Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 39

TUtir 29, 1928 Ml' SUNDAY Oak Ian KENSINGTON X. i IP IS. i Norris Apartments Juit completed 620 Santa Clara avenue near the beaches, Alameda, built by Justus Norris and Ralph E. Norris. The Norris is equipped with electric refrigeration, Marshall Stearns wall beds, Wedgewood stoves, steam heat and hot water system.

Furniture is from the Key Furniture company. Kensington Apartments Completed This structure, builfby Thomas Fisher at 2624 Foothill boulevard, comprises thirty-eight units, furnished and unfurnished. Standard electric genuine Frigidaire, Rip (an Winkle wall beds, steam heat, are among the facilities provided. TO BE ERECTED emiiiin. TO 1 1: 01 kb RUCTIE II PIS OPEN ALAMEDA TE J.

Norris and Norris 30,000 Square Feet Purchased by Oakland Plumbing Supply Co. Open Fine Structure Near Beaches. Thomas builder at" owner of the Kensington apav" ments. located 2624 Foothll! boulevard and at 2623 East Twentieth street (the building running 'flOBapletely. through the block), announces Its completion and opening to the public.

Comprised in the 'A -I in i Purchased of Hfiuare'feet What is said to be the largest apartment house In Alameda has Just been completed bjr Justus i If of dowjilwn Oakland ground for eKtahllehment of what will bs one of the largest. If not the largest, plumbing supply depots In the Eaxtbay region is announced by Norm and Ralph B. Norris, bin son, the bulldera and owners. It structure are, thirty-eight apart- ments of two and three rooms eadvfg la located close to tha beaches at M. D.

Horner, directing head of the 20 Bants Clara avenue, convenient to the Webster-street shopping die. 8 uaKiann riumninir ouppiy. loih- i i irici, Dtsm, nut two mm pany. Horner states: uts' waiK irom tne Southern Pa 'The property is tnat rormcny ciflo trains to San Francisco. With the opening of the tube In the near future central Oakland may be occupied by the old Harr.iaon school and was bought from the hoard of education by our com reacnea oy auio in Dut eignt rnin utes.

A description of the Norris pany for cash. The ground occupies the block between Third and Fourth streets, fronting on, Harri- apartments reads: "The structure la of pleading eon, and la 3 5(1 feet In depth. It ha a spur trek along one wide, that arcnitecture witn a-large, Spanish tiled lobby, flub pool, wrought Iron furniture. Comprised In It are fronting Third street, and is other-wine well aituated with regard to facilities for handling shipments of heavy material. twenty-four apartments, twelve of two rooms and twelve of three "The company plans erection of reinforced concrete structure to rooms, to be rented furnished or unfurnished as desired.

Furniture for the apartment was selected by house both its offices and store EVEN Hill TE FLOORS POM tne Key urniture company, specialists In apartment furnishings. rooms. This will cover the entire but the height haa not yet which are available elt.her furnished or unfurnished. The building, which is modern in its appointments and conveniences, is equipped with genuine Frigidaire, Standard electric ranges from the" C. Smoot company, a full automatic steam heating system, a hot water system which operates twenty-four hours a day, and other conveniences.

Fisher states: "In Betting the rentals of tho Kensington we have Included all charges for electric lighting, for fuel, for refrigeration, for heating and for hot water, so that there are no extras to be met by the tenant, the rentals ranging from $43. SO to 65 per month. We have placed radiators In the Uving rooms, bedrooms, hallways and baths to provide utmost comfort. On the roof Is an electric laundry, a sunroom with vitrified glass, a-kiddles' playground, while In the basement Individual lockers are The building is fully carpeted from wall to wall with figured velvets and -beautiful draperies of exceptional designs. Tile work by Churchill has been varied in each of the batha and kitchens and pearl har- bor wall papers have been used in finishing the walls of the baths.

Electric fixtures from Weakley are from special designs, and In many of the apartments are to be found full-length mirrors. The furniture Is of both Spanish and conventional types, all in good taste and In keep-Ing with the carpets, draperies and wall finishes. "The Kensington is now open for Appointment are up to the min study of similarly operated apartments of the eastern states and southern California, continues Smoot. The low electric rates now available1 in this vicinity for the wholesale purchase of current by aparment houses, making this been determined. At all events, the foundation will be of such nature that additional stories can be ute and Include such conveniences as steam heat, hot water, Marshall Btesrns beds, electric refrigeration TO TENANTS IN NEW ARTS.

and an entire basement for the use of tenants' automobiles. Wedge- Kmsthod. not only desirable but wood ranges from the James Qra added as needed. Upon the addition of thene atorles now or later penends the question of whether this plant will exceed in Size all other similar establishment) here. "A' complete line of plumbing, engineering and heating supplies will be carried, as This ham Manufacturing company rjNewaric raciory, in tin county.

4 have been Installed. They are of What la said by Eastbay architect to be one of the most artistic structures of its kind In the entire bay district is the Brown Studio apartments, which has Just been practical. "This plan of operation has been sponsored In many sections by the Standard Electric Stove company of Toledo, Ohio, the oldest and largest exclusive manufacturers of electric ranges in this country. Among foremost builders using Standard ranges and operating on this plan is S. W.

Straus Co, who have Installed over 3000 Standard ranges San Francisco's famous apartment hotel, the Mark Hopkins, is a particularly well known means a full stock of pipe, fixtures, fittings and valves to equip everything from a large drainage system to the most modern -tithroom, together with certain apparatus. Following a precedent set by many fthe larger apartment house owners, Thomas D. Fisher Is supplying the tenants of the Kensington Apartment with free electricity for cooking and lighting, states C. C. Hmoot, of the C.

C. Bmoot distributor of Standard electric This step was taken only after a careful COLLECTING completed on Le Conte avenue near Hearst avenue, Berkeley. A de scription reads: and appliannes, such as electric dishwashers, now regarded as strictly plumbing fixtures. "Throughout the three story En Route Charles Steiner, head of the Oakland Audit Bureau and the Oakland Finance Collection Bureau, with offices, in the Builders' Exchange, hat chartered an airplone for the collection of out-of-town accounts. building, which Is a ten-apartment, Bf PLANE "The Oakland Plumbing Supply two, three and four room unit Company, was established In 1910.

rloae-top type to Insure a clean kitchen. ThlA range has been approved, by the American Qas association, aaaurlng the Users an economical and efficient cooking range of latest standard manufacture. The kitchens have been planned to pleaae, the most, fastidious and are convenient In every detail. A view of the Alameda beach Is afforded and because of the close proximity tenants can take full advantage of bathing, facilities. "Mix M.

Dunn, a compstent and well-known apartment manager, has been secured as manager, it be Ing the endeavor of the owners td render a faultless service. Apartments which are now ready for ln-spectlon arnreservatlon will rent from $37.50 to $65, it la structure, individuality, modernity For some years Its present quar and unusual features prevail. Char installation of this type, and it Is of note that Fisher is giving to his tenants the same quality equipment as used in. this famous hostelry ters at 040 Broadway have been The aerial bill collector has ar Inspection and can be reached by the Brown building have used taste again in the selection of small, dainty, colorful rugs. "Those who to see th'e we't Word in hardwood floors of char- acter, even as to flooring, haa been cramped and the expansion will the Mo.

7 car line passing in aoor.i -j the keynote of the designers." rived. Owing to the demand by clients for speed In collecting delinquent hills In various portions of i Regarding the latter, Mr. and permit the company to expand Its service as it feels the growing Robert O. Brown, owners of latter chould visit the Studio apart Mrs business of the Eastbay region de the Pacific coaxt, Charles Btelner, the new apartment house, following serves. an extensive search for quality fea hend of the Oakland Finance and Collection bureau, local auditing ments before the apartments are occupied.

The full line of new flooring la also on display in the showrooms of the Layrite Floors "We'va outgrown our Quarters tures, selected an appealing floor here," Horner said. "Growing Eastbay business demands that we design for tha building from the Layrite Floors Corporation. The Corporation, Fifth and Grove, Oak- have larger ones. In addition, the actual installation, which was com land." purchase will give us the advan pleted last week, exceeded the ex and collection concern, has chartered an alrahlp at tha Oakland airport which la always immediately available for long fllghta. Hlnce the inauguration of the new aervlce Btelner haa found that In many casea apeed la literally tha essence of the aervlee.

National President pectations of the builders, they an tage of owning our own home, instead of leasing space as we have done." nounced. Commenting on the new floor de Feted by Home Board The company serves tha trade nf KENSINGTON APTS, AW Feady 1 or Occupancy 2624 FOOTHILL BLVD. 2 and 3 rooms completely furnished, Frigidaire, steam heat, electric ranges, hot water, every convenience. Rentals $43.50 to $65.00 sign, Sam Humphrey of the Layrite the Eastbay cities and tha aur. Harry M.

Culver, former presi With tha entabllnhlng In the Eait company said yesterday: rounding territory. dent of ths California Real Eatate bay of large branch warehouses and "Maple ia coming Into lta own from a decorative flooring stand distributing plants, cuterlng to Industry scattered along the entire point, and when marked by those I'aciro coast, local executives nave who have studied its possibilities Reforestation Move By Real Estate Board enxoclatlon and of the Los Angeles Realty Board, elected 19i president of the National Association of Real Eetnte Boards at the recent convention in LouUvllls, was honored at a luncheon tendered him by his home board. In staining and high-lighting, maple (the longest wearing of commonly Roofing for the Kensington Apli R.E. BREWER ROOFING CO. Estimates Cheerfully Given 830 Enith St.

Merrill 4347 found that the expediting of collections has a distinct and beneficial effect In speeding up business Btrlner points out. Need for a program of refore used flooring woods) displays moat station in California is the subject wonderful character. 'The Brown Btudlo apartments are attractive throughout with their or a resolution passed by the Sacramento Real Estate Board. The resolution will be placed before the California Bear Estate association I beam ceiling texture walls and Lay- rite antique maple plank floors. Including electric current for stoves, lights, etc.

"No extras of any tind: THOS. D. FISHER, Owner and Builder for action when it Meets in 84th Floors of such outstanding char Opening Today annual convention in Sacramento, acter permit the use of smaller floor coverings, and the owners of uctoner s-is. -Norris Apts. ET Si SETTLED Pacific Gas Builders' Hardware for the NELSON ARMS AND KENSINGTON APTS.

from B. SIMON HARDWARE CO. Wholesale 6r Retail 7TH BROADWAY Lakeside 2816 'STANDARD" ELECTRIC STOVES 37 MODEL 360 Installed in Kensington Apartment Appliance Co, Is Selected ,5 Announcement la mads by the Williamson Heuter company of 620 Santa Clara Alameda Rentals $37.50. Twenty-four apartments of two and three rooms furnished or unfur-v nished. Steam heat, hot watej, electric refrigeration, a garage.

Beautifully furnished, artistically dec- orated, conveniently designed. Close to Alameda beaches, banks, shopping district, S. F. trains and only eight minutes to Oakland by the tube. Cincinnati.

Ohio, that the Pacific (ina Appliance company. Nineteenth BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS A permanent home actually your own in a fully restricted community is the finest thing in the world you can provide for your children. 5-room homes in Durant Manor as low as $480010 down and 1 a month. Large lots. All modern improvements.

1 Drive through Durant Manor foJay and inspect its homes. Talk to the people living there. Get the prices on the different homes, TODAY! and Market streets, Oakland, hns hern selected to distribute the Wll-llamxon lines of warm air furnaces, for coal, wood or oil, Including the Wllllanmon line of furnace pipe and fittings, Hpee-Dee-Heet fans, Vac- U-Cleen furnace cleaning machines and aerewiorlea. The Pacific Oas Appliance com Chosen for Exonomy, Speed and Durability A QUALITY RANGE FOR THE APARTMENT AND SMALL HOME C. C.

SMOOT CO. 681 Market S. F. Phone Sutler 5098 Sheet Metal Work forth, KENSINGTON SHEET METAL WORKS Architectural Sheet Metal Cornice, Skylights, Marquise Furnaces, Patent Chimneys General Jobbing 3907 Telegraph Ave. Piedmont 3997 pany was selected for Its excellent facilities to give prompt service, it Is stated.

Oioneri and Builder JUSTUS NORRIS i RALPH E. NORRIS 369 17th Street Oakland 206000060090000000090900; Joocoeoccr? 8 TILING Main Office 1801 Franklin Street Phone Lakeside 0242 Tract Office Durant Avenue Nnrtk of 8ar-Dnrant Factory Phone Elmhurst 4545 RIP VAN WINKLE WALL BEDS All Furniture for the 8 for the KENSINGTON APTS. Plumbing Installation for the NORRIS AJTS. by rE. O.

Dryer PLUMBING CONTRACTOR 3450 Maple Ave. Fruiloalc 5633 Assure greatest comfort In the KENSINGTON 8 CHUKU-ilLL APTS. NORRIS APARTMENTS from KEY FURNITURE CO. TILE CO. Sinks, Bathrooms, Floors, Store Fronts, Walli Estimates Cheerfully Given 2331 Market St.

Lakeside 1816 Rip Van Winkle Wall Bed Inc. Lt i. Sfc Quality Furnilure For Less 1205-09 Clay St. Lakeside 0589 I'aKiana 3aoooooooooooBooooooBooooooooo60flomrimx: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW ar The Norris equipped vdilh PLUMBING and HEATING for the KENSINGTON APTS. by wrtff ''t; J.

A. FREITAS CONTRACTOR Ornamental Iron for the KENSINGTON LIBERTY C3rnamental Iron Wire Works, 2 1ST FILBERT Sts. Oakland 4950 ALL ROUGH and FINISH HARDWARE For te Norris Apts. from SMITH HARDWARE CO. 929 BROADWAY Clencourt 6845 2815 10th St.

Fruitoale 3329j FOR. SALE WASHINGTON IRON ENAMELWARE Used ExduswcJg Jas. Graham Manufacturing Co. Baa Kfclr Newark L.iccccsiwionnnrinnririnn-irj The Beautiful STEAM HEAT and HOT' WATER SYSTEMS (full automatic) Wall Coverings in the KENSINGTON Attractive Colonial Home in beautiful Broadmoor district 8 rooms, including 3 large bedrooms, sun porch and breakfast room. Basement, furnace heat, hot water heater, double garage.

Lot 60x170 feet, landscaped with a variety of choicest shrubs. 77iis place must be seen to be appreciated. Will sell either furnished1 or unfurnished. Located at 62 Broadmoor Blvd. Come out E.

1 4th St. Broadmoor Blvd. a San Leandro 0384R for the yVom Aptt. from CONCRETE for the KENSINGTON APTS. by RASMUSSEN CO.

Concrete Construction 2056 84th Ave. Elmhurst 328 Fruitcale 0899 Electrical Installation for the Kensington Apts. by ZARWELL ELECTRICAL CO. 2622 Central Ave. 3942W TILING BATHROOMS K1TCHKNS I.OBHV APTS.

CHURCHILL TILE. CO. 2331 MARKET ST. Lahuide 1816 Lighting Fixtures in the NORRIS APTS. designed by W.M.Weakley Manufacturer of lighting fixtures and metal specialties.

1209 8TH Phone Merrill 0290 M. Friedman CO. 1816 San Pablo Ave. by W. A.

Aschen Healing Contractor 2(A I PERALTA AVE. fruitcale 4553 Oakland jjocoooooocsseooccsjccccort.