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November 14th 1916 page 1.jpg
A letter outlining building work to be done

November 14th 1916 page 1.jpg
A letter outlining building work to be done

September 13th 1920 page 1.jpg
The work was completed and it was a summary of the project, such as who all was on the commission, how much money was given to the project, details about the land, and how the properties were acquired.

March 8th 1916 page 1.jpg
Report on how they took possession of three buildings, along with how much money had been made.

July 6th 1911 page 1.jpg
Letter from superintendent about hiring a man to build sculptures

November 9th 1916 only page.jpg
The Board had a meeting to appoint an architect for the project

October 25th 1916 page 1.jpg
They took possession of more buildings, including a hotel but they said the hotel owner could stay until March when his license expired. It also listed more buildings that they had taken possession of, and in what way they had taken possession.

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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.

January 11th 1916 page 1.jpg
The Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings meeting minutes, which listed some houses that had been taken possession of and some others that had been sold.

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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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