Businesses Move From High Rent Amarillo District
Postwar prosperity reshapes Amarillo's eight-block Ik Street from Second to Tenth, with 37 businesses relocating, merging, or closing in five years. The shift reflects retail competition and chain store expansion. independents seize former owner operated spaces as downtown turnover grows. Dean White notes White & Kirk parking lot at Ninth and Van Buren at capacity before Christmas.
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Dean White
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van Buren
Downtown Polk Street stores show rise of independents
A survey notes 68 independent firms versus 65 chains in Polk Street's downtown area with three ground floor businesses between Second and Tenth venues. It highlights rising prosperity, more lobby-directory firms, and many small operators expanding while rents rise. Expectations of future exits and need for more space reflect crowding and parking strain amid a record holiday shopping season.
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Ains
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Votes of Soldiers Jinx Candidate in Pittsburgh
Jake Heisel emerges as a notable figure in Pittsburgh as reports note soldiers influencing outcomes. The article details military votes affecting local candidate standings amid wartime politics and public response.
Election Frauds and War Time Ballots Deny Heisel Ward Win
In wartime politics, Heisel is twice declared winner of the 29th ward alderman post only to learn the result isn t final. In the last election he led by one vote until seven soldier ballots were opened, and Heisel again failed to secure the post.
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