New Building Boom Raises U S Construction Value in 1928
Actual building operations in the United States during 1928 reached about 6.85 billion dollars, the largest on record, marking a roughly five percent rise from 1925, according to the Building Economic Research Bureau of the American Bond and Mortgage Company. The report notes a strong surge in activity, including New York City's anticipated building bill.
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United States
Building Economic Research Bureau
American Bond and Mortgage Company
New York
Doctor B O Works to Erect Major Brownsville Garage
Dr B O Works of Brownsville will construct a new 100 by 100 foot brick stone tile and stucco garage in Brownsville with plans by Harvey P. Smith of San Antonio. The project cost about 20000 and is described as the largest in history, aiming to surpass prior records. The report notes strong construction demand and a 1927 value near the 1926 record.
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Bureau
Building Activity Expected to Rise in 1927 Across States
Wartime shortages solved and demand steady for well constructed buildings. The report notes calm costs and satisfactory rents with only mild fears of a downturn. States and cities anticipate building operations in 1927 at or above 1926 levels, led by Texas and major cities like Chicago Detroit Newark Milwaukee and Los Angeles.
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Idaho
Ada
Wyoming
Utah
Mississippi
Los Angeles
Detroit
Baltimore
New Orleans
Dayton
San Antonio
Galveston
Jackson
Miss
Abilene
Tex
Seattle St. Pederstere
Fla
Portland
Ore
Salt Lake City
Ventura
Cal
Milwaukee
Gulfport
Columbia
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Dallas
Pascagula
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Denver
Texas
Newark
Cincinnati
Ahlwaukee
San Francisco
Buffalo
St. Petersburg
Albany
Southwestern Bell Buys Toll Lines Links Laredo to East
Gordon Underwood announces Southwestern Bell Telephone has purchased toll lines from Hebbronville to San Diego and to Laredo. The deal includes right of way and goodwill, with immediate rebuilding and stringing of wire to connect with all points east of Laredo. Completion Hebbronville to Laredo expected soon.
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Laredo
Texas
Gordon Underwood
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Hebbronville-Martinez
Southwestern
Hebbronville
San Diego
Inet
Stuccos Endure as Economical Safe Exteriors
Builders push lime stucco as economical durable exteriors with ornate potential. National Lime Association notes stucco resists cracks, making it a preferred choice in major cities.
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National Lime Association
Seguin owner buys Exsh-Karry stock for new cash and carry
David Reichman, owner of two Seguin stores, purchased the Exsh-Karry grocery stock and fixtures at auction in San Marcos. Remodeling is underway, with carpenters and painters at work. Adolf Hendler will serve as local manager as the store plans a two to three week opening.
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San Marcos
David Reichman
Seguin
Adolf Hendler
Smith Home bids opened for Hollywood boulevard residence
Architect L Harrington has started taking bids for the H G 8 Smith residence to be built on Hollywood boulevard between Main avenue and McCullough. The two story frame and stucco home is estimated at about $10 000.
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L. Harrington
Smith
Hollywood Boulevard
Main Avenue
McCullough
Bonds Voted For Mission Junior High Building
A bond issue to fund a new Mission junior high school building was approved. The project is expected to cost about $85,000.
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Mission
1927 Building Starts Lively Amid Construction Surge
Washington reports a strong start to 1927 as Associated General Contractors of America note record activity. Contracts awarded in the first seven months of 1996 rose sharply from 1925, with November setting new highs and 1926 shows rising under way volumes. An index bases 1913 equals 100 shows November at 210 versus 203 in 1925.
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Washington
Associated General Contractors of America
Electric heaters cut steam in bathrooms
An electric heater in a bathroom heats quickly and dries moisture, helping prevent steamy mirrors and dull metal. The device solves common cold, damp conditions by warming the room and reducing condensation on surfaces.
Cotton gins speed output with electric power
A seventy saw gin run by electricity beat the steam unit by about half a bale per hour due to steadier motor power. Jennings Drug stock and fixtures, valued at 200 and 6000 dollars, were bought in at auction in San Marcos by Behrens Drug of Waco and resold to Mr. Jennings who will reopen there after bankruptcy.
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Jennings Drug Company
San Marcos
Beherns Drug Company
Waco
Jennings
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