft pilots, in the almp.fst I mosi erieruve manner, in r.

i one of the most Immediately needed aids to air navigation; and It In very Important that the highway- system of the entire country 1 be properly air marked. It i tmn i I urged, theifore, that the air mark real estate classes, George w. Zent, educational council chairman of the California Real Estate Asso-citon, in urging all brokers and salesmen to make "A Small Investment in a Big Business" by taking the courses. He points out, that in order to compete with other commodities' the real estate man must have the same scientific knowledge of his business aa docs his competitor. Classes are now being organized In Alhambra, Bellflower, Whlttler, Fullerton, Santa Barbara, and Hollywood.

The Los Angeles Realty Board will open three classes genera! real estate, appraisals, and salesmen's. Oakland, Long Beach and San Diego will organize their general real estate clissea at once, The real estate commissioner points out that the published questions to be asked in the brokers' and salesmen's examinations are no substitute for study courses. The rpurpose of the educational ing of hlghwaya be undef lukcn whenever possible." The department of commerce recommends for this purpose quite simple markings involving in eacn Open for Inspection Beautiful, neu) Spanish type apartments at Solano and Stannage -v 2 blocks above San Pablo instance the official route number preceded by the letters tn the case of federal highways, or by the' state abbreviation for Ktalo high wavs. Wherever practicable, the symbols should -be lettered directly on the using cnaraciers from 10 to 30 feet In heignt, fle pending on the width of -the pav ing. These markings, which should read from west to east or south to The giving of genuine satisfaction, through outstanding performance and reasonable cost, is the basis of the tremendous popularity that Genuine Frigidaire enjoys.

The Honest builder should not experiment with refrigeration. Genuine Frigidaire gives Genuine Satisfaction. Installed in the Margaret Apts Claremont Hardy, Ralston Anderson Apts. Solano Stannage FRIGIDAIRE CORP. 2045 Broadway GL encourt 9844 north, depending upon tho general direction qf the highway, should nlaced at all intersections with program cl the state association is to give a scientific foundation of the principles and practices of real estate, to the'enfl that agents may qualify themelves to represent their clients.

Any person who has completed these courses should have no difficulty In answering the 236 questions or1 any similar ones that the atate department may to nth pi- hlirhwava and at Intervals if Last week marked the opening ndvantagcour manner. Peautlful not moro than twenty (preferably oak fixturfB are installed through of another smart men's shop by Cunningham Scharman at 416 Fourteenth street. This it is stated, ranks with ten) miles, along the routes. OAK LAN KX PRESS SHIPMENTS. Although the size and the weight the besft appointed exclusive men's Unfurnished and Furnished All three-room apartments, including garage, steam heat, Frigidairc, water and garbage service.

Ralston Anderson, Builders and Owners Air-Minded Realtors stores on I lis roast. The store is done in modernistic style and fin out. A spec'al department devoted entirely to overcoats Is elevated from the hat department, giving an effective setting. Cunningham Scharman have been In business in Oakland for the last 20 years tnd handle well-known lines in nob's hats, overcoats and imported sicrkwenr. The other store is located 1213 Broadway.

of tho packages continue to be larger than last year the number for Julv haa also increase 1.8 per To Fly (o Convention ished tn verde antique, with an cent over the total for last July arcade approach In which 12 indi Choice of three fine trins la The revenue Is reported as ranging vidual windows nre so arranged: to display thu merchandise In a most given Keaitors, wno will travel by air to the Silver Jubilee of the Cal from 10 to la per cent higher than 1928. ifornia Real Estate Association at San Dlcgo, October 8-11, according to announcement of Kenneth Smit ten, San Francisco, chairman of iooseeeeoeee the airplane caravan committee. A round trip in a tri-motored, de luxe Western Air Express plane may be taken, leaving the Oakland 1 1 cumig una Municipal Airport at 9 o'clock. Invitation Tuesday morning. October S.

ar Plumbing RALSTON and ANDERSON APARTMENTS EQUIPPED WITH THE LATEST INVENTIVE DEVELOPMENT IN PERFECTED LOCKS riving at the convention city at two o'clock in the afternoon, and making the return trip in the same Plastering for the Margaret Apts. A. CARDONI Plastering Contractor The Newest and Fined Improved Murphy Beds Perfect concealment nitli a 2-fl. 8-ln. Dour lnilcllti in the Margaret Aots.

and in the Rahton and Anderson Apis. MARSHALL STEARNS for MARGARET APTS. type plane at the end of the week. Alternate routes are one way by air and the other by steamship, with special round trip ticket, or arranging the trip by purchasing one way tickets for the air and boat trip. I W.

H. Picard, Inc. i ta ccea r.n a 5656 Ave. 5 You are cordially invited to the formal opening of the Belleview Apartments Sunday, September 15th. Modern in every detail.

Furnished and unfurnished. 5244 LaulonA QiTmT' College OLympic83S3 4 FI edmonf 9004 i ARTISTIC WALL I PLUMBING for COVERINGS 4 for the i MARGARET APTS RALSTON AND Painting and Decorating for the Margaret Apts. by D. W. HOWARD SONS 427 Burk St.

noiiiday 77o ADAPTABLE to residences, apartments, (tores, hotels and office buildings, a tpe of lock especially designed for each installation. A qual-it lork at a moderate prire. Manufactured or PRATT RYMER CO. 2 185 AX'asliington Ave. San Lcandro Sff eetwood 236V DF.RSON APTS.

Tile Work for the RALSTON AND ANDERSON APTS. hy BROCKHURST TILE CO. 259 Shalluck Ave. BErkeleg 25S3 0 Artistic JJ Tiling for the 4 MARGARET APTS. jj 1 SUPERIOR 5 Tile and Products Co.

2 2 3743 Broadwav 2 T4 Piedmont 2468 by CeLf2ViZW Apartments Drive out East 14th St. to 41 Belleview; drive two blacks east of Broadmoor San Leandro from MARCUS MERRICK 1325 Jefferson Si. J. A. Fazio 402 Castro St.

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