Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 71

Oakland Crffcune MAY 18, 1924 M-3 SUNDAY EHKELEY New Hotel for Berkeley Now being erected on University avenue, near Shattuek, by Mrs. R. F. Roth of San Francisco. In addition to a hotel, the building will contain four stores.

Wachs Bros, are leasing agents. MILLS GARDENS SALE IS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL Ave HOTEL NEARING COMPLETION immm Sales to Date Total $139,500 Frtd Wood Co. States. Property Being Built for Ac count of Mrs. R.

F. Roth Ready for Leasing. teiess Propeity Near Postoffice and Theater Berkeley's newest hostelry, now being: erected on University avenue, near Shattuek, by Mrs. Rebecca F. Roth of San Francisco, is rapidly nearlng completion, and Is now ready for according-to Wachs agents for the property.

The building contains four stores with modern a'ttractive show windows finished In marble and ornamental plaster with caen stone walls In color. Eich store is 16 reet high with allowance for mez- lanine story with display advantages In hotel lobby and ladies Parlor. The hotel portion contains fifty rooms of unusual large sizes with connecting baths, steam heat, hot water and telephone service to hotel office as well as outside. The building, has elevator, roof garden with marine view and quipped wljh hose reels, stand pipes for fire protection and two xlts on each floor to fire escapes to frontstreet and rear. The type of architecture Is Italian and the construction is of 1 A fi AVft pw'i idy Will Build to Suit or Sell for Cash Taking Back Part on First Mortgage The opening sale of Mills Gardens, the residence subdivision ad-' Joining Mills, College, by the Fred T.

Wood Co. of Oakland, was one of the most successful held In the bay region for a long time, it is announced. Sales totaling $139, 500 were made, Fred Wood states. He added: "This Is a sure Indication that there Is a big demand for property east of the lake, which generally recognized as the fastest-growing district around the bay. The sales in Mills Garden establish a record for we believe that the remaining lots will sell in a short time.

"What makes he sale of Mills Gardens homesites even more Impressive is the fact th.it construction work is already under way on homes costing $60,000, and plans have been prepared and are being prepared for additional homes to cost $100,000. There has never been a subidivlsion placed on the market in Oakland viich has met with such immediate building activities'. It is predicted that within six months this tract, consisting oi more than 200 lots, will be completely improved with homes and gardens. "Mills Gardens is recognized as the finest property in East Oakland now on sale. It is located between Ceminary and Fifth-fifth avenues, Mills College campus and the Nelson estate.

It is perfectly level, sheltered from wind and fog Murch-Williams company are the superintendents of construction. Wachs state that reasonable rent can be obtained on this interior walls are being lathed with a fireproof lath and hardwall plaster. The building when completed will be one of the best of Its class in Berkeley, the land and improvements representing an investment of $175,000. August Headman of San Ffancisco Is the architect and the class type, concrete and steel for beams, columns -and walls. The property on long term leases.

This is one of the few remaining good pieces of unimproved business properties on Piedmont Avenue 103-foot frontage by 125 feet deep and as stated is close to post office and theater. CALL OWNER Oakland 3511 betweeri 9 A. M. and 5 P. M.

on week days or Piedmont 9283 evenings and Sunday and in the sun belt. For years the property was owned by Mills Col lege until purchased ny our com pany. The cost of thelnts includes all improvements, streets; side walks, gutters and curbs. These improvements are of the same high type as in the tracts in the Lake district and Piedmont sold by us. "Homesites in Mills Gardens can still be purchased' from $900 to $1250, on easy "We were not surprised at the heavy sales made Mills Gar dens.

This subdivision Is without question one of the finest in the entire East Oakland district and is in the heart of the fastest-growing district in the bay region. At the prices we are asking and on our terms, these homesites sure to selT readilyi ip Van Winkle Wall Beds hs "Piedmont It's There a Woman Passes Most of Her Life Homesites mean more to the woman than to the man. Hi! life for the most part is passed away from home Her life is passed within it. i Therefore sJfl II Built for Peaceful, Restful Slumber Rip Van Winkle Wall Beds are being used in the finest apartments on the Pacific Coast. See them before buying elsewhere.

TKe final opportunity for you to buy in one of the most home districts around the Bay! jjm That, is the situation now. Bui it won't be very long. For this is the very last unit of llontclair. It is going exceedingly fast and when it is gone there will be no moref Montclair to be had- 1 i And Montclair always will be beautiful. The building restrictions insure that.

Instead of houses tucked up tightly together on 40-foot lots, the homes of Montclair are all built on lots ranging from 60 feet to 200 feet in width. Exactly the same type of property that you will find in Piedmont, a few blocks away and the same type of homes being built, too. Yet Montclair prices are only from one-tenth to one-twentieth what you would pay in at low first hand prices. Come out this Sunday whether you are interested in building immediately or not see this last unit and find out for yourself what a wonderful value you can get now. Remember the terms are only 10 down and 1 a month.

perhaps means more to the woman than to the husband. Lakeshore Highland homesites are the sunniest in the bay district they are likewise the most beautiful. Its building restrictions -guarantee its present standard of environment. Its location means convenience to the shops, schools and San Francisco transportation. A place that the man will find joy in returning to after a busy day.

And the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Let us show you this exceptional tract Sunday afternoon. REALTY SYNDICATE COMPANY 1440 Broadway. Lakeside 1600 Last Sunday's Sales Over $24,000 x- Directions By Auto Drive out yforaga Ave. or Park felvd.

to tract office Edith Street and 'A type of Apartment House in which Van Winkle Wall Beds are used. WALTER H. By Streetcar Taka fiedmont car any ljee en Broadway itetween 7th and PijmAnt An Trans. Leimert Co. 770 Lakeshore Ave.

Phone Lakeside 974 fer to Montclair at Rip Van Winkle Wall Bed Co. 782-792 22nd Street Oakland, Cal. 40th Street and gel Wf at Edith Mreel From' Franrlaro nk Key Ferry and Lakeahore Trala direct. --i.