Map of 1890 reveals High Point’s early growth plans
An 1890 map shows High Point’s preparations for expansion as residents like Dr. William O. Jones foreseen a future beyond dirt streets. The piece notes cigar factory origins, early residential development, and a push toward industry that foreshadowed a 12,000 population by 1913. Dr. Jones died in 1911. his son joined Jones and Peacock, the city’s first insurance firm.
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High Point
Piedmont
Thom
Isaan
William O. Jones
Jones
Enterprise
Dr. Jones
Beavens
William Jones
John Peacock
Jones and Peacock
Main
Main St
Board Approves Review of New Apartments Permit Hurdle
The project owner seeks approval for seven apartments on a 2 5 acre Windley Street tract between Hoover and Olivia Streets. Each building would hold four living units, totaling 28 families, with final council review slated for Tuesday after Board of Adjustments backing.
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Windley St
Hoover and
Olivia Sts
Long Terms For Council Seem Set
A local Republican opposes a proposed change to council terms while a State Legislator of High Point reports broad favorable reaction. Haworth says the bill, backed by the council, may reach the House this week. If passed, four of eight elected next May will serve four years and the others two years with future successors on four-year terms.
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High Point
Haworth
Accident Box Score Details and Property Losses
The fragment lists numbers related to accidents including injured counts and financial figures. It references property losses and billed amounts with figures such as 36,159.08 and 1,081 in a terse ledger-like format. No clear dates or entities are readable.
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Ceelon Op CF
Apie
Aya
National Bank
G Pickett Bros
Tobacco Factory
Jaker Church
Pressyterian Church
Sa Poe
eBuetn of
Leon Burnett
Minnie Ee
Reca
William F. Barbee
Washington St
Jameson Ee
High Point Enterprise
Board of Adjustments
Board of Adjustment
William ©. Jones
English St
Clark
Lars Csse Cece
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