Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 75

First Oak Knoll Unit Opens Merriewood, Nature's Playground The wooded lots of Merriewood, sheltered by pine trees, create a splendid playground for youth. Many new homes are being erected in this scenic tract offered by the Realty Syndicate company. EXPANSION'S showing attractive office at Oak Carroll L. Post, Knoll, the new Country Club and residential development headed by and for which Ezell-Phebus company are sales agents. i UNIT KNOLL NOW ON SALE wuuimi tuiwi.s.wm mmmimmn uJi.Bwmu.iii.i...mi1 -11 i i ij --'A ar TTirnittiaTiBsaM in njifii.mwjuiteiMX" iMiHMiuiaWmr iffl rn CHAPMAN' FRIf! IsKw-'fiiSW unflriVlrllll tb.

CO Willi nPFII 'wm uu. will urtH r. Si4mf-m 3m llflMILI UlllfIL 2t I i iviuull nuiifiL ltm M' along the Oakland hills; it is close in only 15 minutes from Fourteenth and Eroadway; fast local and San Francisco transportation is in service; ij, school and a neighborhood clubhouse are located very narby, and its climate' is remarkably pleasant throughout the year. On a warm spring day it is so charming under its pines that it is not the least surprising that it is so rapidly being settled up solidly." There are 418.3 acres of parks In Oakland and 620.35 acres of playgrounds. WHVI Across ona i mm Actual Work Starts on Grounds; First Group ot 20 Model Homes to Be Built; Plan Golf Course With a background of plans that -i t-.

A will make it. accorains velopers, one of Oakland's finest home developments, ttie first unit of Oak Knoll will be placed on sale formally today. onimcement is expected to create wide interest in builders' i ment circles, as well as; among real estate and development operators in Oakland. Several weeks of planning by the local of Carroll L. Post, presi dent and founder, and former r.f the.

Postum Cereal Com pany, have started actual work on the grounds, and the grading of streets for the first groui) oi mou-ern "model" homes, an preliminary work on the homes and the Oak Knoll Country Club are already under way, it is stated. Because of previously published plans of the company for development nf Oak Knoll, scores of peo ple have already visited the grounds and, according to Roy G. I'hebus, an associate of Post, several unsolicited reservations have been made for properties in the first units, which will.be near the Country Club building. "Oak Knoll promises to be one of the most active developments ever undertaken in the bay district," I'hebus declared. "It has all the climatic advantages of the Eastbay district, and the contour of its roll- ng hills is almost the perfect in ducement for a homeseeker to build.

It is within twenty-five minutes easy driving from the actual center of Oakland, and is accessible over several roads. "Plans we have under way for actually developing the land take in everything the buyer is Interested in. The golf course, with its beautiful fairways and greens, with the beautiful clubhouse in the foreground, will be overlooked by charming homes in this setting, making a perfect "front yard" for those homes. "We will have under way in a short time actual construction of twenty model homes, with street work already under way. One of the appealing features of our plans is to have as little obstruction, such as wires, poles, above ground as possible- it is our plan to put all of this Work, save ornamental electroliers, under ground.

"Every step taken at Oak Knoll will be under the guidance of an' art commission and necessary restrictions, we believe, will do much to carry out our Ideas of making Oak Knoll 'Oakland's finest home "There is already wide interest In both the Oak Knoll Country Club' anil the home properties. News of our plans for the golf and country club features are becoming broadcast among golfers and sports enthusiasts generally, and all who have seen our plans declare that the country club Itself will be one of the most artistic and distinctive in the Btate of California." Last year the power plants of this country saved two million tons of coal by applying new Ideas in economy. This is the sort of thing mac is reducing the cost or electricity steadily, according to George Otis Smith, director of the United States geological survey. Alameda Belt Line has been granted authority by the Railroad Commission to maintain and operate an existing track at grade across certain strets, and, to construct and operate an Interchange track at grade across certain streets in the city of Alameda. DISCUSSED State Real Estate Association Holds Meet at Stockton; Oakland Authorities De liver Interesting Talks iiie industrial development of California as one of the fundamentals of progress and prosperity was" the theme of a conference of realtors, industrial and commercial leaders from all parts of the state held yesterday in Stockton under the auspices of the California Real Estate Association, the Stockton Realty Board sind the Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Oakland was represented at the conference by Fred R.

Caldwell, president of the Oakland Real Estate Board and vice-president of the state association; Joseph E. Caine, authority on industrial properties; Mark R. Monze, director of the Oakland realty body; Bevins Austin, secretary of the local board, and A. L. Kennedy, Industrial secretary of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce.

The conference was called by the Industrial Division of the Cantor nia Real Essate Associtaion of which W. H. Daum of An geles, is chairman. Harry Culver, president of the state association and other officials of the state or ganization, attended the confer ence and took part in the discus ions. The importance and value of in dustry to every community in the state of California and ways and means of increasing payrolls by bringing new industries to all sec tions the state, were the prin cipal topics of discussion.

Joseph E. Caine of Oakland led "discussion on "Industrial Re-Sources and Problems of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys. A. L. Kennedy of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce delivered An address on "Cooperation of Chambers of Commerce as AppHed to Industrial Development." "In dustrial Development and WHat It Entails, was the subject of an address by F.

T. indus trial engineer of tan rancisco Harry Culver, president of the state real estate association, spoke on "Selling Industrial California," and V. H. Daum, chairman of the industrial division of the association, outlined "The Real Estate Board's Part In Industrial Devel opment." Interurban Express corporation has been authorized by the railroad commission to Issue $84,400 of Its common capital stock, and to use the proceeds thereof to pay for the acquisition of the properties of Drayage Service corporation and Rants Express and Drayage company. See the "HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT" MODEL HOME COMPLETELY FURNISHED OPEN FOR INSPECTION.

Up to the minute construction. Every detail looked after by "Jack" Hayden who has de-Toted many years to home designing and construction. Take yaur choice of six new homes justfccompleted in Oakland's warm belt. Transportation, schools near by. Come out today and see them.

ON BERLIN WAY Just Off School St. Near 35th Are. of Industrial Future Conference Subject The departure in building of Pacific Coast industrial communities frojn older established eastern seo-tSfhs, will be epitomized in the conference to be held at Stockton, April 17, when Industrial Realtors under the leadership of Chairman V. H. Daum, Los Angeles, will meet with chamber of commerce and civic officials under the auspices of the California Real Estate Association.

NO MORF. the minute A Prttident HANSON MUSIC IS OF DEVELOPMENT Where a year ago only an occasional house was visible in Merriewood from the hills facing that subdivision, there is now almost a solid community showing up among the trees of the first units, according to statements made by the Realty Syndicate Company, owners and developers of the property. Since the first weeks of its sale, Merriewood has been building up at an exceptionally rapid rate, it Is said, and development is now reported well advanced on the sixth unit. The company states: "Steady development of the whole Montclair district, of which Merriewood is part, has had an important and favorable effect on sales in the latter subdivision. Merriewood has been settled more rapidly for the reason that the syndicate finances the construction of complete homes there on terms which are very Home building in Merriewood therefore follows right on the heels of the purchase of the lot, for most people find ft as convenient to pay $30 a montn toward a home as to pay-rent.

The homes which are offered on these terms consist of a combination living and dining room, wun space tor wall bed, a bedroom with roomy clothes closet, a kitchen fitted with built-in cabinets and a sink, a bathroom equipped with wash basin, toilet and bath tub. and for most of the different styles of houses there is a covered porch. "Merriewood is in a class all by itself." says C. P. Murdock, vice-president and general manager of the Realty Syndicate company.

"It commands marvelous views out over San Francisco bay and back PLAN BOOK FREE! Floor plans, and exterior views, new building Ideas, decorating, beating, eta A copy of this 128-page book sriven FREE to residents of Oakland or vicinity. Get your copy at Lvon Fireproof Warehouse. 3400 Broadway, or send the coupon today. It's ree. t'lymonth MX Fifth at Has Dteto.

Calif (Irn'lrmrn' without obKra'Inr piracr trot rant FKF.K bonk KAMC ADDKKM lie. 4 MERRIEWOOD MARVEL RAPID rfmWN at. PLANK when uon HAVE a BRIDGE The Chapman Engineering Corporation, vveJl known firm of home-builders with general offices at 10625 K. 14th Street, has under construction a number of moderate priced, four and five room. guaranteed homes on Lewis Ave nue, one-half block from Ardmore.

and three blocks from the new St. Marys College site. This firm contemplates the completion of a model home on Sunday, May 2nd, and the general public and those interested in home building are In vited to look this property over. bpeaklng on the activities or his firm, John Chapman said "The prevalent practice among con struction organizations is to sublet. Immediately upon the award of a contract, all such details as cement foundations, plastering, outside stuccoing, roofing, and the like, to various cubcontractors specializing In those fields; reserving the es sential building only, and of course supervision of the subcontractors work.

But, while It costs us more to "go It In that It cuts down our profits somewhat on any specific job In the long run we win far more In good will and reputa tion." L. A. Realtor To Attend Olympic Meet Colonel William 4Iay Garland Los Angeles realtor will leave Los Angeles, April 15, as one of three members or International Olympic Committee from the United States for the 1926 meeting at Lisbon, Portugal, May 2 to 7. He will sail April 21 from New Tork on the S. S.

Berengarla. Other members of the committee are President David McKlnley the University of Illinois, and General Charles H. Sherrill of New Vork, former Minister to the Argentine Republic, who represents this country at the annual meetings. Colonel Garland states that forty-eight nations will be represented at this meeting. More efficient industrial production is seen in the estimate of the National Industrial Conferen board that, at the close of 1925, manufacturing output was up 42 per cent over the depression period of 1924, while employment had gained only IS per cent.

IT COSTS Get the tip to WOW OPENSHERE The new store, at 1G04 San Pablo avenue, of The Hanson Music Company, was formally opened last Friday, and is one of the most up-to-date music hoises in the city. The Old Mission style of architecture has been carried out throughout the store even to the tinting of the walls, which are made to represent the sunset colorings of the southwest. The store consists of the main floor and a mezzanine floor. The main floor is occupied by a complete line of band and string instruments, sheet music, records and record demonstrating booths, while on the mezzanine Is found the display or sales room for phonographs and radios. Beklns Fireproof Storage fMilo Reed J.

and Floyd K. Bekins and Ruth M. Holt, co-partners) has been authorized ty the railroad commission to transfer to Bekins van Lines, orrative rights heretofore granted by the railroad commission and Bekins Van Lines, has been authorized to issue 138, U0 common capital stock In payment therefor, ami to take over and operate the said lines. Southern Taclfic company has been authorized by the railroad commission to abandon its non agency station of Marco on the Asphalto branch of the San Joa quin division in Kern county. MR TITLE INSURANCE PROTECTION and use the convenient ESCROW SERVICE of the EAST DAY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Am East Bay Institution OFFICERS HI PIC1I0 CO.

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