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Domestic News February 16, 1941

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

El Centro's building permits hit $30,000 on Saturday, but totaled less than half of 1940's pace; four weekly permits worth $2,375 issued, including earthquake repairs.

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El Centro Building Lags Behind 1940
Pace; Total Reaches $30,000 Mark

El Centro building permits passed the $30,000 mark Saturday, according to statistics provided by the city engineer's office but the total was less than half the building activity on the same date one year ago.

Only four permits totalling $2375 were issued during the week, the largest of which was a $2000 permit issued to George Legakes for earthquake repair on a building located at 759 Main street.

Other permits issued included: W. A. Scheniman, 4th and Ross, $100, addition; H. K. McCracken, 420 Wensley, $75, store room construction; Shirley Deakin, 447 Len Rey, $200, repairs.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

El Centro Building Permits Construction Activity Earthquake Repair

What entities or persons were involved?

George Legakes W. A. Scheniman H. K. Mccracken Shirley Deakin

Where did it happen?

El Centro

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

El Centro

Event Date

Saturday

Key Persons

George Legakes W. A. Scheniman H. K. Mccracken Shirley Deakin

Outcome

total building permits reached $30,000, less than half the activity on the same date in 1940. four permits issued during the week totaling $2375: $2000 for earthquake repair, $100 addition, $75 store room construction, $200 repairs.

Event Details

El Centro building permits passed the $30,000 mark Saturday but were less than half the building activity on the same date one year ago. Only four permits totalling $2375 were issued during the week, the largest being a $2000 permit to George Legakes for earthquake repair at 759 Main street. Other permits: W. A. Scheniman, 4th and Ross, $100 addition; H. K. McCracken, 420 Wensley, $75 store room construction; Shirley Deakin, 447 Len Rey, $200 repairs.

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