Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 60

JANUARY 29, 1929 B-11 SUNDAY Ralph- Bergen, nanaf ef the tog Richmond plant. Thes Improvement Include new machinery In the roofing department, addition and Improvements in the power plant, and new equipment for th paint department. Certain-teed Products to Improve Plant Approximately 110,000 has been set aside by the Certaln-teed Products Corporation for Improvements during 12S. according to Casa Altadena in Smith Reserve This exhibition home has been constructed by the 'Realty Syndicate company and furnished by the John Brenner company of Oakland. Casa Altadena command's a sweeping panorama HENA o'HTIi RESERVE II NOW OPEN SPANISH COURT HOI HAS APTS.

OPEIED SPANISH SIM FOR INSPECTION FURNISHINGS i Distinctive- Model Home of Realty Syndicate Opened td the Public. BUILD FINANCE THAT HOMEor APARTMENT )M of ths most distinctive exhi bition home In the Eastbay wai "The Seminary Ctfurt apartments, located at 172S and 1729 Seminary avenue, Just above East Fourteenth street, were built according1 to Spanish design which would harmonize with the bungalow type of residence prevalent In tha neighborhood," states W. E. Murlln, the builder. "This ean only be dona on tin-usually deep lots, or-on lot In which one dimension greatly exceeds the other.

An arrangement of the kind, exemplified by Seminary Court is particularly desirable from the tenant's standpoint because of the assurance of maximum light and snnshine for ever" apartment at all times of the day." Murlln continues. The group consisting of four units pened by the Realty Syndicate ompany this week when Casa Al- adena In Smith Reserve wag pre-eroted to the public. The opening Mil' Describing' the furnishings In Casa, Altadena, the Realty Syndicate' model borne, Breuner's of Oakland, who carried out the entire decorative scheme, state: "The Spanish effect la apparent wherever yon turn In this pretty house with Its living; room In which the fireplace la of Caen stone. Here-and-there on sees painted gateleg table, a tall carved-back chair In cane with damask pad, a wrought-lron fireside bench that Is typically Spanish, a two-piece Chesterfield suite In terra cotta frieze and a smalr Cogswell chair la linen frieze. 'There's a needlepoint arm chair and tall, slender book cases, lamps and the inevitable small tables for coffee or smoking.

In the draperies the Spanish la brought out particularly by the use of a combination of velours and damask swinging from colorful poles. "The dining room Is beautified by an early English antique Oak suite which Illustrates the popular trend In combining different per nnourtcement reads: "Surrounded by beautifully land- I caped gardens, Caea Altadena II tfeu pies a unique position in Smith Reserve as It commands a sweeping panorama of the bay and Pacific of eight apartments each Is- at 6 1 -if-V-, cean on one side and an inspiring lew of wooded ranges and canon on the other. "This home has been recently ompletely furnished and decorated tractively arranged in a setting of parks With a central thoroughfare, curbs, sidewalks, and lighting standards. There are in all four five-room" apartments and twenty-eight of two rooms. The five-room apartments are practically complete Our combination plan of complete building and financing assures the faithful execution and completion of all A Superior Plan In many instances a substantial equity, in' real by the Realty Syndicate Company homes with the advantage that Bali "is iltl- ui! steam heat Is furnished from a central plant supplying the entire iods of in adjacent rooms.

nd experts have been secured to" arry out the rfote of its Spanlsh-lexlcan architecture in colorful rape at. harmonious furnishings, 'rom the blue and gold hangings if tiled bath to the bright elours of the living room, color 'ledominates. The furniture has group. Equipment andr'-faeilltiee for housekeeping are complete and consist of approved devices such as property is all that is necessary to finance home or other building ee selected to carry out the Consult us regarding your building or financing problem. Our assistance may be beyond your expectations.

No obligation to anyone. Kelvinator electric refrigeration, Spark ranges. Murphy beds, etc. The decorative scheme of the Interior Is varied as to colored tile, erramel finish woodwork and artistic wallpaper. Built-in features are complete.

Due to the variation of olor theme, and Casa Altadena njoyi the distinction of being one the most unusual exhibition Lotties on this side of the bay. On the first floor, a large din- colors design, Individuality Is The draperies here are of handprinted linen and there's a wrought iron serving table. Rugs throughout the house are In solid colors, and chosen according, to the color scheme of the room. "The main bedroom is In tones of Venetian green showing enameled furniture and glazed percale draperies. The guest rooms Is lleht and airy In effect with draped dressing table, pretty bedspread, and curtains and draperies In different hades of peach-color voile.

In the bathroom the rug; and draperies reflect the blue note of the tiles and are of water-proof chitz. In the kitchen there la blue and cream linoleum and dotted swlss curtains trimmed In powder-blue organdie." hgr room and living room, entered expressed in each apartment. N. W. Cardwell of the Builders' hrough French cfoovs, are so ar-anfed that lovely vistas open out Alameda Investment Go.

Loan and Finance company, owner hto a patio rich with bright hmbbery and flowers. Colored lag. walks lead to the' street and Syndicate Bldg. Glencourt 5360 round the front of the house to the building, points to its advantageous location In a community In which la located, the General Electric company, the Overland and Victor plants, and the large new pdant at the Mutual Stores, now under construction. he gardened slopes.

Graveled balks lead between beds of shrubs nd flowers beneath sheltering 2snBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB reef. reside the living and dining oom on the first floor', there is the equipped with electric ange, and a back hallway leading the garage. The French doors rom the dining room open out into a porch set high above the oad overlooking the bay and the Spanish Apartment-Court TfUd ypMj it i Holding that apartment house construction hould conform in style to that of neighboring residences, a L7 jHfM W. E. Muilin has completed the Seminary Court apartments at 1725 Seminary avenue, just above East AnTWUTiang (X jOShiatVJble fCTSdJJh! Fourteenth street.

The facilities, which include Kelvinator refrigeration. Murphy beds, steam heat and exhibition hotM Ifl tflC fu'Hs- i BllWCnW TT'r 1 district Piedmont. JL Tito Mils. 'n the second floor are two eafcoms and a connecting bath. Soth bedrooms have been done In oft greens with bright chinU trapes in one and hangings of a ioft apricot shade in the other.

fhese rooms, as well as the rooms the first floor, are electrically heated. frwwwwwwwwwww jIn Seminary Court Apts. 1 1 -t j3F i Gas Ranges Made in Oakland I PB o4 distinctive exhibition home in Smith "Reserve, which has been prepared with thoughtful dis Casa Altadena crimination and careful taste in furnishings, invites your inspection This Attractive Home Completely Furnished This Courageous and Thoughtful Thing All of us are better men and Women for. doing it. And 'once done, we face the World with a peaceful mind NOW, In advance of actual need, all of us Mtould eelect the final resting place of our loved ones.

Before January is over, jwe should take steps to make 1928 a year of? mental contentment. JUST BEYOND PIEDMONT, where the wooded hills overlook the glorious panorama of the Bay and its cities, lies Smith Reserve the soft contours of lovely hills and knolls rich with the promise of homes to come. Atop one of these knolls, commanding full advantage of ever changing vistas, is Casa Altadena, the distinctive exhibition home of the Realty Syndicate Company. Spanish in motif, Casa Altadena carries out the thoughtful taste of its decorators, who sought to weave into its theme, the romance of these graceful hills which a century ago, echoed to the gay shouts of the vaqueros of the Peraltas. In its costly drapes and rich furnishings are blended the warm colors of its Spanish predecessors the gracious old Haciendas.

Patios and gardened slopes are resplendent with colorful shrubs and flowers. No one thing has been overlooked and Casa Altadena portrays the most distinctive in homes as well as the most harmonious. You will be anxious to view Casa Altadena do not miss this complete and lovely home. by the Decorative Studios of Breuner's of Oakland A visit to Casa Altadena will give you many-ideas for your own home. SUNSET Enquire for Casa Altadena hostess at entrance lodge.

Casa Altadena furnishings show ike modern adaption of the Spanish and has all the color and warmth, the hospitable feeling of the homes of the Dons. You will like it I SMITH We Invite You! Xmtth RESERVE Realty Syndicate Company u. a. Main Office 1440 Broadway Phone Glencourt 5040 MAUSOLEUM Completed in part in Sunset View Memorial Park, on "a gentle slope high iq Befkeley Hills with outlook to the Golden pate CONSTRUCTED TO ENDURE THROUGHOUT IHE AGES itfekaled Booklet Sent on Request 7-- 'Oakland Office: Suite 302 Ray Bldg. i Telephone Glencourt 2320 AtoVE-GROUND ENTOMBMENT If y-Jt DIRECTIONS out Moraga Road or 'Boulevard to Smith Reserve.Turn in at the rahce follow the arrows 'Cosrt Or "vtelephdne ariy Syndicate an4 a representative will gladly drive you there.

Branch Office Sacramento Stockton Oakland VJ 341 12th Street Phone Glencourt 1360 San Francisco Office I 1095 Market St. Phone Hemlock 8400 iwfi f'.