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April 6, 1961
Greenbelt News Review
Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Mysterious sale of 8.6-acre Greenbelt land strip opposite junior high school, between Edmonston Rd. and Kenilworth Ave., handled via New York office of Webb & Knapp; Washington office unaware; locals speculate for small office building site.
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A mystery land transaction involving Greenbelt property took place last week. News has reached city manager Charles McDonald's office that the narrow strip of land opposite the junior high school and lying between Edmonston Rd. and Kenilworth Ave. has been sold through the New York office of Webb & Knapp.
The Washington office which has been handling all the Greenbelt properties of the company, reportedly knows nothing about the sale. Local citizens are speculating that the 8.6 acre tract may be slated for use as the site of a small office building.
A mystery land transaction involving Greenbelt property took place last week. News has reached city manager Charles McDonald's office that the narrow strip of land opposite the junior high school and lying between Edmonston Rd. and Kenilworth Ave. has been sold through the New York office of Webb & Knapp.
The Washington office which has been handling all the Greenbelt properties of the company, reportedly knows nothing about the sale. Local citizens are speculating that the 8.6 acre tract may be slated for use as the site of a small office building.
What sub-type of article is it?
Mystery
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Land Transaction
Greenbelt Property
Mystery Sale
Office Building Speculation
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Mcdonald
Webb & Knapp
Where did it happen?
Greenbelt, Opposite The Junior High School, Between Edmonston Rd. And Kenilworth Ave.
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Key Persons
Charles Mcdonald
Webb & Knapp
Location
Greenbelt, Opposite The Junior High School, Between Edmonston Rd. And Kenilworth Ave.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
A narrow strip of Greenbelt land sold through New York office of Webb & Knapp, unknown to Washington office; locals speculate for office building site.