Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 79

r- f. rtminr BUILDING mm vol. qxxn- OAKLAND, SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 1935 B-3 NO. 20 DEVELOPM CHARACTERISTIC HOMES ART CENTER FIRM HERE-WINS BieiilRACI COLUMBARIUM'S ART JMPROVED u- i ij st I tt, LiS Ai.i.iiii.i.ailtitii,,,, itrimnwi A iii ii ii wty mr mtn iiii iT" IhT 'mi iww iimmi "iMTuiil To the United Iron Works of Oakland, pioneer manufacturers of centrifugal pumps for general use in the oil industry, was recently awarded the contract for the construction of four pipeline pumping units, consisting of two pumps to a unit. The contract Is for the account of one of the Pacific Coast'a major oil companies and was awarded In competition with Eastern manufacturers: These pumps will' develop 1200 pounds pressure, the equivalent of pumping to a vertical height of 3500 feet.

They operate at 4000 revolutions per minute, are driven by steam turbines rated at 1200 horsepower and are reported to be tha largest pumps yet -made for this purpose. LEADING PUMP WORKS Founded in 1880 and acquired by the present management In 1903, the United Iron Works is recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of centrifugal pumps for the oil Industry, as well as fot fire, irrigation, reclamation and municipal use. The firm is completing a unit which will pump 10,000,000 of oil per day and requires a total of 1800 horsepower. The company also manufactures what Is known as "Hot Oil" pumps, a specialty so highly developed that only three other manufacturers In the United States undertakt lta manufacture, it is stated. EUROPE BUYS PRODUCT Shipments of pumps were recently made to France, Japan and tha Persian Gulf, and tftree pump units are being furnished the United States Government for use In the Panama Canal Zone.

The factory has employed a full crew of mechanics during the past year. Present Indications are to the effect that the present year will be well ahead of 1934. Officials of the company Include: Rachel M. Winsby, president; William Wright, manager; George E. Randolph, vice-president; W.

Moblad, secretary; A. Pederson, sales manager, and M. D. Aisen-stein, chief engineer. i Values Climb In Claremont i JBBEi V'ji' a ixmiii4mmmM'faHl.

ii L'W mj.wwi. Mu-vTtmmtmmttmimmiSSitiM. frw rnrif if mi mm mi ww mi I iiiTijyJ 1 Various improvements at the Chapel of Memories Crematorium-Columbarium, at Howe and Mather Streets, are reported. A new construction program has been completed, transforming the room adjoining the chapel and various new works of art have been installed. TO SEE El Firjest Materials; Being Used In ExhibitionJIouse, Claim Planning Bureau Officials Manual training instructors in the Eastbay Public Schools are being Invited to take their classes to Inspect the Eastbay's, Exhibition Home during the course of its construction at Twenty-second and Broadway, according to an announcement made yesterday bf R.

W. Breuner, chairman of the executive committee of the Home Planning Bureau, which is sponsoring this community enterprise. we believe the home offers an unusual opportunity for students to see the- proper use of the finest type of materials in home construe tion," Breuner said yesterday. "In planning the home, which was made possible through the donation of materials or services by more than 40 local and national companies, only' the best specified. BEAUTY STANDARDS Miller Warnecke, the architects were given-free rein to design a home that would create new standards for beauty, convenience.

and comforts. The resulUls a horfle that already is bringing enthusiastic comment from building experts, as well as from prospective home owners. "Both regional and national headquarters of the Federal Housing Administration 'are watching the progress of the exhibition home and have sent us enthusiastic comments and congratulations upon launching a project which will definitely stimulate building and modernization throughout the Bay Area. FINISHED IN FEBRUARY "Present 'plans call for the completion of the home during the latter part of February. It will be furnished immediately by Breuner's and opened as a furnished display home.

IDuring the six months it will be open to the public it is estimated that more than 200,000 persons will pass through It "During the showing of this home various owners of home property throughout the Eastbay Area are planning to arrange their own ftrglshed home displays so that viaTiors will have the opportunity of comparing home designs, loca tions, etc. In various sections of the Eastbay." Model Home in Orinda Is Open An unsual opportunity to see a model home designed take full advantage of the manner of living offered by Orinda awaits those who Model CaiifMtita Home, which is, now open for public inspection, according to the Mason-McDuffie general agents for the property, the home, a Spanish-California residence with six rooms, was designed by Edwin Lewis Snydci. the architect, and is- said to errfbody features that, are usually found only in residences costing considerably more. "We really had two purposes in mind when we planned this model showing," one of the officials of the company said yesterday. "Those who are familiar with the different manner of living offered by Orinda felt that it would be interesting to the public to see a home which was designed to take full advantage of the opportunities for enjoying Orlrida's warm, fog-free climate, sunny days! warm nlghis and exceptional beauty of "We felt 'that the public would be interested in seeing the results of the Orinda Construction Loans Plan of home finance, which permits many economies in financing, which are reflected in better home values at lower costs.

"Visitors are commenting upon the effective way in which Architect Snyder designed the home around a garden-patio arid upon the warmth and color of the decorations of the house." nil MOD it LOCAL PRODUCT Constant and continued development of the buildings and premises of the. Chapel of Memories Crematorium Columbarium throughout the past year is reported. Outstanding among these improvements" Ls the changing oAhe committal room adjoining the chapel to a reception hall. This part of the construction program has just been completed. New flooring has been the walls have been retinted in soft Ivory; new draperies have been hung at the windows and over the retort doors; while three artistic plaques and two large Indian prints serve as the simple but dignified decoration on the walls.

Growing plants complete the picture. New additions to the permanent art exhibit housed in the columbarium and chapel buildings, which is attracting an increasing number of visitors from all parts of the world as well as locally, consist ef two statues from the ambusn ebllection of the late J. A. Moore, and a handsome Florentine flower stand. The statues are "Apollo of Belvedere! originated in the fourth century, and "Piscopolo" (The Discus Thrower), khe original of which was conceived in the fifth century.

"Evtry new add to this art collection," stated. Norton J. Morgan, manner of. the Oakland Crematorium Columbarium tfhd Chapel of Memories, "is chosen with the idea of beautifying the place and interesting the many persons who come were particularly pleased to note the crowds that came on Christmas eve to see the candies in the elaborate" hand-wrought Italian candelabra lighted for the first time." Mrs. Morgan, secretary-treasurer in charge of advertising and promotion, states that the majority of visitors are particularly impressed with the celebrated painting "Madonna Delia Sedia" which hangs in the Chapel of Memories.

The copy in the chapel is a reproduction made in porcelain by a German artist named Wagner. The frame ls also an exact reproduction of the original, hand carved from wood, The Oakland Columbarium and Chapel of Memories are at the corner of Howe and Streets, Oakland. Buildings and premises are open to visitors daily and Sundays from 9 to 5. o'clock. Finance Plan Helps Building In Highlands As the restrrt-ef the Introduction of a newhome finance plan In Berkeley Highland Terrace late in 1934, the Mason-McDuffie general agents for the property, anticipate building activity that will equal, if not exceed, that of normal, pre-depression years, according to ajL-announcement one of the officials of the company yesterday.1"'""""" bases his predictions upon the results that followed the opening of a furnished home show, which introduced the financing plan.

During the period the home was open to the public all of the homesites in the immediate neighborhood were sold, making necessary to re-subdivide the Kenyon Avenue frontage south of Westminster for immediate sale. "The last barrier to home building was removed when we were able -to offer prospective homeowners a type of financing that is a complete departure from Inng-es-tablished methods," an official of the company said yesterday. that I mean that this home finance plan absolutely eliminates broker age charges, the need for re-financing and for second mortgages. Under the terms of the plan the buyer of lot in Berkeley can borrow, for con struction purposes, as high as 80 of the value of his lot and his proposed home. He borrows' this money at 6 interest and retires the loan in easy monthly payments.

Since the loan is what we call a 'payout loan.Mt requires no refinancing at any time. "The liberality of this plan makes it most advantageous for those who are planning to build -homes to do so at this time, Labor is plentiful and cost of, materials is below normal." A new $1(507000 theater Is "under construction in Pittsburg, thriving industrial center In Contra Costa Counfy, in St. James Wood and the lower liouse on Lex-ford Road in Upper Piedmont Estate1. Both of these subdivisions are being developed by Mitchell and Austin. Two of the new homes typical of those now being built in the eastern portion of Piedmont.

The upper house is situated on 'Sandririgham Road m.l.rr....w.l,1r.1,.l,lllll..rrr.., increasing prices for homesites la Claremont Pines, adjoining the Claremont Country Club in Oakland near the Berkeley line, art forecast by Mitchell Austin, wha state that abnormally low prlcei now prevailing in subdivision cannot continue in the face of demand for homesites now growing -out of an improved real estate market. "Such large, level, scenic lots, sit- uated as those in Claremont Pines, will be in great demand when the influx of population resulting from the-bridge begins ths year and next," says a representative of that firm. "Inevitably this will mean an increase In prices. It will be par- ticularly noticeable in Claremont Pines, where lots today are selling at prices even below the 16vHevl established during the past four years elsewhere. "In Claremont Pines the sites are all of generous width, and the street improvements nre of the finest, including such innovations as underground wiring, ornamental street lighting, concrete streets.

The homes already built in the tract are of high character. "Claremont Pines Is convenient both to downtown Oakland and to the University of California, It it also near public schools and within an easy walk of the parochial school. Central High School, thus affording exceptional educational advantages. "During the pasLxtwo or three months sales have been numeroui in the property, and home bulldinfl will be active here this summer. The property is reached by driving out Broadway and Broadway race directly into the tract." Competing with bids by Eastern manufacturers, the United Iron Works, 580 Second Street, Oakland, won the contract for the manufacture of the battery of six-inch pumps pictured above.

They are made of cast steel operate under great pressure. Each unit comprises two pumps, driven by 1200 h.p. steam turbines. This year will see a large increase in the demand for the smaller, moderate priced homes located in the hill districts of Oakland. is the opinion of Phil Heraty.

who has specialized for several years in the planning and sale of moderate priced dwellings in the wooded hills overlooking Thornhill Road and Moraga Road north and east of Piedmont, At the present time Heraty has two homes, priced under $3000, which are open for public inspection. Both were designed by Frederick L. R. Confer, the architect, anfi have received wide approval for the number of ieatures they include, and for the care that has been taken in planning room arrangement, finish and equipment. One of the homes is located In a setting surrounded by pine trees and the other is surrounded by oaks, according to Heraty, "In addition to these homes, which are now on sale, we are prepared to -offer an unusual financing plan by which buyers may hawe homes of their own design built for them," Heraty said yesterday.

"In other words, they choose their own sites and we make available liberal type of financing. "There are many beautiful sites available in this particular district. Low lot prices and the proximity of the location to, Oakland and San Francisco transportation have made particularly desirable as a home location." Garcia Named Local Manager Of Corporation Climaxing 25 years of experience with both the General Electric Company and the- General Electric Supply Corporation, Eugene W. Garcia has 1 been ap-prD 1 local manager of the General Electric Supply Cor poration. Garcia comes to Oakland with a back-ground of wide experience in the electrical industry.

For the past five years he has been assist- fcmwiMmiftri ant to D. eijcenk W. carcia Harris, vice-president in charge of the Western region Garcia says: "We are on the threshold of a new electrical era. Many factors indicate that 1935 will be an outstanding year in the electrical industry. With the average consumer becoming more conscious of the labor saving and economic value of electricity, there is a greatly improved demand for electric appliances.

The constructive and educational program of the industry itself is responsible in no small measure for this interest." Beauty Beyond Your Fondest Dreams! ORINDA Model Califoiiiian Home Now on Display Beautylhe beaut of a model home in. a setting of unequalled loveliness awaits jpu in Orinda, Contra 01 1 a' County's restricted resilience park. And a Jiew Home Finance Plan amas-ingly liberal in its terms puts this or any other home within the means of the av-, erage family. Come out today and see this new-day Spaniel residence. General Agents for ORINDA 2101 Shattuck Berkeley Phon Berkeley 0200 Orindt offices ThdrnwH 1600 DIRECTIONS Drive out Fiih Ranch Rd.

and miiii hiihwiv to Sin Pablo Highway. Turn left -mile to Orinda. Follow arrows mut. 4 IS Shutters," the attractive Piedmont Pines home, has been sold, it is announced. Mitchell Ausin.

xeportihe. new model home Sfcf-aet tion will soon be open to the public and that meanwhile" a name for It is being gought, A prize of fifty dollars is offered to the person who proposc.5 an appropriate name. The details of the offer are stated as follows: The contest for a name for the Piedmont Pines house is open to all, except members of the Mitchell Si Austin organization, The house is already partially completed, and can be, inspected. Complete detail drawings and a picture of the finished house are on display In Piedmont Pines and can be seen by visitors to the tract. Men, women and children can suggest, the name and the one that is judged most attractive will receive the The house, it is pointed out, will, like "Green Shutters," be unusual and will serve as a real model for the'hundreds who are now planning to build their homes.

It is characteristic, in this respect, of the homes in Piedmont Pines where visitors are surprised at the high character lof the houses already built. Recently a home built by F. W. Confer was sold before it was com pleted. "Green Shutters" was sold three weeks after it was announced for sale.

Two other one completed a short time ago and the other open for the first-time today, are now for sale in theiract, it is stated. Seventeen more houses are in various sfafics of planning for immediate, construction, while five are actually being built. Blanks for the naming of the new model homo are being distributed at the new home at No. 6000 Chelton Drive which is now open to visitors, Care in Concrete Construction Urged Water, which may enter masonry walls during the course of construc tion, Is likely to cause serious damage to the building. To minimize this danger it Is essential that the top of unfinished walls be adequately protected against the entrance of water until they are completed and permanently covered jwasonry wans, during construc tion, should be carefully covered each night and at all times when the masons are not working and when there is a possibility of rain or freezing weather.

Varied Color Scheme For the Apartments Some realtors create interest by varying the color schemes of their ready painted apartments, thus lead ing prospective tenants to inspect several suites in the same building. Departing from the Usual cream-hued wall3, they follow the decora tive vogues by painting a living room white, a dining ryiom oft jrel-, low and a bedroom light blue I GLASSES Two classes In' California real estate law and procedure were organized during the. past week by the Oakland Real Estate Board, one to meet each Tuesday evening under the leadership of William S. Wallace, and the other meeting Wednesday evening under leader ship of Ralph G. Spencer.

Two classes were lormed because of the large number of persons enrolled for the course of study. Both Spencer and Wallace are experienced really brokers and both have successfully taught such subjects under the realty board's educational division. 7 Further enrollment fof these classes will bo. taken during the next week. Buy in Piedmont.

Lots are scarce. Demand greater. Qioose now in UPPER PIEDMONT ESTATES and STi JAMES WOOD Drive over Hampton Road into Upper Piedmont Estates today. Model house at 44 Sandringharfl Road. GL-4874 492 Lake Park STORES ARE MERGED Lee Pingree, manager of the Lee Typewriter Shop, 518 Seventeenth Street, announces that he has taken over the establishment known as the "Tpyewriter Shop," 1734 Broadway, Pingree states: "In the uture all accounts and service formerly done' by the shop at the Broadway address will be taken-care of by the Pingree organization, where new portable typewriters of all makes may be purchased, as well as rebuilt machines." To Those Who-Say: "WE CAN'T AFFORD, A HOME" Now an iininziiiKly libera! Home Finance Plan allows ..5 on lo hnilil your own home "irf Ilerki-ley HinlilaiuU Ter-rce.

No brokerage. charges. No refinancing. 6 interest. Construction loans as high as 80 of the total value of your lot and nropoged home.

Lot prices are $975 for one with 55-ft. frontage. See these sites, get our plan before you buy anywhere. ERICELEV HIGHLANDS TERRACED GENERAL AGENTS 2 10 1 Shattuck Berkeley Phon Berkeley 0200' 1 Directions: Out Shittuck to Lot Asa elet Ave. Left to Arlington ft, rlfhtoaAtUoitontoWeitmitmci PIEDMONT 5 'mm LOTS oranamel BRAND NEW $4985 including $305 worth of drapes, curtains and" landscaping.

NEW DEAL in financing. Low Long term loan. BOTH local and San Francisco transportation close by. 1724 Mountain Blvd. near Thornhill.

PHIL HERATY Piedmont 1307 This is an architect's drawing of the new model home being built in Piedmont Pines We want a name for it. Come out and see it today, choose a name. $50 casn prize will be awarded for the winning name. Contest blanks are being given out at anctther Piedmont Pines display home, No. 6000 CHELTON DRIVE, open TO REACH PIEDMONT PINES Drive out Park Boulevard to Mountain Boulevard, the entrance to Piedmont Pines Mitchell Austin, 492 Lake Park Ave.

GL-4374 It's time to buy! Mitchell Austin.