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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1922
Page
8
Fort Wayne sees major building activity this summer with factories banks stores and churches rising. Residential permits exceed last year despite rain delays and contractor uncertainties about start dates. Lincoln Life Building in progress with completion aimed early next year and a grand Abraham Lincoln statue planned at the court entrance.
A home design advocates starting compact and expanding later. It describes a two story plan with two upstairs bedrooms, a first floor living and dining area, rear kitchen, attached pantry, and a front porch. The layout emphasizes privacy, ventilation, and practical work spaces, with casement windows and adaptable exterior materials.
Autormey Farry W Motors will head entertainment for the Home Building Exposition opened yesterday at Wolk & Dessauer. He and his committees will provide entertainers and music for visitors as the Phoenix Fire Insurance and Mutual Insurance companies, along with other notable buildings, take part. New plans include a telegraph and telephon for offices, modern amenities, and a 14 story expansion. The first phase costs about 2 million, with general contract set to Were Taste Co. and excavation by Fret Rump. five weeks’ work to move 20,099 cubic yards of dirt. The new office building will occupy extensive space and be connected to the Shoaff building, with the Lincoln Life building totaling 160,000 square feet of space. The International Harvester plant project is a major city growth driver, with work starting and water mains, sewers, and foundations planned, though heavy rains have slowed progress.
A brick and stone two story and a half barn is under construction on Clinton Street north of Superior for A I B Martin who plans a showroom and horse stables to support equestrian events. The $7,000 structure features a 86 foot frontage, 90 by 30 foot wing, and basement horse housing with electric wiring to follow. Work began around March with Goekan Homer B. Smitley as carpenter contractor and Kiruno Electric planning wiring. The building replaces a former structure now used by Schmidt hardware, with plans to relocate the current occupants.
Plans discussed for a lazy office holding on Weet Barry in the downtown business district, a first National Bank building possibly starting late this year, and Dodla Manufacturing adding a pay building to house enamels and wire works near Wall Street. Health of bank president Charles J Worden could affect timing.
Edwin Goheeia bought a five room house at Northwood Lovriot and Mayer with fireplace and garage for 7200. Alma G Storm acquired a Dresbethl home for 247 and a 1300 addition from Joan Reginns. A bungalow contract set at 7500. 1202 D Lewis fArrent home shared by Benjam Tuddner, formerly Frances Louk. Louis Brupit Lucy bought in No 1 V7 Industri park for 1600. A 6500 cost home contract let. 34 Prowpect avenue five room cottage bought for 2200 from Tri-Graph Loan & Treat Co. Eugene Hoffman contracted for a quasi bungalow on Oram avenue. Pap Glockner to John C Timens. 1215 W storry five room home with oak and woodwork. Martin Rogecons bought Woodview Blvd home for 8376. Tedy sQuard style home with solarium. Ye Regedanz to occupy. Cheloor Leadle purchased 17 Thirastreg five room apt for 3200. Six room house 2714 Troag land avenue purchased for 7800 by Schuylor T. Noefe. Nett bought property as his home.
Jerob HR Yorne of the Pennsylvania Railroad company locates in a new Wildwood Street residence noted for its modern architectural style. Former occupants Mr and Mrs Bh Iy North are listed as previous residents.
William Pepa of Citizens Trust Co has purchased a parcel on Webster Street near Wildwood and intends to build a home soon. The former owner was Dorothy Wemby of Indiana.
Mabel D. Thorne of Huntington, a teacher in the new South Wayne High School faculty, has purchased a wooded lot on South Wayne near Oakdale to build a new home.
Prison warden Charles C Clarke of New Hampshire State Prison notes inmates heard radio signals through walls and pipes. He cites Genord Thetrie Co claim of improving inmate morale with music, saying the facility hosts a concert to boost spirits.
Secretary Harry Geyer outlines zoning basics from the National Association, stressing local study and expert advice. He notes zoning affects transportation, parks, water Works, and public utilities, and that ordinances require maps, district types, and enforceable rules with public support.
Fort Wayne realtors Filgeman and Schaaf announced a major subdivision in South Wood Park section C with 149 home sites. The development, linked to Arcadia Court and Federal Park Place, signals renewed local prosperity and invites public visits as offices open to accommodate inquiries.
Fort Wayne realtors and firms are shown as active or tied to the local board. The document lists numerous individuals and company names connected with the board, with active members in bold type and associated firms noted. It includes a long roster of agencies, brokers, and affiliates alongside indications of associate members not actively engaged in real estate.
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