s the Building
Commission attempts to concentrate on completion of the building's exterior
to avoid damage from the weather, disputes continue with Councils over
inadequate funds and pressure to prepare more interior spaces for occupancy.
1881-1885
s the Building
Commission attempts to concentrate on completion of the building's exterior
to avoid damage from the weather, disputes continue with Councils over
inadequate funds and pressure to prepare more interior spaces for occupancy.
1881
 |
Jan. 1881
May 1881
|
Councils provide
$750,000 of $1,467,950 requested. Offices are prepared for the City Treasurer, City Controller, City Commissioners, and Park Commissioners. First electric lights turned on in building. East and west center pavilions are completed to 4th floor. |
1882
 |
Jan. 1882
Oct. 1882
|
Councils provide
$750,000 for construction.
South exterior, including center and corner pavilions is completed. Tower reaches 88 feet. |
1883
 |
Jan. 1883 Aug. 1883 Dec. 1883 |
Councils provide
$750,000 for construction. Conversation Hall, the grand 5 story meeting room for Councils, is completed. All exterior facades and roofs are complete except for north center and corner pavilions. Tower reaches 118 feet. |
1884
 |
June 1884
Dec. 1884 |
Councils pressure
for more completed interior offices, as work progresses on interior stairs
and offices in southern end of building.
North roofs and pavilions completed. Tower reaches 196 feet. |
1885
| Dec. 1885 | Work concentrated on internal systems, elevators, boilers, electric supply and water supply. Tower reaches 266 feet. |
