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Domestic News September 17, 1939

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

Building activity in El Centro increased during the past week, with permits totaling $3,381, raising the seasonal figure to $271,162 compared to $244,932 last year. Key projects include remodeling by Robert Hayes, progress on homes by A.A. Kaiser, and various additions and reroofing.

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Building Activity Speeds Up in El Centro

Renewed activity in El Centro building during the past week Saturday brought hopes of a record fall season in El Centro as permits issued during the week totaled $3381 and boosted the seasonal mark to $271,162 as compared to $244,932 for the same period one year ago.

Largest permit of the week was issued to Robert Hayes for $1100 worth of alterations on a dwelling at 343 Orange street. The house will be completely remodeled. two rooms will be added.

Rain during the past week, located leaks in many valley buildings, and as a result three permits were issued for reroofing purposes.

A. A. Kaiser reported progress on five homes he is building on West Heil and Hamilton streets. Three of the homes are being built for M. O. King, one for Massey Horton and one for D. Horton. The King houses will be put up for sale.

Builders Supply reported progress on the Art Sinclair home on West Wensley and the General Petroleum service station at Sixth and Broadway.

Permits issued during the week:
Robert Hayes, 343 Orange, $1100, remodel residence; W. E. Whitacre, 435 Sandalwood, $152, reroofing; John Kepley, 563 Hamilton, $165, reroofing; W. A. Scheniman, $575, reroof building; Phil Remington, 1210 Heil street, $650, addition to residence; Everett Mallory, Cedar street, $600, addition to dwelling; H. D. Grandey, 765 Holt, $140, addition to residence.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Economic

What keywords are associated?

El Centro Building Construction Permits Home Remodeling Reroofing Economic Growth

What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Hayes A. A. Kaiser M. O. King Massey Horton D. Horton Art Sinclair W. E. Whitacre John Kepley W. A. Scheniman Phil Remington Everett Mallory H. D. Grandey

Where did it happen?

El Centro

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Primary Location

El Centro

Event Date

Past Week

Key Persons

Robert Hayes A. A. Kaiser M. O. King Massey Horton D. Horton Art Sinclair W. E. Whitacre John Kepley W. A. Scheniman Phil Remington Everett Mallory H. D. Grandey

Outcome

permits issued totaled $3381, boosting seasonal total to $271,162 compared to $244,932 one year ago. progress reported on multiple homes and a service station.

Event Details

Renewed building activity in El Centro with permits for remodeling, additions, and reroofing due to rain leaks. A. A. Kaiser building five homes on West Heil and Hamilton streets for M. O. King, Massey Horton, and D. Horton. Builders Supply progressing on Art Sinclair home and General Petroleum service station.

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