Optical Illusion Helps Real Estate Builders Decorate Small Rooms
A National Association of Real Estate Boards bulletin explains how optical illusion via color and wall treatment can make small rooms and apartments appear larger. It cites distant colors like blue and green, light continuous wall color, and light/dark tonal contrasts on opposite walls to create perceived space, with examples from vestibules and stairs.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
Better Homes Color Advice for Dwellings
The article discusses interior color choices for homes focusing on walls and lighting. It notes cheerful light tints improve dark rooms while calm tones ease glare in bright spaces. It also explains how tint choice affects reflected light and perceived room brightness with percentage examples for color value.
Carsons Purchase Earl Kirby House
Newcomers to Cedar Rapids arrive September 1 with Mr and Mrs Herbert Carson of Tipton. The sale noted a lot in East Highlands purchased by Bruce A West and Company alongside the Earl Kirby House transaction.
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Carsons Purchase
Earl Kirby House
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Carson
Tipton
Augustine couple plan home on Avenue NE
SE by A D Hunting notes Mr and Mrs Donald J Augustine of 1417 Avenue NE intend to build a home at that address soon.
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A. D. Hunting
Donald J. Augustine
Avenue NE
John W. Austins Purchase House Sale
The house at 319 Twelfth Street SW owned by Kathryn and Albert Tallman was sold last week to Mr and Mrs John W Austin of 1119 B Avenue NW for immediate occupancy. The sale was carried out by the Harry Wagner Company in cooperation with Tait and Wagner Realtors.
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Twelfth Street
Kathryn
Albert W. Tallman
John W. Austin
B Avenue
R. Lagerquist
Sixteenth Street
Harry Wagne
Tait and Wagner Realtors
Lachine Rapids Located in St Lawrence South of Montreal
The Lachine Rapids sit in the St. Lawrence River just south of Montreal, marking a notable natural feature along the waterway.
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St. Lawrence River
Montreal
House Bought by O D Myers in Belmont Park Sale
Mr and Mrs O D Myers purchased a house at 1070 Avenue NW from Belmont Park Additions last week. The sale was handled by the Hedges Company.
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O. D. Myers
Center Point Road
H Avenue
Belmont Park
Hedges Company
Hedges Weekly Transactions Include Purchases and Occupancy
Myers will occupy immediately. During the week the Hedges report sales to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Finnegan of a Frank L. Buser house at 919 Avenue NW, with the Finnegans to move September 1. A lot in Country Club Heights at Second Avenue and Twenty Sixth Street SE was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mowrey who plan a home on the site. An improved acreage on Wave-
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Roy E. Choate
Lakeside
Choates
Country Club Heights
Second Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street Drive
Country Club Heights Realty Company
Harold Mowrey
Grande Avenue
New Theater Opens On First Avenue East Early Next Year
Merehead Construction began wrecking a former garage at 1413 17 First Avenue East to create the Times theater expected to open around January 1. Kenneth F. Childs of Streator Illinois bought the building two months ago from the Motor company, which used it as storage and a guest parking garage. The purchase price reportedly exceeded $20,000. A wide marquee will extend over the side.
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Merehead Construction Company
First Avenue E
Times Theater
Kenneth F. Childs
Streator
Ill
The
Motor Company
Commonwealth
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Correct Placing Of Homes Is Essential
FHA officials emphasize proper site placement for small houses to gain sunlight and wind protection. They note optimal window and entry locations in areas like the kitchen or service entrance can change without increasing overall cost.
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FHA
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Penn-lvania
United States
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the Gazette
Mrs. Choate
Messinger
Fifth St. NW
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Chilsophy
Home Coal
John W. Austins
Hatch & Brookman
DIAL
Amana
Amana Society
Iowa
National Defense
14Th Ave
Stoker
King's Crown Plaster CO
First A.e. W
Ndyman
Ave
Maresh
Sheet Metal Works
S. E. Maresh
Don Maresh
Waylite
Cedar Rapids Block Co
Nagle-Eaton Lumber Co
Consult
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association Home Loans
Third Street SE
Ows
AR Rapids Gas ¢ Co
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