xcitement
over the new City Hall seemed to wane near the end of the decade as Councils
began a trend of shortchanging the Commission in its funding requests.
1876-1880
xcitement
over the new City Hall seemed to wane near the end of the decade as Councils
began a trend of shortchanging the Commission in its funding requests.
1876
 |
Mar. 1876
May 1876 |
Work is suspended
when Councils fail to provide requested $1,193,250 funding appropriation. Councils provide $500,000 and marble work continues. Work begins on temporary space for occupancy by State Supreme Court. |
1877
 |
Jan. 1877 Jun 1877 Oct. 1877 |
Commission requests
$1,500,000. Councils provide NO FUNDING. State Supreme Court occupies temporary
quarters on 2nd floor south side room 254. Marble contractor must sue for payment as 1st story marblework is completed. State Supreme Court reaffirms Building Commission authority and requires Councils to provide requested funding allocations. |
1878
 |
Feb. 1878
Dec. 1878 |
Councils provide
$600,000 of $1,217,400 request.
Marble work on eastern, western, and southern facades nears top of 2nd story. |
1879
| Jan. 1879
July 1879 |
Councils provide
$750,000 of $1,265,000 request and urge Commission to concentrate on preparation
of more interior space for occupancy. Studies begin for redesign of heating, ventilation, and water supply to incorporate latest technology. Architect John McArthur expresses concern over weight of tower. |
1880
 |
Jan. 1880
Dec. 1880 |
Councils provide
$665,000 of $1,274,000 request.
Exterior marble facade is complete to 2nd story around entire building and 3rd story on south side. Work progressing on interior rooms as well. |
