FIR PINE LUMBER COMPANY
Central Point
October 9, 1931: "One of the biggest business propositions in years came before the Central Point common council Monday night in the form of a proposal from the Fir Pine Lumber Co., of Medford, in which this firm has practically decided to locate here.
The city is to transfer to the company, the old brick yard property in the Oak Park addition in the northwest section of the city. Streets in the tract will be vacated, and some other property purchased by the company giving them about five acres for a box factory and mill site. The city is to give the company the city tax for three years in addition to the land.
In the agreement, the Fir Pine Lumber Co. agrees to have the plant in running order by March 1st, 1932. The annual business of this concern totals about $180,000 with a payroll of $4,000 per month. Buildings will be erected on the plant suitable for combination mill and box factory and new machinery will be installed.
The plant of the concern was consumed by fire some three months ago, and with it went a large supply of material and machinery.
According to the plans of Brown and Inch, owners, a sidetrack will be extended to the property. The company stated to Mayor W. C. Leever that local labor would be employed, and that it was the desire of the concern to advance the interests of Central Point, and work in co-operation with the city.
Mayor Leever and the council have been working on this proposition for the past three months in a quiet way, not advertising the fact to the outside world.
Closing the deal Monday night made everybody feel that something had been accomplished for Central Point. It is certainly big news, and will mean a lot to the business interests of the city.
The Fir Pine Lumber Co. enjoys a nice business with the fruit industry, which in itself is a big item.
The deed to the property will be held by the city until conditions of the agreement have been met. All parties are satisfied." (The American)
The city is to transfer to the company, the old brick yard property in the Oak Park addition in the northwest section of the city. Streets in the tract will be vacated, and some other property purchased by the company giving them about five acres for a box factory and mill site. The city is to give the company the city tax for three years in addition to the land.
In the agreement, the Fir Pine Lumber Co. agrees to have the plant in running order by March 1st, 1932. The annual business of this concern totals about $180,000 with a payroll of $4,000 per month. Buildings will be erected on the plant suitable for combination mill and box factory and new machinery will be installed.
The plant of the concern was consumed by fire some three months ago, and with it went a large supply of material and machinery.
According to the plans of Brown and Inch, owners, a sidetrack will be extended to the property. The company stated to Mayor W. C. Leever that local labor would be employed, and that it was the desire of the concern to advance the interests of Central Point, and work in co-operation with the city.
Mayor Leever and the council have been working on this proposition for the past three months in a quiet way, not advertising the fact to the outside world.
Closing the deal Monday night made everybody feel that something had been accomplished for Central Point. It is certainly big news, and will mean a lot to the business interests of the city.
The Fir Pine Lumber Co. enjoys a nice business with the fruit industry, which in itself is a big item.
The deed to the property will be held by the city until conditions of the agreement have been met. All parties are satisfied." (The American)
October 16, 1931: "The common council at its session Wednesday night completed the deal with the Fir Pine Lumber company, whereby the old brick yard plant is transferred as a site for the combination mill and box factory.
Mr. Brown, of the company, said that machinery would be purchased in Portland, for the plant to be erected here. Work on the new building will be started January 1st, and rushed to completion. Everything will be in readiness for operation by March 1st.
The company has a large business, especially with the fruit men.
The Fir Pine Lumber company will give Central Point quite a boost, and will cooperate with this city in every way." (The American)
Mr. Brown, of the company, said that machinery would be purchased in Portland, for the plant to be erected here. Work on the new building will be started January 1st, and rushed to completion. Everything will be in readiness for operation by March 1st.
The company has a large business, especially with the fruit men.
The Fir Pine Lumber company will give Central Point quite a boost, and will cooperate with this city in every way." (The American)
November 13, 1931: "From reliable sources comes the information that Central Point will be benefitted by the locating here of the Fir Pine Lumber Co., who recently negotiated with the city for the old brick yard site.
In addition to the general mill and box work, it is stated that machinery will be installed for a complete sash, door and finishing plant, which will mean more activity, more men employed and a larger scope of business, as the products of the company will be shipped to all sections of the state.
This may mean the beginning of a new development for Central Point.
It is stated that at least thirty men will be employed at the start, which will benefit the entire community. It should create a demand for real estate, homes and the payroll will find its way into business houses in every channel of trade.
Work on erection of the plant will start Jan. 1st., it is said, and by March 1st the plant will be in working order.
The firm did a business of $180,000 last year, with a payroll of $4000 per month, and it is expected that this volume of business will be greatly increased with the addition of the finishing plant.
Representatives of the company recently visited Portland, where orders for machinery were placed." (The American)
In addition to the general mill and box work, it is stated that machinery will be installed for a complete sash, door and finishing plant, which will mean more activity, more men employed and a larger scope of business, as the products of the company will be shipped to all sections of the state.
This may mean the beginning of a new development for Central Point.
It is stated that at least thirty men will be employed at the start, which will benefit the entire community. It should create a demand for real estate, homes and the payroll will find its way into business houses in every channel of trade.
Work on erection of the plant will start Jan. 1st., it is said, and by March 1st the plant will be in working order.
The firm did a business of $180,000 last year, with a payroll of $4000 per month, and it is expected that this volume of business will be greatly increased with the addition of the finishing plant.
Representatives of the company recently visited Portland, where orders for machinery were placed." (The American)