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Show 8 Walker paprika 2302 Parleys Way 484-090- 1 Continued J row page addressed itself to several heights of structures for the site, once, of course, the two buildings were razed. The proposed buildings, designed by Edward Joe Ruben, are Walker Banks first attempt at finding a new downtown location for its offices. All other plans have called for expansion of present facilities at Main Street and 200 South, Wallace said. 1 Gene Rassmussen of Walker Bank said the new site wasnt even in the proposal But architect stages yet. had met with Ruben said he Jim Hogle of Hogle Invest- trying to satisfy our needs for some time now. The present building is old and we need to expand. That's all there os to it (the rumor). 30 story building ment several times over the project. We didnt talk money, Ruben added. But if Walker was considering the site, why did Hogle sell the option to Williams? The option was signed strictly with the idea of looking at a possible sale. Jim Hogle said, claiming hes made no contact with Walker bank officials. We did studies on renovation ourselves, and decided it wasnt financially feasible, Hogle added. The studies were done in the 1960s, before the advent of high costs in new construction and tax breaks for historic sites. Williams believes the buildings are eligible for But no one was actually willing to comment at Walker Bank concerning the results of the study, Andy Shearer of Wallace said the proposal for the property included the study for a building on the site. Were intimately involved in this affair a.id wont comment right now, he concluded. Western Bancorporation, owner of the majority of Walker's stock, would have to approve plans for a new structure before construction could begin, an official at the Los Angeles office said. He added he was aware of the downtown plans for Walker, and that a new location for the bank was ensuing. 30-sto- ry National Register historic status now. He commissioned Allen Roberts of Historic Utah, Inc. to compile historic data on the structures and submit a nomination for last month, directly after purchasing the option. The Scott and Boyd-Par- k buildings are listed on the state historic register The story should conclude here, it seems, since Williams holds the option and listing Youll like the better deal 1 you get from But Walker does not. Williams has not exercised 449 So. Main his right to buy yet and claims he is confused and nervous over the rumors. In reviewing his option thoroughly, he also fears a loophole, but he chose not to elaborate. 521-410- 0 This Walker Bank busis kind of strange, Williams said. He said it will take weeks before he irons out all the problems and exercises his option. Meanwhile, Walker Bank claims the study was routine and publicity of proposals for iness The fast way to solve your transportation problems LICENSEE the Scott-Boy- d site are premature. Gene Rassmussen of Walker says Weve been History Continued from page The Boyd-Par- k building also the product of emmigrants. Initially called the Auerback Building, it was The Peoples opened as was Store in 1888 by Frederick. Samuel and Theodore Aur-bac- 1896 fire gutted the building, and architect Frederick Albert redesigned the structure adding two stories to the four-stor- y building in the same year.. In 1910, the structure was sold to Boyd Park, a prominant Utahn and the building was renamed. Huish Distributing Heiner Equipment New York Life Insurance Co. RCA OF BOISE VyV) ...in Boise for information call Julia k, Prussian brothers. The Auerbachs survived the Mormon boycott during the late 1880's which required all members to shop at ZCMI stores only, but the brothers offered to sell their stock to the church for 60 cents on the dollar since it was causing them financial hardship. The church refused, and then the company began to prosper during the mining boom. these companies have: Grand Central Young Electric Sign Co. Seminars. Workshops. Conventions Meetings & Banquets 1 521-455- 0 |