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Southern Properties Agency, Inc.
Southern Properties was established in 1992 serving Fort Payne and DeKalb County in residential, commercial and industrial Real Estate sales and service.
Did you know?
That there are 49 square miles within the city limits of Fort Payne? That the average annual rainfall is about 53 inches? The average mean temperature is 57.1F degrees?
"Boom Days" in
Fort Payne, Alabama
February 1889-August 1890
The "Boom Days" (continued - page two)
Forest Addition: This property lies on the slope of Iron mountain, from one-quarter to one-half of a mile from the centre, and is elevated from 50 to 150 feet above Gault Avenue. This is the favorite residence portion of the city, and is now being built up with handsome houses. Lots vary from 50 by 150 to 75 by 190 feet. It is covered with forest trees, has city water, electric lights, etc.
The following description refers to various sections of the city in which the Fort Payne Coal and Iron Company have property for sale for residences, businesss, or for manufacturing purposes.
Highland Addition: Lies one-quarter of a mile west of the Court House. This is a fine residence quarter, and lies on Iron Mountain overlooking the city, being from 75 to 150 feet above Gault Avenue. Lots run 50 to 75 feet front by 120 to 175 feet in depth.
Northern Extensions: Begins one-half of a mile from the centre (coal and iron building) and runs northward seven blocks. This is a fine residence and business quarter. Lots vary from 25 by 110, to 50 by 150. It is but one-quarter mile from the new railway station.
Green Addition: Lies 1,000 feet east of the Builder's Hardware Company at the foot of Lookout Mountain, on high rolling ground. This is a good location for tenements. Lots 50 by 120.
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