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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
10
Conover reports two property classes in play with major deals likely. Downtown and small acre lots at the north end of the city show brisk activity in the market. The firm notes pending transactions and more sales expected as property adds attract buyers in the Lake Ballingor area.
The owners along Westlake Boulevard express confidence in a planned development at the junction of Olivest and Sixth Avenues. A modern two story concrete building is proposed with stores on the ground floor and upper facilities, signaling intended retail expansion and improved access.
Fragmentary notice describes frontage measurements on Westlake Olive and Stewart streets and a two story building costing about 40000 dollars. The text mentions a war era frame or draft near July but details are missing and uncertain.
The Board of Works awarded the regrade of Dearbornet to Lewis & Wiley Contractors at a uniform price of 206 per cubic yard. The bid totaled 357,008 with an estimated cost of 431,000 including a bridge on 18th Ave. The firm has asked 60 per ton for steel, with 400 tons needed in total.
H E Orr and Company announce a new tract at the north end near Green Lake. The firm states six bids were received for the dash and regrade work on the Jackson project with costs per ton for the deer bridge cited. The north end is booming, attracting inquiries and interest from Lewis & Wiley.
Morrison and Kehelman praise West Seattle district property, predicting rapid value growth due to city improvements and strong demand from homebuilders who buy lots outright. The suburb offers premier views of the Sound from elevated locations and is considered superior to other areas for new dwellings.
In the city area a real estate listing notes 40 acres of tract land in demand. Orr & Co, selling the property, warns that if the fourty acres sell quickly on theInet lot they will be snapped up within the week.
A week of strong demand for small farms near Seattle reported by Mack Land Company manager Mr Mack. Medium priced acreage remains most attractive as Eastern visitors tour offices and Western fever grows. Fall and winter prospects look brighter, and acreage remains considered a safe investment.
Armour's new plant at the corner of Jackson Street and Thirday, in the hands of Calhoun Denny and Ewing, shows rapid progress toward completion. The 110 by 190 foot seven story building will have two subbasements, with Alaska marble cladding and planned offices and lofts on the top floors. Armour & Co. will occupy the lower portion and claim it to be the best in the United States.
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