Four Shilliam Additions Provide Home Sites in Waterloo
The Waterloo Evening Courier details Samuel Shilliam’s subdivision work in northeast Waterloo, describing four additions platted from 1890 to 1910. It notes 249 residential lots, boundaries near the Illinois Central main lines and Chicago Great Western tracks, and early county officials involved. Laborers in I C shops and other factories occupied many homes as Waterloo grew eastward.
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Waterloo
Samuel Shilliam
Lafayette Street
Shilliam
I. C
Robinson Street
D. Becker
A. J. Edwards
F. M. Shoemaker
John Ball
Beeson Street
Beech Street
Almond Street
Linden Avenue
S. C. Railway
Douglas Street
Barclay Street
Center Line
Shuillam
Willow Street
Building Questions for the Architects Small House Service Bureau
Homeowners ask about waterproofing basements on clay soils with heavy spring moisture and about adding hardwood over worn softwood floors. Advice covers concrete walls with waterproofing, surface coatings for block walls, footing drains, fresh air via standard heating, and choosing oak or maple for thicker flooring with proper ventilation and basement air flow.
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National
April Construction Contracts in Iowa Totals $4,836,200
Des Moines officials report that construction contracts awarded in Iowa during April totaled $4,836,200. The release lists public and private projects across multiple counties, detailing contract sums and contractors involved in the month.
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Towa
Des Moines
Iowa
Two economy houses in same design with varied exteriors
Two designs 6-A-85 and 6-A-86 illustrate matching plans with different finishes. Both center on a front hall plan with a long living room and separate dining and kitchen areas. Options include porch placement, brick or stucco exteriors, and modest kitchen fittings, aimed at economical living.
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Architects’ Small House Service Bureau
American Institute of Architects
United States Department of Commerce
Technical Department of the Architects
Small House Service Bureau
Building contracts rise in four months records
A F W Dodge report shows 636200 for April 1928, up 51 percent from April 1927 but 14 percent below March 1928. Last month public works and utilities led with 1530600, residential 1308700, commercial 866400, industrial 377500, totaling 18720300 in four months, up 36 percent from the first four months of last year.
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F. W. Dodge Corporation
Waterloo Leads Iowa Cities In Building in April
An International News Service dispatch from Des Moines reports Waterloo tops seven Iowa cities in April building with permit value totaling 488000 dollars. Other cities listed include Des Moines 387700 Cedar Rapids 266000 Davenport 136600 Sioux City 124300 Dubuque 100400 Mason City 65100.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Des Moines Today
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Waterloo Seas
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Sioux City
Dubuque
Mason City
Fine Surroundings Make Community President Coolidge
President Coolidge told a joint meeting of the American Federation of Arts and the American Association of Museums that attractive surroundings lift moral tone and aid city growth. He urged applying the arts to urban expansion as he noted progress in eliminating slums and ugliness in towns and cities.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Coolidge
American Federation of Arts
American Association of Museums
A Friend in Time of Need
An insurance pitch stresses low cost and strong protection for property risks. It promises prompt service from companies that stand by policyholders, offering dependable protection and timely assistance when needed.
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H. E. Netcott
Henry W. Sedvert
Cutler Street
Miles
Waterloo Metal & Mfg. CO
Stebbins Plumbing CO
Stebbins
Waterloo Roofing & Supply Co
East Fifth St
Von
Lester W. Miller Realtor
Pioneer
Cleve G. Miller
Better Homes
Park View
Byrnes Park Golf Links
Waterloo Savings Bank Bldg
East Park Ave
Iowa Public Service Co
East Side
Cedar Falls
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