San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28
.bR|SCOE BUILDS
u HOMES To
COST 100000
Work Begins on Them Dur
ing Last Four Weeks and
Many More Planned.
DEMAND ON INCREASE
Reports Homes Being Built
All Over City and Build
ing Slump Unlikely.

More than twelve homes are being
Constructed aud several more are
planned by Gene BriScOe. lumber
dealer and home builder. 1t is esti-
mated that these homes will cost aD-
proximately 100000. During the
last four weeks. work on most of
these homes has begun and it is re-
ported that several are nearing COM
pletion. Mr.. Briscoe is one of the
lumber dealers and home builders ia
San Antonio who reports n demand
for homes as great as il has ever been
this year.
Although the demand this fall for
homes. as reported b. Mr.. Briscoe.
has been up 10 and 4 little above tns
average, he says ne expects 10 see an
even greater demand before the end
of the year. Mr.. Briscoe established
a lumber ward on Cara street sew
cral months ago and since that time
he has furnished lumber for hundreds
of homes which have been scattered
throughout the city. Mr.. BriScoe ala
finances home construction and :
recognized rs one of the largest mod
1rn home builders in San Antonio.
The fact that business has improv-
ed during the last two or three weeks
leads Mr.. BriScoe 10 predict an ex-
cellent future during the coming win
Ter for his lumber yard. as well az
other yards in the city.
Homes 10 Cost 100000.
Not only has Mr.. Briscoe begun the
construction of about twelve homes
during the last four weeks but ~
reports that plans have been prepared
for several more on which work II
expected TO begin shortly.
Several of the homes he is con-
structing are nearing completion and
when about twelve of them are COM
pletcd il is expected that they will
cost more than 100000. The hOmtS
are costing from $500 to $1,000
each.
Mr.. BriscOe reports that his Office
receives inquiries regularly in regarl
to prices of homes and ways of
financing them.
One of the smallest but most
modern and convenient homes being
constructed by Mr.. BriscOe this month
is that of Harry Surtees at the col
ner of New BraunfelS and Peck ave
nues. II will cost $500.
Another Highland Park bungalow
that is nearing completion is that Of
Mrs. Nellie Fitzgerald 1t is lOcat-
ed at the corner Of Kayton and New
Braunfels avenues. 1t will have seven
large rooms. will be covered with
California shingles and will be built
after the California bungalow type
This modern home will cost $1,000.
The home of DR. c. +. Belts at 12i
West Mulberry avenue. is being re-
modelled by NJ. BriscOe ar i cost Of
$4,000 When completed it proa-
ably will be one of the most attrac-'
tive homes on Mulberry avenue.
j. {. Mayfieid will occupy home
being constructed at the corner Af
Fresno and West avenues on 100
foot lot II will have five rooms with
attractive built-inS. The house will
north sides" attractive homes
\ home is being constructed for
Il. G. Mckinney in Beacon Hill 90
Fulton avenue which will cost $3.50,
1t Will have six large rooms and Va
rious distinctive features.
Il. L. Terro. salesman for n local
wholesale grocer. is constructing wiJh
the aid of Mr.. BriscoP. store and
house on Prospect Hill. II will he
located at the corner of South Rossii1
and Guadalupe streets and will cost
$1,000.
Builds Several 10 Sell.
Mr.. Briscoe has also begun the
this month Of two homes
which he will cndeavor to sell as
soon as they are completed. Both
are located on the north side" One
home is located at the corner OF Full
ton and Grant avenues. Ii will be
California shinglc bungalow. he says.
and will have numerous interior a.
well as exterior attractions. \ TIE
bath. built-ins and oak floors along
with seven spacious rooms with clos
ets are among the features. 1t vii
cost $3.50.
He is also constructing a home m
North Haven which is located on
West Kings Highway. 1t will be 4
colonial bungalow. the style of whicn
is being carried out in all parts OF
the house.