Progress in Building in Las Vegas in 1932
A 1932 Las Vegas building report shows steady activity with the Apache Hotel at about 165000 leading new construction and the Latter day Saints Church on Carson at Ninth street at 40000. Private residences issued permits exceed 100000, with 21 homes under or finished. The Palace theater near completion features acoustic plaster and a 33000+ budget. Multiple commercial projects and service stations proceed, plus plans for Elks Temple and a Builders' Exchange to aid local trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Wood
Las Vegas
Apache Hotel
Southern Nevada
L. D. S. Chapel
Episcopal
Perry
Drew
New Smith
Palace
Mnest
Nevada
A. C. Grant
Bremont
Third Street
Fremont Street
el Rio
Ogden
Second Street
Standard Oil Company
Fifth and
Fremont Streets
Martin
Boulder Hotel
North Second Street
Jackson's Cafe
Sprouse-Reitz
Clark Building
New Cashman Garage Contract Approved
The contract for remodeling and building a new garage in the Overland hotel building was signed yesterday by Ethel Genther owner of the building and the Nevada Construction company. Work begins Tuesday and includes a 50 by 100 garage with a display room offices parts department grease rack wash rack and modern conveniences. The second floor will store parts. The stucco exterior will be light tan with modified Spanish design. Built of concrete blocks the roof uses composition shingles and Summerbell trusses. The establishment will house James Cashmenl garage with Buick and Pontiac agencies and repair departments. Nevada Construction company Ira Goldring and C. C. Hinchberger lead builders with recent projects in Boulder City and Las Vegas. architect H. C. Nordstrom designed the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Hotel
Ethel Genther
Nevada Construction Company
H. C. Nordstrom
James Cashmenl
Buick
Pontiac
Ira Goldring
C. C. Hinchberger
Modern Home for M. J. Smith in Harrison
Harrison builder and contractor M. J. Smith reports completion of a stucco frame garage apartment residence at Ninth and Stewart streets. The two story home, started about 30 days ago, features modern conveniences including a tile bath, sunken tub, contemporary plumbing, full carpeting and furnishings, with a garage in the design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison 8
M. J. Smith
Ninth
Stewart Streets
Iomperpion
Spacious six room house offers large rooms throughout
No crowding for family or possessions in this Gray stone and clapboard house. It features an dining alcove, cross ventilation in three bedrooms, and front facing dining and living rooms. Exterior blends gray stone and clapboards with a low porch roof. A 60 by 100 foot lot allows for a sizable yard and possible rear garage. Estimated construction cost ranges from $10,000 to $12,009 depending on area.
New Residences Feature Modern Design in Local Build
The article describes a house on the ground floor with an apartment above designed by Stocks, introducing many new features for local residences in the area. Estimated cost is 3000 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Frank Walker, returning from Pioche, testified in a case against Fred Brown for auto theft. Misses LaRue Snow Michie Pearl Stewart Edna Steele Audrey Thorne of Alamo attended a girls school meet with Dan Lamb yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocks
Frank Walker
Fred Brown
Pioche
LaRue Snow
Michie
Pearl Stewart
Edna Steele
Audrey Thorne
Alamo
Dan Lamb
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Vegas
Cashman
North Main Street
Tower Market No. 3
Williams Addition
Elks Temple
Fred Stoller
Elks Lodge
Builders’ Exchange
Lee Mahoney
Job
Boulder City Theatre
Boulder City Motors Garage
Boulder City
Third
California
Bebek
Watters Building
Rapy
Gift Shop
South Fourth St
Ld Gee Sun
National Ice Company
Bridger
Dayton
Federal
S. P. Tire and Rubber CO
South Street
Las Vegas, Nev
Ninth and
Harrison Stocks
von Tobel Lumber Company
South First Street
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