Howard Cottrell News Today

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Dec. 31, 1959 “Building in Boone was booming in 1959, according to Howard Cottrell, building inspector. Permits for nearly $500,000 of construction were issued by Cottrell during the year,” according to a Dec. 31, 1959, edition of the Watauga Democrat. “Permits for 17 new residences were included, at a total cost of $268,000, and additions to two homes for $3,500. Eight new business buildings and renovations at a cost of $158,000, and one new apartment house at $44,000 were also...