Turning Point in 1940 Residential Community Development
Federal housing leaders describe 1940 as a turning point in housing policy. Abner Ferguson notes a shift toward planned subdivisions built with FHA cooperation, as seven of ten new homes were in planned communities. Subdivisions modernized and absorbed, with greater FHA subdivision analysis and selection for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Abner H. Ferguson
PHA
Activision
Pereguson
Ferguson
Convenient 5 Room Bungalows Spur FHA Subdivision Trends
In 1940, 2,680 subdivisions were analyzed with 243,217 building lots over 76,230 acres. Of these, 98 percent were single family and 1,876 were new, compared with 2,615 subdivisions in 1939. The report notes room for improvement as 420,000 single family dwellings were built in nonfarm areas that year and planning divisions assist cities in zoning law refinement.
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Subiilvis
United States
Ferguson
FHA
Plannea
Asde
Long Planning Division
City End
Alta
City Planning and Zoning Conferences Detail Readiness
A fragment notes annual conferences with city planning officials and zoning topics. It mentions eight general conferences with 80 participants including developers and architects, plus 64 educational tasks set for real estate conventions and technical organizations focused on arranging and refining zoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gether
Texas Shade and Blind expands to new Seguin Highway plant
Texas Shade and Blind factory moves operations to a new Wy W. White road site off Seguin Highway. The 1825 established firm, owned by D. W. Lemon and Zona, highlights kiln dried wood and magnolia, in house millwork, and a nationwide claim as the only southern maker to fabricate blinds and their own fittings. Seven dozen workers support manufacturing and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Shade & Blind
New Seguin Highway
W. W. White Road
Texas Shade and Blind Factory
Fitters
Wy. W. White Road
Texas Shade
Texas Shade and Wind Factory
D. W. Lemon
Zona
Lemon
South
Texas Slade and Blind
San Antonio
Dima
Plan for Laundry Tubs and Utility Room Layout
FHA officials approve plan details for laundry tubs placement and utility room. The design aims to position tubs away from the washing machine and avoid a wringer on the same side, ensuring clear space and safe access within the home layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Mary Yeich
Tre
Buyer warned to know value of San Antonio home lots
A San Antonio vigilance committee and Real Estate board warn buyers to thoroughly research residential lot values before purchase. They stress checking neighborhood development, utility access, and financing availability, noting many “cheap” lots prove costly due to infrastructure and federal lending requirements. The statement urges investors to avoid transient promoter schemes and to verify lot legality and resale prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Fedéral’ Housing Administration
Jouns Inig
Vigilance Committee
No Loop Estates Now On Market
North Loop Estates near the new municipal airport are on sale. Platted into 2 and 1 acre tracts facing North Loop road and Motul Jolugh avenue extension, the land totals about 20 acres with half a mile of frontage. W C Holland owns the subdivision and hired William F Behits as exclusive agent with Alexander Brenner handling all tract sales.
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North Loop Estates
North Loop
North Leon Road
North Loop Road
McCutouge
Orly Neven
Key Hall
W. C. Holland
Wiliam F. Behits
Alexander Brenner
Belwuta'a
Travelers Hotel Completes Remodeling After 75 Years
J M Thompson of the Travelers Hotel, 218 Broadway, announces completion of remodeling across all seven floors. All 150 rooms have been redecorated and refurnished with new drapes, rugs, and innerspring mattresses. The hotel, a San Antonio staple for 75 years, now features a coffee shop serving quiet, quality food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. ‘Thompson
Mankager
Notel
Brodway
Sewen
Fisg
Thompson
San Antona
Zeller Office Tops Texas Agencies
The John Zeller office in San Antonio, agent for Farm and Home Savings and Loan association, led Texas agencies in February 1941 and exceeded its quota by a large margin. It marked one of the strongest months since March 1840, despite its short length this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm and Home Service
John Zeller
San Antonio
Farm and Home Savings and Loan Association
Missouri
Texas
Third Annual Used Car Exchange Weeks Feature Easy Terms
Easy terms are a feature of the Third Annual Used Car Exchange Weeks, now conducted through Classification 73, Light Want Ads, highlighting accessible buying options and a broad range of vehicles.
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I Palns
Carl F. Wideman Paint Store
Krockisn Avp. Gee
Fleasanton Park
Cross Bind
Ill
Oftica
Dallas Street
No. St. Mary's
Werae
Mee
Mlurer
Uni
Sie
REO RM Maye
Lee
Bird Lime & Cement Company
Ernest Tteed
Dayton “Pop-Up
Vaicsamra Sprinkling Systems
Dayton Irrigation System OF
Smith-Young Tower
San Antonio, Texas
Fannin
Pittsburg
Omatic
Ava
Pitteliite Water Meater Company
Thade
B. B. Smith
the Builder
Siéves
Ofong
Camm
T. M.L
Cardinal Avenue
J. D. Ansleys
Busby
J. Fred Bewnz
J. M. Trompson
Canes
Northlive Dlog, Materials CO
Aion Freiterediture Mit
Ivan Vy
Riley
HOC
Rinck Halliday Jamison-Bremer Co
Toon Aceat Company
TMH
Majestic
Richard Gill
Flanter
Vine Gole
A. C. Horn Co
Tex
Palate
Unameis
Kale & Amtail F. A. Sheffield
Myr
Mt Dares
Zeller Office
Rhea
City Lumber Co
Purresta, Dink, Caner
Marge St. Et
PHL Terma Bad Lime & Cement CO
Teddie Mardin
Fred Lehr
McCullough
Ie Pitan
Marie
Thaile
Hans
Pencer
Sauer Lumber
Fhenericksburg Rnad
Terrell Hills
Eldon Road
Eldon and Garrity
A.B. Spencer, Jr
A. B. Spencer & Sons
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