Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 50

2 'SUNDAY1 JULY 1, 1928 more inn 10 HI 1 SWELLS Express Company Completes New Fireproof Warehouse U. C. Express Storage Co. Th! fireproof structure Just completed at 46 th and Shattucl near Telegraph. This will be headquarter! of the company for their Oakland business H.

C. Baumann waj the architect for the building and F. F. Porter company represented the owner in the negotiation. Below are ome Kleiber trucks.

ensue JT BEAUn Of IT ITS FLEET OF Vt'ilfl the completion of one Of a part of the fleet of van. the most up-to-date fireproof warehouses on the Pacific coast, located ARCH ITECTURE SPEED at the corner of Forty-sixth ctreet and Shattuck avenue, Oakland, the U. C. Expressahd storage company, originally a Berkeley Con warehouse at 2120 Berkeley way. in Berkeley, was completed with a total floor space of 37.000 square feet.

"In the new structure was also opened and 1b still maintained the main office of the company. The next step came In 1928. when an office for the accommodation of Oakland patrons was opened at 2007 Broadway. Now the combined business from Oakland and Berkeley has become so great that our CLARKSBURG, June 30. Wltll harveHt In full swing, these art busy days In the Hoi.

land land subdivision wftffTHeW As predicted by President J. v. Mendenhall in his report to directors, it Is bearing out the promise of not only bounteous yields in diversified crops but good returns J.llnx knlenKM cern, makea a long stride In Its ad to a ft To meet the need for speedy, ac vancement. ThouKh the company curate, sturdy service In California, Skill in Construction Back Up Attraction in Design. operating over all types of road maintained an ofiice at 2007 Broadway in this city, Its storage facilities Were all located In the college community.

and under all weather conditions, oi- u- rvivA Interest in the U. C. Express andi Storage company, which has Just opened Artlstlo homes, that collectively us new warehouse at Forty-sixth country lands, the company has put on the market the laat 1700 acres of this Sacramento river 15 miles from California a The resume of the progress of the concern since its Inception in 1909, when E. B. Haunschild and Charles H.

Samuels organized it. follows: "Durlna- the -er 1909 th IT and Shattuck street. Oakland, has will present beautiful exhibition of architectural skill and good con increased the number of Kleiber atruotion will toon ba aeen In St speea trucks In it fleet. The Kleibers operated by the express company which maintains 'Express and Storage company was James WOod and Upper Piedmont a fleet of 12 trucks were specially designed by Kleiber engineers to meet the specific needs of the bin These two tracts, comprising as Jhey do the entire upper end of Piedmont, will ba tha scene of an immense or ouildlng ac organized in Berkeley with only one baggage wagon, and it was not until 1910 that the service was Increased to handle household goods, and a horse-drawn moving van was added to the equipment. In 1911 the demand of business compelled and enabled the founders to secure their flret warehouse, located at Berkeley way and Bonita street.

For several years the partners conducted their business from that location, en to vine tha una nn tivity during the next five years capital. Clarksburg farming community already numbers 150 successful farm land buyers who have made this subdivision one of the examples of California diversified agriculture at its best. For the first time the Holland headquarters ranch and orchard has been placed on the market. This has been the control point for the company's operations in developing; the tract, and it has had the sustained expert supervision of executives of the corporation. The headquarters residence is one of the show places of the Sacramento river section, standing out in an appealing setting of shade trees, lawn, shrubbery and family orchard.

Only artistic homes will ba built, Berkeley warehouse facilities are overtaxed, and we have constructed the new five-story warehouse at Forty-sixth and Shattuck, In Oakland. "This building Is equipped with a large fireproof vault, special rug room, special trunk room, a packing room, here shipments are prepared for our pool car system or via lift-van to any part of the world. Included In the equipment of the building IS the Rieehel system of fire detectors. In addition to adding to the warehouse facilities we have Increased our motor equipment to fifteen large vans and trucks, which locally or to any point In the state of California." Haunschild apd Samuels attribute the growth of the U. C.

Express and Storage company to Jhe uniform good service and accommodation which has been maintained ever since the concern was organized, and invite the public to call and Inspect the new building and to examine the facilities afforded at any time. Negotiations resulting in the lo- and In practically every Instance tha house will ba the work of one of the leading architects Of North ern California. Such Is the state downs of most Infant concerns. merit Of Robert B. Mitchell, sales Biumflo iiu express company- "We are proud of the Kleiber speed trucks that serve the clients of the U.

C. Express and Storage company," said Clarence Hunt, Eastbay manager for the Kleiber Motor company with headquarters at East Twelfth street and Eighteenth avenue. "For three years now the U. C. Express hag demanded specially designed Kleibers.

Every year they add a new Kleiber to their rolling stock. The Kleiber Is a California product. The company builds five standard speed truck models and five standard heavy duty truck models. The sales of Kleibers are constantly growing and In the majority of California counties, Kleiber outsells all competitors." manager or J. LTHommedleu I I ii i 1 Ml i I ii I i However.

In 1918, a decided increase was shown, and it a Company, who recalls the names of such architects as Fred decided to incorporate aa a California corporation, with Haun rick Kelmers, Archie Noble and Sidney Newaom, Miller ft War- necke, Charles H. McCall. William jfidward schirmer and W. R. Tel -II (l1 'd 1 i 5 I I I I I mi al II schild as president and Samuels an secretary-manager.

In 1920 another advancement was made when demand for storage warranted increase and better facilities. Con cation of the storage company In this city and the erection of their fireproof building were conducted by the offices of the F. F. Porter land as typical of the men who ar converting thla aection of Piedmont into the most beautiful resi company. sequently the present fireproof dence district in all California.

Thar Is distinct advantage, an almost Obvloua one, in having one's noma in sucn a section, Mitchell point out. Not only is it a delight to live In a neighborhood dls-tinguiahed for the beauty of Its homes, but It la also a satisfaction to know that a home In auch a ting la secure against the many encroachments that one must guard against in bunding a home In a rapidly growing city. No a Dart 2 ment houses, no business district, not even flats nor small bungalows, can depreciate St. James Wood I' II i 'iili iliiljlllijll I il tun" II Hill, lH, in niili Ii, a nor Upper Piedmont Estate. The elaborate, far-reaching and long-lasting restrictions go further In extending protection than those of any Subdivision ever before developed ltl the Eastbay Cities; Mitchell points out.

i Rapid Progress At New Market Progress of Work to date at the new Twentieth Century Market has been highly satisfactory, according to a report from James Ji Rohan A FEW OF OUR LARGE BOX CAR MOVING VANS-ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Our corriplete moving and storage service will Comprehensive in its scope, there is no phase prove a revelation to thoie who give us the of moving or storage for which U. G. respon-opportunity to serve them. sible service does provide. We are thoroughly equipped with lift vans for long distance shipments, and also maintain a crew of unusually careful packers for fine household goods and furni-h- tags.

Inspection of out fireproof warehouses is invited WE "TAKE CARE" EVER YTHtNG n-ini i 1 1 1 1 -1f-, in it a ssi. isen wiw hsmwiwimwdi jiimsm aan amisM-jsuauai 5 ps't vrf i.rlili.iiuiiiji.iiiLlj.jnjji mm.r.'v'. J' ,5 EXPRESS president of the market company, and manager of tha project. A unique feature In connection with the construction Is the use of metal forms instead of the custo- mary wooden forms for the pouring of concrete. This metal form.

It la Stated, great economy through making it possible to use the form many times instead of only once as is the case With wood. Rohan states that the contract to grade and gravel the large ndt Joining lot which will be used as a free pnrklng statjon for market pa- u. CO. STORAGE bis homestte la increasing year by hbne BETTER HOME nuwi a been let to -thr Jieafoy- 46th Shattuck, Oakland 2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley let for tbree mammoth flag poles. Three of the tallest trees obtainable are to be cut In the northern section of tha state and will be Ion ted to Oakland by water to fur-hlsh the material for these poles.

Work Is progressing on schedule, according to Rohan and the tenta AShberry 1000 Moore Construction Company. Ui'ulind hn already been leveled for a gasoline and service station and all bill boards have been removed, i A dlHtfiicllve feature In to he noted In the contrast which has SITES DEMAND tive date for the opening has been fixed as Septomber IB. i "Oakland has long been recognized as a superbly situated home city with Its encircling hills, its won dor ttil tidewater lake, Its outlook on bay and mountain and valley. Oakniore Highlands we believe, and hundreds of buyers have told us, nioets every demand of the exacting homesite seeker. Not only natural beauty, accessibility and growing values are offered but our sensible building restrictions give added security to the home owner.

Better homes demand protected homesltes and that Is what Oak-more offers." OriulLDEK Radiator and Body Work on U. C. Express Storage Co. Trucks and Vans The Durantshire 5 Ii Congratulations Best Wishes for success to U. C.

Express and Storage Company "Better homes demand better liomealtes and there Is a general demand for better homes," declared Hurry K. vice Serviced by Real Estate Negotiations Conducted president and general manager of the Welter II. Lelmerl own i 5 Rorvland Radiator 4-5 ers and developers of Oakmorcl The Entire HARDWARE in tbe new U. C. Express Storage llilllilliiK iii lilslicd liy lllghlnndH, the superb residential IMWJImJi 'mi' .1 1 i- 1 property I.vIiik nt the tei-mlmm of the Park HoiiU'vard carllne, ucross the Lctmert Rrldae.

jC Fender Works Sici-lullziiiK on 5 ISA I )1 ATO II KKPAI ItlNtl 5 NEW HOURS BODY und t'ENDEU VVOltK 5 4919-4923 Broadway Pied. 2889 "it was to meet this deinnnd for lielter homeslles tlmt we undertook tlie development of Oakniore lllgh-lnnds. And better homesltes 'mean Maxwell a- better transportation facilities, bet 411 15 th ST. LAKESIDE 1000 HARDwAMtb. I ter home environment, real investment features, luituralyWiuily and prices that permit tie homenlte buyer to know that Hie value of W'HNliliigion, litlli illid 14lh SIm.

WsWUWVVrWrWWAr U. S. ROYAL CORDS TRADE MARK To Better Serve Northern California-The U. C. Express Storage Co.

Bought Success to U. C. STORAGE and EXPRESS CO. in their ntw Oakland building ALL AUTO BODY WORK for the "Who's Is It" Trucks from COCHRAN CELLI KLEIBERS Fred T. Wood Co.

Special This Week in Durant Manor 1 his gabled roof, English house of five rooms and breakfast room has an exterior of while stucco wilh brown trim and dark yreen I lie laiic living room has a coved ceiling with a n3ny fireplace in ihc west end and a largo, casement window ovcilooklliy the stnrt. 1 he walls of the living and dining rooms ar4 of travertine plaster of a delicate pink shade wilh a pale blue just peeping Philippine mahogany trim. Kitchen equipped wilh all ihc new, built-in features: walls heavily enameled in a straw cfitir; woodwork of (lie same lone trimmed in baby blur; sink tiled in colors 'o harmnnic wilh wjlls and woodwork. Large basement under the elevated portion provides ample space for the laundry and garag? Terms as low as 10 down and 1 amonth No refinancing rices as low as $4800 You can have a home of your own on a large lot in Duranl Manor as little $4800. You can pay for it al the rate of '10 and I' a month easy a paying rent.

)ne flat loan or i contract covers the full period of payment no 'vorry and expense over rencVing short tenn mortgages; your equity is protected dll the way through. If you are too late-to gel ope of llie completed- homes now on sale in Durant Manor, ask about the I fed 1. Wood Co. plan of building a house' specially for you. Follow the directions given on the map above, and VISIT "THE DURANTSHIRE" Body Builders -Tire Dealers Auto and Truck Repairers Chevrolet Dealers Three Kleiber" Speed 1 rucks, part of a fleet of twelve trucks operated b) the C.

Express and Storage Company, are the J-atesj additions to. its fleet and were specially designed by Kleiber engineers to nicel ihe exacliny needs of this growing concern, serving all of" Northern California. Within a radius of 250 miles, KLF.IBKRS are prepared lo work for the U. C. and Storage (Company's client faithful, speedy, f.ccurate, sturdy servants.

I he express and storage company n.Vs just opened a nplendiH new warehouse at 46th and Shattuck' Avenue, Oakland. Supplied and serviced for U. C. STORAGE EXPRESS Van Equipment by SIMPSON TIRE SHOE- Berkeley Distributor tloyal Cords 1926 SHATTUCK AVE. Berkeley 4646 417 6th St.

Oakland .0055 Jor Economical 'Transportation Of''1 iPLjiL A I JUv P. Iff. Ji Js EARLY TODAY. LEIBER 7 5 Continued Success lo the U. C.

and Stotaee Co. MADE IN CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT for the 11. C. Storage Express Bldg. from ATLAS ELEVATOR CO.

343 Fourth San Francisco I A Kleiber Truck to Meet Every Need 5 Standard Speed Truck Models 5 Heavy Duty Trucks "PC '-Special Models to Orderly East Bay Branch: 18th Ave. and 12th Fruitvale 2827 i Yours jot Service Li H. Spoil ALL 'AND RQWER WIRING BY lj SPOTT ELECTRICAL CO i Clen. 240 2093 BROADWAY i Mn Office 1S01 FRANKLIN Phone-Lakeside 0242 ST. Tract Office DURAN AVE.

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