City Engineering Department Expands Amid Boom in 1950s Projects
The City Engineering Department, overwhelmed by paving, sewer, and side-walk work from a Lawrenceville building boom, has added staff in 1958 to meet rising demand. Projects stretch from Taide End to Endora and Di-Sote, with dozens of scattered efforts planned for specific districts. Delays due to unusual spring rains increased scheduling pressure, but work continues with new hires and ongoing supervision by Engineer E. J. Allison.
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New Look at Local Airport in Lawrence
Lawrence Municipal Airport unveils a renovated administration building and ongoing runway resurfacing funded half by federal aid. The $100,000 program, approved by voters two years prior, aims to boost the local economy and attract industry, reflecting Lawrence’s long-standing municipal airport initiative since the 1920s.
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City Enables Radio Use and Airport Funding Plan
The city leases facilities to Kansas University and owns the buildings. Rent flows from the lessee, though not during construction, and a land farmed for alfalfa yields dented revenue. 1959 projections set revenues at about $3,000 while airport upkeep costs total $6,160, boosted by a $4,600 hanger door upgrade long discussed but not previously completed.
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Ciup
Kansas Universit
Delbert
City Owned Buildings Head Toward Maintenance Update
City Buildings and Grounds budget for 1959 totals 26 055 dollars slightly down from 1958 by about 8 400 due to a 10 000 air conditioning expense. Planned improvements include interior painting at the Police Fire Building replacing dishes at the Community Building and a new south entrance at City Hall. Air conditioning is slated for most of City Hall the Police Department and four firemen quarters at two stations. Next year’s budget asks 24 250 dollars for major repairs including gym floor refinishing rewiring at the Community Building and general improvements at City Hall.
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