SINGER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY
CENTRAL AGENCY
842 GAS AND ELECTRIC BUILDING
DENVER 2, COLO.

January 6, 1947

Mr. Norman Castellan
c/o Civilian Production Authority
523 Continental Oil Bldg.
Denver, Colo.

Dear Sir:

     We enclose herewith application for making certain alterations to store building located at 305 N. Commercial Street, Trinidad, Colorado.

     Work was commenced August 14, 1946, with the intention of making minor alterations such as changing some partitions, painting, etc. However, thru misunderstanding on the part of several people involved, more work was done than the $1,000.00 limitation.

     The reason for most of this was that the building was in much worse shape than it appeared before work was started. The wall paper had been on the walls and ceiling for so many years and there were so many layers that when it was removed a large portion of the plaster came off. Therefore, it was necessary to do a large amount of plaster work. The floor was also in very bad shape. It was not level and had to be leveled up. It was in such bad condition that a new fir floor had to be laid.

     In the belief that this unexpected but very necessary repair work did not come under C.P.A. regulations, the walls and floors were repaired at considerable cost.

     As a result, approximately $2,942.37 was spent on the work before it was ordered stopped. In order to complete the work it will be necessary to spend about $1,057.63 more. This will include the laying of asphalt tile floor (the asphalt tile is on the site), 12 electric fixtures, a few electric convenience outlets, some plumbing, painting, and the installation of a small loading platform at the rear of the building.

     As stated in the application, this sales and service room is badly needed. We have no service department in Colorado south of Pueblo, and many housewives in Trinidad and vicinity have sewing machines in great need of repair. Also the instruction in sewing which we propose to give will enable many women to clothe their families at a great saving.

     We, therefore, respectfully request that this application be approved at this time.

                                                                          Yours very truly,
                                                                          SINGER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

                                                                          /s H. H. Stephens
                                                                          General Agent

Source:  National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC