WI L M E T T E : t. IF E· September ·t·, 1928 Twelve Flat Building Newest· for EV&naton Kenilworth Tops·· ·: ·· Ohic.ago Suburbs; Gain· by.Ef?anston Building in Chicago's suburbs was well sustained in ·August with a total of $9,334,363 in the forty s~b~rbs reporting regularly to the burldmg survey department of S. W. Straus ~ Co. Kenilworth, with an August gain of 441 percent, eclipsed all other suburbs. Evanston had the largest total of any suburb reporting for the month, or $1,699,950, which was 110 percent gain over August last year and 61 percent gain over July. Comparative figures for August 1928 and 1927 were : August 1928 August 1927 Aurora $ 197,053 $ 159,471 Batavia 30,500 19,500 552,400 . Berywn 491,100 Blue Island 130,920 62,169 Calumet City 109,000 Chicago Heights 121,659 37,440 Cicero 535,112 355,520 Des Plaines 96,550 465,275 Elgin 170,444 219,675 Elmhurst 212,800 110,250 Elmwood Park 282,625 936,435 Evanston 1,699,950 779,950 Forest Park 232,825 222,050 Glencoe 90,425 146,865 Glen Ellyn 109,603 115,680 Harvey 392,171 254.812 Highand Park 112,10!) 160,825 Hinsdale 112,558 148,141 Joliet 228,765 193,6{}0 Kenilworth 160,200 27,741 La Grange 30,250 53,000 Lake Forest 95,908 115,652 Lombard 7.7,905 84,100 Maywood 184,300 165,150 Mt. Prospect 74,800 77,835 Niles Center 55,525 35,000 North Chicago 42,200 102,675 Oak Park 474,545 . 939,576 Park Ridge 440,800 479,,650 171,025 . River Forest 54,06() Waukegan 241,700 914,645 West Chicago 13,000 32,125 Wheaton 45.000 93,500 Wilmette . 99~250 144,890 Winnetka 149,500 236,100 East Chicago 886,100 293,375 Gary 401,365 2,530,205 Hammond 359,200 568,500 Ride Five Minutes tn Comfort · · John . Bowman and Clarence John· son, builders, are erecting a twelve flat building at 809-13 Forest avenue, Evanston, to represent a reported investment in land and building of $150,000. The structure, designed by Johnson & Anderson, is of English architecture. The flats will each be of five rooms, with two baths, and will have all the latest' conveniences, including mechanical refrigeration. The lot is 50x180 feet. Completion is scheduled for Feb. 1. L. B. Walton. Purchases Residence in Wjnnetka The Lewis B. Waltons, formerly of Kenilworth, have purchased the twostory frame residence at 848 Ash street, Winnetka. from Warren G. Crawford of 278 Linden avenue, Winnetka. Henry F. Uhe of E. E. Stults Realty Co. represented all parties concerned. MAY NOW WASH WALL PAPER The vogue for the "washable" in home decorations continues and recent developments in the paint field have introduced a wall paper lacquer which, applied, makes no change in the appearance of the paper, but it makes it possible to wash the wall paper with soap and water· . The lacquer can also be used on canvas. ZANDER HEADS SPEAKER LIST Henry G. Zander of Chicago, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, will head the li-st of speakers who will represent the Association at coming state real estate conventions, 25 of which are scheduled to be held by various state associations of real estate boards during the fall. SELL 20 FLATS IN EVANSTON George W. Stewart of the Ira ]. Bliss company· reporb ~ the sale of twenty flats at the northwest corner of Sherman avenue and Reba place, Evanston for C. Fred Stewart to Louis Kastling for $175,000. John T. Junke was broker for the buyer. or · Walk tn Storm! · · IN Jubiau Bill £statts a pri- vate coach takes you and your family to and from all trains, schools, and churches in five minutes-and without cost. · No matter where you live, you scarcely can walk to the station in less time-and in the sun or storm, walking is less comfortable than riding-and it takes just as long. LAWNS ARE LARGER AND PRICES ARE LOWER IN VACANT SITE For. Fine Home ~· lubinu llill fstattll THAN IN ANY OTHER FINE COMMUNITY ON THE NORTH SHORE. 105xl87 feet-wooded. REALTORS TO RIDE PLANES Emphasizing the part that the airplane may be able to take in the coming development of land to its highest uses, airplanes will compete with railroads and automobiles in bringing delegates to the coming annual convention of the California Real Estate Association. William D. Cochrane of Los Angeles, has been named "grand air commander" of the fleet of planes which will take southern California delegates to the convention. He has appointed ten captains to direct the flight arrangements from various sections. Birch Street near Sun· set Road and Indian Hill club. Wm. C. McCall First and Second Mortgages Investments and Insurance McGuire & Orr West from Sheridan Road on Winnetka Avenue to its junction with Ridge Road; North one-half block to Hill Road; West to Locust Road and South along West boundary of Indian Hill Club to Indian Hill -Estates. DIRECTIONS: 541 LINCOLN AVE. Tel. Winn. 67~ 1609 Sherman Ave. Suite %14 Univenity 559 ~ubiuu Jlanagtd by Ifill £statts I BILLS REALTY, Inc. tf.,oop Offices, 208 South La Sallt Strttt-Statt 0266 Indian Hill Estates Offices, Locust and Asbland-Wil. 2692-2792 Sbrricha Road Ofticts, Del Lago District-Wil. 3 740 II