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J.E. Cutler, Builder and Contractor

[Souvenir of the Town of Welland, Issued August 22,1902 by the Welland Telegraph, Sears & Sawle, Publishers]

The building of air castles is neither profitable or substantial, but not so with the design and finish of a modern residential or business structure. The latter requires not only close business applications, but years of experience, and this has been the basis of the success of Mr.J.E. Cutler, who is not only a contractor and builder of eminent qualifications, but if required, is prepared to draw plans and specifications for any structure that may be desired, and to superintend the construction thereof, from cellar to garret, as is evidenced by the numerous residences built by him in Welland and its contiguity, including the interior finish of Welland’s handsome town hall, the Industrial Home and other equally as fine work. Mr Cutler in addition to being a builder, is also the proprietor of the Welland planing mill, the office and factory being located on North Main Street, between West Main Street and the river bridge ,which he has successfully operated for the past sixteen years. Aside from a modern two-story office building, the mill is a two-story structure, the main floor of which is thoroughly equipped with modern machinery, and the necessary paraphernalia in connection therewith, for the manufacture of builder’s finish of every description, including moulding, sheathing, mantle and stair work, while the upper story is given over to the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds, the mill being operated by a 30 h.p. engine and boiler, employment being given during the season to a dozen or more hands. Mr Cutler, aside from manufacturing and dealing in builder’s finish of all description, also handles all kinds of hardwood and pine lumber, plain and fancy window and door glass and is also interested in the manufacture and sale of several planing mill novelties, including the Perfection clothes reel, patent roller sash lifters, and folding wash stands. Then again if a building needs repairing in any essential, Mr Cutler is one of Welland’s most active and enterprising residents and has been a member of the town council, and is at present a member of the High School Board.

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