Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 42

-2 np nnnninn 1 1 1 1 flT 1 1 1 II 1 1 IT sy LAM HQ 0,1 Is EconOltlV VISIT nlLLEH INUUa I nf bl I tb I1GE SALES IN Springtime MELROSE TRACT IRE REPORTED Families in Melrose Highlands are busy these days planting their gardens. building in this C. P. Murdock Inc. tract.

Is Garden Time "TrrTT HOMES HEBE HIE PURCHASED Tract to Comprise One Hun Brick Yards, Steel Refrigerator and Warehouse Plants Located. dred Homes of Distinctive Architecture. Excellent Climatic Conditions Attract Families, Company States. White St. Pollard report an active market for Industrial property In 7RARS of experience in the construction of homes have proved that good material i -11 111 Ml i.

1 I The opening of R. C. Hillen's Normandy Garden homes lust Saturday and Sunday. In comment on the new homes, It is stated that: "The hundred homes which will comprise the completed ensemble of attractive, five and six-room homes, have- as -their site the old Nelson estate, near Mills College, a little distance from the Fruitvale foothills. Already a number of these homes have been purchased "Melrose Highlands is a ftrent place for children, and mine have been runnlnp wild, petting stronger and healthier every day, since we cami out here," states one of the residents of that Hast Oakland subdivision which is located rn the protected side of the hills near the factory and a i.ioininc tie Upper San Leandro filter plant of the East Bay Water company and the State National Guard rifle range.

The property has been developed hy C. P. Murdock. Incorporated, from whose offices have dome reports of In rue sales month by month. The company states: "The pleasant climate of Mel and competent skilled laDor win cost teas in the long run than "cut" methods employed to build "down" to a price rather than up to standard.

A well-built home costs a little more at the beginning (BUT) a whole lot less after a few years of depreciation. and work will begin soon on others West Oakland. The firm 6tates: "Spur tracks have recently been put in by the railroads which serve practically the entire section. This district is less than 15 minuted by truck from the business section of Oakland, and in a short time will see many new industries under way. "An entire block at Thirty-fourth and Wood streets was bought Jointly by the United Material Company, p'ort Costa Brick Works, and Richmond Pressed Brick Company.

Buildings are being erected, yards laid out, and this will be one of( the most complete brick and tile yards in the Eastbay. It will be a distributing center for one of the largest concerns of its kind in California. "A block of 2 acres at Twentieth and Campbell streets has been purchased by the California Steel Troducls. This concern will shortly erect a complete factory which will employ a large force of men. "A block of tVi acres at Twentieth and Willow etreet goes to be constructed according to the prospective occupant's particular needs.

This "building to order" plan, which has been successfully carried out in serial of Hillen's rose Highland, which is the result I 1 1 I Presenting a quaint and picturesque exterior, these homes in Normandy Uarden are copies or U'orlr architecture. Thev possess all modern American domestic1 conveniences. I earlier home-building enterprises, offers the home buyer a home that exactly fits the requirements of the family to occupy it. accord of Its protected location, has had a great deal to do with its rapid de-elopment. Added to this is the (act that it is -conveniently sit -ated for working men.

and planned to suit their convenience from the standpoint of purchasing nrrsniremenrs. At The present time, ni.jni iMimnnmnii "i mi i mi wiiitoiii 1111 11 Wt build homes any price any style -any size any where In the Eastbay We offer our services to those who want and demand quality construction. Let our architectural department design a home incorporating all your own ideas. We also help finance. Come in and get the details of our home-building service.

It will not obligate you in any way. the company is its offer of a lot and sufficient building terlals for a finished home in re ing to Hillen, this feature adds no cost to the'home. "In exterior design, the homes in N'ormandy Garden are copied from the quaint architecture of rural France and England. The decorative effects of the interiors are true to the originals from which thfy -were eopled, with- the added charm of possessing every convenience and luxury. "Weather conditions have de-laved the paving- of Picardy Drive, which leads directly through Nor-mandv Harden.

The unfinished turn for a down payment 10 mi and an agreement to pay 75 cents a day on the balance, including interest. Under this arrancement a Ter-vii i's FvrrTThrr.p neeaea icr me construe won ui three or four room house, with Visit our charming model home today. It is not for sale. concrete iour.aaxio.n. piasinru walls and modern bathroom equipment.

The company also offers to a Iff fill iliurrh'--" -Iff II nTSipi Wl condk-ien of this--roa(iw-! ba n.ot to F. W. Ames for a refrigeration plant. They will have cold storage warehousing, and icing of -cars- for shipping. U.

Ballinger Son have purchased 117,000 square feet on Wood street. They will build a series of 'unit' warehouses, each Kith Jjs spur track. These warehouses wiTl be'bfferea for leasV on a low rental basis and will be of a'Bize and type to suit the individual owner. Hoffman has recently acquired an additional 38,000 square feet on Wood street, which now gives him a holding of over two acres. He plans to subdivide the property and will be able to erect any type of building desired by tenant.

'Jhe property will "be laid out so each tenant can buy its own deterred interested persons rrom inspecting the finished homes during the last week. "Though NormandyGarden possesses so charming an air of suburban freedom, still the location is most convenient to business centers of Oakland and San Fran order that there may be no ques. lion of he city's requirements in that line bring met The offer formerly made to do all of the con- atructlon work, as well as supply- insr the lot and the materials, for a down payment of and tl a day, including interest, on the balance, ha now been withdrawn and changed to, an offer which re- Better Homes Corp. Designers and Builders of Distinctive Homes '4326 Eaat 14th Street Fruitvale 2958 cisco alike, because or excellent I transportation facilitlese. the "Good school advantages anl the real estatp profession In Eastbay district and is serving his HQNQR REALTORS shopping centers nearoy icnu iur-ther attraction to these interesting homes." property if so desired." second consecutive term as president of the Oakland Real Estate Board.

"The advantages of Melrose Highlands as a healthful place for children has teen one of its outstanding features from the first," states C. P. Murdock, president of C. P. Murdock.

Incorporated. "In- stance after instance of improved health has been reported." HEAD O.R.E.B. day nobn, turned into a surprise birthday party for Fred R. Caldwell, president of the board. E.

Bruce McCollum, chairman of the entertainment committee learned that Wednesday was to be the realty board chief's birthday anniversary and spread the word around. When Caldwell took his place at the head of the speakers' table at the luncheon meeting, a huge birthday cake bedecked with candles was presented. Caldwell is a pioneer member of FOR PRUNES AND "COTS." Members of the California Prune and Apricot Growers'' association received their pro-rata of another distribution of more than In March, according to a statement from the headquarters of the organization. The luncheon meeting of the Oakland Real Estate Board at the Athens Athletic Club last Wednes PAC. MUTUAL GO.

HAS NEW DEPT. CT vs x) John W. Pearson of the Pacific: Mutual Life Insurance company; announces the opening of a divi-ictn of mortgage and a loan de- partment for the purpose of han- dling business and residence loans. Roy S. Hoagland will head this new department.

Pearson stated "the demand for business and residence! loan Aa great that the installa- tton olf a separate department has become necessary." a E3 a a EQ a K3 a. CHEAP mi MuTM ANDY UARB a a ca lENliOMES a E9 a Heveal takst Building Ideaj HEATING APPLIANCES ARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE INSTALL THE WARD System of Circulattuf WARM AIR and No Apologies Are Neceiaary KM Sunday May 2nd to secure a lot in ta a OU who have dreamed of owning or I i building your own home must see Hillen's Kyi Normandy Garden Homes 1 Designed by W. W. Dixon, world-renowned Oakland architect and editor of The Home Designer and Garden BeautifuL Each home possesses those individual features you would want in your own home. Normandy Garden Homes have the quaint charm of the old world with all the convenience and comforts of the new.

R. Hillen, a builder of seventeen years experience, went to Europe last year to seek inspiration for these homes. In Normandy Gardens he plans to build a hundred five and six-room homes of French, English and Norman types including several French Chateau duplex houses. The homes in' the first unit are now completed and were opened for the first time April 25th. A host of home-lovers from both sides of the bay visited these homes, enthusiastically approving them.

Normandy Garden Homes will again be open Sunday, May second. You may select one of the houses already completed for your own home, or R. Hillen will build one especially for you. He has made it possible to make certain changes in the architect's plaas to meet the many individual desires. are used.

Built-in buffets and book-cases, harmonious wallpaper and electric fixtures are distinctive features of Normandy Garden Homes. One of the original features of Hillen homes Is the dinette with decorative wrought iron gates. In each home is a dinette or breakfast room interestingly located. From the gay wallpaper is taken a motif for decorating the table and chairs, which are included in the purchase price of the house. Housewives exclaim with delight over the Hillen-planned kitchens.

There's every type of built-in con-venience'including a kitchen cabinet and new-style refrigerator which can be iced from outside the house. A sprinkler dishwasher attachment on sink-spout faucet, and inlaid linoleum cemented on the floor are other attractive features. Airy bedrooms, tiled bath, hot-water heater and furnace make Normandy Garden Homes thoroughly comfortable. Each home site is attractively landscaped. In the rear gardens are such artistic features as an Amazon water garden water fall, fish pond or bird bath.

Most convenient is the buried lawn sprinkler system. The location of Normandy Garden Homes has most unusual advantages. It is near Mills College and iitiiir,) at rn crammar and a at original opening prices A price raUe averaging 10 on all un-aold lot at Ferntide is to come into effect atmidnight, May 2nd. NOW is your opportunity to secure a lot at original opening prices. This beautiful Fernside property is Alameda's last remaining subdivision.

DURING MODEL HOME WEEK April 24th to May 2nd fKC rjFL REY COMPLETELY FURNISHED THE BEAUTIFUL MODE? HOME TFERNSrOE-sponsored by Kiw.nis. Lions. Board of Education and Chamber of Commerce. Entertainments Daily-Handsome Free Gifts Note the address Fairview and Cornell Drive, Fernside Open 10 a. m.

to 9 p. m. Daily and Sunday tr.r ar but oH and East Hh Offering Every Element of a Desirable 4 Homesite LAKESHORE HIGHLANDS Oakland Und a rr.cn-ttal pari. Supreme in Inc-. in envtr-oo treat, actual ili'y, to uty.

od' rcr. Bid fm mm kmm.t r- Hillcris MODEST MANSIONS IvllifciuviiK rt high schools, local and San Francisco transportation, and stores. The values in Hillen's Normandy Garden Homes are vithout equal invite you to see these real homes. Prices7250 to 10500 -Term $750 tn $1500 fou-n; the balance in monthly payments, like rent. Normandy Garden Homes are designed with architectural features usually found only in much more expensive homes.

The studio living rooms have English arch or cathedral beam ceilings with distinctive fire places. Most unusual are the quaint inzle rooks with brick hearths and raised step above ytht living room level. In many living rooms and diningrooms genuine mahogany or Southern gum i Vioy HILLEN Builder Admmutraxitm BuiUm en the Property Tkardy Drue near Seminary Oakland I $lt mimy. ra H. g- Jeimertlft To Reach Normandy Garden SredT(Dood Oakland Offica 1801 Franklia Ph.

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