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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 31

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Oakland Tribunei
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Oakland, California
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31
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4 SUNDAY Critiune OCTOBER 14, 1928 M-3 FIXTURE HDUSt! Inspect New Building Market Nearing Completion The 20th Century Market at 13th and Jefferson has now reached the finishing stages, heavy construction work having been completed. Green is tol be the predominating color in he finish, ceiling, walls, tile work and counters being in harmonizing shades. Executive of the Capwell company are taking keen interest in the progress of the new Capwell Emporium building. On a tour of inspection the past week were (left to right) E. C.

Lipman, general manager; E. H. Furth, controller; C. E. Capwell, assistant secretary and treasurer; L.

F. Dinkelspiel, ENLARGES ITS URKETil superintendent 1 W. Sullivan, merchandise manager; E. advertising manager. CO.

'NEW BUM IT mi ii iii mi i wm Tvrrmrr air wniKj.v.mumu&'?Kmi mS 1 till Foreseeing the rapid growth of Oakland. S. A. Ran Company, 81M M'ebster street, have 'remodeled tlieir wholesale electrical fixture supply house into one of the most modern and up to date fixture firms in Northern California, according to Morris Talot'f, "manager for he concern. A.

Rau Company, Inc. now have seven spacious display rooms, where aie to be found samples of the most modern types of lighting fixtures to be had in the market, representing the largest and most renowned fixture manufacturers in the United States and foreign countries. Taloff states. "Though we are strictly a wholesale firm, future home builders are "Representing a distinct achievement in principle, design and construction, is the new Wayne type ol! burner Just placed on the market by the Wayne Home Equipment company, of Fort Wayne, states Hill and Stoops, California distributors for the burner. A statement by principals of the company reads: "This is a compact, simplified unit having only three slow speed moving parts that can be installed In connection with any stylo or type of heating plant and will quietly, safely and "conomically provide the last word In heating comfort- It is fully automatic, starting, and stopping If the home temperature rises or falls two de-trreetf, maintaining constantly the exact temperature you desire.

"Tho successful use ot oil as a fuel depends only on correct meehuiiie'. of transforming it into heat. To accomplish this ijtslcome to visit display rooms where they may select their Har-tleular lighting fixtures. The staff of S. A.

Ran Company. all ex- iperts in the art of lighting, will en deavor at all times to assist any and all visitors the correct decoration schemes, suitable to the artistic appearance of the house or I building. In our wide range ot iiiiw i i in ii ii iiim 1 1 tMMBMMMMb Mfcs. prices one can maue a selection lo meet their individual needs. "Electrical dealers are also invited to acquaint themselves with these large and up to the minute display rooms, and to use them rr showrooms for their customers and friends." the, Wayne type oil burner utilizes the same principle, adapted and simplified ftr domestic Use.

that has used successfully for years and standardized by the United states navy for oil fired vessels. The burner ia completely equipped ithipproved safety con-trols so that it cannotNijjerate at all tiniest It ca.i operate pPc-perly, even protecting you against the possibility of over healiHg your Berkeley Apartments WORK as it has no fumes, odors, dirt or moisture. The TKlUCNld model home now under construction In Clat iinoiit Plnc.i for public exhibition has selected Weir electrical heaters after exhaustive tests. It is expected that several new public buildings now being planned, will use, Weir products fur its heating units. The company aunounci a new type of heater for schools whereby the heating element is so enclosed that it can not be seen nor tampered with.

place electrical heaters. In comparing electrical heating costs with other methods, the important saving In wear and tear on pensive drapes, wallpaper, woodwork, furniture, by the use of electrical heating, should not be Ignored, Stark observed, inasmuch 1970 Curtis street. iipleteJai COUipil COSTS The buildirt equipped with Thi3 structure has just been Berkeley, for Henry F. Edion. modern Spark ranges.

is boiler or tut-iace. ON CAPWELL'S I ARE COMPARED 1 NEW fil The popular idea that electrical heating is expensive and impractical is being slowly dissipated, according to H. Aritnrk. secretary of tho Weir Electric Appliance com- 1 -ell panv, local manufacturers or a run 1 line of built-in, portable and fire- fj 1 4 rr I i nM' ill The construction of the palatial Hw Capwell store, started February 1 at Broadway, Twentieth, and Telegraph, Is under full sway, with hundreds of workmen engaged In rushing the work so that Cap. well's will occupy their new build-Inp on schedule.

AuKust 1, 1929. On projects of this size, where additional floors will be added In the future, preparations must be mado for this eventuality in the initial steps of construction, consequently In the new Capwell store the foundation was carried down to, solid (Travel, or compacted strata which is firm as rock. A description of the building, as revealed by officials of the company, reaclK: sub-basement is two stories below lie street level and will contain the boiler rontn. pump room and fuel oil tanks for heating and other pur owh. The hnscment proper, virtually a store on one floor, will Include practically every section of a modern deportment hlore and will be fi bar-fruin Imseiiient.

MODl.HN AI'I'MANCKS. modern appliance for liliiitu- and ventilation will' be u.eil in make the Imneiiienl mm. GAS STOVES Jllade in Oitklaud. Used all over the world 114 1 and mpair room where patrons' I floor space in the new store in furs may be witiiv stored ore re-1 chilling Ihe firth-Rlxth and sev- I paired. Jenrn floors vill approximate about 1 "The selling and non-selling eleven acres." i ililv I'onvfiiient and ccoiioinl- 1 1 id oc to tliop.

The floors will lie while niMible. there will be or-mi meiitii I miliums and the counters will he of or w.il-nut. The first or stive I level fh 01 will have six entrant anil veslibuiesi. white marble I loots and black walnut cases and and a celling height of twenty-two feet. "On tho second floor, which will be entirely carpeted.

Is planned a large, modern beauty salon with every conceivable Improvement, completely provided with waitliiK rooms, etc. Adjoining Die beauty balon will be the children's baiber scenic home par hop equipped with all modern appliances. The second floor will also liav all fashion shops, children's sections, fitting rooms, etc. HOCSEHOLD SECTION. "On the third floor, ono of the floors for homes, will be located an extensive household section, riiKS.

draperies, gift shorj. art needlework, women's rest room, shoe hinlng, also a section nf offices. The fourth floor wjll be entirely devoted to the furniture sections with many displays. Individual rooms showing sets of modern and period furniture. The- raoio and phonograph depart-ment.

also on this floor will 'have separate fid sound proof trial rooms. "On the main roof or fifth floor which is about one-fifth of the area of the lower floors, will be located ill addition to the building utility requirements, a larse employees club room, complete with modern kitchen, servlnu rooms and supply rooms. The auditorium, with a seating capacity of praclU rally six hundred, will be on the fifth floor equipped for motion pictures, theatricals, fashion rc-vuea and other similar eventK. TRAIN IXC VOH EMPIXJVEES. "On the fifth floor also will be four large class rooms for training; employees in all the branches of store system, men and women's rest rooms, silence room, a hospP tal with doctor and nurse in attendance and a dental clinic.

Large double doors will open on a roof garden with tile floors and walks. A restful atmosphere for employees during their lunch hours and other rest periods. "On the shop or sixth floor will be located the various repair and equipment manufacturing departments comprising the drapery and carpet work room, card writers' shop, printing plant, mechanical trades, repair shop, also a moderf' fur vault with latest equipment and necessary work Il; you could buy a piece of property in Golden Gate or Lakeside Park. build your home there, surrounded by all the beauty thatN manandnaturchavewroughtfrom the heights of cxclusivcncss.you would have won an individual dis-tinction that would command the envious admiration of your friends. But these lands have been reserved.

public playgrounds where a city's population may come and breathe a few hours of relaxation and beauty. And so another park has been reserved. but for natural scenic park where the forethought of man, aided by a generous and bountiful nature, has preserved sheltered wooded knolls rich, colorful panoramas of the Bay and its cities grecrj and purple vistas of cloistered canyons and distant peaks, graceful pines and fragrant laurel and baywood. Directly above and almost adjoining Piedmont, "The City of beautiful homes," you will find beauty, peace and exclusiveness in j. QJour neighbors! X''te-af You can be sure of your neighbors in this rmgnificent tract.

Homes already built adjoining it one guarantee, the unusual building restrictions are another L'HOMMEDIEU DUNANN INC TtUpEom ANDO ER 2281 fot information 315 FOURTEENTH STREET TELEPHONE LAKESIDE 97OO UPPER G) PIEDM0NT Estates UPPER G) P1EDM0NT Prompt, Dependable 1 Delivery estates Offices Smith RESERVE "THE PRINCELY ESTATE OF F. M. 'BORAX' SMITH" You are invited to visit this borne reserve. If you will phone any one of the offices here listed, a private cat will be placed at your disposat for a most delightful scenu tour. REALTY SYNDICATE COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICES.

14J0 BROADWAY OAKLAND OAKLAND Ml twain Sweat fho Citatum 1360 BERKELEY 502 jkBtricaa Tcim Bid. Pboe BrkeM f60 SAN FRANQSCO 404 Gnu Bida-Ptaoei HmiocK MOO SAN FRANCISCO 21MmnaOSMWBld( zOME9TIC COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL HEATING IN THE BEST OF. PIEDMONT! Th magnificent new tract is situaud in the very finest portion of Piedmont. The most exclusive residential streets of the at) border it. XPtthtn Uppei Piedmont Estates will be built the most gorgeous homes on this side of the homes of leading fast Bay people homyou will be proJtd to have as neighbors.

Ke this ltttu DDxacnoN map It ihon how toT reach the tract from eastern or "upper" Piedmont. PIEDMT8813 DAT mmd NIGHT DEUVTRT Price are low make contract! today FioaPn in iMntn4ltl iTLACT OfnaS SALESMEN AND WOMEN: A few attractive position? art open tot limited number. Apply any of the above Tu. S.T.JOHNSONCO. Vaiin mf OU tmrmmrw f9 trmy 9ipm ovfo aj iNtrraN avenvi LI.

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