Interior finish near at Masonic Temple dedication planned
Plastering of 16000 square yards completed for the Masonic temple at Park Avenue and Mulberry Street. J E Currie promises interior finish by November 15 with a grand opening and dedication about December 1. The basement and first two floors to be completed this year.
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Masonic Temple
Parkavenue
Mulberry Street
J. E. Currie
Currie Construction Company
Park Avenue
Crete
Building wallboards and varnish care questions answered
Reader questions cover preparing wallboard for wallpaper without cracking, refining light woodwork to golden oak, and whether undercoats are needed. Experts advise stripping varnish, revarnishing, or waxing, and warn against masking issues with shortcuts.
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Wallis
Small House Design 5 H 4 Offers Many Advantages
This feature notes a compact design using texture faced hollow tile and a slate roof for fire resistance and economy. It highlights ornamental touches like lattice work, balustrades, and double hung windows, with a roomy living area and built in china closet. Construction and exposure details are provided.
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Emtch
Mome
Safeguarding Home Building Against Labor Liens
A reader asks how to protect a home construction project from labor liens and best methods to handle payments. Advice includes supervising by an architect who reviews bills, securing receipts and lien releases, paying only receipted amounts for materials and labor, and obtaining a surety bond from a reputable builder. Additional guidance covers insulation to stop drafts, using guaranteed stucco products, and proper damp proofing and drainage for foundations.
Four Billion Spent So Far in 28 for Building
Washington. D. C. Aug. 18. More than four billion dollars have been spent for construction in the United States since the year opened, according to figures from the Associated General Contractors of America. The first seven months show a three percent rise over 1937, with July the busiest month yet for that period. June set a record, and July dipped slightly from June, though still near the highest levels, with August and June 1927 serving as later benchmarks.
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Washington,d.c
United States
Associated General Contractors of America
Seven Building Projects Visible From One Corner
From the Sycamore and Fourth street east corner in Waterloo seven downtown building projects are visible with a total value of 704 500 dollars and 204 workers. The Hotel President three firms across Park avenue and Fourth street shows 400 000 dollars in cost and seventy workers. Black’s annex at 250 000 dollars with around 70 workers. Lighty Realty adding a 3rd story for 10 000 dollars with six workers. Woods’ Bros. remodel currently near completion at 5 000 dollars with about 10 workers. Schulte building near Sept 1 occupancy at 35 000 dollars employing 13. Wangler building remodel at Fourth and Lafayette costing 1 500 dollars with about 20 workers. and a store front project at 216-18 Fourth street est. costing 3 000 dollars with about 25 workers. Additional remodeling of the upper Wangler and the Fourth street store front projects are noted along with related costs and labor.
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Down Town
Sycamore
Fourth Street
Sycamore Street
Park Avenue
Black
Lighty, Realty. ‘Company
Woods’ Bros
Waterloo
s _ main
Schulte
Syndicate Buiding
Bridge Street
Wangler
Fourth and
Lafayette Streets
Design of Garage And Location of Prime Importance
An old style guide discusses garage design as a key house feature. It emphasizes unity with the dwelling, warns against harsh design contrasts, and favors attached or semi detached forms for small lots. It covers fire safety, fire doors, code constraints, and options for garage placement including under-house or separate passages.
Deere Tractor Plant Rising: Six Story Building Under Construction
The John Deere Tractor company project on Muos street requires thirty carloads of material per story for a six story building. Seven carloads of lumber per floor support form work, two mixers operate onsite, and a total of around 450 workers including bricklayers and stonemasons are employed.
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Deere Company
John Deere Tractor Company
John G. Miller Construction Company
Muos Street
Tractor Company
John Deere Tractor Company Manufacturing
Double Garages Grow Popular for Thrifty Homeowners
The 1928 notice notes that building a two or more car garage costs less per car than a single car garage and the extra space can often be rented at a profit. Rent often covers interest and taxes, effectively making storage nearly free while adding value and hospitality for visiting cars.
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United States
Week's Building Permits Total $18,700
City hall issued 41 building permits for the week ending last night totaling 18,700. Three permits for homes valued at 11,500 were issued, 13 private garages cost 1,350, one public garage by Harry Hummel at 410 Park Ave West costs 5,000. Heating plant permits numbered 17 signaling preparation for winter, one business building 600 and ,750 for remodeling and additions. Two billboard permits and two for other buildings were issued.
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Harry Hummel
Park Avenue West
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American Institute of Architects
United States Department, of Commerce
Technical Department
BuReau Detde
Dinrigfoow
Weise
Thur
Courier
Independent Electric CO
Jefferson
Johnny
Kilowatt
Quest & Smiths Vld
Eye
Mporvan
Wprangs
Mr. Quick
I. de Ta
ALUN
Quest & Smith the Plumbers
Ewing & Crozier Insurance
Automobile Pioneer
American Abstract & Title Company
Melinbis
Abstracters
Oil-O-Matic
L.e.glaza CO
Waterloo Metal & Mfg. CO
Weatherwax Insurance Agency
V. Hughes
Mgr
Public Charity of Independence
Hawk
Karl C. Ulrich
Henry W. Sedvert
Bes
Culler Street
TOWA
Cleve G. Miller
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New Colonial Furnace
Jefferson St
Lester W. Miller
Pioneer Blig
Waterloo Roofing & Supply Co
East Fifth St
Walker & Myers
Stevenson
John G. Wright
Jefferson Street
S. F. Stevenson Plumbing Co
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