Linden Addition Room From Start Early Scoffers Silenced
Linden addition, platted March 12, 1900 by M. L. Newton for J. A. Guenther, grew from farm land to a bustling east-side district. Within two years 25 houses stood, 75 by year two, streetcar access in 1910, Linden chapel, Mc Kinley and Lafayette schools, and a growing resident mix as streets like State and Lafayette defined the area north of Lafayette street to the city limit.
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Linden Addition
Fullerton
Red Cross
M. L. Newton
J. A. Guenther
Newton
L. E. Park
Linden
Linden Place
Linden Chapel
McKinley
Lafayette
St. John's Catholic Church
Lafayette Street
State Street
Monroe Street
Building Your Own Home Insight and Advice
A U S A Architects Smallhouse Service Bureau, the American Institute of Architects, and the Department of Commerce discuss financing, down payments, and contracts. They explain that paying like rent implies a deed contract and down payments reduce lender profits, and offer chimney and stucco questions with practical, non-graphic guidance on leaks, mortars, and flue design for safer construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smallouse Service Bureau
United States, Inc
American Institute of Architects
Department of Commerce
United States
Q—Ti
Stucca
Elena
Iowa Denies Major Role in Six Transoceanic Liners
A National Council for American Shipbuilders study shows Iowa minor in the plan for six Transoceanic Corporation superliners costing 21 million each. Pennsylvania leads state gains with 17.89 million in foundry products and supplies, followed by New Jersey and New York. Other states receive smaller shares for materials such as electrical gear, motors, leather, and ships components, with Minnesota and Wisconsin each near 775 thousand and Rhode Island projecting port equipment costs.
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Tawa
Union
Pennsylvania
Trans-aceanic Corporation
New Jersey
New York
Massachusetts
Ohio
Connecticut
Ordb
Michigan
Tudlana
Maryland
North Carolina
West Virginia
Maines
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
RoUhier
Thi
Tiestar
Kansas
Laaer
Florida
Turpentine
Cgypres
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oy Orepanmar
Arena Currie
Outdoor living rooms guide garden planning and pace
The Architects' Small House Service Bureau offers advice on turning the yard into outdoor rooms, planning before planting, and placing the house within the garden. It warns to budget time, consider hiring a professional gardener carefully, and choose climate suitable plants while imagining long term growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tev
Nature
A Friend in Time of Need Insurance Offer
A brief insurance pitch promises reliable protection and prompt service in moments of need. It emphasizes longstanding customer trust and dependable coverage, highlighting responsive help and security for policyholders.
Repairing Old Houses Shows Big Investment Returns
A Washington Post article argues modernizing old dwellings boosts neighborhood value and personal wealth. It cites a loan-backed renovation turning a valueless house into a $14,000 asset and projected $18,000, with three of four new homes lumber built and easily altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Make New Wealth by Modernizing Old Houses
The piece argues upgrading old houses boosts wealth and local investment. It highlights using well manufactured timber, proper drying, and consulting a lumber merchant as the first step. It notes that borrowing may fund modernization, benefiting owners and neighbors through banks, loan companies, and private lenders.
Bridge Street Stores to Be Built by Schulte Realty
Bids for an eight store building remodeled from the old four story Bridge street mill will be received about April 12. Schulte Realty plans a 170 foot Bridge street frontage with brick and stone trim and a 50 thousand dollar estimated cost. The project uses reinforced concrete and steel over the mill race with eight store rooms and individual heating plants. Harry H. Schulte leads Schulte Realty, which leased the site from Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill Co. for 99 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulte Realty Company
Bridge Street
Waterloo & Cedar Falls Mill Co
Mortimer Cleveland
Mortimer B. Cleveland
Harry H. Schulte
Waterloo
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Guenther
Schulte Stores
Petes
Iowa
Ewing & Crozier Insurance
Oregon
Small House Service Bureau of the United States, Inc
Clinte
Lerous
Weatherwax Insurance Agency
KW. V. Hughes
Mer
Old Mill Race
Division
Bath Sis
Kingbard Hill
Kingbard
Lester W. Miller
Davidsons Stade Vad Cammenomee
Eg Anit Ge
Jefferson St
John G. Wright
Oil-O-Matic
L. E. Glaza CO
Cleve G. Miller
Better Homes
Quest & Smith
W. Sih St
Dea
Waterloo Lumber Co
Fourth St
Bruner & Salz
Mulberry St
Cedar Falls
Cedar Heights
Iowa Securities Company
W. OW. Beal
Everhot
Stebbins Plumbing & Heating Co
Stebbins
Unique Cleaners
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