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WiiME\TE . LIFE ' June 29, 192S Wolff-Griffia Building Sbombei'I-Sederberg Do Sports Department Hu Has Eight Apartments · Fine Job of Mason Work. Large Variety of Stock Cement and mason contracting is Every well-equipped hardware store Apartments in the Wolff-Griffis the ·business of Stromberg and Seder- carries a complete line of spotting building, eight in number, which will berg, 6312 Broadway, Chicago, who goods, and Wolff-Griffis is no excephad. the contract for that character of tion to the rule. In thjs department is work in the new Wolff-Griffis build- offered everything dear to the heart ing. of the spo_ r ts enthusiast, whether it The Wolff-Griffis structure is fire- be nimrod, fisherman, golfer, baseball proof throu&hout and the duo of hard- player, tennis devotee or the hosts of working builders took- care that there others who dote on outdoor life. A were no ifs nor . a nds about that im- new department in the store provides portant detail. Commercial and Illinois and Wisconsin hunting and apartment buildings of any given fishing licenses for the convenience of dimensions are the specialty of Strom- its patrons. berg and Sederberg. be ready for occupancy about September 1, . are to be of most .modern designs and, of course; strictly fireproof. Four of the apartments will comprise three rooms, while · four will be of four-room proportions. They will have the · kitchenette, dinette, breakfast nook arrangement and are especially designed for small families. A unique feature of the building is the concrete, insulated roof. The insulatio.n guarantees against temperature extremities, thus avoiding the unfavorable conditions frequently encountered in top floor apartments. Each apartment will be equipped with electric refrigeration, In-a-Door beds, and tile baths and showers. They will be heated by oil. . Install Fixtures Built for Service and A ttractivenes~ The Wolff-Griffis Hardware store contains the most up-to-date fixtures obtainable, it is explained. Special attention was accorded this feature in order to insm:.e practicability as well as ornamentation. The most practical, as well as ornamental, counters that it was possible to buy have been installed in the new store. Many of the disIn play type of counters are used. this. way a person is enabled to see most of the articles offered for sale, as well as inspect them before making a purcha se. Most authorities agree that this type of display is the best the average merchant can obtain, as it not only helps the merchant to increase his sales, but also helps to suggest nece.ssary items to the buyer. TOM DOES THE PAINTING Thomas H. Refoy, 524 Ridge avenue, was the supreme boss of the job of painting done throughout the new Wolff-Griffis hardware store. Mr. Refoy is one of the veteran business men of Wilmette ___ ·__ .. THEY PUT ON THE ROOF A roof that is labelled "everlasting" shelters the new Wolff-Griffis building. It was the work of the Waukegan Roofing company, a ]ong established north shore firm. ATTRACTIVE WINDOW FRONT The window front of the WolffGriffis build~ng wa~ installed by the Sharp Partndge Wmdow Fro~t com. pany. The. firm ~as . responsible _for t~e attracttve bU1lt-1n '\\:'olff-Gnffis st~n across the upp~r section of the wmdow front and mstalled all the glass used in the building. LAWN FURNITURE FEATURE A distinctive feature in the new Wolff-Griffis store is an attractive line of lawn furniture, an addition to the stock that has attracted wide attention. Copper sash used in the new Wolff- New Store Includes Tin Griffis building, including that inShop of Complete Design stalled in the store front, was provided The new Wolff-Griffis Hardware and installed by the Bt asco Manufacstore includes a complete machineturing company of Chicago, of which The new equipequipped tin shop. A. H. Hoffmeyer, 1418 Wilmette avement affords facilities for work of nue, is the local representative . extensive proportions including gutter spouting, ~eneral tin work, tile, tin, slate, and asbestos roofing. A special department of the shop will be de voted to tool grinding, including the sharpening of lawn mowers, axes, chisels and other tools. INSTALL COPPER SASH Orderliness Is Dominant Note in This Building ·Hardware stores, like the modern drug or five-and-ten emporiums, house such an amazing variety of stock as to fr.e quently present an appearance of confusion to the casual observer. The Wolff-Griffis store, however, with ;ts carefully planned arrangement of stock in distinct · departments, has avoided that impression. There is, instead, an atmosphere of orderliness about the place. Lucke . Leak Proof adjustable William B. Lucke Does Plumbing-Heating Job It likely was a good break in luck when the owners of the new WolffGriffis building settled upon William B. Lucke, Wilmette and Winnetka plumbing and heating contractor, to handle that type of work on the new structure. The firm specializes in the Lucke Leak-proof bathtub hangers. Long years on the north shore, too. BATH TUB HANGER In most bath rooms today, after the settling of the building has taken place, the water easily finds its way between the walls and the tub, causing a very unsanitary condition. · The Lucke Leak Proof Bath Tub Hanger, because of its patented construction, is guaranteed to entirely eliminate the possibility of water leaking between the walls and the tub. Huge Basement Provides for Numerous Facilities The basement of the Wolff-Griffis building extends over the entire length and hreadth of the structure. In addition to housing various departments of the retail qusiness, it provides garage and storage space, as well as a boiler room housing the oil burner equipment. Trucks and automobiles are driven down an inclined driveway directly into the basement. We Will Be Glad to Demonstrate This Hanger ANNOUNCEMENT We ~ce p~eased to. ann.ounce that we did the Plumbing and Heattng rnstallatton tn the new Wollf-Gciffis Hardware Building. WILLIAM B. LUCKE Plumbing and Heating Contractor MAIN and LINDEN AVE. Phones 2020 - 2021 HUGH DOES THE PLASTERING Hugh Orr, veteran Evanston plastering contractor, took care of that important item of construction in the new Wolff-Griffis building. Mr. Orr is known throughout the north shore, si nce ample evidence of his work is to be found in scores of residences and commercial establishments in this vicinity. ADJUSTS "BACKBONE" The "barkbone of good building" is represented in the carpentry work, according to E. V. Holding, 309-17th street, Wilmette, who was responsible for the carpentry contract on the new Wolff-Griffis building. He is a local contractor of wide reputation. WILMETTE 394 ELDER LANE WINNETKA