Tag Archives: Lumber

Hostetler’s Houses: 49 Hillcrest Avenue

Posted on September 20, 2024 by SCblogger

The summit of McClellan Heights is graced by the home at 49 Hillcrest Avenue, photographed by J.B. Hostetler: This view shows the rear of the house; the front and one side are visible in this image from the December 31, … Continue reading →

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Build a Better Davenport: The Mueller Lumber Company

Posted on July 7, 2017 by SCblogger

We are continuing with the Davenport Public Library’s Summer Reading Program theme of “Build a Better World” by exploring the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center’s resources on local architects, developers, planners, construction companies, and building materials suppliers. This week we present … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave: 1901

Posted on July 20, 2011 by SCblogger

“Fair tonight and Wednesday continued warm”* A prosaic statement for sure, but warm failed to describe the conditions being dealt with by local individuals during the last two weeks of July 1901.  Drought, heat and humidity controlled our area, and … Continue reading →

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