ith the exterior
complete, and only the tower remaining, emphasis turns to internal systems
and completion of interior rooms and spaces. City agencies create confusion
over their office needs as a mad rush begins to occupy space in the new
building.
1886-1890
ith the exterior
complete, and only the tower remaining, emphasis turns to internal systems
and completion of interior rooms and spaces. City agencies create confusion
over their office needs as a mad rush begins to occupy space in the new
building.
1886
 |
Jan 1886
|
Councils provide
$500,000 and request that work on the tower cease until interior space
is provided for all courts and municipal departments. A hydraulic elevator is installed in the tower by Otis Bros. Masonry portion of tower is complete. Construction begins on 'flying stairs' in NE and NW pavilions. |
1887
 |
Jan. 1887 Mar. 1887 June 1887
|
Councils provide
$500,000 of $1,226,637 requested. Tower construction ceases and tower is capped due to insufficient funds. Work begins on installation of a dedicated 12" water main from Belmont Reservoir so gravity can provide pressure to reach upper floors. Several courtrooms are completed on south side and work progresses on heat for east, west, and south. |
1888
| Jan. 1888
Aug. 1888 |
Councils provide
$525,000 of $1,246,087 request.
McArthur submits plans to begin wiring entire building for electric lighting. |
1889
 |
Jan. 1889 Aug. 1889
|
Councils provide
$750,000 of $1,115,900 request. Seventy two interior rooms completed and permanently occupied. Award made to Tacony Iron & Metal to complete upper metal portion of tower. Mayor Fitler moves into completed offices on west side. First mayor to occupy the new building. |
1890
| Jan. 1890 Jan. 8, 1890 Dec. 1890 |
Councils provide
$750,000 of $1,211,225 request. Architect John McArthur dies. John Ord appointed new architect. Work progresses on additional courtrooms and municipal offices. |
