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1973 a mixed year for Lawrence construction despite many projects started
Builders faced fuel and material shortages as 1973 closed, with five new KU buildings and downtown renewal completed, while city permits lagged by about $6 million versus 1972. Bankers note higher loan rates and tight credit, and contractors warn of a cautious 1974 amid fuel and price volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Haskell
Indian Junior College
Moore Hall
Kansas University
Wescoe
Learned Hall
Gustin-Bacon
Packer Plastics
Carson, Burger and Weekly
Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assn
Alvamar
Dillon Family
Kmart
Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Assn
Clinton Dam
Ainder Way
U. S. 59
Clinton
Saving and Loan Associations
Marshall Biggerstaff
Anchor Savings and Loan Assn
Ohio
Biggerstaff
Holzmeister
M. D. Vaughn
Lawrence Savings Assn
Chuck Pendry
Western Home Builders
Pendry
John Newport
List and Clark Construction Co
Kansas Highway Commission
Andy Gray
Gray
Washington
Bob Green
B. A. Green ‘Construction Co
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa
Gary Hamm
Hamm Construction
Dick Peters
Robertson, Peters and Williams Architects
W. 6Th