Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 29

OAKLAND TRIBUNE, SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1937 DEVELOPMENT (Mian rtburu? BUILDING NO. 115 I EASTBAY DEVELOPMENT fT' 1 1 AND REAL ESTATE NEWS I OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, IN THE VALE OF ORINDA MORAGA ESTATES IN Cessation of the Spring rains has started a wave of building in Moraga Estates, new residential subdivision being developed by Fred T. Wood, at the junction of Orinda and Moraga highways with the eastern approach to the new Low-Level Tunnel, Wood said yesterday. It also has stimulated interest In the property to the highest point reached since it was first offered a short time ago. "Last Sunday we had more visitors, and more Interest shown, in Moraga Estates than at any time since we opened the property," said Wood.

"The end of the rainy season has started the yave of building which I forecast some time ago. and construction is proceeding actively on five new homes in Moraga Estates, with a number of other property owners expecting to start iome Fred T. "Wood subdivision. of $15,000. work on their new homes soon.

"This, together with the recent fine weather, has brought a number of people out to see the property. The majority of them are not just lookers, but are actively interested in buying a site mostly, in building a home at once. "The accessibility of Moraga Estates to Oakland and Berkeley surprises most people. Motorists coming out are now using, in large part, the route of the new tunnel approach, and' when they see how awiftly that broad, easy highway will bring them out to this charming countryside, they get interested right away," Increased demand for better residential property, and for property with a brought new attention to GOOD WEJITHER SPEEDS HIES EM MO HOMES SOUGHT view, Estates, close-in residential on the hills above the if R. E.

Wadsworth, SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1937 UNIQUE SERVICE IS EXPLAINED MODERN Since the opening of Breuner's Kitchen Planning Bureau a few months ago, the firm has had sev eral hundred requests for the free plans which are furnished to those who are remodeling old kitchens, or are building new kitchens, accord ing to L. B. Quimby, in charge of Breuner's Home Appliance division. "In order that the prospective moclcmizer or builder may have a tangible example to help visual! zation, we have constructed a complete all-electric kitchen with the aid of the Westinghouse Company, on our second floor," states Quimby. This kitchen was carefully planned and designed by the same westinghouse planning staff that draws plans for issuance through our planning bureau, and was then constructed by us in strict accordance with the specifications furnished us.

It is an inspiration to any woman who loves her home." "The main finish of the kitchen Is in soft off-white with trim in striking coral shade, accented by silvertone and pottery blue, with the silver again reflected in gleaming monel mefal tops that are practical as well as decorative. Above the sink is a large circular mirror which every neat housekeeper will admit is something she ha always wanted in her kitchen." "Included in the equipment are the Westinghouse electric dishwasher, the Westinghouse Emperor electric range, which is a 'de luxe' feature, the electric washing machine, electric ironcr, electric refrigerator and other electrical appliances." "With changing economic condi 1 mmmmWmmSammmm Mis Catherine Gray, of days, taking care of the many requests charge, by the store to those contemplating HOME LOANS his pay one of the many no under construction at Moras Estates, the close-in i construction at Orinda for Williams and Slade, decorators. -The house is a is of stained shingles, and the exterior walls are of redwood boards. with fire-places in the living rooms and master bedroom. The dining the patio overlooking the lake.

There are 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and a oil-heated with landsc aped garden; Mitchell Austin are the realtors. NT LAKEWOOD ESTATES Breuner's Appliance Departments, finds herself more than busy thew that come in for the Kitchen Plans, which are furnished without the remodeling of old kitchens or the building of new homes. especially has Claremont development Clare mont Hotel, according to J. E. Air Conditioning of shall of Marshall Realty agent.

Airplanes Duplicated Bids are now being taken for of 14 new homes construction in this property, Marshall said, A new Spanish type home and a French Colonial type home have just been completed and will be open for inspection this week-end. Both have Spring air conditioning for homes, based upon the principle used to condition the newest airplanes, is the latest development of the air conditioning industry, according to Ross M. Clark, manager of the Far Western branch of -the American Radiator Company. Development of the special conditioning for Spring, said, has resulted from refinement in the methods used for Winter air conditioning, making possible the continued use of the latter in connec been approved for FHA loans and will be offered for sale. "The entire property of Claremont Estates has been approved for FHA loans," Marshall said, "and to encourage buyers to build immediately we are offering substantial concessions to buyers of homesites House now being built at Lakewood Estates, the new Walnut Creek It is adobe construction and will provide locker rooms, recreation community.

of It by Estates but td the the in who agree to construct within 90 days. tion with the widely varied temperature conditions to be found during the Spring months. Especially in the early Spring, he pointed out, temperatures may vary from near the freezing point to days when the outdoor air temperature ranges only slightly below the 70 degree mark. In the newest transport airplanes, he added, steam heat has been apr-plied with air conditioning to meet widely varying temperature conditions at different altitudes without interfering with the air "A very important advantage this property is its accessibility. is only two and fi half minuter automobile from Claremont to trains to San Francisco, and a fraction of a minute longer the shopping center around Claremont Hotel.

View from property is unsurpassed, taking Thewhole San Francisco Bay gion, with the Golden Gate, bridges, the bay and the spread of metropolitan development' on the bay eastern shore. C9 'HOME OF TODAY the ease of financing a home through FH terms. "Instead of Saying, 'it's easy for you to finance your home in Claremont Circle' and making the pro spective home-owner go to the trouble of investigating to see whether or Hot It actually is easy, (Continued on next page.) Broadway, San Pablo, Sixteenth. CLencourt 4321 Visit Kahn's-Tribune HO ME of TODAY 58 Sonia Street, Claremont Circle OPEN EVERY DAY! jj ll.i. m.

Until 7 p. iriv Sundays, 1 1 a. m. to 9:30 p. m.

The Home ATTRACTIVELY MQDERfi Built by the well-known architects H. A. Schoening and Earl MacDonald, as their expression of the Perfect Home I Here is a house that really exemplifies the higher art of finer living! Nine large spacious rooms built and designed on to-theninute modern lines. The Furnishings I8TH CENTURY MODERN. Tastefully furnished in a highly livable fashis in graceful 18th Century Modern appointments, by W.

A. Snibley, Kahn's interior decorator. The living room is intlth Century Moderns 1m breakfast room. iiTmaDle; the master in Chinese Chippendale The Entire Arrangement DELIGHTFULLY PRACTIC As a tribute to the modern woman this how filled with evidences of practieaiity the hnmrA under the bathroom sink, the stall MJawtWi throughout the house, the stairway to the floor in the kitchen to save retracing of and avoid embarrassment A KanM ESTABLISHED 1179 the whole VOL. CXXV1 8C A HOME PUm "Vale of Health" that lies on aiitskirtg of London, where Letjh Hunt lived and entertained John Keats and Percy Shelley before they took their places among fne Immortal poets of all time, derived its name from its climate.

It was sheltered from the cold, gray fogs of London and it basked in sunshine while the surrounding ter- rain was draped in shadowy gloom Kenneth Allen of Mitchell and Aiwtin realtv firm, in charge of ijBrmda properties, states: "Residents of Orinda, the sunshine valley that lies only a few minutes by motor from the heart of Metropoli- tan Oakland, like to call (heir retreat the 'Vale of Health, for here the sun puts in a 12-hour day rnost of the year. "Ppened originally as an adjunct "to the magnificent golf course, pur chase of Orinda properties was a part of the membership transaction. Now, however, Orinda has grown into a residential 'city' and home-owners are not required to join the country club in order to secure a building site, 'Wore than 300 attractive parcels jtM- quarter, half and full acres are lull to be had and prices range as low as $900. Orinda if close in," declared-Al-jjp, "It has low taxes, improve FOR ments and Mokelumne water. It Ml school that Includes elghi grades, churches, a fire department ithd a shopping center.

Few suburban developments can offer these facilities together with a healthy climate and vistas of such beauty. Hj "New homes are going up, some Involving modest expenditures and ethers far more pretentious. Work on the new highway approaches is now under way and the iowievei tunnel, providing quick transportation to Oakland, is assured for the near future. Investment in Orinda is sound at any time, but never was opportunity as attractive as it is today Mr. Timeplan tmflt A basement, transformed into a study room has a maroon-painted floor, baseboard of the same color and a dado of burgundy The wall above the dado is painted butter yellow and topped by a white celling.

Along one wall there is a aVM'laliMiiI rimsr in lank of Imerica MIMIII I D.l.t built-in lounge, equipped with table, drawers, magazine space. LAKEWOOD ESTATES IN WALNUT GREEK Just think of really LIVING where you have every advantage of a country estate within a short drive of your business in Oakland or Berkeley! Room to breathe, natural beauty, a shimmering lake that's yours to enjoy. swimming, fishing, hiking, riding and picnicking. your heart desires! Frankly, there's rta other property like beautiful Lakewood Estates in all the Bay Region! No wonder it's selling fasti Visit Like wood Estatu RIGHT NOWI llMrvt homesltt you want befor It's soldi Koidt, electricity, ji1ct and telephone service rt on th property and ftil tar. You can basin build in at once I Driv Out Broadway or Collate ami Oaremont Avtnuea part the CUremont Hotel over Kith Ranch Road to Walnut Creek.

Then follow the arrow. LAKEWOOD EST, WOADTFAY AND COLLEGE AVE. HU MBOLDT 0511 afcpacA Offiet et Lakewood litotes. Open Daily 'HEALTH IE' FOR RESIDENTS mm, mm. ft art pri This residence is under modified French type.

The roof The interior walls are of wood, room and living room face on double garage. The house is Architect's sketch of the Guest subdivision of Clyde 0. Sweet. rooms and social hall for the WES THE In two weeks, about 11,000 people have visited the Kahn's-Tribune "Home of Today," charming furnished model home in Claremont Circle, according t6 W. A.

Snlbley, Kahn's decorator. "The home has taken hold of the imaginations of Oakland people in a surprising way," Snibley continued. "Everyone who comes out has made some expression of delight over the 'livableness of the home. "Of course that was the main purpose behind the furnishing of this home. In every way we tiied to make it completely It is furnished, in 18th century style, combined with a modern influence, keeping the dignity of the former, adding the smart charm of the latter.

"The living room is beautifully designed, with colors that seem to flow from the pieces, the blues predominating in contrast to rose-beige and gold. A huge window gives a glorious view of the rolling hills and San Francisco Bay. "The dining room is of modified 18th century design in soft-toned walnut, with draperies of Colombo cretone, in plum background. The chair seats are covered with an antique plum velour that is very attractive. "The kitchen and breakfast room are strictly modern in a cheerful color scheme of cream and blue, accented with red.

Women will delight in looking over the number andu variety of the mechanical equipment, modern in every detail. "However, upstairs in the bedrooms is where Kahn's has really done Its outstanding work. The guest bedroom, which has caused considerable comment, is furnished in the new blond maple furniture, with yellow predominating on the walls and accessories. The curtains are of seafoam yellow. The is furnished in distinctive ChinesSe Chippendale style." Kahn's-Tribune "Home of Today" WitKin two weeks, eleven thousand visitors were counted to the Kahn's-Tribune furnished display home in Claremont Circle.

Upper: Exterior of the residence, which was built and designed by Architects Earl R. MacDonald and Herman A. Schoening. Center: The large living room, as tastefully decorated in the Eighteenth Century "motif" by Kahn's. Below: Lawrence Bailey (right), Kahn's furniture buyer, discusses the decorations with W.

A. Snibley, Kahn's decorator, in one of the bedrooms. was built by two well known architects, Earl R. MacDonald and Herman A. Schoening.

as an expression of what they thought an "ideal home" should be. Life Insurance Office Opens Announcement of the opening of the Western branch office of the Alliance Life Insurance Company, Peoria, 111., at 814 Tribune Tower, Oak- land, is mod. hv IT. alffT L. Hartmah, Western 4 RES agency manager.

Hartman said: "This marks the beginning of an expansion program for the Alliance A New Home Show, featuring four new residences, together with a special group of homesites, has been arranged in connection with the showing of the completely furnished Kahn's-Tribune "Home of Today" in Claremont Circle, according to announcement by the E. B. Field Company, developers and selling agents. Included in the home group are Life in the Western and Pacific Coast States. The opening of our West ern branch office will be of Dartic- ular interest to former policyhold ers of the Peoria Life Insurance Company which was re-insured by three six-room homes and one five- the Alliance Life Insurance Company of Peoria.

It means that we will be able to give full service to the many former Peoria Life policyholders who live on the Pacific Coast, or in the Western States." Hartman is a veteran Alliance man. and is widely known as an insurance executive, and as an expert on the various problems of insurance entering into the complex fabric of modern insurance needs. General, district and local producing agencies are being established In all parts of California and neighboring States, Hartman added, room home. Prices range from less than $7500 to slightly more than $9500, according to Guilford W. Koch, sales director for the Field Company in Claremont Circle.

"Visjtors to the 'Home of Today' have an unusual chance to see a whole group of completed homes, all within a short distance of each Koch said. "Thus they can compare features and values in a way that is seldom offered in connection with a furnished display home. "Another part of our 'show that Is attracting much favorable comment is the proof we are offering of FIVE NEW HOMES PRICED AS LOW AS $7450 i) IN CLAREMONT CIRCLE'S HOME SHOW 7 TODAY we offer you an unusual chance to tee end compare five new homes, including the completely furnished KAHN'S-TRIBUNB Homi of Today. Four six-room homes, priced as low as $8500 FHA terms as low as $68 per month. One five-room home priced at $7450 terms of $60 per month.

Monthly payments include everything: interest, principal, taxes and insurance. SPECIAL SHOWING OP CHOICE Wlf take all the 'mystery' out of home financing, we have arranged a special showing of choice sites on which i you can build your awn horn for as little as 1250 down and pay tot It at the rate of 150 per month luMKEMURI UKVU E. B. FIELD COeaTlirtMith tad Itarriton Drive up Broadway Terrace past the Claremont Ceanlry Club, turn right en Herbord Drive to the property. Or drive up Moraga Avenue and turn north on Herbert) Drive to Claremont Circle.

TRACT OFFICE OPEN DAILY TELEPHONE HUMBOLDT 5065 mm see HOME OE Haa DEUCES I IIADTMAM KITCHEN PLANNING crease his, payments; in hard times payments are safely low. No renewals are required, and loans out automatically. "Since we charge interest only on rcmaininq balances, the borrower is not Sound-A bsorbing Plaster in Colors SoundTabs'orbing plaster fwith its air pockets that prevent the deflec- penalized for this protection." Mion of sound waves, thus deadening An advisory service isprovided them without excessive reverberation, controls the sound within the room. It comes in white and colors, and its finished surface is of proper hardness to withstand normal wear and tear and redecorating without loss of efficiency. for borrowers at no charge by the First Federal Savings and Loan Association.

Modern Plumbing Choice for Home In building the modern home a preference for plumbing fixtures of superior quality, distinctive appearance, matched design, and improved performance is shown. Acoustical plaster may be used with good effect in bedrooms, nur-seriejf, telephone recesses, recreation roois, and other sections of the household where sound control is desirable. At Breuner's- The Finest of the Westinghouse 1937 Electric Ranges i See 1 1 in All the National Magazines With Corox Units easy to. clean, efficient, indestructible. Sealed in electrically welded, stainless steel absolutely troublefree.

Separate Economy Cooker enables you to prepare a complete meal and cook it without any attention from you, at a cost of just about one penny. Included without extra charge. est Twin Ovens. extra lirge for fowl and big roasts the other in standard size for ordinary baking of cakes, pies, casserole dishes. Acid-Resisting Cooking Surface of extra-hard white porcelain enamel to resist food acids, chipping and scoring.

See Westinghouse! $316.50 Buy on B. H. A. Terms Westinghouse Electric Water Hfaten HI gate 4343 Oakland Broadway at 21st THornwall 4343 Berkeley 2132 Center'St. "The property is proving wauiromfloik.

toq.md Dampnesy It will be of Monterey-Colonial type, and will cost in the neighborhood APPROVED FOR F. H. A. class Mar sales This new French Colonial type home in Claremont Estates, at 775 Alvarado Road, has been approved for an F. H.

A. loan, and is open for inspection this week-end, according to J. Marshall, of Marshall Realty sales agents. It has two master bedrooms, maid's room, two tile-finished baths, social hall, double garage, central gas healing and other advantages. homes attractive to buyers seeking to invest in choice real estate for rise which is now taking place." Marshall pointed out that, as Claremont Estates is fully developed, with streets, water, gas, electricity, telephone service and sidewalks already in, there was npthing whatever to delay any buyer from 20-Year Rents Pay For Home, Is Claim A typical American home rented for the past 20 years has averaged about 11 different rental prices in re that period, and the tenant has paid high rents in more years than he very beginning to build immediately.

has paid low rents since 1917, the home building and home owning committee of the United States Building and Loan League shows in a bulletin issued to member associations. Taking a particular house as an COLOR FROM FISH The so-called "sepia" colors, familiar in the rotogravure sections of newspapers, are produced by coal-tar preparations and are more reddish in tone tlian the original sepia which was an organic coloring example and assuming that the same family rented it for the 20 yearS 1915-1934, the building and loan financiers figure the same family could now own a $5000 house and lot free of debt after paying off a building and loan matter obtained from the cuttlefish. The word sepia comes through Latin from the Greek. In ancient times it was used as a writing ink. mortgage month by month.

This lovely home at 775 Alvarado Road in beautiful Clares mont Estates has just been completed. Can be purchased on easy FMA. terms. Open today for your inspection. NOW OR NEVER at these prices will you tee the choicest lots in the East Bay for only $1500 to $2500 with a glorious panoramic view from San Jose to San Rafael, including both the great Bay Bridges, San Francisco, the Farallones and Mt.

Tamaipais! All this directly above the Claremont Hotel within a few minutes walking distance of shops, schools, local and San Francisco transportation. Claremont Estates is fully Improved with streets, sidewalks, electricity, gas, sewers and water. Drive up Tunnel Road from the Claremont Hotel to Alvarado Road, then follow the arrows. A NEW IDEA We are making-, a abcclal price conceielonto 1uyera of Claremont Estates property who agree to start building within 89 days from date of purchase DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Plan to buy and build now. oresentrd bv MARSHALL REALTY CO.

2934 Domingo Ave. AS hberry 6500 1 tions, the lowered cost for electric current consumption, and the increased efficiency and improved appearance of electric equipment for the home, we find that more and more people are transforming their, present kitchens into electric (meg, and a larger percentage than ever before of home builders are interested in electric kitchens. "Any prospective modernizer or home builder may submit general plans or specifications or simply an idea of what Is desired, aptt -a complete plan will be developed without charge, a plan in which Long-term home loans are today advisable for the protection of the home owner, it is pointed out by William A. Davis, president of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, located at 436 17th Street, Oakland. "Increased incomes of the next few years should not mislead families in financing their homes," Davis said.

"In good times it is easy every consideration has been given to cost, convenience, and labor-sav to over-estimate the size of payments and the price of home that a family can reasonably afford. Long- ing arrangement. The completed drawings are then presented to the inquirer." range planning is advisable. "In acquiring a home the family should contract only to make, payments -it can safely meet during the entire period of the loan. Income should be estimated on a conservative, long-term average during all conditions.

Murals Popular For Wall Finish A new form of wall decoration that is increasing in popularity with the home owner who wants something different is the photo mural. "The long-term 'payout' type of loan meets this requirement; It enables the borrower to arrange These murals may be made fWnvrlow payments over a 15 or 20-year small photographs, period. In good times he can in- There Aren't Any Hermits in ORINDA but there peace and quiet and all the privacy you wdnl! C- On thpse occasions when a man wants to draw into his shell and forget the pressure of the busy world, he can do it, easily, in Orinda. And he won't Jbe disturbed by noises any louder than the call of a meadow lark, or the gentle swish a soft breeze. But nobody wants to be a hermit in Orinda! There's too much to enjoy including the 250 congenial neighbors.

Orinda (whichjyill never be crowded) has room for 300 more families. These 300, like those already here, will have incomes ranging all the way from $150 a month to that much arid more day for Orinda is a democratic, thoroughly American community. For the best in Orinda, see Mitchell Austin today, or, any time this week. mm am GUEST HOUSE PAINT, VARNISH What is the difference between paint and varnish? If you get paint on your hands it will be soft and oily easy to remove with turpentine or gasoline; the varnish will require more scrubbing. Paint is made by grinding pigments (colors) in drying oils.

Construction is now well under way on the new Guest House beinfi constructed at the head of the lake In Lakewood Estates, Clyde Sweet, exclusive sales agent for this Walnut Creek residential com munity development announced yesterday. This structure, an eight room building of Spanish-California style, is being built of adobe, and anyone interested iri seeing how the early Californians built some of the structures now regarded as histolcal remains, are Invited to drive out to Lakewood Estates and inspect Orinda families are al home out oj doors in such restful patios as this. this building, Sweet declared. The Guest House will have locker rooms for the use of those swimming in the lake, or playing tennis on the nearby courts, (construction of which is mso under way,) recreation rooms and other facilities. Emphasising the outdoor and recreation values of the property Sweet said that additional bridle paths are soon to be constructed and a playcourt for the use of younger children will be built shortly.

Architects are now preparing plans for a number of residences which buyers of homesites in this beautiful community plan to erect to shortly, and building will soon be under way, Sweet said. Orinda Homesite Quarter-acres, ,500 and up. Half-Acres, $650 and up. Acre, fJfim and up. It'a as simple as It ia aound, too! And besides, there's no Vorry, no unexpected costs later.

A long term to repay in rent-size payments makes this plan ideal for home refinancing, buying, building, or modernizing. Ask for full details, then start on the road to complete home ownership. Orinda Has: East Bay' water, Berkeley telephones, P.G.&E. electricity, fire department stores, garage, library, school, churches. FEDERAL LOAN aUSOtlATIOM OP OAKLAND1 ITC Ml Main Office; CLfncourt 4874 SPEEDED BJB lll.Yl PAYING of a HOME OWNERSHIP AS EASY AS d.

Get away from bayshorc dampness and fog. Live where it's warm and dry in beautiful Moraga Estates. Perfect days and glorious, nights call you outdoors to healthier, happier1 living surrounded by natural beauty, untouched by city noise and rush. Everywhere, homes are springing up under full F. H.

A. approval in Moraga Estates Many others are planned to begin at once The trend is definitely to this nature-favored garden spot and homesites are selling fast Visit Moraga Estates NOW Wiile the spot you want is still available. Drive out Fish Ranch Road to the junction of Moraga and Orinda Highways. mOMGfl SUITES wan. Beautiful Choice Sites as Low as $850, Terms Nothing Less Than y2 Acre FftCDT.

WOOD.inC 1727 Franklin St. TH ornwall 2727 Branch Office at Moraga Estates Ham alo available to complete your kitchen A USTIH IbREUNER 5 alto available to complete your kitchen Tract Office 1802.