1952

From Lane Co Oregon

Contents 1 Springfield 1.1 Businesses 1.2 Transporation 1.3 Government and Utilities 1.4 Education

Springfield

Businesses

• The 1952 business directory shows the addition of the Hillis, Lawton, Mt. Vernon, H.R. Stafford & Sons, and Westlane Mill lumber companies (Johnson 1952).

• Reichold Chemicals, Inc. opened a resin plant in 1952.

• Pierce Farm Irrigation Systems assembly plant, opened in 1952 (Springfield News 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1953).

• In 1952, the Paramount shopping center was enlarged again and plans were made for a new shopping center to be located on Mohawk Boulevard at K Street.

Transporation

• The city asked for state assistance to widen the McKenzie Highway from two to four lanes from 19th to 42nd streets in 1952 (Springfield News 1952).

Government and Utilities

• Post Office substation opened on 5th and Q street.

Education

In 1952, school bonds were approved to build additions to the Springfield High School], Mt. Vernon School and Thurston School. The school board also purchased a 32-acre site on the north side of the Old Thurston Road for the Thurston Junior High School and athletic fields near the Springfield High School and Junior High were improved and expanded. By fall 1952, enrollments in the district climbed to over 5,100. In addition to the various expansions in the public school system, St. Alice Catholic Church also announced plans for a grade school, which was dedicated in 1953 (Springfield News 1952).