I found this Paul Wright stamp on the east side of North Magnolia Avenue, a short distance north of Michigan. It’s only just occurred to me to observe that most contractors (based on my experience) put the date below their name, but some put the date above, as in this case.

Mr. Wright must have been at it a while, as in the April 16, 1971, Lansing State Journal classifieds, I find this advertisement: “CEMENT WORK From 6 cents a sq. ft Driveways, patios, sidewalks, etc. Ph Paul Wright, 663-4185. Free estimates.” Earlier references are uncertain. I see various advertisements from 1948 (e.g. November 29) for a Paul Wright offering to haul away rubbish and ashes, and “also trucking.” In an advertisement of December 10, 1954, close to the date of this stamp, I find Paul Wright still engaged in trucking: “PAUL WRIGHT TRUCKING Located directly north of Bancroft park on David St. Call 27123.” I am not sure whether the Paul Wright of the trucking business is the same as the cement contractor.