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*As the community grew, the need for improved transportation increased. Automobiles were firmly established as the primary method of transport and efforts to improve streets and roadways through widening and paving was constant throughout this time period. The increase in traffic through [[Springfield Downtown|downtown Springfield]] sparked discussions about making [[Main Street (Springfield)|Main]] and [[South A Street (Springfield)|A streets]] one-way thoroughfares in [[1946]]. | *As the community grew, the need for improved transportation increased. Automobiles were firmly established as the primary method of transport and efforts to improve streets and roadways through widening and paving was constant throughout this time period. The increase in traffic through [[Springfield Downtown|downtown Springfield]] sparked discussions about making [[Main Street (Springfield)|Main]] and [[South A Street (Springfield)|A streets]] one-way thoroughfares in [[1946]]. | ||
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| + | *As air transport became a viable alternative, a small [[Springfield Airport|airport]] was opened on [[Emery Road]], east of the city limits in [[1946]] ([[Springfield News]] 1946). The airfield was granted approval as a Class 1 airport and [[McKenzie Flying Service]] was chartered to operate commercial transportation, student instruction, charter flights, and sales and service. Runways, hangars, fuel facilities and an office building were constructed during this time period (Springfield News 1946). Rail transport, though becoming less popular for passenger service, continued during this time period. | ||
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New businesses also appeared in [[Glenwood]] that year, including the [[Maurie Jacobs Furniture Store]] at the Springfield Junction. In December [[1946]], Glenwood formed a [[Business Men’s Association]] ([[Springfield News]] 1946). | New businesses also appeared in [[Glenwood]] that year, including the [[Maurie Jacobs Furniture Store]] at the Springfield Junction. In December [[1946]], Glenwood formed a [[Business Men’s Association]] ([[Springfield News]] 1946). | ||
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Lane County
- In 1946 Lane County had 204 active mills.
Springfield
- In 1946, Springfield Sand and Gravel constructed a new rock-crushing plant.
- In 1946, the M & E Lumber Company and J.R. Frey opened new sawmills and the Western Oregon Lumber Company expanded operation to include a sawmill.
- Several new businesses opened in 1946. Among them were a new “drive-in” style restaurant, two furniture stores, a plumbing shop, a women’s store, a florist, a sporting goods store, a tire store, and two auto repair shops.
- As the community grew, the need for improved transportation increased. Automobiles were firmly established as the primary method of transport and efforts to improve streets and roadways through widening and paving was constant throughout this time period. The increase in traffic through downtown Springfield sparked discussions about making Main and A streets one-way thoroughfares in 1946.
- As air transport became a viable alternative, a small airport was opened on Emery Road, east of the city limits in 1946 (Springfield News 1946). The airfield was granted approval as a Class 1 airport and McKenzie Flying Service was chartered to operate commercial transportation, student instruction, charter flights, and sales and service. Runways, hangars, fuel facilities and an office building were constructed during this time period (Springfield News 1946). Rail transport, though becoming less popular for passenger service, continued during this time period.
Glenwood
New businesses also appeared in Glenwood that year, including the Maurie Jacobs Furniture Store at the Springfield Junction. In December 1946, Glenwood formed a Business Men’s Association (Springfield News 1946).
