Building permits rise in 78 cities halve 1928 report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on building permits issued in the first half of 1928 across 78 cities with populations of 100,000 or more. Permits covered 307,231 new housekeeping dwellings for 31,577,223 people, a ratio of 65.6 per 10,000. Yonkers led per capita expenditure with 100.81. New York City housed 67,044 families. Major cities and figures follow, with several exceeding 100 families per 10,000.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
Desnent of
Los Angeles
New York City
San Diego
Calif
San Antonio
Houston
Tex
Yonkers
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Dailins
Portland
Ore
Oakland
Cal
Washington
Ideal Brick Home Offers Universal Appeal for Any Location
A design titled Ideal Brick Home showcases a versatile, universally appealing layout suited to varied sites. The plan emphasizes practical spaces and timeless styling, aiming to attract a broad range of buyers seeking dependable comfort.
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Com
Blueprint details for small family plate specifications offered
Readers can obtain blueprints and specifications for a small family plate at a low cost. The notice promotes affordable access to design details and related documentation for interested readers.
Lighted airy house with 33000 enbic Teer estimated at 418000
Arthur Lincoln, consulting architect of Home Owners' Service Institute, outlines a New York City area house plan costing about 418000. Specifications cover footings, poured concrete walls, water proofing, brick chimneys, steel casement windows, seasoned lumber, copper gutters, plaster lath, metalwork, electrical system to National Board of Fire Underwriters rules, plumbing, and piping for hot and cold water.
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L. Porter Moore
Hore
Arthur
Lincoln
Home Owners’ Service Institute
Newe York City
Cal Vigornia
Spanish Acres sold to Guardian Loan for home sites
Spanish Acres, a Woodlawn district of 160 73 foot home sites on Donaldson avenue Wilson boulevard and Babcock road, was bought from P M Chamberlain by Guardian Loan and Trustee company. James K X McCoy organization to sell the property for high class homes. City improvements including street paving planned.
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Spanish Acres
Woodlawn
Donaldson Avenue
Wilson Boulevard
Babcock Road
P. M. Chamberlain
Guardian Loan and Trustee Company
James KX. McCoy
William C. Church
McCoy
Central Trust
Tis Cancer
Fredericksburg Road
Consistent Advertising Boosts Product Sales Across Regions
The United Gypsum company emphasizes steady advertising, citing a 1920 Texas campaign cost of 187000 and ongoing yearly budgets to build brand awareness. Executives from Sweetwater and Chicago attend the Aspen company convention, highlighting unified dealer and manufacturer efforts to promote gypsum wallboard and related products in the Texas market.
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United’ Ae Gypsum
Aspenm
Chicago
Sweetwater
Texas
Rake
Te Raat
Hom
Mer& Sheetrock
I. Q Fiesman
United States
Gs Sum
Comal
Pany's
United Gypsum Company
Planned Woodlawn Avenue Extension Near St Marys College
The city outlines a direct link from Woodlawn Avenue to Culebra Road with a 100 foot driveway at St Marys College property. Plans include extending Woodlawn Avenue beyond the college and erecting a modern stadium. The Diamond Jubilee year prompts a drive by the Brothers of Mary in San Antonio.
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Woodlawn Avenue
Culebra Pavel Highway
St. Mary's Eallope
Woodlawn
Ander Way
St. Mary's College
Brothers of Mary
San Antonio
Eehogs
South San Antonio Real Estate Auction Sells 140 Lots Fast
The South San Antonio auction sold 140 lots in under four hours at $100 to $410 per lot. Many buyers plan immediate construction with 30 to 40 new homes and hundreds of residents anticipated. Auctioneer Mr Barry praised the strong builder interest and announced a next sale in Corpus Christi on Tuesday the fifteenth.
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South San Antonio
South Ban Antonia
Bary
Corpus Christi
Barry
Travelers Hotel of Alice to Get 17-Room Addition
The Deaveleva hotel in Alice owned by J. J. Denison will add seventeen rooms. The rear will rise to the three story level with a one story frame and stucco addition. San Antonio architect Will. N. Noovan Co. reports plans nearly complete and bids will be invited. The addition will measure 49 by 30 feet.
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Alice
J. J. Denison
Will. N. Noovan Company
San Antonio
Jack F. Shiddell Buys a Modern Cottage Home
Jack S. Shiddell, a noted radio man at Thomas Goggan's, purchased a fireroom modern cottage at 1820 North Sabinas Street on Conness Place. He plans many improvements and paid $7150 for the property.
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Jack F. Shiddell
Jack S. Shiddell
Thomas Goggan
North Sabinas Street
Conness Place
Health department and esinic building planned in San Antonio
Plans for a health department and esinic building at the corner of Dwyer and Main plaza in San Antonio are being prepared by architect Joe M. J. Dielman and will be completed about March 1. The fireproof structure will use brick reinforced concrete and stone with terrazzi floors and glazed brick finishes on corridor lower walls.
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Health Department
Esinic
Dwyer and
Main Plaza
City of
San Antonio
Joe M. J. Dielman
Dielman
Marlin Man Buys New Home in San Antonio
W E Decker of Marlin buys a dwelling at 806 Elmhurst Avenue, becoming a new San Antonian and home owner, as reported by home builder Robert McGarraul.
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W.E. Decker
Marlin
Robert ‘McGarraugl
Decker
Elmhurst Avenue
Dampers for Fireplaces Offer by Colonial Dampers
Colonial Fireplace Company of Chicago offers dampers to San Antonio homebuilders to fix smokey fires. Dampers permit burning wood coal or gas with a complete set of blueprints and specifications included. For particulars call Mission 419.
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San Antonio
Colonial Fireplace Company
Chicago
Mission 419
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Woodlawn District Homesites
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