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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1908
Page
13
An editorial in Cement Age argues concrete will replace stone and terra cotta for decorative work due to economy and durability. It notes concrete’s versatility for statuary, garden furniture, fountains, walls, balustrades, and bridges, with intricate designs replicable quickly from plaster molds.
Charles P. Smith of Smith & Co. urges abandoning stocks for land investment, arguing land ownership is unmatched in safety and value. He cites sound San Antonio and Bexar county real estate, plentiful water, favorable climate, and robust growth in streets, schools, and industry as reasons for confidence and continued development.
A concrete water tank in Anas heim Cal is described as the first of its kind. The elevated tank measures 32 feet in diameter and 38 feet high, supported by tall posts, with a capacity of 200000 gallons and walls up to 3 inches thick. it is built entirely of concrete with rings and vertical twisted steel. The structure rises 112 feet from foundation to top and cost about 1400 dollars.
In San Antonio real estate, L J Hart says rains have stimulated activity with plans for two new hotels, the Wallion-Wahar corner on Houston and St Mary and a Travis Navarro hotel. He cites rising demand for business and central property, mit investors, and a recent sale of 140 by 60 foot parcel on Avenue D and Fifth Street for 9066 to Werry Verell, slated for a brick business building. The upbeat tone and conservative forecasts suggest rapid city development.
A Fort Worth Telegram tale recalls a land row where one neighbor, whose yard spruced up a block, refused to pay for sidewalks while others invested. When a sidewalk was built anyway, the unimproved owner resisted selling his vacant lot as it gained value, prompting a sharp burst of sarcasm from the disputing neighbor.
San Antonio is becoming a city of homeowners with hot real estate activity along the Hot Wells line Government Hill and East Commerce. Dozens of new cottages and colonials rise with garages, and construction numbers approach two hundred or more, convincing skeptics that San Antonio is the fastest growing city in the Southwest.
Reports from Gardendale and surrounding county areas indicate strong expectations for a large melon and cotton harvest as new settlement activity accelerates. Investors show interest, land buyers inquire from across the region, and locals anticipate Gardendale becoming a thriving town with orchards, fruit plantings, and infrastructure progress along the T and G N railway corridor.
WT. H. Kirkpatrick reports a rising real estate mood with many transactions near completion. Eight Glendale lots sold to four Corpngy Christ residents planning homes in San Antonio. The firm closed on four residences at 221 Mistletoe Avenue Sure Heights to Geo. D. Christian for 4909 dollars and a lot on Treasure Bill sold to Margaret J. Casner for 400 dollars.
The current Cement Age article outlines the Kal 80n nonolithle concrete design by S. Larson. Edison concrete house promises enhanced appearance with modest extra form costs about 40 dollars yearly, though some critics call the detailing less suited for concrete construction. The proposed building measures 21 by 49 feet with 85 feet height, cellar inclusion, 12 inch walls tapering to 9 inches on the second story, and a five inch roof, with all floors and partitions at four inches thick.
Week ending April 24 shows total transfers of 161 014 dollars with deeds 87 848 dollars and releases 73 166 3 dollars. Compared with 1907 and the prior year, activity is muted due to carnival week, with many listed deeds and trusts across San Antonio areas including South Alamo Street, Flores Street, Keystone Park and Missionfield additions.
A historical directory style listing compiles architects engineers builders and suppliers in San Antonio. It names Leo Oteimann J A Cart Engineering F J Swarts The Concrete Construction Co Cooper Lathrop Co and many others with street addresses and phone numbers for a broad spectrum of construction related trades including plumbing heating electrical wiring and metal work.
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