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The [[Willamalane Park]] district also developed a park in [[Glenwood]] (now known as [[James Park]]) in 1949 ([[Springfield News]] 1949).

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1949.



Springfield

  • New elementary schools were built: Maple, Goshen, Camp Creek.
  • In 1949, Guerrier built a $650,000 mill to replace their earlier plant lost in a fire (Springfield News 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949).
  • In 1949, the phone numbers in Springfield and surrounding areas were changed to implement the uniform five-digit number system and dial service was established for the first time (Springfield News 1946, 1949).
  • New electric substations were constructed to meet the increasing need for power, including substations in the Paramount area and at K Street and the railroad tracks.
  • In December 1949, city offices were moved to their new facility at 4th and A Streets (Springfield News 1941, 1942, 1944, 1948, 1949). New fire trucks were purchased in 1945 and 1949 and fire hydrants installed throughout new neighborhoods.
  • Springfield sought a new post office in 1947, but was not approved for a new facility until 1949, when a new concrete building was constructed on Main at 6th for the new office.

Glenwood

The Willamalane Park district also developed a park in Glenwood (now known as James Park) in 1949 (Springfield News 1949).

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