"...sales within the past 30 days alone of $125,000. These figures are significant. They bring a message fraught with meaning to the man who plans to build and wants a home where future values will be greater than present values. They disclose the...
"The purpose of this development is to give the man of moderate means an opportunity to own a suburban estate. Each tract is absolutely level, high and dry, cherted streets. Schools and churches go to make this one of Birmingham's most popular...
Advertisement for a new house in Montgomery, Alabama, describing its dimensions, layout, and building materials. The house was designed by Charles S. Sedgwick.
In the book Tait records financial matters, including his account with J. & E. Austill; expenses incurred by his son, Charles, while attending the University of Alabama; the cost of supplies used to build a new house; the purchase of slaves; and...
In the contract Oliver gives specific dimensions of the house; the layout of the rooms; and the exact number of windows and doors to be included. For his work Hatcher will receive $1,600; the necessary supplies and labor to complete the job; and...
This article discusses a campaign begun by the American Legion of Alabama to raise money for a memorial building in Montgomery, which would also function as the state archives: "The proposed fireproof building will hold the state's valuable...
This article discusses the completion of a bridge over the Southern Railway tracks and Shoal Creek in Montevallo, Alabama. The bridge was built as part of the Works Progress Administration: "The new bridge pictured above bears the distinction of...
This article discusses the completion of a bridge over the Southern Railway tracks and Shoal Creek in Montevallo, Alabama: "Montevallo will hail the opening of the new bridge with much joy. It will make a most fitting and impressive entrance to the...
This issue mentions that returning soldiers are having trouble finding clothes and lodging in Montgomery, and it discusses the rapid increase in home and business construction in the city.
2009-09-18
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