Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 56

SUNDAY Ctffiutte JUNE 5, 1927 FRIG SCHOOL NEW OF Attractive Oakmore Highlands Homes Four striking homes built in Oakmore Highland by Alex C. Weiben, builder. The lower view is that of Weiben's own residence in Longridge road, akeshore Highlands, another Walter H. Leimert company development. I Building New Riant Showing work on the new 50x250-foot shop of the Berkeley Steel Construction company; two electric cranes raising tanks weighing seven and a half tons each.

FO OTH ILL BU ILD IfIG Of TRACT NOTED All Improvements Under R. W. Littlefield Is Builder, Blaine and Olson Architects, of Fine Structure. Berkeley Steel Construction Co. Builds illectrically-Welded Building Here.

j- Positive Guarantee In Claremont Knolls. 6-M 0 CLMMo8f ON ID. COMPLETED BERKELEY CO. 1 Calling attention to the fact that tiln 1 i.l i -ill Claremont offers prospective home owners the opportunity of purchasing directly in the heart of the famous Claremont district Avith a guarantee that all standard improvements will be completed by summer oi purchase money re- iunaed, cieve McMillan of the Heber-Harter company, sales representative of the company, announces the inauguration of an extensive sales campaign. "From every standpoint Claremont Knolls occupies a decidedly advantageous, position from -the standpoint of the prospective home owner," explains McMillan.

"Here the man and women of moderate means may purchase on terms If desired, at a very reasonable price, property that is but a stone's throw away from residential show places that are famous throughout the entire bay section. "Here the prospective home owner may command what Is conceded to be one of the most beauti ful views In the world. "Though this Claremont property has always been regarded as offering some of the very choicest homesltes in the entire bay. dls- Sunset Rubber The W. P.

Frlck school, located on Foothill boulevard between Sixty-second and Sixty-fourth avenues, recently completed by Roscoe W. Littlefield, general contractor and builder, Is the first Oakland high school complete with all Its units, It Is stated. Built at a cost of over 1440,000, with construction started In April, 1926, the Frick school Is considered the most modern of Oakland's and is now, operating as a special junior high school, designed to fulfill that requirement for the board of education. The following is by Blaine and Olson, architects. The folding constructed with a steel frame and of brick construction, has facilities for 1260 pupils.

It is designed in five units comprising the mAschool building; domestic sciJUpeand cafeteria; auditorium; metal and wood working shops and a girls' and boys' gymnasium. The main school building contains the school administration, a library and textbook room, a study hall, general science, bookkeeping and commercial rooms, free hand drawing, sewing and millinery rooms with a fitting room, one nurses' room, one teachers' room and sixteen class rooms. The Domestic Science unit contains two cooking rooms with a unique model dining room, a teachers' lunch room and a modern cafeteria for 300 capacity. The Auditorium unit along Sixty-fourth avenue also Includes musical practice rooms unique in their location to the stage that they can be used as dressing rooms for larger stage productions. The auditorium provides for a 9 BO attendance.

The shop unit contains a sheet metal shop, a wood-working shop, utility shop, an automotive shop, lockers with wash rooms and instructor rooms with supplies for each shop. The physical educational unit is a standard unit having a girls' and boys' gymnasium room divided by a folding partition. This partition can be "folded" so as to provide a large hall. 6 The exterior of th building is By LA FAYETTE D. MATHEWS.

To the Eastbay goes the distinction of having in the new 60x2 50-foot shop Just completed by the Berkeley Steel Construction Company the first electrically welded building west of Pittsburgh to carry cranes. There Is not a rivet In this entire building and its trusses have withstood drop tests of 40 tons without showing the slightest Indication of fracture. The new and revolutionary character of this nethod of construction ts attracting-a great deal of attention among structural engineers and visits of inspection have been frequent. The effectiveness of electrio welding, however, has already beep demonstrated, for the shop has been In operation for several months, with both cranes at times carrying capacity loads without difficulty. The.

economy of the new. facilities has been particularly marked. For instance, it formerly cost $90 to stand a big tank up on end. Now a crane hoists It upright at a cost of $5. The cranes themselves, like the shops, were designed and built by the Berkeley Steel Construction Company and they also are electrically welded.

No precedent was available forthe work, because no crane manufacturer had ever attempted to weld a carriage. The necessity of being the first to attempt a new type of construction was no obstacle to the company, however, for the reason that It started in business by pioneering the electrio welding of tanks when other concerns were riveting them. During the last three and a half years It has turned out more than five thousand tanks, 75 per cent of which have been welded. At the present time all of the high pressure tanks passing through its shop are electrically welded and the process has been approved by the Industrial Accident Commission on the of the good record made by every tank eothandled. The Berkeley Steel Construction Company has doubled its, output every year during the four years it has been In business and one of Its greatest has been to devise a means of enlarging Its facilities while maintaining production on the Orders on hand.

It now covers two and a half acres, with square feet under cover, and men are- still enlarging one of the smaller shops, while production is carried on belowr-tt Is a closed corporation owned by tW brothers, T. S. Nellson, president! and gen ffl 'f: III) -1ftT trlst. It ha suffered through lack of Improvements. "Now the owners of the property have started on these improve- ments which are being Installed Ivi tinder the direction of the inspec-( tors of the city of Oakland.

Work is now under way by the Oakland Paving company and with every purchase the written guarantee is made that If the improvements are hot completed ongfifcefiule time the purchase pricalvill be returned plus 7 per cetftf interest. v. 'This represents as far as I can learn, the strongest improvement guarantee covering any bay dls- trlct residental subdivision." It is pointed out that aside from toie advantages of view and en- rironment Claremont Knolls offers advantages of accesslbilitlty. Italian Debt Bonds Delivered i i The secretary of the treasury announces: "Final steps were taken in connection with the fund-; ing of the indebtedness of the kingdom' of Jtalyto the United States. Noble Giacom de Martlno, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of- Italy at Washington, delivered to the treasury bonds of the government of the kingdom of Italy in the principle amount of $2,042,000,000 receiv-'.

Ing in exchange original obligations given by his government in eonnec- lion: with cash advances made by i the treasury under the terms of the Liberty Bond Acts. "This exchange of bonds was a i mere formality as the settlement kas been. effective since April 28, 1926. ud the first bond in the amount of $6,000,000 was duly re-' deemed by Italy on June 15, 1926, in accordance with the terms of the debt funding agreement" State Conference ew Frick 1 Built by R. Littlefield, well-known contractor, according to the design of Blaine and Olson, architects.

The tchool is located on Foothill boulevard between Sixty-second and Sixty-fourth avenues. On Appraisals A state-wide in extent, to( determine how local realty boards can put into practical effect the uniform realty board appraisal system, wUlbey held Thursday, June 80, afthe Hotel Maryland In Pasadena, Harry B. Allen, president of the California Real Estate Association, announced. Realty board appraisal committees are gaining popularity rapidly throughout the state, according to Allen, who states that more than thirty cities of California have ap--pralsal committees, offering their services to anyone wishing appraisals of property made. states and to Mexico, Hawaii and Canada.

All of the electrical work In connection with the new building, the cranes and general expansion has been handled by Pacific Electric Motor Company, and it also maintains the electrical welding apparatus. The equipment Installed in addition to a switchboard Included for each crane the main hoist, manufactured by Shepherd Crane and. Hoist Company; crane' trolley driven tv a General Electric MTC 4-horsepower motor; a General Electrio, MTC 10-horsepower motor to drive the main, bridge and the necessary control and contactor arms for the operation of the cranes and the distribution of All of collector arms were made in the Pacific Electric Motor Company shops for the reason that very little stock material of that sort is available. Their construction presented quite a problem for the reason that power must be collected going up and down the building from tHree wires which are the source of power, and the main hoist must receive its power while traveling back and forth on the carriage. The hoist motor on the trolley requires eight wires between the cab and trolley to take care of reversing which may be necessary in case of over-travel of the hoist, causing-the limit switch to operate.

The controllers used were the standard General Electric reversing drum type, specially built for crane duty with resisters specially arrange for working conditions founder shop practice. All the motors, controls and wiring are enclosed and of the latest design to meet the'safety requirements and to keep out water and dust. Gear reduction was obtained by standard enclosed, gear-reducing boxes running in oil so that no gear was exposed, as has been the practice in older cranes. The safety CALIFORNIA eral manager, and D. Nellson, vice-president.

This yeftr the vol ume of business will total approximately- three-quarters of amillion and enough equipment has been In stalled to handle an output of one minion dollars per year. An aver age of 65 to 70 men are employed and the products of the company go throughout the Pacific coast School not of the' commonplace type of architecture, but Is designed in earlier, century Spanish and Moorish architecture. Architects Blaine and Olson both traveled in Europe, making sketches and drawlngswhich were helpful in working out the general plan of the tin SHEET METAL WORK and KALAMIEN DOORS In the FRICK SCHOOL Installed by Edgar W. Anderson Co. 3103 SAN PABLO AVE.

Pied. 7363 When You Can Buy in the Very Heart of Claremont from $1500 Up r. High irtlHMM I I Berkeley because of its proximity to that oity over the Tunnel road. A new tunnel has been projected which If completed along the Tem-escal creek route will mean that Oak Springs will be within fifteen minutes auto ride from the- business center of Oakland and with in easy commuting distance of San Francisco. It is our belief that the Temescal creek route is the most feasible and will be selected by those in authority who al ready put themselves on record as favoring better transportation fa cilities to the beautiful valleys Just east of the hills.

The East Bay cities must expand, and more people are coming to realize every day what wonderful scenic and climatically perfect property can be developed as homesltes in this part of Contra Costa county." Crompton predicted a rapid sale for the Oak Springs tract and Its development as an Integral part of the East Bay homelif e. The Real Estate Corporation of California, owners of the property, has paid up capital of $200,000, it Is stated. Its officers Russell C. Wilson, president; George T. Crompton, vice-president; W.

Coy Fllmer, treasurer, ana Irving J. Swartz, secretary. Directors to Meet in L. A Directors of the California Real Estate Association will meet Saturday, June 18, at the Blltmore Hotel in Xios Angeles, according to announcement, made by Harry B. Allen, president of the organization.

Los Angeles realtors will be on hand to welcome directors of the organization. Harry H. Culver, president of the Los Angeles -Realty Board and member of the board of governors, will head the list of hosts. 1 .1 4hMA Si! in iiis Co. Moves Into New Factory The Sunset Rubber company an nounces that May 1, it will move from 1516 Third street, to 1628 Sixteenth street," it has Just completed a one-story brick fac tory containing square leet.

It is stated that the change of location, the expansion of floor space; and the added equipment, will triple production: As soon as production is underway about 20 women and .5 men will be employed. The compelte line of goods will include: balloons, play balls, rubber bands, drug sundries, and a full ltiie of rubber novelties. C. E. Braund ts president, and B.

T. Brffund Is SHAFTER SHIPS COTTON. During the past year Shatter, the Kern county producing center, shipped over the Santa Fe ,2668 bales of cotton, feature of this installation is worthy of particular note. PLUMBING and HEATING, Installed by GEO. A.

SCHUSTER 2 1 ST AND GROVE Lae. 2736 Damproofing Applied bj Stephenson Air Brush Painting (Co. Builders Exchange Building Hobart and Webster Clen. 7400 Tile the FRICK SCHOOL Installed by- The Rigney Tile Co. 3012 HARRISON Clen.

1514 ROSCOE W. LITTLEFIELD GENERAL CONTRACTOR OAKLAND Why pioneer in districts that never can approach the beauty, the distinc tion of environment or the occes- tibility? It is conceded that the Claremont, district is the foremost residential dis-trict in the entire bay region here are located the homes of those who are able to ignore cost in the' selection of a location for their homes. CLAREMONT is in the very heart of the Claremont district. It is within a stone's throw of the famous Hart and Taylor mansions. It adjoins the Claremont hotel.

It possesses every advantage of beauty, environment, and accessi-J, bility, that you could desire. MEMBER GENERAL' CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION RKM.3M. Unit 4 of Oak Springs sub division is to be opened to the public Sunday, according to George T. Cromptbn, vice-president of the Real Estate Corporation of California, owners of the property. Oak Springs is situated on the Tunnel road at the Junction of the Walnut Creek, Moraga and Lake Orlnda roads.

It is one of the most successful subdivisions lying Just east of the Berkeley hills and has gained popularity with those seeking summer surroundings close to the big cities, it is pointed out. "Oak Springs met with popular approval Immediately it was offer ed to the Crompton said yesterday. "It is a delightful spot heavily wooded, lying within fifteen minutes ride from Berkeley and thirty minutes from the downtown part of Oakland. It comprises a tract of 183 acres divided into 915 lots all B0 by 100 feeMri depth or more. We consider this the choicest property available for suburban development In Contra Cost county, and have Invested our money with the idea of making Oak Springs one of the most de sirable summer home tracts in California, "We have a creek running through our property fed by nine live springs.

Water from these springs is said to be as pure as any other water in California, and It has received favorable analysis from the chemical department of the University of This water is in abundance and is free to all lot owners. We have already completed a large concrete tank which is the delight of several hundred bathers during the warm weather. "To date Units No. 1 and 2 have been completely said out, as has been most of Unit No. S.

virtu ally three score homes have already been erected, and before the present season is over at least an other one hundred will arise. "Many of the street Improvements are already in and others Jiave been commenced. The swim ming pool has been completed and Is in operation. A. large open air dance -floor- equlpjjed with etectifc lights has been constructed, and every night residents of Oak Springs and visitors to the tract ehjpy dancing in this ideal summer climate to the music of the finest hotel orchestras broadcasting! over the radio.

"Oak Springs has the most wonderful summer climate imaginable. It is fifteen degrees warmer thai San Francisco, and absolutely without fog or wind. Light summer things that women lways like to wear, and which men woul affect If the weather permitted, are most comfortable in Oak Springs climate. Many Veople do not realize what a climatic difference exiRts Just beyond Vhe Berkeley hills. "AI owh Oak Spring in Cnnf Cof-la county, it Jine-wa as a NEW UNIT OF OAK SPRINGS In RCfBT.

HOWDEN 1 7th-Webster. ItVoffers you complete standard COMPOSITION ROOF and WATERPROOFING by H. C. Brown Roofjng Co FELT AND GRAVEL ROOFS TILE ROOFING All Kinds of Roofs Repaired 3267 SAN PABLO AVE. Pied.

796 improvements witn a guarantee or the return of your money, and the prices are as low as $1500 On easy terms andeasy Oak. 994 Lake. 4771 1 Plastering. by WM. MAKIN 1 BUILDERS EXCHANGE BUILDING 354 HOBART ST.

Clen. 7400 III Ornamental Iron and Bronze Work C. FRAUNEDER CTniTTi f.TrrrT ri. ior I Come out and demonstrate these advantages for yourself FINISH HARDWARE tomorrow. Furnished by Hekr-Harter Company 1413 Webster Street, Oakland fc sv Phone Lake.

2258 rs Drive to Alvarado Road just above Claremont Hotel, (' along Alvarado to property. BUILDERS HARDWARE INC. 2031 FRANKLIN fT I 11V1 hill vi-w a VXU-(. 1.