Chris Acres: How One Builder Shaped Granger’s Neighborhoods

E.F. “Ted” Eskeson — The Builder Behind Chris Acres

E.F. “Ted” Eskeson (passed 1970) was a true pioneer builder whose craftsmanship helped shape the Granger and Hunter communities for generations. As a teenager, Ted got his start in construction thanks to Charles Lambert, who gave him his first job at just 15. By the age of 20, Ted was running his own contracting business, known for honest work and quality homes. He built several hundred houses throughout Granger, Hunter, Magna, and Garfield — including his own Chris Acres subdivision, which he named in honor of his father, Chris Eskeson.

Beyond homes, Ted’s care for his community showed in the landmarks he built for everyone to enjoy. At Granger Park, Ted helped create two beloved features: the large brick fireplace inside the park’s pavilion and the beautiful drinking fountain installed by the Granger Lady Lions in 1958. Both were symbols of community gathering and neighborly pride — built to last, just like the homes Ted left scattered across the west side.

From family houses to civic spaces, Ted Eskeson’s dedication and skill left a legacy that shaped not just streets and subdivisions, but the heart of Granger itself.

Fountain made by Ted. He also built the fireplace in the Park Pavilion