The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-11-07

time divided in their sentiments. They
have had the same general ideas of what
was desirable in a capitol building but
could not agree to when Of the architects
best fulfilled those requirements. That
then were not Influenced altogether by the
report Of the expert whom the plans were
submitted is demonstrated by the fact that
one Of the prizes was given to Harry W.
Jones, of Minneapolis, who was not among
the architects recommended by the expert.
All OF the plans have been very carefully
gone over, and the choice made, unanimous
as t. was. is the result of long and deliber-
ate consideration.
The following resolution was adopted by
unanimous vote:
Resolved, That this board, having carefully ex-
petition, and having been thoroughly advised
with respect to each Of them, hereby makes the
First-Design No. 50, submitted by Cass Gil
bert of st. Paul. Mimi, is hereby adopted as the
design Of the capitol building subject to such
revisions as the board may hereafter order; and
the said Cass Gilbert is hereby appointed archi-
tect of the said capitol building; provided
that satisfactory contract can be made with
him.
Second-For the second best design the sum Of
st. Louis, Mo-, for design No. 2.
Third-For the third best design the sum Of
$500 is hereby awarded to Traphagen & Fitzpat-
rick Of Duluth, Mimi, and E: P. Bassford of St.
Paul MINI for ID De sdn+i No. So: 49,
500 is hereby awarded to Clarence H. Johnson
OF St. Paul, Mimi. for Design No; 49,.
:, fldtnMror inc 1rtn pest design the sum OF $5Oo
apolis, Mimi, for Design No. a.
Inc commission specifically reserves to it.
self the right to make such changes as It
shall deem desirable, and most of those
changes from the plans were decided on
before the award was made. What they
will consist of will develop later. The gen
eral specifications are included in the state
ment submitted by Mr.. Gilbert with his
plan. They are as follows:
Description of the Building,
The cost of the building complete will be
81, 270,992, as shown by estimate and speci-
ications submitted herewith In addition
to my own estimate have had we'll known
and responsible contractors make estimates
upon the cost of the building, and have
taken the maximum Of their estimates rath-
er than the minimum, and I herewith
submit the same for your considerations.
Careful measurements of the drawings
show the cubical contents Of the building
to be 4, Ale, 693 feet. The cost may be va
riously estimated per cubic foot, according
to the elaboration Of the finish and mate
rial. But it can be safely assumed at from
80 to 35 cents per cubic foot to erect and
finish the building In thoroughly first
class manner. ~
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the proposed building, would mention the
following points in connection with the
general arrangement Of the plan. ~
The first elemetns considered in making
this design have been the practical ones
Of economy and good construction. Next
after this and hardly less important have
been the questions Of a suitable and con-
venient arrangement Of the interior Of the
building, giving ample light and ventilation
to all its parts, and convenient access be-
tween those parts Of the structure most re-
quiring it, and, finally, that it shall express
In all its parts as whole the dignity Of Its
purpose.
The rooms most used have been located
on the first story, and the most important
ones, 80 far as practicable, have been
placed on the south 'front.' and so grouped
as to best accommodate the business Of the
state officers.
The house Of representatives, the senate
and the supreme court have been placed