1924
The foundation of the new Builder’s Exchange building at Navarro and St. Mary’s streets has been completed and work on the first story will begin at once. The building will be completed next April 1 at a cost of $250,000, according to Sidney Cornelius, manager of the Exchange.
1973
“American Graffiti,” George Lucas’s coming-of-age film set in the summer of 1962, premieres at the Central Park Fox theater.
1976
After 17 years of planning, battling and waiting, the end is in sight for completion of the North Freeway, now officially named the W.W. McAllister Freeway. The last section extends from Sandau Road on the south to north of Bitters Road on the north, a distance of some two or three miles. Construction on this final section should begin in five to six months and should be completed in about 18 months, according to Mal Steinberg, highway department consultant.
