Real estate transfers in San Antonio lag slightly in 1908
Real estate activity in San Antonio for six weeks ending Friday shows 1 688.87 in transfers, compared to 919 627.1 in 1907. Deeds filed amount to 27 282.39 versus 96 332 in 1907, while releases are gentler than last year. Market grows livelier, with 1908 sales near 1907, despite low moods and political factors. Local advertising promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Purity ice cream.
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San Antonio
Hood
Carthage Mayor Endorses San Antonio Sidewalks
J. W. Layne of Carthage Missouri visits San Antonio with family and favors better streets and sidewalks. He cites his past as mayor of Potomac Illinois and calls for municipal improvements while staying hopeful about local progress.
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J. W. Layne
Carthage
Layne
San Antonio
Mr. Layne
Potomac
Hlinais
Plans Under Way for Joske Bros Building Addition
Work on a new addition to Joske Bros. stores is moving forward. Architect Joe M. Dielmann is finishing plans and building work should begin within a few weeks, expanding the block to four stories and readying for next year’s business.
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Tas
Joske Bros
Big Stores
Joe M. Dielmann
Virginians Scan Texas for Investment Prospects
Alexander Boynton left yesterday over the Southern Pacific for his Winter Garden ranch in Dimmitt county with a party of West Virginia prospectors led by D. T. Lilly of Dudu. They intend to travel by rail to Uvalde and then by automobile through 50 miles of road to the ranch, praising the rich land and excellent roads as favorable to investment.
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Alexander Boynton
Southern Pacific
Dimmitt County
West Virginia
D. T. Lilly
Dudu
Uvalde Uy
Baynton
Texas
$20 000 Addition to Lone Star Brewery Nears Completion
Work on the $20,000 brick expansion at the Lone Star brewery is nearing finish. The roof will be completed in days as the enterprise expands. Management plans an engine room enlargement and a second story for the ice plant to support increased business. The new structure is described as a 4156 tent fend steel building with cement floors and Ludowiser Lilie finishing.
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Lone Star
New Hotels Bring Growth to San Antonio
San Antonio eyes major progress with the contract let for the Hotel Antonio at Navarro and Travis and a new hotel on the Mahneke site at St Mary and Houston. Combined cost about 1 250 000, with foundations to begin by May 1 and occupancy by January 15 next year. The growth mirrors Los Angeles development, promising a tourist boom as high quality accommodations attract travelers and boost real estate and city fortunes.
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San Antonio
Antonio
Navarro and
Travis Streets
Mahneke
St. Mary and
Houston
Hotel Antonio
California
Florida
Los Angeles
Seguin Builds Under Way With Multiple Structures
Seguin enters a building era as Leo. Mod. Dielmann retires after arranging plans for nine structures. A two story Fick store building for Mrs Edward Permith and a one story residence for Charles Vivoux are planned using varied brick and block materials. A central fire station is proposed, with brick construction.
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Leo. Mod. Dielmann Fan
Seguin
Fick
Edward Permith
Asicther
Charles Vivoux
Mata Neg
Work on Addition to St Louis College
Bricklaying on a four story addition at West End will begin Monday. Architect James Wahrenberger designed the structure to be erected by contractor Jake Wagner at an estimated cost of 80000 dollars. The building will include a dining hall, assembly hall with stage, three dining rooms, six classrooms, eight infirmaries, dormitories and a basement. It will rest on an excellent concrete and brick foundation.
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Louis Collem
West End
James Wahrenberger
Jvke Wagner
Wil
Texas
Mexico
Chapel Progress at Fort Sam Houston
Work on the post chapel progresses steadily at Fort Sam Houston. Construction on the superstructure has started and window frames are being installed as part of the ongoing improvements at the military installation.
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Fort Sam Woyston
Warehouse Projected for Casianala & San Merchants
A large brick warehouse is planned for Casianala & San merchants on Main Avenue. It will stand on the east side of North Ploves Street between Obraje and Salinas streets. Groundbreaking will occur once plans prepared by Archifact Nighnann are finished.
San Antonio Carnival Sparks Incoming Visitors
Rail travel to San Antonio drops ahead of the spring carnival as locals and visitors await the rush. Railroad men note a quiet spell now, expecting a flood of travelers and business next week when rates drop and hotels anticipate a busy period.
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San Antonio
New Addition Purchases 12 Blocks Near Hut Crest
Alfred Duerler and Charles Graebner purchased 12 blocks from Jos Priest via Mr. Dittmar at the end of the South Flores streetcar line in the Hut Crest addition. They plan general improvements on the land, with Priest aiming for further work and development in San Antonio.
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South Presa Street
San Antonio International Fair Grounds
Hot Wells
San Antonio
Alfred Duerler
Charles Graebner
Jos Priest
Dittmar
South Flores
Hut Crest Additon
Priest
Hastiltons
Land Bought For Summer Homes On Kerrville Branch
The Kerrville branch of the Aransas Pass railway near Spanish Pass sees land purchases by B Mullaly and Dr J W Burl Son as locals plan summer homes. A new evening to morning timetable enables daily commutes, boosting the hill country as a popular Texas summer retreat. The Texas Railroad Commission received a letter from San Antonio and Aransas Pass officials proposing $2.60 round trip fares Kerrville bound, with service to start April 11 and trains to depart San Antonio in the evening.
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B. Mullaly
J. WH Burl Son
Kerrville
Aransas Pass
Spanish Pass
Tos Qhoat
Yeaxas
San Antonio
Rain Lifts Texas Hope After Wet Spell and Seeks Land Gains
After a wet spell, Southwest Texas reports streams swollen and fields revived. Real estate dealers note rising demand as crops are assured and capital returns to land markets near San Antonio. Prices may rise five to ten dollars per acre with more large farm sales expected.
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Fan Numio
San Antoni Real
Texas
San Antonio
Clapton Realty Company
B. F. Dittmar
Qumver
ABSTRACTERA Texas Tithe Go Lockwood Bidg and Builders
Abstract and builders directory style item listing architecture firms and suppliers in San Antonio. Names include Texas Tithe Go Lockwood Building, J H Wells Mary, W N Hagg Riverside Building Loans, H L Stott Co, James Wahrenberger & Son, Harvey L Page, A G Dieiman, Swart Contractor and Builder, and FJ Sunet Met Etat. Includes addresses and contact numbers.
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Asidoe
Houston St
ARK Additio
C. S. Fowler & Bro
Mackay Building
Lone Star Brewery
ST. Louis College
C.b. Mullaly
Dr. Burleson
Railroad Commission
Sap
Builders’ Directory
H. L. Stott & Co
Mobre Bidz
Lee
M. J. Dieimann
East Commerce Street
Gaensler
Conroy Dullying
Flood Walker
Terrell Blaz
James Wahrenberger & Son
East
Commerce Street
A. OL. Pletas
Harvey L. Page
W. Scutter
Moore Building
Brick Manufacturers
San Antonio Brick Co
Sandline Brick
Builders
Findlay Mfg. Bldg. & Contracting Co
Hust
Houston Street
D. A. Vaugan
Avenue E
Gmate
Avenue D
Builders Construction Ga
Losnys
Henry Kane
A. d Martin Office
Terrell Hidg
A. G. Dieiman
Main Plaza
the Bond Hardware Co
Civil Engineers
J. A. Card Engineering Co
Swart
Concrete
SS Mary's
Cooper-Lathrop Company
H. A. Anderson Electric Warka
Ola Phone
Martin Wright
St. Mary Street
Graham & Collins
Main Ave
J, D. Gannelly
A. Salisbury
Hardwans Dealers
Huw
W. G. Higging
Moore
Braden-O
LaBundy-Bruhns Co
W. Com, G
Wrakauer & Piper
Alamo
J. CG. Kinney & Co
A. Machina & Supply Co
Roilers
TIN & Sunet
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