New Britain herald., 1919-06-07
MAYOR IS ASl
 APPOINT CON
Gorbach, Stern & Ha1
 Their Proposition Inl

Because of some CT has been heard conce. cerlty of the Gorbach mer corporation in about 100 houses rental problems George A. Quigled the corporation to tee of three djsintgN dealers to appraise itheN the homes are to be con corporation wrote to M and offered to submit specifications of each hq the builders estimate committee. The comm to decide what would pensation forFhes buildiM ing of the proposition.
 In reply, Mayor Quigley that a similar committee of estate dealers bass upon the the building lots. MT. Gorbad this morning that the concern cepted the mayors suggestioH9 would ask him tesappoint a. coniy tee of disinterested real estate dsN CTS. slsS
 Letter To Mayor.
 The corresp pondence between the concern and the mayor follows:
 June t6,s1s1e. Hon. George A. Quigley,
 Mayor, City oflNew Britain. Dear Sir:
 "In reading over your sixth annual message we note what you say regard ing the serious condition of the hous- ing situation in New Britain, and that the estimated shortage of rents is in the neighborhood Of one thousand. Also that it is doubtful whether 1,o son to supply the normal demand, without thought to the present short ago, 5> t.4 -. Tn view of this condition we are ready to offer proposition to the people of New Britain to help relieve the housing situation as much as pos sible. by building from fifty to one hundred houses on Park Reserve, North Stanley street, for parties wish- ing to own their own homes.
 By working this housing problem on a large scale, we figure to save the individual purchaser abouts 10 per cent on the cost of his house.
 "The prospective purchaser by call ing at our office, 259 Main street, room 6. can select a house according to his means. Plans will consist of bunga- i lows, cottages, and two tenement or twin houses. Style ofs houses to be frame or stucco, also brick if prefer red. Payments will be made as easy as possible. ---- We are willing to submit the plans and specifications of each house, including builders estimate of the scost, also cost of lot, to a committees. This committee to Ebe appointed by yourself or. someone that you may designate. The committee, in turn.
 
 before the purchaser accepts the 1 agreement .... l. "The, committee can also decide what would be a fair compensation for us for building and financing the enterprise. .-...
 Trusting that this will meet with your approval. and that you will sub init same to the people of New Brit ain, we are,
 "very truly yours, 1 "GORBACH, STERN & HAMMER
 CORP" Mayor Quigleys Reply. City of New Britain,
 "Ofice of the Mayor
 "June;7 1919. "Gorbach, Stern & Hammer Corp.s
 City.
 "Gentlemen:--1 am inq receipt of l. your favor of June 9th and consider 1 that you have made a very fair propa@ osition to the people of New Britain who desire to build a honas. "I would suggest, however, thaF you apply similar proviso reg~sding the sale of your lots, in othe Words, have committee of three re k estate deal- CTS of the City pass uhsn the value l of the building lets, aDssvfng you a fair margin of profit for the develop ment of the propertys. By so doing, you will prove to the people of New Britain that you are sincere ill at- tempting to provide homes at req | sonable cost. .
 Very truly yours.
 GEORGE A. QUIGLEY, N
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