Hultquist and Chandler Homes

Hultquist and Chandler Homes. . The V. J. Hultquist family home was constructed in 1925. The same year, the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) constructed a home for the family of E. M. Chandler, who supervised the Sheet Mill from 1924 to 1946. He also managed the North Plant from its construction until his retirement in 1946. Hultquist, considered to be the Father of Alcoa, held many positions with the Company, including manager of the construction division. He also served as Alcoa's city manager from 1919 until his retirement in 1948. At the time he retired, he was the nation's longest serving city manager., Captions (left to right) , . V. J. Hultquist oversaw construction of the City of Alcoa and then served as city manager from 1919 to 1948. , . Above: E.M. Chandler. , . Above right: The Hultquist family home on Springbrook Road. , . Right: The Company built this home for E.M. Chandler and his family. In 1958, the City acquired the home as a residence for city managers. The property was sold to a private owner in 1984. , . The Hultquist family in front of their home in the 1920s. L-R, Charlotta Hultquist Healy, Virginia Hultquist Guess, Jerome “Jerry” Hultquist, Charles Hultquist, Lola Hultquist, and V. J. Hultquist.