Illinois News Index

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Sep 1927, p. 45

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~ ...6 ;.,t;.· ;.a:-~ -·'-' · ·· .,..'-' -.-..._-wr ' · FURNISHINtiS hy , rrH f ' · ' "J· ~ TOBEY FURNITURE CC1. in the modern manner by the we'll known firm of Tobey~ Co. Various styles, includ· ing Louis XV, English and Italian arc here employed '-\'ith rare good taste, creating a delightful home atmosphere in keeping with the style of architcctUT<.'. Son1e noteworthy reproductions of early Englis}apieces are on display. The backgrounds for the furni-.;hincs haxe been painted by Hans Teichert. notC'd German painter and d~corator. T HE H0:\1E has been ccrriplctcly decorated and furni~hcd the opening of thi~ tl10dL·l hon1e next Sund~ty. there \\·ill he pres en ted to the people of (~hicago '-ln d the l"orth Shore. \vhnt experts con~idcr the tnost beautiful hon1c buildin.~ achicvcnll'tlt in~pired hy the l~l1 tter l--l orncs \I ovch1cn t of .-\ l11L\ri ca. This movement, under the auspices of President Coolidge, and the direction of Secretary. Hoover, is doing a great educational work. In spon ~·oring the building of model homes of distinguished architecture, construction and furnishings at an economic cost, it is den1onstrating how ne\V beauties may be added .tO the already high stanJard of American living conditions. As an ideal location for this model hon1e, the leaders of the Better Homes Movement selected .Krenn & Date's Highland ·Park Highlands t!S most desirable for the matchless beauty of its v1rgin woodland setting on a high ridge overlooking the Skokie, the Old Elm Golf Club and the Lake. The site is \\.'ithin the corporate limits of Highiand Park just south of the exclusive suburb of Lake Forest, with rapid convenient transportation at hand. Complete improvements are installed and high class restrictions prevail.. W ~ ~ ~ ~ "" -.::...... "'" ""' ""' ENTERTAINMEi-JT Headed b)' LEON ERROL now appearing in ~~Yours Truly"' at the f"0ur Co!1ans Theatre, and other theatrical stars. Many :lotables, including men and women prominent in the business, social, new~.-aper and civic life o! Chicago, will be present nt the formal opening. As designer and builder of this home, Krenn & Date \\.'as selected as an organization with resources and experience necessary to construct a home \\'orthy of the '\VOnderful setting and the high ideals of the Better Homes Movetnen t. We are proud of this honor and deem it a privilege to have built and no\v .present this home as our contribution to the advancement of this great cause. Lovers of the unusual in hon1e building and furnishings are cordially invited to attend the opening ceremonies next Sunday. Inspect this revelation in· architecture, construction, materials and economy of cost. Take a stroH- through Highland Park Highlands, under trees already flashing the first touches of brilliant autumnal color. See for your~elf the character of this \vonderful North Shore homesite development. You will be royally entertained and your time will be well spent. m ~ ~ r- .... -f m J , ~ HOW TO GET THERE Auto-In order to appreciate the location of this home in Highland Park Highlands, we suggest that you drive. The trip along the North Shore through Autumnal scenic grandeur has no equal Take Sheridan Road and follow Route 42 through to historic Fort ·Sheridan -where you will find RED ARROW SICNS which will direct you to the Model Home just wes~ of the Fort Sheridan Station. m r"TJ By By Train-·Take the Northwestern or North Shore Electric: Line to the Fort Sheridan Station. Walk across the street ro the . property. Free Round Trip Transportation KnENN & DATO representatives will be at the fvllowing North Shore Electric Stations and will be pleased .to provide you 01.·d your entire family with Jree round trip transport~tioA: C KRENN~ DATO, Inc. ':-#' ""'" - Adams a·nd Wabash Wilson Avenue llo\vard Street Central Street, Evanston Linden Avenue, \Vilmette Exclusit'e Agent for Mrs. Rockefeller McCormick ProJJcrtics 936 North Michigan Avenue TelephiJ.Pe: Superior j046 . - KRENN&!JATO ' - I II

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