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Pharr Texas grows 12 years into large valley city
Pharr shows rapid postwar growth with population rising from under 5 000 in 1940 to more than 12 000 by 1951. The city built a new city hall, modern fire and police facilities, and expanded schools and housing projects. Major industry includes a $15 000 fire truck and a large Valley housing project.
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Case Blvd
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo
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Bentsen Bros. Development Company
Dial Telephone