San Antonio’s Vast Growth Prospects Foresee Major Era
The article projects rapid San Antonio growth after a Census pause, noting 8000 new residents annually and potential population around 300,000. It highlights rail expansions by Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific, new highway paving to Corpus Christi, irrigation and ranch-to-farm developments, oil activity, and a thriving tax base with over 40 firms headquartered locally.
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Southern Pacific
Missouri Pacific Xhitroads
Corpus Christi
San Antonio Plans New and Large Park Additions in 1927
San Antonio, famed for 502 acres of parks, aims to double park space by 1927. Plans include Olmos dam site development with landscapes, golf links, polo grounds, and extensive facilities. New office tower on Travis and Soledad streets, two-story health department building, and city hall remodeling are planned. Parks like Brackenridge near Olmos site showcase cliffs, shade trees, streams, picnic facilities, and extensive roadways for golf, tennis, and swimming.
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Tay Lanbert
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Texas
Travis
Soledad Streets
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Robert B. Green
San Antonio Athletic Club
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Brackenridge Park
Olinas
San Antonio Births Decline as Deaths Fall in 1926
City health department reports a drop in both births and deaths for 1926 compared to 1925. There were 4,670 births registered and 3,301 deaths in 1925, while 3,140 deaths have been reported so far in 1926.
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