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Domestic News August 29, 1951

Seward Seaport Record

Seward, Alaska

What is this article about?

Approximately 45 lots in the Federal and Cliff Additions were sold at public auction today by Victor Fischer, federal townsite planner from Anchorage, at city hall. Attended by about 60 locals and Anchorage real estate men, lots started at $10-50, with some selling for double the minimum, mostly to local bidders except in Cliff Addition.

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LOTS IN FEDERAL AND CLIFF ADDITIONS SOLD BY LAND OFFICE TODAY

Approximately 45 lots in the Federal and Cliff Additions were sold at public auction today by Victor Fischer, federal townsite planner from the Anchorage office.

The sale, conducted in the city hall was attended by about 60 interested local residents and several Anchorage real estate men. All parcels were started at a minimum sale price ranging from $10 to $50. Several lots brought as much as double the appraised minimum, most of the higher priced lots were taken by local bidders, however, except in the Cliff addition.

A columnist says that a good beginning and a good ending make a good speech—if they come close enough together.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Land Auction Federal Additions Cliff Additions Lot Sale Victor Fischer Anchorage

What entities or persons were involved?

Victor Fischer

Where did it happen?

Federal And Cliff Additions

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Federal And Cliff Additions

Event Date

Today

Key Persons

Victor Fischer

Outcome

approximately 45 lots sold; minimum prices $10 to $50; several lots sold for double the minimum; most higher-priced lots taken by local bidders except in cliff addition

Event Details

Lots sold at public auction conducted in city hall by Victor Fischer, federal townsite planner from Anchorage office; attended by about 60 interested local residents and several Anchorage real estate men

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