In a letter to territorial Controller G.A. Jeckell, W.L. Phelps clarifies the use of Block 26 by the U.S. Army to build recreational facilities. (replacing the North Star Athletic Club which burned down while occupied by the Army). "Townspeople" had shared the destroyed club with the soldiers, and would eventually benefit once the proposed rebuilt facility was turned over to the athletic club. February 17, 1944.