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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1964

Page

6

Bargains Becoming Scarce in 1964 Pittsfield Housing

A Pittsfield outlook predicts better construction in 1964 after a slow 1963. Real estate activity stays buoyant with affordable preengineered homes by Weed field Realty Corp and plans for rentals, garden apartments, and several major projects including a new high school and elderly housing. Demand shifts toward custom homes and apartment living as market stabilizes.

Weedfield Realty Corp Charles» Field George A. Weed Oak Hill - Partridge Road Crane Avenue West Street Pittsfield U.S. Post Office St. Mark’s den Timerace Librizal National Homes

Ceramic tile becomes popular for easy home upkeep

The article notes few surfaces need less cleaning than ceramic tile which requires only occasional washing with clean water and a soft cloth. It emphasizes tile’s durability natural beauty and maintenance free appeal driving wider use in homes.

Building Permits Decline in Pittsfield for 1963

Pittsfield saw a drop in new construction permits in 1963, totaling 266 permits worth 4.68 million dollars, down from 337 permits worth 5.54 million the prior year. Single dwellings declined sharply, while alterations and additions absorbed much of the slack. The Temple Anshe Amfonim received the largest permit for 400 thousand dollars for a temple project on Wendell Avenue. Abner Rosenberg of New Haven secured 310 thousand dollars for a 50 unit garden apartment on Dalton Avenue.

Jason Jason Street Coltsville Pittsfield Joseph McNealus Dalton Avenue Housing Authority William A. Mandel Mandell Ofate Temple Anshe Amfonim Wendell Avenue Abner Rosenberg New Haven

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