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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1924 COOL WEATHER MAKES REAL ESTATE SITUATION ENCOURAGING TONING IDEA SPREADS FAST Twenty-five Cities in Illinois Are Zoned Approximately 24,000,000 people, liv- ing in 261 municipalities throughout the United States, are enjoying the benefits of zoning, according to sta- tistics compiled by the Division of Building and Housing of the Depart- ment of Commerce. The greatest zoning center is in the territory of New York state and northern New Jersey, having New York City for its hub; other centers are in California, Ohio, Massachusetts, Illinois and Wis- consin. Secretary Hoover, in a recent state- ment, characterized properly drawn zoning ordinances as "reasonable, neighborly agreements as to the use of land." They divide a city into dis- tricts» in which land and structures may be put; the height and number of stories ofthe buildings; and the areas of the lots to be occupied by the buildings. Their professed object is to regulate the use of private real estate for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general wel- fare of the entire community. That the idea has made a strong ap- peal to the American people is shown by the rapid spread of zoning. On Jan- uary 1, 1923, there were only 129 zoned cities towns and villages. The first comprehensive effort to zone was the passage of a zoning ordinance by New York City in 1916; although Los Angeles, Calif., passed a "Use" ordin- ance in 1909, and Boston, Mass., reg- ulated the height of buildings in 1904: Cities, towns and boroughs through- out the country generally are show- ing more. than a passing interest in zoning. Where authority is granted, various municipalities are actively en- gaged in the solution of their zoning problems with enthusiastic zoning commissions and auxiliary committees at work. Even where state legislation does not authorize zoning, various public-spirited and progressive organ- izations are studying the local situ- ation so that when zoning can be ef- fected legally, much of the preliminary work will be finished. New Jersey leads in the number of zoned municipalities, having 66; New York has 41; California has 33; Illi- nois, 25; Massachusetts, 24; Ohio, 16; Wisconsin, 13; Indiana, 5;Michigan and Missouri, 4 each; Jowa and Rhode Island, 3 each; Florida, Mich- igan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vir- ginia and Washington, 2 each; and Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Car- olina, Tennessee, Utah and the Dis- trict of Columbia, one each. The complete list of zoned munici- palities can be secured from the Di- vision of Building and Housing, De- partment of Commerce, Washington, D. C. The Illinois list of 25 zoned cities is as follows: Aurora Lake Bluff Chicago Lake Forest Cicero Maywood Decatur Oak Park Des Plaines Park Ridge Downers Grove Riverside Evanston River Forest Glencoe Riverside Glen Ellyn Rockford Highland Park Western Springs Hinsdale Wheaton Kenilworth Wilmette La Grange Winnetka New Zealand Interested in U. S. Realty Methods New Zealand may be on the other side of the earth, but modern communica- tion is making the earth a smaller place every day in regard to exchange of busi- ness methods. A New Zealand firm has just applied to the National Associa- tion of Real Estate boards to be admit- ted to the circulating library of adver- tising which is being organized by the Association's Homebuilders and Subdi- viders division. Ronald S. Badger, of the Canterbury Land Agents' association, Christchurch, New Zealand, is the trans-oceanic appli- cant desirous of learning the ways of the real estate operator in America. Walther League to Meet at St. John's October 19 St. John's Lutheran church, Wil- mette and Park avenues, Wilmette, will be the scene of a large gathering Sunday, October 19, when about 200 members of the North Shore Zone of the Walther league hold their quarter- ly convention in that parish. Among the prominent convention speakers will be Rev. William Dall- mann, author and lecturer of Milwau- kee, and Rev. M. Tennis of Oak Park. Sessions will be in the afternoon and evening. $40,000 Residence Leads Wilmette Permit Roster Emil J. Dirks led the list of ten builders in Wilmette this week, as shown by the building permits issued at the Village hall. Mr. Dirks will build a two-story brick dwelling and one story brick garage at 215 Central avenue at an estimated cost of $40,000. Henry Guilmont will erect a two- story brick dwelling at 335 Central avenue for $20,000; C. W. Bickel, two-story brick dwelling at 618 Fifth street, $7,000; Mrs. E. L. Schultz, one and one-half story, single family dwell- ing, 1736 Wilmette avenue, $6,000; Joseph P. Mulvihill, two room frame and stucco addition, 1117 Ashland ave- nue, $2,000; R. W. Tansill, frame garage 602 Lake avenue, $500; B. F. Clark, frame garage, 316 Central avenue, $350; .J. Schwall, frame garage, 132 Wilmette avenue, $150. Ls TOWN PLANNING REALTY PROBLEM New York Association Takes Up Issue The extent to which far-sighted com- munities are undertaking not only city planning but regional planning, the plan- ning of suburban and country areas to conserve their natural resources and de- velop them along the lines of highest community interest, is indicated in the returns of a survey covering city and suburban planning in the state of New York which has just been completed by the New York State Association of Real Estate boards. The National Association of Real Estate boards, which has consistently advocated city planning, sees in the New York report the indication of a more general awakening of public interest in the application of planning principles to. extra-municipal territory, to the terri- tory between growing cities, and to states as units of community planning. The New York report covers twenty- six cities, exclusive of New York City, whose growth relationship to its sur- rounding territory is being studied by the special committee on the "Plan of New York and its Environs." Control of subdivisions developed out- side the city limits is reported by four of the cities. Definite control over de- velopment of subdivisions within the the city limits is now in the hands of the authorities in twelve cities, through restrictions of zoning ordinances as to height, use, and the like. Of the four- teen cities reporting no subdivision con- trol, one is considering legislation to create control, and one mentions good results of private restrictions. Zoning is in force in sixteen of the cities within the city limits, and in the case of two cities the zoning provisions extend to new subdivisions within three miles of the city limits. Necessity for such zoning outside the city lines is suggested in the replies. County park commissions are al- ready providing for parks in territory surrounding three cities. The city plan commission in one city is at work on a project for extra-mural park provi- sion looking to the community's future. One city has a plan nearing completion. Co-ordination of main thoroughfares outside the city with those within its limits is a problem that is beginning to demand solution. Separate traffic high- ways for alitomobile freight outside the city is one suggestion. Trolley prob- lems and bill-board control are .other matters which are coming under scru- tiny of New York suburban planning. Kenilworth Football Men Battle Lake Bluff Squad The Kenilworth football junior heavyweights will meet their old rivals from Lake Bluff Thursday afternoon, October 16, in what promises to be one of the footbali classics of the season. Teams representing these commun- ities have battled year after year and the keen rivalry displayed in past seasons continues unabated. Coach Townley has been drilling his players all week for the approaching event. Ask Us About This Home It's in Winnetka, has 6 rooms-- 3 bed rooms. Hot water heat with oil burner. lot, 85 foot front. Garage. Large Good location. Dandy home for small family $15,000 and the price is right. and terms. HILL & WHEELER, Inc. 736 Elm St. 334 Linden Ave. Winnetka 142 Wilmette 93 ILLINI EXPECT BRISK BATTLE WITH BUTLER A brisk battle with Butler is ex- pected by the Illini footballers who meet the Indianapolis collegians in the stadium next Saturday, October 11. Butler is always a hard nut to crack and Coach Zuppke expects to have a stiff workout. There will be an interesting duel between Captain Hal Griggs of Butler and Grange of Illinois. Griggs is a wonderful athlete who would grace any eleven. He beat Illinois three vears ago and did a lot of damage last year when the Hoosiers had Illi- nois tied until Zuppke played his ace, Grange. Pat Page dreams of another vic- tory over the Illini and his men will be keyed up for the combat. Illinois, facing the Michigan test a week later, must husband its strength and all this will make conditions pretty even. The Hoosiers are coming with a band and a mob of rooters and fans from Terre Haute, Logansport, Greencastle, and many other Indiana towns will make the trip. Dick Hall, the Illinois giant tackle, is a former Butler player. He is a native of Logansport and this gives the Hoosier state another in- terest in the game. There are no reserved seats for the Butler game and with a seat assured for every fan, the Illini expect to see motorists dusting all the roads which lead to the stadium. There were still tickets available for the Michigan game the first of the week but they were going fast and it was evident that fans who hankered after seeing the October 18 battle would have to hustle. Plant Now Trees--Shrubs--Perennials This is the right time to plant and buy trees, shrubs and perennials. lower now spring. John Ostrowsky 1487 Asbury Avenue Hubbard Woods Phone Winnetka 546-J Prices are than in the The Home and Garden club will meet with Mrs. Henry J. Taylor, 423 Essex road, Monday afternoon. The subject to be discussed will be "Gar- den Furniture." Mrs. John C. Carpenter, 422 Wood- stock avenue, has invited a few friends to meet her new neighbor, Mrs. Claude Hamilton, on Wednesday afternoon. TTT ST WHEN YOU WANT EXPERT WORKMANSHIP ON YOUR PAINTING AND DECORATING CALL THE NORTH SHORE CO-OPERATIVE PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 556 CENTER STREET, WINNETKA Phones Winnetka 1186 or 1762 £ and you are sure to get QUALITY and DURABILITY at £ lower cost because it is the CO-OPERATIVE SYSTEM. TE HOLLAND BULBS Darwin Cottage, and Early Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissi, Crocuses, etc., of exceptionally fine quality. Order early while assortment is complete. PEONIES Best varieties in strong clumps. PERENNIALS - PHLOX and IRIS in Vigorous, Field-Grown plants. New and choice sorts. It is planting time now. Send to-day for our Catalogue. Phone Deerfield 241 FRANKEN BROTHERS, beeriieid, 1. [THT able improvements. portation. Phone Wilmette 1750 Woodland Knoll --the-- Indian Hill of Tomorrow Heavily Wooded Acre and Half Acre Homesites Overlooking the North Shore Golf Club Properly Restricted $28.00 to $38.00 per foot Including Improvements As one of a community of carefully selected residents in the midst of a group of attractive homes, you are sure to enjoy living in Woodland Knoll. ; As a home site it is ideally located, overlooking the broad expanse of well kept greens and fairways of the North Shore Golf Club, backing up to the forest preserve which serves as a permanent playground! Large lots from 185 to 230 feet in depth, each having a frontage of 100 feet or more, all beautifully wooded with proper restrictions to insure desir- This property is an excellent investment inasmuch as it is in the direct line of the path of the North Shore line. This will You are sure of a rapid increase in value. This property is located on Wagner Road, between Lake Avenue and Glen View Road, three miles west of Ridge Road, Wilmette, and 1 mile east of Waukegan Road, Glen View. Drive out Saturday or Sunday afternoon and see for yourself. WE WILL BE THERE Clore Budinger & Smith Exclusive Agents Opposite Village Hall provide excellent trans- 1177 Wilmette Avenue