Bjorgos Redesign Cedar Rapids Stone House For New Family
The late Edward Edinger’s stone house at 1916 Glenway Drive SE in Cedar Rapids becomes the home of Mrs. V. B. Bjorgo after a rapid change from rental search. Extensive remodeling adds pink orchid and blue tones, a basements Esquire room, updated living and dining rooms, kitchen with white woodwork, maid’s quarters planned, and new fixtures. The Bjorgos moved in February after purchasing the property from Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. B. Bjorgo
Glenway Drive
Edward Edinger
Esquire
JR Bester
Bjorgos
India
Architects Hold First Art Show in Cedar Rapids
Local architects present an exhibit at the Cedar Rapids Art Association gallery in the public library building. The show runs until March 1 with related Georg Jensen silver and Royal Copenhagen porcelain on display until February 26. Admission is free, open daily 3:30 to 5:30 except weekends 2:30 to 5:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Public Library
Georg Jensen
Royal Copenhagen
Blueprints and Exhibits Highlight Local Architecture Plans
A Cedar Rapids display features blueprints by Floyd W. Sapp landscape plans for drainage grading and gardens. Norman Hatton shows 1934 to 1940 PWA project photos including Monticello city hall and St Mark's Anamosa church. The collection includes church Trinity Cedar Rapids and other public building drawings by H E Hunter W J Brown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Floyd W. Sapp
Norman Hatton
PWA
Solon
Belle Plaine
Millersburg
Williamsburg
Garrison
Vinton
Monticello
Manchester
Charles B. Zalesky
Brown
Hunter
Sally Stamats House Bought By Dr. Halpin
Dr Halpin and his wife have bought the residence at 335 Forest Drive SE built as a trust for Sally Stamats. The home, once leased to Mr and Mrs L H Arons, is listed among Better Homes and Gardens 1940 model homes. Sold through Guaranty Bank and Trust Company by Gary Gohmann of George P Witwer and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Halpin
Eighteenth Street
Forest Drive
Herbert Stamats
Sally
L. H. Arons
New Hampshire
Better Homes and Gardens
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Gary Gohmann
George P. Witwer and Company
Addition Planned for Western Auto Supply Building
The Armstrong Building Company will begin construction of an addition to the Western Auto Supply building at 422 Second Avenue SE once structural steel on order is received. The project adds a 25 foot extension to the retail sales room increasing space by 750 square feet and a new rear service department. O F Paulsen Construction Company holds the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Building Company
Western Auto Supply
Second Avenue SE
O. F. Paulsen Construction Company
Sanitation Policy Tied to Housing and Citizenship
The article notes that social legislation recognizes sanitation as key to housing quality and views adequate housing as essential to good citizenship. It emphasizes government efforts linking living conditions to civic responsibility and public health.
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United States
Albert Sturm Buys Christensen House in SW Street Sale
Albert Sturm buys the Christensen House at 910 Sixth Street SW, purchased from Harry Christe. The sale was conducted through and Birch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sturm
Christensen
Nintt
Sixth Street
Harry Christe
Birch
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Edinger
Bedford Stone
Naomi Doebel
Godey
Thompson Photo
Directory Better Homes
Becker Roofing-Insulating Co
Nagle-Eaton Lumber Co
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Co
Kriz Tent and Awning Co
Klepach Bros
Limback Lumber Co
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Economy Lumber Co
Frank Zobac and Sons
Cedar Rapids Block Co
Wisconsin Lumber
King’s Crown Plaster Co
Maresh Sheet Metal
Sanfords
H. E. Hunter
Harrison School
Floyd W. Sapp Landscape Architect
Dows
Wisconsin
Becker
Bureau of Standards
14Th Ave. SE
Iowa
Zobac
FHA
Frank Zobac & Sons
Bever
Sally Stamats
Dr. Halpin
King's Crown Plaster Co
First Ave
J. M. Fulthir
Kriz
Company
First Street
Dial
America
9Th St. SW
Foundation of
American Concrete Contractors Association
Ka Annes
Maresh
Sweet Metal Works
Hamilton’s
Hamilton Seed and Coal CO
Oakland Ave
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin- Williams Co
3Rd Ave
V. Dawson, Mer
Eeat
Eve
Dial 510
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