Scottsdale permits show steep February drop in value
Scottsdale February permit valuations totaled 1.52 million, far below February 1970 by more than half. Single family and townhouse work led the mix, with office and professional buildings second, plus multi family, amusements, garages, and alterations among other categories. In Arizona overall, January construction valued at 5.29 million, down from 62.36 million a year earlier. A new Indian School Animal Hospital project in Scottsdale is under way, with completion eyed for mid April.
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Scottsdale
Sands
East
Pandoise Village
Indian School
E. Indian School, Rd
Union Construction of
Phoenix
Jerry Harris
Richard Cavinesk
Cooper -Downs and Associates
Romney Predicts 1971 Housing Boom Amid Fed Measures
Secretary Romney predicted 1971 housing starts could reach 2.3 million, eclipsing the 1951 record as HUD subsidies and FHA rate cuts improve borrowing costs. He tied the forecast to wage controls and a new Nixon commission aimed at curbing the wage price spiral while boosting construction and employment.
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Norman Kempster
Washington Cart
Penn
George
Romney
Roftiney
HUD
FHA
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Nixon
Phoenix Bonsai Society to host fertilizers and insects lecture
The Phoenix Bonsai Society invites the public to an informal talk on fertilizers and insecticides led by Ted Haskins of Harpers Nursery Scottsdale. The free lecture starts at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Desert Botanical Garden Papago Park Van Buren.
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Phoenix Bonsai Society
Ted Haskins
Harpers’ Nursery
Scottsdale
Desert —’ Botanical
van Buren
Papago Park
Sierra National's Casa Arcos Complex Nears Opening
The Casa Log Arcos apartment complex by Sierra National Corporation nears completion with two to three bedroom units and amenities including heated pool, private patios, and outdoor grills. Costs are around 1.8 million dollars under Barry Greene design. Construction on Casa Los Santos, at 74th Street and Thomas Road, aims for mid-summer completion with 152 two and three bedroom apartments at about 2 million. Gerald F. Comer oversees construction as VP.
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Barry Greene
National Sierra
Casa Los “Santos
Thomas Road
Casa Los Santos
Ray Parrish
Sierra National Corporation
Scottsdale
Arizona
Gerald F. Comer
Quiet revolution shapes bank branch design at Valley National Bank
The Oak Street Branch on North Scottsdale Road epitomizes a shift from monumental to people centered banking. Howard Boice of VNB explains modular 20 square foot floor plans with movable interior walls and interchangeable light panels to fit sites and allow easy additions with minimal disruption.
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Oak Street
Valley National Bank
Scottsdale Road
VNB
Howard” “Boice
Arizona Supreme Court affirms state rights on sand and rock pricing
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the state land commissioner can set the price for sand, rock and gravel taken from state lands. Obed Lassen had canceled Tucson Sand and Rock's lease in 1967 after they refused payment of an approved rate of 9.5 cents per cubic yard, sparking a dispute over lease terms.
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Phoenix
UPI
Arizona Supreme Cours
Land
Obed Lassen
Tucson Sand ‘and Rock
Fire Auto Bonds Workmen's Compensation Leer Insurance
Insurance notice for Leer Insurance at 3827 N 24th Street outlining fire auto bonds and workers compensation coverage details.
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Leer
24Th Street
Valle National Bank adopts modular branch design
The Oak Street Branch illustrates a bank-wide plan using few interior walls and moveable furniture. Exterior features are set by independent architects after building basics are defined.
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Oak © Street
Valleational Bank
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Safari
Burton Barr
House of Representatives
Jack Koon
Pioneer National Title
Alice Frazure
Ed ‘Thirkhill
Lard Macon
Tucson
Valley Garden Center
N. 15Th Ave
The
Desert Botanical Garden
Scottsdale Daily Progress
DVM
Sixth Ave
Nears
Casa Los Arcos
Aramada
Desis
INB
Paul Colfins
Desert Vista
Shea
Thunderbird
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Universal Homes
Cove
Granite Reef
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