1920 - A FIRE SALE ON A FIREPROOF HOUSE

There was a great deal of talk about the need for fireproof housing in the early decades of the Twentieth Century.
This home on Goliad certainly sounds like it ought to withstand a fire, but it's owner apparently
couldn't withstand the economic meltdown which occurred in 1920.
Today we talk about the "Roaring Twenties" but we forget the decade began with an economic recession.

Source: The Dallas Morning News, Sunday, February. 29, 1920

THIS MAGNIFICENT EIGHT-ROOM TWO STORY FIRE-PROOF HOME
IN BEAUTIFUL BELMONT ADDITION WILL BE SOLD THIS WEEK
$25,000

We can safely say that this is one of the finest homes in the city of Dallas.
The improvements alone could not be duplicated today for $35,000. Lot is worth $5,000.
House is built of solid concrete, reinforced with one-inch steel. The foundation is twelve feet deep to solid rock.
Every wall and partition is of the same construction.
The floor and stairways are of eight-inch concrete, covered with beautiful hardwood, except the bath, which is tile.
It is absolutely fireproof in every respect and will be as good 100 years from today as it is now.
The lot is 100 x 175 feet and is improved with beautiful flowers and shrubbery. Also fine orchard.
Has double garage with servants quarters above.
Here is YOUR opportunity to buy a beautiful home that is from $10,000 to $15,000 under the market value.
For inspection appointment call Mr. Stinnett, X 2181 or C 331.