Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 61

SUNDAY JANUARY 29, 1928 12-B fc. In Durant Manor urrv nome ACTIVITY IS REPORTED IN BAGDAD NOW OPEN IN rirTrmiTII PT Today is official opening day of the first model home in this Fred -T. Wood company tract on Durant avenue, just above East Fourteenth street. B. F.

Schlesinger and Sons supplied the drape and interior furnishings. M'LEAN APTS. OF UNUSUAL DESIGN, COLOR T'e John Breuner company of Oakland have furnished this model home, in the Fred T. Wood company subdivision, Estudillo Estates at San Leandro, and invite the general public to-attend its oDening todays III I 111 I II mm hi. The Bagdad Cafe, located at Fifteenth street, has been opened to fill a long felt want in the city of Oakland, it is announced.

A description read McLean Apts. in Berkeley Offer All Up-to-Date Conveniences. lii HI "i ne opening marks step forward in Oak I i land as a city onenng i enterta iff la place where they may s- or he entertained, in true metr TrJ The opening of the McLean apartments, located ajt 2646 Dwight way. Just below College avenue in Berkeley, Is announced today. The structure, of which J.

W. Swift is i politan TBtyie. Mark Slocum. owner and man. ager of the Bagdad, an experienced cafe man.

states that the cafe is prepared to take care of both pri vate parties and clubs. cafe has been open now for about two weeks and already a number of private parties. (10 one case exceeding 150 persons), have been held at the Bagdad. The location of the cafe Is on Fifteenth street between Broadwaj artd Franklin." the builder, though containing only twelve apartments, is of Imposing appearance, an effect gained by the use of French windows set In wide The McLean Apartments MORRIS 3 REPORTS CD. This artistic apartment house is located at 2646 Dwight way, just below College avenue, in Berkeley.

The structure comprises three-room units and is equipped with Frigidaire, Spark lid-top ranges, steam heat, and Marshall and Stearns beds. J. W. Swift is the builder and designer. First Model Home Opened in Fred T.

Wood Company's Tract. In March. the. Fred T. TVood Co.

rlaced Durant Manor be. fore the public of the Eastbay. Since that time. It Is stated, the tract has teen about 90 per cent sold out, and now following this flrm'i "custom of property many beautiful hornes have been constructed on the tract. The company reports: O.

well-known contractor, has purchased thirty lots in Durant Manor for building purposes, and has offered to the Fred T. Wood Co. one ofhis conipl.d homes to use as the first modl home of this property. B. F.

Schlesinger Co. have supplied the drapes and interior furnishings. "Durant Manor, which holds the record of the fastest selling subdivision in 1927, is located on Durant avenue. It is entirely surrounded by homes and adjoins Broadmoor. "There are now twenty homes completed of different designs and, finishes, and all "are no iv available for inspection, at prices ranging from $5250 to 6600.

It is kept open daily and evenings for public Inspection. ALFRED CORDS OPENS OFFICE BREUNERS CO: FURNISH NEW TI DIE curving bays, which run unbroken from the first floor to the third, where they are capped with Spanish tile, red and yellow in color. The roof line is also set off bythe use of similar Spanish tile. Mrs. McLean, the owner, and who also will manage the apartment, states: "Each suite consists of living room, large dinette, and an efficient kitchen.

The dinette, separated from the living room by French doors artistically draped, is of sufficient size to accommodate a day bed, or the Marshall. Stearns roll-bed may be easily rolled into the- dinettere-m theJlvlng-TOom closet. Access to the bathroom may be had directly from either the living room or kitchen, through cleverly arranged pass halls. A dressing room is also located at the end of one of these hallways in which are a dresser and full length mirror and also an additional clothes closet. The main entrance hallway is of extraordinary width and fully carpeted.

Wrought-iron has been effectively used in the decoration of the hallway and for the stairway leading to the upper apartments. A feature on the roof is wv J' Jf" ilM Surrey Bids You Welcome Commenting on the furnishings of the Estudillo Estates model hotne, it is stated: "This delightful home furnished by Breuner's of Oakland is very worth while from the artistic, practicable and During the first eight months of Its operation in Oakland, the Morris Tlan Company of Alameda County accumulated resources totaling according to the financial -reportas of December 31, 1927, made by F. A. Collman, president, at the annual meeting of the board of directors held at the office of the company, 473 Twelfth street. Collman said that the Morris Plan Company had made very satisfactory progress in increasing resources, loan value and thrift accounts and that the outlook for greater growth during the current year is distinctly favorable.

All of the directors were re-elected, as follows: Ira Abraham, vice-president, American Trust Company; William Cavalier, president, William Ca viler Frank A. Fletcher, land agent. Board of Education; Frank W. Frost, secretary-treasurer, JCey System Transit Company; John F. Hassler, vice-president and cashier.

Central National Bank; O. D. Jacoby. vice-president, American Trust- M. Ray.

capitalist; Fred B. Richardson, vice-president and cashier. First National Bank; E. M. Tilden, president, Tilden Lumber C.

H. J. Truman, Truman Undertaking Henry Zentnef, palli Fruit and F. A. Collman, president.

Drive out tomorrow is to be a roof garden with potted plants, porch furnishings, etc. Features particularly appreciated are Frigidaire. Spark lid-top stoves, tile sinks with colored borders, green and white enameled kitchen walls, replete with built-in fixtures, bathroom showers, hardwood floors, full automatic steam heat, radio plugs and. aerials, storage lockers and garages in basement, wall rea livable viewpoints. "Immediately upon entering the llvlng-roora one is conscious of the correct blending of soft-tone colors in draperies, walls, and furnishings.

The Chesterfield in simple lines, with a chair to match and on the opposite side of the picturesque fireplace a-great wing chair in Old English linen keeps company with an early American desk of the Governor Winthrop type. Even the gate-leg table brings its bit of atmosphere into this room. Small Persian rugs, a walnut-frame mirror and floral placques on the walls complete the ensemble. And as If to enclose all this beauty in a suitable frame, the. hangings are of hand-blocked Alfred Cords, well-known East-bay realtor and builder, who has long been identified with real estate and building in this city, announces the removal of his offices to 1723 Webster street, on February 1.

Cords is specializing in business and income properties and apartment house construction, having several new apartment houses now in the course of construction. A. M. Gonzales and Harley Craft, Well-known realtors, are associated With pers and electric light fixtures of particularly attractive design, etc. At the rear of the house is a landscape garden and since each apart lis Si- wtmmmmamtt i iimi ft.S-CSa'lr i iimwrwi i ment occupies a corner of the building with outside windows in every room, the arrangement, In that It affords maximum air and cretonnes hung on walnut-finish sunshine, is as nearly ideal as pos sioie.

"The apartments will rent at unfurnished to S65 fur nished. The furniture being in rose ESTUDILLO ESTATES SCORES AGAIN WITH A MODEL FURNISHED HOME The Surrey is an advanced model of English architecture, blending comfort and artistry, furnished by Breuner's in a manner that breathes quality, distinction and taste. Ten other new homes are likewise open for ln spectlon in Estudillo Estates. Our spring build Ing program is now under way. Prices range from (7950 to 112,000.

Open evenings. Drive oat E. 14h tarn left at Eitudlllo Avt or drive on Foothill Blvd. to Eatadillo Ave. 3redT(Oood and taupe shades with rugs and drapes selected to harmonize.

Jan a poles. A late model Kolster radio in cabinet style and operated-direct from the light socket brings word of the outer world and its happenings. "The dining room adjoining Is covered with a 9x12 foot Saxony rug that blends with the Persians in the living room, and hangings of hand-blocked cretonne swing from walnut-finish poles. The Flemish oak dining table is of the refectory type, with chairs to match; two open pier cabinets take the place of a china cabinet and a small, dec itor service is furnished. Transportation to both San Francisco, Oakland or other sections of Berkeley is at the corner, less than a Footwear Salon Opens Doors in Fourteenth St.

mo feet distant." BOND HOUSE orated tame is substituted for a RAPID PROGRESS serving table. Floral placques adorn the walls. "The den. or card room Is very attractive. It has a touch of the Stephenson, Leydecker and company, bond house, composed of Orient in its hangings, with its 1801 Franklin St.

IN SCAPI green ridge table and four chairs. tne decorated book shelves and fern stand in green lacquer. Richard's French Footwear Salon opened its doors Saturday at 529 Fourteenth street, presenting ita initial showing of new footwear creations for women. The new establishment Is considered one of the most perfectly appointed shoe shops in America. Frederick Waterman and Harry Sobel are the owners.

According to Hal Barton, manager, the extensive outlay for store refinement and beauty have been equaled by the arrangements for service. FORMAL OPENING -OF THE McLEAN APTS. 2626 Dwight Way near College Ave. BERKELEY Furnished or unfurnished, rentals 'from $47.50 to Large living rooms, dinettes, kitchens and closets. Separate dressing closet with full length mirror.

Each apartment at corner of building, with windows in all bathrooms. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Every Convenience Frigidaire, Spark stoves, Marshall Stearns roll beds, steam heat, janitor service, garages. TRANSPORTATION By College Ave. Key trains to S.

F. College Aver-cars-andE)wight-Way-xars. Waite Stephenson, Theo. Ley-decker and Thomas E. Burbeck, with offices in the Alameda County Title Insurance building, are ren dering a statistical service for the WWWWWVWVWVWVWfi Grading and terracing of the roadways and spacious grounds around Sunset Mausoleum in Sunset View Memorial Park, Berkeley Hills, is rapidly progressing, says Fred A.

Purner, general manager of the Sunset Mausoleum Association. Completion of this work will provide a beautiful and impressive entrance to Lawn Terrace, a part of Sunset Mausoleum, where sections have been finished in exquisite Italian Padnazzetto marble. Concrete has already been poured into the forms of the grand stairway, 644 feet wide, facing Golden benefit of clients, according to the firm's announcement. The company, which specializes in municipal, utility and corporation bonds, points out the value of accurate information to the client. "An analization of a client's holdings, with particular reference to diversification, safety, yield, marketability and the building of a proper financial structure, is of direct benefit to the client," the company declare.

"It not only gives him a constant check on his In In the McLean Apts. MIES vestments, ut enlightens him on Gate. The sunsets of Golden Gate, financial matters in general. Mrs. Dora McLean, Manager.

seen In all their splendor from the association's grounds, give the park its name, Sunset View Memorial Park. The monumental building. Sunset Mausoleum, which Purner believes will be one of the most beautiful and lasting memorials ever erected to the dead, is daily Inspected by many visitors. "The obligations of a bond house to a client, and client to bond house, are mutual," said Stephenson. "In the long run, their interests are identical.

It is the duty of the house to keep close track of the doings of those institutions whose bonds it has sold to its clients. GAS RANGES I MADE IN OAKLAND J. W. SWIFT GENERAL CONTRACTOR for the McLean Apartments '6009 CLAREMONT AVE. Phone Humboldt 7169 Oakland Calif.

This English Cottage-type Home Completely JP. 7n Departure BUDGET HOME Dui-ant if PManor Farned i Vy? Schlesinger' a Jh MARCUS I Furnished MERRICK Dealers In SUNSET PAINTS i The Finest Wallpaper Showrooms on the Coast bythe Decorative Studios of Breuner's of Oakland Bar I OPEN FOR INSPECTION 14th and Jefferson" OAKLAND Cement -Work USD )) as It Is a model of Spanish architecture, furnished and draped with' taste and distinction DURANT MANOR the setting for this Budget Home, is a beautiful orchard tract, with street work fully completed. It takes from adjoining Broadmoor a quality of environment that under ordinary circumstances would take years to acquire. DURANT MANOR is level, in the heart of fine development, with Oakland and San Francisco transportation one block away. LOTS HOMES $845 to $1600 $5250 to $6500 Easy Terms) Arranged Take Key ear or drive oat E.

14th St. to Star Factory, torn on Durant Ave, one block to property. It reflects the skill and artistic knowledge of experts whose training has taught them to combine beauty and practicability. It is beautiful from its flag-stone walk on through the to the tiled bathroom. Go see it today for the McLean Apartments SCHNOOR BROS.

CONTRACTORS PAUL SCHNOOR Humboldt 8358 -i 6016 Claremont Ave. Oakland TILING Window Shades Linoleum for the McLean Apis. Plastering for iht (McLean Apartments H. A. Childers -V CONTRACTOR 632 63rd st; Humboldt 9410 Oakland etedTffi Kichmond Sacramento Stock" ori ooa SUPERIOR TILE RICHARD SCHNOOR i PRODUCTS CO.

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