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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 May 1927, p. 37

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May 13, 1927 WILMETTE ,,,,,, ""' "·~ LIFE ""' Hokanson & Jenks ~iiiii!i~~~~~ Report Important j~' Evanston Transfers Mrs. Nathan Siegel who owned the property at· the $outhwest corner of Greenleaf and Wesley avenue, Evanston, has sold the building to 'B ernard J. Burns. This transaction was handled by Roy E. Lewis and Mr. Hokanson .o£ Hokanson and Jenks, In:::. 1'h'e lot ts 50x150 and the propertv is improved with a one-story l)dc.k building containing five stores. Bernard J. 1 Burns has just resold the property to Miss Kathryne Goetz of 2663 Prairie avenue, Evanston. Mr. Hokanson of Hokanson and . Jenks, Inc .. represented the seller and H. A. Wise. the huyer. No price was disdosed for either sale. Through Hokanson & Jenks. Inc., ~frs. C. C. Linthicum and Mr:;. F.ben ~f cNair h~ve purchased for investment the two houses located at 1571 and 1575 Oak avenue, Evanston. The property at 1571 Oak avenue was owner hy Mrs. Joan D. Jones and is improved \\'ith an eight room frame house on a lot 40x130. Mr. John ~f. ~[ever was the owner of 1575 Oak a ' ·en uc ·and the impro\'ement is an eight-room stucco house on a lot 40x130. Harprr Payne represented both the sellers. '""' " .............. _. "-"-'" - ' . ,! I 1 An English Norman Home Just e ncoe Completed. in Gt· OPEN FOR INSPECTION TODAY l: SELL WINNETKA PROPERTY 1~. ;\L ] nhnston anrl c::>mpany report tht' sa le of the lwautiiul ten-room hrick residcnc(· at 1170 Pelham road. \\"innetka. ior I. Schuman to Lawr ence P. Dwyer of \Vilmette. The house -.tand~ on a three-quarter acre site at t 11,. encl c1f a private .road and is one of a nurnhcr of Yery attractive larger h:->me:-. \rhich han hecn built in the ~kukie \·iew section during the past il'\\' years. Frederick B. Thomas and t·ompany n: prcscnted the se ller and R. \I. Johnston and Cl)lllpany the purc ha~er . · XEW ' HOllE IN GLF.XCOF. EREl:TEll BY OLSEN k URBAIN, ARCHITECTS · . BUYS VALUABLE VACANT \V. G. Stacey and cumpa.1y, north shore real estate dealers. report through their Wilmette ofl:ce the second sale of a lot on A,hland avenue, iust west of 13th street. Wilmette. to \~' iJliam C. Hayes of Wmuc.tka. This lot will he improved with a beautifully designed English honu' of the Tudor period design. Building is ·to ..:ommt·ncc almost immediately. You nrt cordially lu,·H.-d to ste a new humt> In Hl.-ncoe whleh bas juMt been eom11lt'ted by Olsen .t rr1taln, ~rchl· terts. It will be open hetween the hours ot 9:00 A. ~1. anti 1:00 P. M. each day. We desln all those who an mter· ested In modt>rn bolllt> construction, who are contemplating the er·ctlon of a new resldenee, or who ·are eonsldertng the purchnst> of a home already built, to see the features embodied In this model home. This nt>w residence is located at 439 Woodlawn A.\'e., 5 blocks from the Hubbard Woods electric and steam stations and 2 blocks from grade school. LOCATION The third ftoor Is unfinished. but a bedroom and bath for the maid could easily be finished off here, releasing tht> other bedroom and bath on the second ftoor for family use. · THIRD FLOOR PLAN DESIGN ·The home is properly classed as English .Norman architecturt>. In construction it is face brick veneer on fram e. Poured concrete foundations. Stained shingle roof. The site upon which this house is built is high and very well wooded with oaks and ,maples an. d with an excellent outlook both to the front and rear. All improvements are in and are practically paid for. Total assessments unpaid will not exceed $15.00. You enter through an open porch to the vestibule. whieh has 2 closets, then into the center hall. Oft this hall, to your right, Is the Jiving room, to yourle1f,- tlie · dining room, and straight ahead is the toilet and lavatory, which also connects with the rear entrance. The open staircase is finished in walnut. The living room is 15'x23'6", with a large open fireplace and walnut mantel. Bookcases are set in, with an alcove window. A screened porch, supported by hand-hewn timbers, opens off the living room. The dining room is 14 x15', with wooded view to the west and north. The kitchen, 9'x15', facs the east, assuring a vea·y light, sunny room. · The breakfast room opens off. the kitchen and makes a very convenient place to feed the kiddies, or the family on the "Maid's day out." BASEMENT GARAGE The basement is high, with good light and vt-ntilatlon. SINGS AT UNIVERSITY I sa bel Richardson Molter of Wilmette gave an artist recital at the State university, Iowa City, Ia .. during the t}\·o days' session of the State contest recently. Mrs. Molter says it was a most interesting experience to have sung before an audience of about 1,.500 high school students who received the prog-ram with great enthusiasm. Harold Molter was the accompanist. THE HOMESITE There is a 2 car garage to mat<'h the house, with !ight, water, and sewer installed. · A hot water heating systt>m i!i installed, with Amt-rican Radiator Company boiler. Radiators throughout are of the latest design, known as th(> Eagtwood pattern. HEATING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL FEATURES . FIRST FLOOR PLAN Smart ~ Golee First Mortgage Real Estate Bonds are a. security of known integrity and dependable income. SECOND FLOOR PLAN On the second ftoor you have 3 very fine master bed· rooms, with bath tiled in lemon colored tile. There is a linen closet in this bath. There is also a maid's bedroom with bath. · The woodwork on the first floor is finished in walnut. On the second floor the wood finish is In Ivory enamel. All floors are of %" .clear oak, over a sub-bue. The hardware throughout ls of brass. in Colonial d..-sign. The basement is fitted with the most convenient type 1)f laundry tubs. In the kitchen is a most generous supply of enameled cabinets. A Universal gas range with oven control h; provided. The electric flxtures are of brass, in antique design. (Or you may select your own fixtures, for which a gen· erous allowance will be made.) Each room has at least one double wall opening, allowing plenty of connecttons · for lamps and appliances. .~ , Exceptional closet space has been provid(J .a ll through the house. · . All windows are equipped with latest and best type of steel sash, with permanent roll screens installed. Grading and seeding is now being completed. Crushed stone drive leads from the street to the garage. Wlnd!ng ftagstone walks to the front and rear .,ntranl..!es at'tord an attractive approach. This home Is unusual in many respects, but we beli('\~ you will like its appointments and featurl>s. We \\'ill , be glad to have you visit this most att .. activ>" hotn('l anY day between 9:00 A. M. and 6:00 P. !\f. · · ~oYtE 15 64 Sherman Avenue Evanston JD·AUSTIN&co. .. - Exclusive Agenta. 899 Linden Avenue HUBBARD WOODS Phone Winnetka lSS

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