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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 14 May 1927, p. 38

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. May 14, 1927 J - Hokanson & Jenks Report Important Evanston Transfers Mrs. Nathan Siegel who owned the property at the southwest corner of Greenleaf and Wesley avenue, Evans- ton, has sold the building to Bernard J. Burns. This transaction was han- dled by Roy E. Lewis and Mr. Hokan- son of Hokanson and Jenks, inc. The lot is 50x150 and the property is im- proved with a one-story brick build- ing containing five stores. Bernard J. 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 buyer. No price was dis- closed for either sale. Through Hokanson & Jenks, Inc., Mrs. C. C. Linthicum and Mrs. Eben McNair have purchased for investment the two houses located at 1571 and 1575 Oak avenue, Evanston. The prop- erty at 1571 Oak avenue was owner by Mrs. Joan D. Jones and is improved with an eight room frame house on a lot 40x130. Mr. John M. Meyer was the owner of 1575 Oak avenue and the improvement is an eight-room stucco house on a lot 40x130. Harper Payne represented both the sellers. SELL WINNETKA PROPERTY R. M. Johnston and company report the sale of the beautiful ten-room brick residence at 1170 Pelham road, Winnetka, for I. Schuman to Lawrence P. Dwyer of Wilmette. The house stands on a three-quarter acre site at the end of a private road and is one of a number of very attractive larger homes which have been built in the Skokie View section during the past few years. Frederick B. Thomas and company represented the seller and R. M. Johnston and company the pur- chaser. BUYS VALUABLE VACANT W. G. Stacey and company, north shore real estate dealers, report through their Wilmette oflice the sec- ond sale of a lot on Ashland avenue, just west of 13th street, Wilmette, to William C. Hayes of Winnetka. This lot will be improved with a beautiful- ly designed English home of the Tudor period design. Building is to com- mence almost immediately. SINGS AT UNIVERSITY Isabel Richardson Molter of Wil- mette gave an artist recital at the State university, Towa City, Ta., during the two days' session of the State con- test 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 program with great enthusiasm. Har- old Molter was the accompanist. = v T SMARGIEE 1564 Sherman Avenue Evanston Smart 8 Golee First Mortgage Real Estate Bonds are a security of known integrity and dependable income. Ee TT EE ET TE Er TE CECT WINNETKA TALK An English Norman Home Just Completed in Glencoe OPEN FOR INSPECTION TODAY NEW HOME IN GLENCOE ERECTED BY OLSEN & URBAIN, ARCHITECTS. You are cordially Invited to see a new home in Glencoe which has just been completed by Olsen & Urbain, archi- teets. It will be open between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 6:00 P. M. each day. We desire all those who are inter- ested in modern home construction, who are contemplating the erection of a new residence, or who are considering the purchase of a home already bullt, to see the features embodied in this model home. LOCATION This new residence is located at 439 Woodlawn Ave. 5 blocks from the Hubbard Woods electric and steam sta- tions and 2 blocks from grade school. DESIGN : The home is properly classed as English Norman archi- tecture. In construction it is face brick veneer on frame. Poured concrete foundations. Stained shingle roof. THE HOMESITE The site upon which this house is built is high and very well wooded with oaks and maples and with an ex- cellent outlook both to the front and rear. IMPROVEMENTS All improvements are in and are practically paid for. Total assessments unpaid will not exceed $15.00. FIRST FLOOR PLAN You enter through an open porch to the vestibule, which has 2 closets, then into the center hall. Off this hall, to your right, is the living room, to your left, the 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 tim- bers, opens off the living room. The dining room is 14x15, with wooded view to the west and north. The kitchen, 9'x15', faces the east, assuring a very 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." SECOND FLOOR PLAN On the second floor 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 bed- room with bath. » THIRD FLOOR PLAN The third floor is unfinished, but a bedroom and bath for the maid could easily be finished off here, releasing the other bedroom and bath on the second floor for fam- ily use. BASEMENT The basement is high, with good light and ventilation. GARAGE There is a 2 car garage to match the house, with light, water, and sewer installed. HEATING SYSTEM A hot water heating system is installed, with American Radiator Company boiler. Radiators throughout are of the latest design, known as the Eastwood pattern. SPECIAL FEATURES 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 7%" clear oak, over a sub-base. Yoh hardware throughout is of brass, in Colonial de- sign. The basement is fitted with the most convenient type of laundry tubs. In the kitchen is a most generous supply of enameled cabinets. A Universal gas range with oven control is provided. The electric fixtures 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 connections for lamps and appliances. Exceptional closet space has been provided all 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. Winding flagstone walks to the front and rear entrances afford an attractive approach. This home is unusual in many respects, but we believe You will ke its Sppoiitments and features. We will be glad to have you visit this most attractive day between 9:00 A. M. and 6:00 P. M. y home "aay Exclusive Agents. HUBBARD WOODS Phone Winnetka 185

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