Mel Foster, Sr. believed that it was important to provide affordable housing and that industry would locate where housing was readily available. The company successfully negotiated major industrial site purchases in the Quad Cities, including International Harvester, Caterpillar, 3-M, Cordova Nuclear Power Plant and ALCOA. At the same time, the company developed subdivisions, built houses, and advocated for annexation, becoming a key ingredient in the physical and economic development of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
Mel Foster Jr.
Under the direction of Mel Foster, Jr., the company continued its tradition of leadership, including negotiations for major industrial sites such as John Deere Davenport Works, the development of prime office space, major downtown and suburban developments.
Mel Foster Co. was founded in 1921 when, at the age of 21, Mel Foster, Sr. opened a one-man, one-room real estate operation. The company built its first house on Telegraph Road in 1927, the beginning of thousands to be built in the area. By 1936, there were offices in Moline, Rock Island and Davenport, plus a full service insurance division.
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