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Arizona Daily Star from Tucson, Arizona • Page 62

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Tucson, Arizona
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ARIZONA DAILY STAR 13TH AKNgALjP EDm0W TUCSON, ARIZONA, SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 20, THE ji ii 11 fr PACT IDUitld i ii fi- it. tm. ii rs if i ition rnnnn r- Tucson UWOU lia -U NEW DWELLINGS New Homes ConstructjdVMountain Foothill, Modest Homes in Foster Addition Sain Popularity Tho Most Vclucbb Assot Any House Ccn Have BRIGHT FUTURE BEUM BUILT IN CATAUNA AREA PROSPECTS FOR Many cozy homes tor DEPENDABLE I INVESTORS whose incomes will not permit of any extensive investments in hnm. SPECIFY MARXIAI4 I Eiritt New" Homes Valued At $IWUVW owir-eu In Foothill Estates home, totalling in value over $140,000.00 are under value vtl constructions areoraina ro iimio.n, Cealty Doard President Views Situation With Great Optimism By OY LONG President, Taesen eal Estate Beard To the careful observer, the eom-hff yean hold much for our city. Dalldinf la speeding up.

preridinf additional llvinf quarters for our wer-increaslnf population. In 1930, Che writer as then preiident of the fealty board, predicted a population 60,000 for greater Tueeon by and the recent ehamber of Shy, president of John W. Murphey. vith Building company, developers of the in fOOtnillS Ol me, oeauiuu Catalina mountains. In addition' to these new homes in the estates, which comprises 640 acres, there are many new homes under con Mi 1 4 struction la tne aajoining nuis.

are being built on the Foster addition which is being developed by Foster and Sons, builders, who have erected a number of homes in the nw addition. The subdivision is located on the quality east side and is reached by driving out Speedway to Mountain avenue and thence north of Mountain avenue to the The subdivision offers many advantages, being fjully restricted, located at high elevation, commanding a glorious view of the mountains and is near the Tucson business district with convenient bus service. Natural gas, electricity and Rineon -watee are available. The modest homes being built by Foster and Sons are aimed to meet the demands of those persons who require a small but modern and up-to-date home. The homes are popular with easterners who come to Tucson each winter and require only a small home.

They find a neat new home in which to live during their winter residence and with the low prices, the original investment remains; a quick asset The homes, being built by Foster and Sons Include hot water heater, cabinet book cases, termite proof colored cement floors, large outside casement windows, double insulated walls, composition shingles, artistic lighting fixtures, duplex wall outlets, steel medicine cabinets, tile drain boards and. tile bath showers. emroeree estimate sustains that Property prices hare shown a pood increase In the past two year but there are excellent values avail' gble for the Investing public and making a total weu over w.uuu.uu. Beautiful Catalina Foothills Estates with its natural landscaping of sahuaro cacti, flowering palo verde trees, ochitillos, many other varieties of native vegetation and ilty values are always slower to BBeiaiaaaiaiaaaiaaaiaiBMBaiaiBBaiBaaa aaaaaaaaaaa aas vsr X-. winding roads is unlike anything than other investments sucn stocks, and likewise slower to areelate.

to be seen eiswnere in Arizona. Located high above the city and A healthy condition exists in our Home Insulation the surrounding desert, this strictly residential section commands an unequalled View of the many mountain ranges and valley lands sur Cool in Summer Permanent Relief Pays for Itself in Winter Reduces Fuel Bills KJy. Almost every available place which to live is taken. Our hotels and tourist camps are crowd while our great guest ranches jUoufh Increased In number, report rood business. rV.

i .1 1 rounding Tucson. The foothills sec Money Bl cmmp jvm mvcm tion is a haven for all species of birds that inhabit the desert country, including quail and many song birds. The western wild life seek the protection offered by the ma available and is being used a fenced by about 400 units now construction in the rorm or and apartments. jestic Catalinas from the north eMi. t.iidflnhla has recently arrived to occapy her new home In the Cat.

The real estate board of Tucson Arrited residents and visitors to Fan tact its members direct or Benjamin Moore Co. PAINTS VARNISHES MURESCO For Durability arid Permanence use MOORE Paint winds. The fact that catalina Foothills Estates district has become a game preserve tends to increase yearly the wild life in this section Una Foothills estate, shown above. It is typical Mexican fwnutoase type with three bedrooms, large patio opening eat from covered screen porch overlooking Tneson to the south. It contains a roof garden.

The large spacious rooms have a northern view looking Into the Catslinas (photo by Campbell). Below is another home of the Mexican fannhoase type, that of Mr. and Mrs. George Craig of Las Vegas, Kev, and New York. iiroueh the ehamber of commerce te eeeninm In their par- "-dative The building sites in' the foothills alar line of business or OBeortunlties of ownership of che, apartoient houses of 'which kAJ month heating plant Here in the city, when the house those afflicted with hay fever or other bronchial ailments, the fil The national housing act does not expire next April or next July as some seem to think.

The act is permanent legislation, and the federal housing administration is a permanent governmental agency. The modernization credit plan expires April 1. 1937. Treasury guarantees of housing administration insurance fund debentures ends July 1, 1937, unless extended by congress, but insurance of home mortgages continues with a fund, that now totals need or other uvestmenis. i i wyi iviquv 111 are and if irregular size, varying in area from several acres to several hundred.

This does not exclude the small home owner of moderate means as many of the wife goes shopping in department stores she finds that air-condition tered air from an air-conditioning system, has relieved unnecessary Air Cooling Aids Citftro Stones Used Living Conditions In Ifcading fepitel plots are no more costly than the average city lot and the minimum cost of dwellings is restricted to only five thousand dollars. The USG Roofing Products Rolls and Shingles of Quality Rich Appearance) Economical ing has been provided for her comfort to permit her leisurely choice of goods; she finds air-conditioning at the corner grocery store, she finds air-conditioning in restaurants and cafes where an occasional family dinner relieves the monot Tamed for the ideal living con $15,000,000. This fund is increasing at the rate of $500,000 each month. ditions during the winter season. Tucson in recent years has achieved Th Arizona state capital building tpt Phoenix has the distinction of feeing built entirely out of stone Catalina Foothills company is more concerned with the architectural beauty 'of its homes than in their cost This beauty of architecture an opportunity to provide also com ony of daily routine.

At the theatres, she finds modern air-condi schools' is located in the estates and All Other Material for the Builder's Need rave Arizona. xn main waus rortaDie living during tne warm summer- months as a result of the assured by recorded restrictions of tufo stone quarried In Skull tioning to enhance her entertain free bus service is available for high school students. Tucson mer ment. requiring that all -plans for con jplley, 40 miles south of Preseott, progress in installations of air cool foundation Is of granite from struction must be approved by the The tourist arriving in Tucson torture and suffering to bring health and a cheerier outlook upon life. Of the hundreds of air-conditioning systems in daily operation in Tucson homes, it Is interesting to observe the large proportion installed and operating in the homes of men connected with the medical profession, as well as the many homes which have installed air-conditioning upon- the recommendations of family physicians.

Types of air-conditioning equipment found in Tucson range from the simplest and most rudimentary form of excelsior box window cooler to the more elaborate refrigerated systems. Virtually every form utilizes in its cooling cycle the principle of evaporative cooling in one form or another for the transfer of heat and subsequent cooling effect. ing systems in homes, stores, the chants make free deliveries. Garbage disposal service and police finds pleasant surroundings and air- gAOuntains south of Phoenix, and the cToor and wjndow facings are of company architect. To those people who wish to live protection services have been es conditioning in the up-to-date snaroie found in various parts of tablished.

in the country where they may en hotels. When he boards the train Pure mountain water is supplied for a trip he finds air-conditioning to make It comfortable and pleas- from company water plants at the same rates charged for a similar atres, office buildings and hotels. The remarkable strides made in air conditioning equipment during the past five years have not only vastly Improved the technique and ef-fieney of equipment being used but have also reduced the cost of installation and operating until the home owner now pays no more for summer comfort conditions than he does for his modern winter- ureable. Courteous, Prompt Service Hundreds of Tucson homes op D( state. The ground surrounding the capital are among the most beautiful in the state.

Nearly every kind of tree growing In the state can be found on the grounds. A cactus garden with more than 100 varieties of cacti la also on of the features. joy peace, quiet, and pure clean ustless desert air, yet wish to enjoy all the public utilities of a city, Catalina Foothills Estates is the answer to their problem. Only five minutes by motor from the city limits, distance is of no concern. An open air public grade service by the city of Tucson.

Two independent pumping stations are maintained to warrant a continuous supply, regardless of breakdowns or repairs. erate their air-conditioning equipment through the summer months to provide comfort, cooling and fil TUCSON' 501 W. CONGRESS ST. tered air for their families. To I DP tar 1 bai sin fBB Sgl djti tax CBS ee tots exc ft tm tfoa Mr I to this etvJ Ai gtoi Crgi at ai of 1 seas Op.

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