The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-01-22

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adopted The building was nothing
more nor less than the results Of
foresight and good business jude-
ment and the success and steady
growth Of the city has proven be-
yond shadow Of doubt that those
who were responsible for this build
ing knew what they were doing
Today with the exceptions Of
course Of a few the buildings erected
IN the earlier days of the growth Of
Lubbock all the buildings now erect
ed are modern, pretentious m many
instances and substantial and hand
some in all cases The reader may
get some idea of the advancement in
the summary statement that more
than half a million dollars was ex-
pended during the last year in public
buildings and nearly an equal amount
in business blocks, city residences.
and farm improvement. And again
the majority Of these buildings were
contracted under pre-war prices and
II erected today would cost twice the
amount paid for them.
And the general consensus Of opin.
ion is that Lubbock is again facing
a building era and an era of progress
aud development Several business
blocks are TO be erected soon or in
other words as soon as labor can be
secured and proper materials placed
on the ground. Many Of these build
ings viii be extensive and large struc-
lures and vii replace some Of the
earlier day buildings which still
stand as a monument TO those stur-
dy pioneers who worked with so much
diligence 10 bring about this steady
development There have been sever
al new buildings completed at the
present time. including the new
building now occupied by the Unit
ed States post office, which is located
IN such a place as to demand the ex-
tension Of the business section Of the
city, It IS estimated by the lumber
dealers and those Interested IN the
furnishing Of the materials for build
lngs that az least thirty 70 thirty-fivc
new homes are either IN process Of
construction or contracts have been
let FOR them while plans have been
drawn and all arrangements made
f1r the erection Of many more as
soon ~ material and helm IS avail
able for the carrying on of the work.
Lubb0ck city proper IS NOT he on
lv point noticing the effects OF the
building The farmers are making
great plans for new buildings. In
fact many have already improved
their farms with imposing and hand
some residences and barns while
many others are awaiting the arriv-
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work Dozens Of new and substar-
IA farm homes have been erected
during the last five years mnry OF
these modern in the extreme equip
ped with lighting plants, water sys-
TENS and every convenience that the
city resident enjoys They are a
progressive lot. these Lubbock coun-
/ ty and Plains farmers They are
not boarding their money attained
/ by dint Of hard effort and persistent
icndeavor As rapidly as they can
they place this money back into i'm
rrovements ant the provision Of CON
veniences which makes their living
worth while
CiYic Improvement has also had its
attention in Lubbock Many miles Of
cement sidewalks have been con
structed lined with shade trees and
well kept lawns and az recent cleo
ton held on a paving proposition the
vote was overwhelming in favor Of
the paving bond and only a few days
ago a contract was let by the city
commission for s295, ,33s.75, for paw
ing. II is the plans to extend this
paving from time 10 time until all
available blocks in the city are paved.
This building operation comes as a
result Of the prosperous conditions Of
the Plains country which has been
brought about by development Of re-
sources and means that II will CON
tinue with the development Of re-
sources and immigration. Lubbock
today is considered the principal bus
mess center Of the Plains country
and win continue to grow and devel-
op year by year.