Record #:

15322

Author(s):

Conner, B.H.

Abstract:

The State Highway Commission was authorized in 1915 and in 1921 financed all bridge construction within the state. Prior to this state level organization cities and counties had to construct bridges. Mr. Wm. L. Craven, hired in 1916, remained one of the head bridge engineers for the department.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 16, Sept 1937, p10-11, il

Subject(s):

Highway planning; North Carolina State Highway Commission--History

Record #:

17007

Author(s):

Coates, Albert

Abstract:

Statesville, county seat of Iredell County, is featured in The State magazine's series on North Carolina cities. Among the topics are industry, agriculture, Mitchell College, textiles, and furniture.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 16, Sept 1937, p26-32, il

Subject(s):

Statesville--Economic conditions