Wooden block pavement debate on Broadway durability
A discussion on birch-like wooden block pavement on Broadway contrasts with granite, noting less noise and better comfort for office workers in summer. Claims cite hard wear resistance, grain orientation, and tight wedging, with supporting examples from Boston and Galveston and a 1906 Boston inquiry reply from Krattle River Quarries Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tery
Vesey Street
Broadway
Boston
Galveston
Texas
Market St
Sioux City Mulled Paving Plan on Fourth Street
In 1906 Sioux City repaved Fourth Street with creosoted wood blocks after a thorough business leader committee investigation. Chairman Ballachey endorsed creosoted blocks as best and urged 3 inches minimum thickness if property assessments fund resurfacing. A Chicago inquiry by G R Badger, the local post master with substantial frontage, complemented the discussion.
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Fourth Street
Sioux City
Ballachey
G R. Badgerow
Chicago
Creosote block pavement praised for Chicago bridge use
A 1906 Chicago letter from G R Babc Brow to J Ballachey endorses creosote block pavement for urban streets. He notes Rush Street Bridge traffic at 16,000 vehicles daily, six years of service with minimal wear, and aligns with Minneapolis findings guiding resurfacing petitions.
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Great Northern Hotel
Chicago
J. Ballachey
Sioux City
Rush St
Minneapolis
Ath Street
G R. 'BapcBrow
Paris editorial note from Edward Rosewater 1906
From Paris Edward Rosewater writes in the Omaha Bee on April 26 1906 about Paris streets and the surprising wood block pavements seen fifteen years earlier. The letter comments on avenues and boulevards and the unexpected in the city.
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Edward Rosewater
Paris
Omaha Bee
It's Your Move Move On To The Moving Picture Show
A vivid note about moving pictures replacing outdoor scenes at the Electric Palace each night. The piece argues wood block pavement, though costlier than asphalt, is better for travel and horses, and Paris will have the best paved street regardless of price.
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Paris
False report about Fargo pavement replacement
Fargo North Dakota reports to city engineer that claims of replacing creosote block pavements with brick are false. The city notes creosote block pavement with 16 pound treatment remains in excellent condition and maintained at no cost, with brick pavement used only on one 1907 street.
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Fargo
N D
Pella
Paving Talk to Des Moines Council Draws Pointers
A speaker identified as Mr. Beer from Des Moines presented paving insights to city leaders Tuesday evening. The brick company rep outlined various paving considerations and offered strategic pointers for the local paving business.
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Beer
Des Moines
Local notices from Monroe and nearby towns
Saturday visits planned for Monroe kinship. Rev C N Pace aided M E Brotherhood in Pleasantville. Cam Culbertson traveled to Des Moines for daughter Mrs A E West’s appendicitis surgery. Mrs C A Ver Veer seeks care at Abbott Institution Oskaloosa after nervous strain. Mrs McKinley returned to Russell after three weeks with family. George Zin suffered another appendicitis attack. patient in serious condition. Ralph Conwell, nephew of Henry, granted a US Pension following family losses.
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Cam Culbertson
Des Moines
A. E. West
C. A. Ver Veer
Abbott Institution
Oskaloosa
Henry Conwell
Local notes reveal a quiet life and a severe runaway
A fragment of notices recounts a guardian figure and a monthly wage change tied to a youth’s journey to majority. It also mentions Miss Ling Ammer once a pupil of Mre Wormhoudt and a provocative pairing with Vern Barr. A separate report covers Mrs. Dallas Potts injured in a Lincoln-area runaway when a clock struck her forehead after frightened horses toppled the buggy. Dr Brann attended the injury.
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Dallas Potts
Farmer
Pleasant Grove Township
Lincoln
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Geo. W Bester
Krttle River Quarries Co
Minn
Byrnes
Tremont Street
R J Carper
Elgin and Waltham
A. Vanderzee
Sioux -City
Monroe
Rev. C. N. Pace
Pleasantville
Rev. Proctoy
M. E. Brotherhood
M, Vander
Lindea
Ligense
Vander Pol's
Les Vander Pol
Peter van Gilat Feen
Nellie Klein
Martin van der Linden
Lulu Schakel
Leendert
Julia Hackett
Richard
Georgia Kerr
Arlie Earl Shoemaker
Vernon
Shed Seeteukes
John Shaffer Wees
Rachel J Brown
Dirk G. Roorda
Jennie de Goey
Arie K VerHuel
Pewee Alten
Elizabeth Waardhuizen
Ben B Long
Smalgniadl
Pearl Irene Courtney
Jacob D. van
Zante
Pauline van Steenis
Popma’s Variety Store
Mast
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