Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 104

OaklanD CiiO unc SEPTEMBER 22, 1929 'CHATEAU OE 191 8 Lakeshore Apartments Thw pretentious apartment building on th eshore of Lake Merritt is opened for inspection today by Ralph E. Norn's, 'the owner. K. Parker company wa the builder. Itsjcomplete appointments include Kelvinator refrigeration, automatic Ray oil burner for the steam heating plant, electric ranges, and modern equipment in other lines.

Chateau de la Golline This rambling structure of gothic architecture has just been completed at Norwood and Greenwood streets, above Trestle Glen. The Bay Counties Construction company are the builders ant! the State Income Properties Inc. are the owners. Its modern facilities include Genuine Frigidaire, Marshall Stearns beds, steam neat, etc SUNDAY muK fiPAHTMENTS L-DMPLETED The Bay Counties Construction company announce the completion of a beautiful gothic apartment structure at Norwood and Greenwood streets to be known as the Adding another beautiful addition to the Lake Merritt skyline, ie apartments owned by Ralph E. 3 'arris, and located at 1918 Lake- "lore are opened for In- section.

The structure Is of six reinforced concrete, containing 101 rooms In thirty-eight YiKfff- 't 1 TT is rf 1 Ma -msmtUHri Lay "rr Mm 'Iff I J- lb: Two-Family Dwelling Built by R. C. MacBride two blocks north of the U. campus, Berkeley, and now open for inspection. Each unit of structure i equipped wiih a General Electric refrigerator.

C. the Many Questions Issued by Assn. Marking an almost unprecedented demand upon the services of the California Real Estate association, nearly 20,000 sets of the 238 questions for real estate brokers and salesmen have been distributed by that organization since the new real estate act 1 became effective August .14. Together with the copies of the new act and of the -Realtors' Code of Ethics. The seta may be secured upon application to the association at 117 West Ninth street, Loa Angeles.

Beattle with an August total of 738 permits involving 11,922,295 of new constructlonshows alt per cent increase over July's total, but a 2 per cent decline from last Au- 1'Wtip i ft!" I fft Hi i Vn III- i i I nr question the association has Issued I apartments of two, three and five room units. The K. E. Parker company was the builder. In keeping with its location and the spensive type of structure which the district warrants, the building has been IlnlHtiea in exceptional 1aste.

Tile and hand-wrought Iron has been lavishly used In the pretentious lobby and woodwork throughout the building is of dull fnilque finish. The basement Is entirely given over to fire-proof parages, Willie on the roof la a cozy five-room apartment home with unobstructed view for miles in every direction. Kach of the arartments, depending upon its elevation, enjovs a panorama ranging from the immediate lake district and downtown skyline to the distant hills of Tlarin, San Francisco, and San Mateo countless. Facilities installed are for the most discriminating demand and include automatic elevator service, Kelvinator electrio refrigeration, Fleam heat from a Ray oil-burner, electric ranges, and Incinerator. Apartment units have hardwood floors, while the halls are heavily carpeted to prevent transmission of sound AValls and floors have been adequately sound-proofed.

The location, near Hanover street, Is advantageous from the transportation standpoint with the Key trains about three minutes' -walk and local service available at the same point. It 1 but five minutes to downtown Oakland by street car. Apartments are available both furnished or unfurnished and public inspection of the building Is Invited. Realtors, Insurers in Montana Association More than fifty Montana insurance and real estate nient. attended the first annual convention nt the Montana Association of Real Kstnte and Insurance Agent, held Pt Billings recently, according to the California Real Instate Maga-ritie.

K. Moore of Cireat Falls, ee-rtary of the association, review Ihe work accomplished along legislative lines, pointing out the passage of a law permitting cities to establish building zones. At the final session, W. W. Hulce of Hillings wiis re-elected president; T.

W. Mldkiff of (Ireat Falls, vice-president; A. Hopper of Missoula re-elected vlce-tjresl-dent, and C. K. Moore re-elected secretary.

FINANCING OF HOMES 'AND I APARTMENTS No No Commissions I GUARANTY 0 BUILDING LOAN 1 ASSOCIATION 1759 Broadway foceccosccooceccooooccofe. You are invited to inspect the CHATEAU de la COLLINE Chateau de la Colline, representing an Investment of approximately $150,000. Financial details were handled by E. F. Gray.

The structure Is finished in pure white stucco, and from its commanding position, above Trestle Glen commands an unlimited view of the bay, Marin county and the San Francisco peninsula. Due to the terraced design of the building every apartment erijoya a part of the panorama. There are eighteen apartments of two, three and four rooms, furnished and unfurnished, and a concrete garage. Each apartment has both a front and a rear entrance and the facilities afforded arS BvVtctly modern. Kanges are electric, the steam healing plant is automatic, and the laundry is equipped with electric washer.

All bedrooms are so located as to re ceive the morning sunlight, while the living rooms on the other side of the house enjoy the sun In the afternoon. The interior decoration in all but the "dinettes" is in blended oil coloring in soft shades pleasing to the eye, each Individual unit having ita own color scheme. Apartment flbors are of hardwood and the main corridors are heavily carpeted and padded. The drapes of heavy velour and are hung on artistic wrought-lron fixtures. A feature is a large, furnished social hall adjoining In the main entrance lobby which can be used tor bridge parties or afternoon teas.

Alao of note is a putting green in a landscaped garden, the grounds also affording am tie room for children playground witn a sand box, swing, etc. A flat rental system nas Deen announced which includes all charges for electricity, water, heat. Janitor and cleaning service. Chateau de la Conine is reacneo lv way of either Parlt boulevard or Trestle Olen road, rom the men, turning one block to the right on Norwood, and from the boulevard, turning left at tjampel and right at Oi-aenwood. Inspection Is Invited, Porcelain Joints Can Be Soldered Met a In can now be soldered to porcelain by a new process developed In the laboratories of the Westinghouse Electric Mfg.

Co. This is an- advance of no snml Importance, as the very character of porcelain, with Its hard glaze, has made it difficult to effect a bond that would meet all the needs imposed. Tho use of cement for this purpose has never satisfied the exacting requirements of the service. In the first place. It la not watertight and therefore not as strong as porcelain.

JNeltner is it a. goou Insulator nor a good conductor. The new process, the nature of which is not revealed, is said to give a metallic Joint that will not take up water: that Is so tlgnt against liquid and air pressure as to hold ft high vacuum; that is stronger than porcelain; and that is a good conductor, therefore Insulating stresses on the porcelain near It and often increasing its actual insulating value. Various Modes of Travel Adopted Arriving by air, steamer, motor and rail, delegates from the north ern real estute boards will swarm to tho Silver Jubilee of the California Heal Estate Association In Kan Diego, October 8-M, according to reports of Hoy F. TilelfusH, president of the Kan Diego Realty Hoard, anil Glenn D.

Wlilaman, state secretary, who have Just returned from a tour of real estate boards at Hanta Barbara. Ventura, fiakersfleld, Fresno, Han Francisco, Oakland, Han lveandro, Vallejo, Sacramento, Htockton, Modesto and Redwood City. REPAIR MOTOR BUSSES. 'With the aid of gas, the London General Omnibus company now overhauls 120 busses a week Instead of 100 as formerly. Gas Is used for brazing, soldering, hardening, tempering and general heat treating.

The company's kitchen is also completely equipped with gas-uIng appliances. Norwood and I I Kill jtmmmm MfW ill i ii This beautiful apartment building of rambling Gothic architecture is open for your inspection today. Beautifully appointed and strictly modern in its facilities. Moderate rentals furnished and unfurnished Out Trestle Qlen Rd. to Norwood and right one block, or out Park left at Hampel and right at Greenwood.

Bay Counties Construction Co. Builders of high grade apartments Job. No-15 ii V-'-n-'iiMfiiitMMirWirriiiaTiiiirM Casework, Sash and Doors j- furnished by W. D. HERRICK I I 82 Franklin St.

LA keside 8322 5 OAKLAND 1 I SWrnAAnnnnnnnnnnAnfnWWVnrrnfVi', gust's record. Greenwood Sts. encourt yoit VWAVWVVAVVVAVAV. Artistic Lighting Fixtures IiutalUd in Chateau do la Colline by Robert 5947 E. 16th St.

TRinidad 063S AmwwwAV." ELECTRICAL 5 INSTALLATION for Chateau de la Ce' GEO. VOOI-T ELECTRICAL 717 Akalraz A- K. E. PARKER CO. Building Construction 'lJzst Our Farm Products Go to Argentine A trial shipment of every kind of California fresh fruit, dried clruit, and salted almonds has boon ordered through the Kavramento Region Council by one of tho biggest importing houses in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Of particular importance is the fact that the order calls for 1U0 rases and 100 barrels of grapefl. At the present time, South America docs not buy California grapes, Importing that crop from Kurope. The order, it is stated, came to the council from its trade-scouts. Assemblyman Van Bernard and Dudley Moulton, who report that In Argentina and Uruguay they have found both th" governments and business men eager to develop trade with California. They noon are to enter Brazil.

Beautiful New 1918 Lakeshore Apts. Installs Most Modern Automatic Heating Equipment The Ray Oil Burner Combines the economy of atomization and combustion of the cheap grade fuel oils, wilh -the convenience of a durable and reliable automatic' Pollard-Seagrave Co. Representing Ray Oil Burner 320 14th St. GL encourt 0314 The Distinctive Sun-Teted WALL PAPERS were selected personally by the owner Ralph E. Norris from M.

Friedman COMPANY 3 STORES Oakland, Berkeley, Fruitvale TllllrM vywvwwwvvwsvwvvvw Lenuine 5. A Transporting Men To Job by Airplane The P. O. E. Compqny, on the construction of their Gas Compressor Building at Kettleman Hills, near Coalinga, required the rv-Ices of ateel erectors.

The contractor for the erection of the steel frame, J. T. Walsh, who Is well known locally, thereupon found, it expedient to transport his employee by airplane, thereby savins the traveling time of men, departing via Maddux Air Line from Alameda Airport last Thursday for Coalinga. Artistic Tiling for 1918 LAKESHORE Apts. SUPERIOR Tile and Product Co.

3743 Broadway Piedmont 2468 135 South Park SatiFrancitco KOLD Electric Refrigeration LA heiide 7020 5 Frigidaire Installed by good builders. Demanded by discriminating" 'tenants. Installed in 'I' Chateau de la Colline. rDirmATDP padd Building Exchange Oakland Scooooccoeeooooeooi soGesocoecoesso Visitor will have an opportunity to see unusual and pleasing building, with th opening of a two-family dwelling at 2322-2824 Virginia" street, Berkeley, built by R. C.

McBrlde, Jr. This up-to-date building consist of a five and six room home with breakfast room and two bathrooms each The latest In colored plumbing fixtures Is used; each bath being In a different eolor schema. All cloet are cedar, lined, lika old cedar chests. A full automatic oil burning furnace has been Installed for quietness and efficient neat Ing. A General Electric refrlgera.

1 tor is Included In the kitchen fa duties of each kitchen. An Important feature of the apartment la tha Installation of individual General Electric refrlg erators in each kitchen. McBrlde, in commenting on his decision said "After a careful investigation of all types of electrical refrigeration on tha market, we found that Gen eral Electrio could giva ua these advantages: Freedom from ser vice ezpsnss, long life of tha equip ment, and a splendid reputation. These features ara of utmost importance to tha owner. Front tha tenant'a standpoint.

It offers quiet ness, economy of operation, no oil Ing, no radio Interference, and au perior refrigeration service." Pie Company Leases Space Peca Nut Pie Company has leasad 960 square feet of floor space at 1038 12th street, Oakland, where they will engage in the manufacture of a specialty pis. Alt the raw materials, with the exception of the nuts, necessary In the making of this confection, such as shortening, flour, salt, will be purchased locally. This city was chosen because it Is centrally lo cated to serve the bay district. i Another 5 Another MARSHALL STEARNS WALLBED 5 INSTALLATION Chateau de la Colline Sheet Meld Work for Chateau de la Colline hy DUNN Sheet Metal Ver'-i 6410 E. Fourteenth St.

TRimdad 1045 5 riviuiiAfiiivu vuivr. ICiAZ 1 t1 r04A A Modern A Babbling Brook and Large Vine Trees for only 5 a month Kear Piedmont and Jnat One Bloek to Traas.ortatlfta Living room 25 feet long, all modern home; lot hai large fir in one corner and a small brook. Ga, water, electricity; telephone and sewers. Full Price $2250 Small Down Payment The 1918 Lakeshore Apts. equipped throughout wilh RY-LOCK Hardware SMITH HARDWARE CO.

929 Broadway OAKLAND icccacoxeoooaeo uruauway WVWAVVAVVWAWAV, FINANCE for Chatea-i la Colline arranged by E. F. GRAY Investment Loans 1404 FRANKLIN ST. CLencourl 4385 MVAWAVAWIVAW. VAWAVVAW.VASV Quality Floors tor Chateau de la Colline PARQUET FLOOR CO.

4044 La Cresta FRuitvale 706 WW, i There Is no substitute for tsftorlenoe In th tnanufartare or tnstnl tation of rtertrte refrigeration rqninment. Kelvinator the pioneer elertric refrigeration for domestic one. Since ltli it hai been giving romlnnou and satisfactory service. Installed In the 1918 Lakeshore Ants. For information drive out Moraga road or Park boulevard to Trestle, then down Thorn road under I Trestle to Nb.

315 Or come to iflA. Piedmont Ave and I will gladly drive ST. you out. HUmboldt 2850 or" HUmboldt 2700. -Viif.

I Irl a mi I i HOT SHOP OF OAKLAND Domestic and Commercial 2090 Broadway.