Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 37

DEVELOPMENT afefa BUILDING VOL. GXXII OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1935 B7 NO. 132 NEW. HOME IN ORINDA IN THE PINES MFI THREE PBIZE Willi WI.SI II III 'T nriiniinTniTrn tx JlPft myrir ninnrup ES 1 vjf ru ur iun 1 UtlVIUIWIIlHItU VISITORS TO "Stimulated by part-time employ ment, reduced incomes and the need to provide an opportunity con structive use of leisure as a Tw of Residences Given supplement to income, an ever in Recognition tt Exhibition Lut Week in 5. -F, creasing number of workers are turning to a- consideration of the ownership and operation of Small Three prize-winning home? are I 1 III ttaraen F.

Cour. neen, vice-president of the Ala meda Investment Company. He added: "Locally, the Alameda Investment Company has taken the initiative In providine these earden homes and the company is now conducting a model farden home The rare trees and shrubs in the gardens of the Taylor property, which Is located on- the- west side of the Tunnel Road, near The have made this site one of the showplaces of California, according to officials ef the Mason-McDuffle Company, who are subdividing the property and offering it for sale, "Twenty-five yean ago, a single live oak marked the spot which Is now known as the Taylor Gardens," the company points out. "Today these gardens, on account of the beauty of their rare trees and shrubs, have mere than local fame. "They contain not only oaks and pine trees native to California, but also plants imported from every quarter of the globe.

are flowering erabapple and eherry trees from Japan: cedars from India; oaks and hawthornes from England; peonies and wistaria from China; and the unique eantua buxi-folia from South America. "In subdividing this hill top at the very center of Berkeley's finest residential section, the Claremont district, the landscape engineer has seen to it that a fine group of these trees and shrubs Is left on site." demonstration oh a large tract of bow to be teen In Piedmont Pines, Mitchell Austin report Two houses were iven recognition last week at the fourth biennial exhibition of the American Institute of Architect! in the Civic Auditorium San Francisco. One of these, which won an award in the class of "houses of seven rooms or lees," was the Jackson-Tribune style house, now open to visitors in Piedmont Pines. It is of Regency design" and is the work of Frederick Confer, Jr- architect The second house to win an award land near Hayward. The site con tains approximately four-tenths of an acre and is completely equipped with poultry and rabWt buildings, a home and garage, a crop" garden, chitect Fred L.

Confer. Orinda homesitei are in great demand by families with children. The early completion of the new; low-level tunnel is proving a strong magnet for Orinda i elote-in suburban home district. 'The attractive Monterey-Colonial home, pictured above, is one of ten new residences which will soon be under construction in Orinda. The house, which is being built for Dana of Oakand, will contain seven rooms, and was designed by Ar a Kitcnen garden, and fruit trees It also completely stocked and 14 operation, in charge of a com petent operator who is elsewhere employed on a time basis for cash wages.

MODEL HUM "The poultry buildings and yards were planned to conform, as nearly In, its class, "houses of seven to 15 rooms," was "Green Shutters," the Monterey colonial house featured as the exhibition home of Piedmont, Pines last Winter. It was designed by Miller Warnecke. The third prize-winner is the house on Chelton Drive, Piedmont Pines, Tiow owned by B. Mills. 1 This was the model home in the Of Real Estate, Development as possible, to the California type recommended by the Cojlege of Agriculture of the University of VISITURGED California.

The rabbit hutches are I of kind that is sanitary and eco nomical. -i By E. VAN RIBBINK M. 4 (ill I Th i "The gardens are scientifically HAS HUGE FORESTS Lumbering ranks as an industry of major, importance in Arirana. The State contains the largest expanse of unbroken' pine forests in the United Uevtlopmtnt Editor laid out, and a systenV of crop ro around $3,731,000,000 for leased tation is arranged so as to Insure 4 successful crops, year after year.

without depleting, the soil. There shelter this year, according to the committee. This: estimate is based on a probable conservative rise in rents for the rest of the year in accordance with the monthly rise noted since the uptrend began a tract a little over a year ago, and at the time of 1U construction was given first place in a. national small-home competition. In addition to these homes, other new homes either just completed or nearlng completion in Piedmont Pines, -are open to the visitor.

Piedmont is reached by driving out Park BouleVard to Mountain Boulevard, the entrance to the tract. The "style house" and other display homes are open dally until 9 o'clock in the evening. 5 are aoout 20 fruit trees, of several varieties, which will give fresh fruits in abundance a nominal "Does the publitrequire a Daniel to interpret the Writing on the wall?" The question, is put by Fred D. Kaiser, vice-jpresident of the Oakland Real Estate Board, Who points out that the investment pendulum is once again swinging to real estate and homes. Says Kaiser: "From 1928 to 1935, building has been at a minimum.

New subdivisions have practically been unknown. On the other hand, population growth has continued, the cost. Berries, currants, rhubarb resident of the Bay area who falls to see the Eastbay Exhibition Home at 22nd Street and Broadway, will miss a real opportunity to get many definite and practical ideas 'about every phase of home Building from design and arrangement to. furnishings and financing." This is the opinion of R. W.

Breuner, chairman of the executive committee of the Home Planning Bureau, which is sponsoring this furnished display home, as a community enterprise. "Styles in homes, home furnishings and equipment have undergone rapid changes during the last few year ago. Recent studies on outgo of family funds for city rentals LIVE IN the'. Taylor Gardens and alfalfa can also be produced economically. showed $4,550,000,000 to be the esti "Other arrangements of the gar mated expenditure in 1931, and 1935 is expected to rise to about 82 per den home are also possible, because of the year-round growing seasdn, freedom from damaging winds, and the rich productive soil.

An artistic new home (upper) has just been completed in Piedmont Pines by Mrs, Helen Jackson, the builder, and is open to visitors this week. The house commands an unobstructed view of the Bay. The lower picture shovs the diniWroom of the Stvle House, also in Pied cent of that figure, the committee The subdivision of the widely points out. Funds for New Home Construction CHICAGO, April 8.Credit support for a Spring revival in the The garden home is located at The Easbay foreclosure record for mont Pines, which has been furnished by the Jackson Furniture Com result being that today we have the lowest percentage of house vacancies since 1919. Houses for rent are extremely scarce; houses for sale are not numerous, and there is almost no choice in new homes.

the northwest corner of Meekland famous laylor uardens opens almost the last opportunity to secure a homesite in the heart of the first quarter of 1935 is nearly 40 per cent below that of the last years," Breuner said yesterday. and Willow Avenues, in Meek Es pany. Mitchell and Austin are the met agents. "Building and financing methods quarter of 1934, according to market for residential properties is going to be provided by the building nd loan associations with hundreds analysis of official data made by the Many of the occupied single-family Oakland Real Estate Board. Berkeley finest residential section.

CLAREMONT DEMONSTRATION HOME Reports made to the realty board Vt millions to lend. Probably 25 to 35 per cent of their advances during the next three months will go to as by the County Recorder G. W. tates orchards, just south of East Fourteenth Street at the entrance to Hayward from Oakland," Advertising Chain Names iV.y. Affiliate Bacon show that during the closing sist families in the buying of homes, Each site enjoys a superb view, three-months period of last year it is stated, have been improved, and the costs cut greatly.

'Knowing these changes, a group of over 50 leading manufacturers and suppliers of the materials, equipment or services that go Into a home, banded themselves together to erect a home that would include all the new ideas that have practical value. "The result! If our Exhibition Home in its downtown location. Every part of the home was planned on paper long beore construction started. Miller and Warnecke. the The United.

States Building and Loan League cites these eircum dwellings house two families. Banks, life insurance companies, and private lenders are now soliciting home loans, and are advertising that they have money available for new construction. The Federal Government itself strongly supports the nation-wide movement for new construction and modernization. Safe long-term financing is now offered the home purchaser for the first time. Furthermore, building and loan, and mortgage company sales lists of foreclosure properties 378 trustees deeds and sheriffs deeds totalling $2,457,861 were recorded, while the totals for the first quarter of this year there were filed 357 such deeds amounting to stances as the first true reversal of the depression trend in the purpose for which home loans have been $1,580,694 in property values.

ought and granted. The associa sunny exposure and has its share, of rare trees I'nd shrubs. A limited number of such Lots at $2500 each Salesmen will be on duty at tht Taylor Gardens 275 The Uplands just off the Tunnel Road on Sunday. Or telephone for in appointment Exclusive The Brewer-Weeks Company, San Francisco advertising agency, and San FrannlcpA trmmhAi nf th fnn. The realty board records show that this is the lowest quarterly tions which use savings capital to total since the fourth quarter of architects, incorporated new ideas tinental Agency Network, announces maite tneir mortgage loans are finding about twice as many families terested in buying homes and able 1930 when 1029 trustees' 1 and and new materials aho.edulnment.

k. have been greatly depleted. sheriff's deeds were recorded tore. ncwxBiiu jnieresiing eiiecis were to buy them as they came across closing worth of property, achieved in the finish. Special fur American urban families are go his 'time last year, it is shown.

tt Rose-Martin, New York advertising agency, to hold the New York membership. The Rose-Martin Agency thus brings to the total nishings were obtained for use in Current realty market activity is this home. ing to pay about $240,000,000 more house rent In 1935 than they did NEW NOTION 'n 1' "i "In other words, we have ere. 42 per cent normal while that of the United States, as a whole is of 12 the member agencies in this two years ago, it is-estimated by iiiea an exniDii wn cn is reaiiv a running nearly 45 per cent normal, affiliated group, by means of which co-ordination of activities for the liberal education in the art of home the Home Building and Home Owning Committee of the United States the Oakland Real Estate Board The Alameda Investment Company has initialed a "Garden Home" drive in response to the demand for residential properties that will maintain themselves. The view shows a demonstration home, completely planning and set up a 'model which Recently a varnish product has been placed on the market which is applied to furniture by the simple expedient of wiping Jt on with a cloth.

It dries rapidly with a very high gloss. It can be used over any finish where varnish proves Building and Loan League. Unless finds from analysis of official data is destined to Influence home con group can be obtained in the principal cities of the, country, Includ conspicuous move toward home' The records of 1926 are taken as re struction in the Eastbay for a long 2101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley Telephone) BE rkeley 0200 ownership takes place this Spring fleeting a "normal" market. Record time to come. ing New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rochester, equipped and in operation at Meekland and Willow Avenues, in Hayward; Inspection is invited.

and Summer, the renters will find "In connection with the exhl ation of deeds during the first quar themselves paying an aggregate of bltlon, visitors are finding the free ter or 1935 was over 5 per cent services and free information made greater than that of the last quarter Providence, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Seattle and Los Angeles, as well as in San Francisco. A research bureau is also maintained in Washington, D. C. REBUILD LIGHTHOUSE 1 ii-uonoc ionoi available by the Home Planninc of 1834.

I0C30I bureau most helpful in selecting Plans for the financing of -mil aesign, materials and equipment for home building or modemlM. 11 lions of dollars worth of new East- ee a The famous old lighthouse on Point LomV at San Diego, is being rebuilt by the Government at a cost of, 38,000, the ork to -be completed before the opening of the bay homes will be outlined to local Home and Business Loans tion. The bureau maintains a host WALL EMPHASIS An effective way treat special builders and realtors by Bruce A. ess in the home and has a fr r. chitectural exhibit in the Breuner Wilson, of the Federal Housing Ad ministration, at the Hotel Learning the new homes the new lots Ritei store building.

Valuable literature on every phase of home building California Pacific International Ex-position. The Babrillo National Monument, comprising about two ton, Wednesday noon, May 15, as the wall spaces, such as the area around the fireplace, the recess at the head of a bed or the wall space around a dining room sideboard, is to have them painted a different tint or guest speaker at the! reeular bl ana modernization is trihntH monthly luncheon meeting of the wunout cost or obligation." acres around the lighthouse, Is said to be the smallest National monument in the United States. Over Allied Eastbay Realty Boards. to color than the rest of the wall. This 4 6 MANY TOITRIHTH Wilson will explain to the build decorative treatment gives emphasis Figures orenared hv raiirnmisnn ers and realtors in detail the vari looking San Diego Bay, it is one of the most picturesque spots in the country.

Inc uhnar th.t 10 a cnensnea ruuio ui lumivui fromhal1rtSiyr. 2 Unce to the to a cherished article of furniture or ous methods by which the Federal Housing Administration is using its Norf h. I room center of interest. vuijuai vauiornia. influence to stimulate home build AnvwmmtmtKlHV.nti ADVERTISEMENT ing and the financing of home I jiuiyui.qn.ri.ri.riririi-u-ii-inni'.i'.T i-i-i-i-iTi- wwwww ownership.

He will detail the WEATHERi Alwiri pUaimi A means by which professional home Payments as low as $6.33 per $1000 per month, including interest and principal' Loans may be mad up to 20 years Construction Loans Made builders and realty dealers, as well as individual citizens can avail NEWS FLASHES Orinda Uthemwlves of the facilities offered PITA fnV. homesW the purchase or refinancing of existing homes. MAY 12, 1935 No. 3 PROFITABLE YEAR Arizona's farms and ranches were OAKMORE "Oakmore" is the name of the busiest new home district in Oakland. (Right nqw 16 new houses are being built with many more to come!) To reach Oak-more drive out Park Boulevard to Leimert Bridge and drive up Leimert Boulevard tnto the tract.

Close in! Restricted! Marine view! Large lots! Low prices! Liberal financing! See Oakmore today, for your own home. Mitchell Austin Tract Office AN-1580 more profitable to their owners in They Sought the Things City People Miss 1934 than any year since 1930. Jamieson-Towle-Willoughby Corp. 372 1 7th Oakland 600 Mills S. F.

See Tomorrow's Home Today! For scores of new ideas about home design, construction, materials, finish and furnishing, visit the East Bay Exhibition Home 4 i Residents Tell Why They Bought in Orirjda The total cash income from such properties amounted to more than $34,000,000, a sum one-fourth larger than In 1933. Greater returns from cotton, cottonseed, alfalfa and dairy products accounted for most of the increase. 3oaoi loaoesa IOOOI IOE30 MANY DEER BAGGED Reports issued by State Fish and Game Commission, show that a total of 20.805 deer were killed in California during the 1934 hunting season. (completely furnished) This tht mylofta JACKSON-TRIBUNZ at 22nd Cr Broadway Your trip may save you hundreds of dollars when you buy, build or mod-, ernize. Visiting Hours: Daily and Sunday, 11 a.m.

to 10 p.m. Home Planning Bureau Answer: Yes. From the eastern portal of the tunnel to Orinda junction the graded roadway will be 56 feet wide and the actual paved portion will be 40 feet wide. Question: "How long does it take to drive to Orinda?" "presentrtbout-24 minutes from dbwntown Oakland. With the completion of the new tunnel and high-way, 'Conservative estimates place the time at less than 20 minu4seasy, legal driving.

Plan to See l'Model California Home" This model-home gives you a definite idei of the luxury "of living In Orinda, where so much of your tlme can be spent out of doors. Architecturally it recreates the early Spanish-California ranch- -houses with garden, glassed in loggia, chaste White walls and red tile roof. There re six huge rooms, equipped with every modern convenience. The low price $8500 on terms) is made possible by the new Orinda finance plan. i Special for $575 Beautiful view lot 111 ft, frontage by 260 deep, with S.

X. exposure, fine oak trees and level building site, only $575. Nearly of an acre in this lot Secluded location. Terms. Orlnda's fog-free, dry, warm climate caused more people to move here than any other single reason, a survey shows.

But climate is but one of many important reasons Here are a few typical an- swera taJhfr "Why did you move to Orinda?" "Our doctor said the children would be healthier in Orinda." "We wanted to get away from the noise and fog of the "We figured we would have a home plus an investment Prices are bound to go up when the Tunnel is done." "Doctors recommended Orlnda's dry climate for throat and respiratory ail" "We knew' we would be happy here. Orinda attracts the type of people we like as neighbors." "Your finance plan made it very easy to finance and pay for our home." "We couldn't resist tht opportunities for recreation." QUESTIONS ANSWERS Question: "When will the Berkeley Low-Level Tunnel be completed?" Answer: Present plans call for its completion in May: 1936. Question: ''Is the highway to Orinda to be widened?" $3250 Full Price $325 Down $29.50 Per Month Buys this Attractive 4-Room Bungalow. There are 2 bedrooms, pleasant living roomth fire-pltce, hardwood ffITl 'M "Style House 7 It's a prize-winning house, too. Regarded by architects as exceptionally attractive in design.

Full of suggestions for your new home. Built in a portion of Oakland long-famed for its woodland beauty and preserved today as a residential park- PIEDMONT PINES 5th Floor Bungalow Breuner's Store Bldg. 2109 Broadway CL-3210 and Hl-4343 (Note the flowers and shubbery) i I nnj has cement floor. Chicken house for 300 chickens. The lot is 80x355 feet, CARDEN ENTHUSIASTS: How to Get There! Drive out East 14th Street tn nt a I Mr.

Hswtrd Manhall tht Cll-fBl Nuratrr C. (Nllta). will kt the Eihlhltl.n Hmc, 22nd aid Brad- ward). Turn rlrht five twv. ntti.

1 Mreer In Hay- The "Style nouse" Is open dally from 19 KT tna ana wiuow Avenue. Or take Peerless Bus No. I. at Eleventh and Clay, Streets, direct to our office, war, rttn WKUNESDAT and SATURDAY aftcrnoan from 1:11 It I It answer qorxitnn and full In- Isripallnn (arilrn iraltrra. Brlnr Alameda Investment Company, 21684 Meekland Avenue, Hayward 8101 SHATTUCK BERKELEY Jour tardea rMemi, trt hl x- Orlddi Offlcal THorow.II 16 4 BLIP II ONE a I 0200 rln( lot im "OuioTOf Uvind aoom." 1 ld ra In llotln and.