The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03

Ridge right in the city of Oakland" It proves
conclusively that, no matter how much you TAX
TO people about a certain place, they have TO see
Il themselves BEFORE they get the proper concep-
ton Of IL.
Now. we have talked about the Rock Ridge
properties. and our friends and buyers nave scat
tered their praises broadcast, until | am sure
nine-tenths of the better class of people about
the bay know something about Rock Ridge.
Tbev know for instance that these Broadway
bill properties between Clarcmont and Pied
mont; that the marine and hill view is marvel
Gus: that stringent restrictions exclude
stores. apartments. fats. houses In the rear and
board fences. and that homes must cost from
$1,000 10 $1,000, according 10 their location IN
Then. too when il comes TO improvements. We
have 10 ask people 20 take our word for II or go
out and sec what we've done. The wonderful,
plan back Of the improvements in Rock Ridge Is
becoming apparent. In one month from nov the
;lrd nnacndam parements will he entirely hn-
isaed in the park and then automobiles will
bring To- the property many persons who bare not
our beautiful italian Renaissance gateway is
about done. the parks and naFkways are blossom
ing. and the water pipes for our elaborate sys-
TEN costing $4,000 are being laid We have so
much To show for work in these properties
that we want people To 90 out and verify every
statement Ne have made. 1t IS Impossible 10
overstate the natural beauty of this residence
district. and in addition every Improvement that
money can buy is going In. with large forces TO
rush tie work.
REALTY FIRM MOVES
An indication that the real estate
business in Oakland is on the increase
is noticed by the removal of the once
of J. Hay smith company trom Sf2
Broadway to more commodious quar-
ters at 956 Broadway. Their business
has increased to such an extent as TO
necessitate this change. The firm, con-
sisting OF J. Hay Smith and F. w.
Swi CART has a justifiable pride IN
ma king the announcement, as they con-
slider il an indication of their success
in gaining the confidence Of the pubic.
They are convinced that their efforts to
this end have been ably carried out by
their employees H. w. Hickey has
charge of the exchange department
r. W Wood of the land and real estate
department; +. Cheeseman of the busl-
ness chance and rent department and
f. Kauntze. in charge of the oil lands
and stock department
Investments in oil lands and stocks
have proved so satisfactory to invest
ors that the J. Hay Smith company has
made arrangements to place before
its patrons selected list of oil
lands available for immediate opera
tion as well as blocks of stock in COM
panjes already in the field.
Architecture Is Unusual
BERKELEY. Sept. Am unusual
opportunity for distinctive architecture
=
tract which the Newell Hendricks com
pany is about to open in Berkeley. The
subdivision itself is unlike any other
residence section in the bay district
It is an oak covered knoll, overlooking
the bay. just opposite the Golden Gate
and Tamalpais.
The name Thousand Oaks is adequate
to describe this residence park, for
there are literally many oak trees on the
knoll The topography of the land, the
: grouping Of the trees and rocks make
every lot strikingly individual.
The property has been laid out sc
,hat each lot has an attractive and
practicable building site. Forinstance
on one lot there is huge gray rock
upon which a Swiss chalet would be
built while on another lot the oak
trees are arranged in Just the right
way to shelter a cozy bungalow. Some
OF the homesites have the gardens, a J.
ready suggested-a Japanese garden
would suit the rocks and low trees in
certain spots-while other places have
natural grottoes and rockeries. There
/ is no danger OF residences in Thousa nd
/ Oaks being monotonously similar, foi
I every lot is individual and offers a re-
markable opportunity for the erection
! OF an artistic and distinctive home.
Announcement was made today by
( William +. Woolsey owner OF the new
Hotel Shattuck. AlIston way and Shat.
: tuck avenue. that the big hostelry one
! of the largest in the city. will be com
pieted for occupancy by December /
/ Woolsey will furnish the building him.
self. and a large sum Of money will bt
devoted TO completing the interior ir
! harmony with the beautiful exterior o,
/ the class IA structure. Noah w. GRAY
manager of the Hotel Jefferson in Sar
/ francisco. viii have charge of the hotel