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The Destruction of the Eighth Ward in Harrisburg PA
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Board of Commissions Meeting Minutes
A letter outlining building work to be done
Board of Commissions Meeting Minutes
A letter outlining building work to be done
Board of Commissions Meeting Minutes
The Board had a meeting to appoint an architect for the project
Board of Commissioners contract and letter
Letter from superintendent about hiring a man to build sculptures
Pictures Tell Why Pennsylvania Should Extend Park East of Capitol
The picture was used to argue that the Eighth Ward subtracted from the beauty of the Capitol building and should be destroyed.
Notice to C.C. Brightbill
After Brightbill had brought the property for its materials, he had 60 days to demolish it. They gave him a week to start or it would be resold.
State Sells of 18 More of Park Properties
More houses were sold so that the state could get money from the materials, and have someone to do the demolition.
8 Houses in Park Zone Bring 518 Dollars
The houses were sold so that the new owners could have the material and be responsible for the demolition of the building.
Park Extension Bill Goes in Today
Senator Fox was writing a bill that he would submit soon that would let the Capitol park be expanded. This would cost about two million dollars.
Public Sale June 5th, 1918
Two advertisements detailed the public sale of buildings and plants in the area that was to be destroyed. The purchaser would be responsible for both the demolition of the building and removing the plants. They would then get to keep the building…
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