STATE FARM BUREAU BUILDS NEW HEADQUARTERS IN MADISON
Scope and Content Note: Outgrew headquarters building on Thornton Avenue between Williamson Street and East Washington Avenue; dropped plans to add a second story to existing structure. New building sites included Middleton, location of present State Department of Agriculture building, and 27-acre area on Beltline Highway. WFBF briefly considered annexing its warehouse to new office building, then, after much discussion, budget analysis, and agreement with Madison bus company to extend bus service, decided to purchase 7 1/2 acres at South Park Street and Badger Road. Building constructed for approximately $288,000 with funds from each WFBF affiliate.