New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
PLANS FOR THE HALL OF RECORDS.
THEY WILL PROBABLY BE READY THIS
WEEK-TWO CONTRACTS LIKELY
TO BE MADE.

In all probability the detailed plans for the new
Hall Of Records will be ready for submission TO
tho Board OF Estimate this week. The speclfica-
lions for the work have already been completed
and Is expected that after the architect presents
the results of his labors TO the Board OF Estimate
Htie time viii be taken by the Corporation Coun-
sci I'm passing on the specifications. So far as can
be ascertaincd. there is a disposition on the part
OF the members Of that Board TO make as much
haste as possible in getting the preminaries out
Of the way. In order that the contract may De
awarded before the close of Mayor Strongs term
Inasmuch as Tammany will come into power at
the beginning OF next year. IL Is considered espe-
cally desirable 10 have this stage in the erection
Of the most important city building constructed
In years reached and passed while Mayor strong
administration is still in power
To speak Of the contract being awarded Is not
strictly correct. for. on account Of the size and
general Importance of the Hall Of Records. 1t has
been practically decided to divide the work and
call for bids for two contracts. one or them Will
embrace the foundations. with the necessary ex-
cavations. the walls. partitions, roof etc. The
other will cover the Interior work. including the
trim. floors lighting heating ventilation e'e-
yators and other necessary equipment. To Include
the entire work IN single contract would smut out
a number OF contractors who are not prepared 20
undertake a Job Of such magnitude. and some OF
the officials were OF the opinion that II would he
a good thing 10 divide the work still further and
so bring In competitors. This Idea mas not
prevailed up TO the present time and Is not likely
10 Doe adopted especially there were some strong
arguments In favor Of making only n single bite
Of this cherry.
Some surprise has been expressed because no
stems have vet been taken toward the removal OF
the buildings that occupy the site on which the
new structure IS 10 stand. Proceedings for the
condemnation OF the site were Instituted IN May
hut the city does not have to walt for the compe-
ton Of those proceedings before taking possession
Of the property. As a matter OF fact notice mas
been served on all the occupants OF the bulIdlhRs
or the rlo, bounded by Chambers. Centre ana
ReaAe SITS 10 move out by or before November 20
and fl is expected that Immediately thereafter
measures will be instituted to sell the buildings at
auction 4 similar course was pursued IN reference
90 ~. buildings that had to be taken away IN the
widening OF Elm-st o..,r, rid,c,Iousl,,
rrtv only a few dollars being paid tor structuIs,
cor,oining perhaps many hundred dollars WORTH vi
,na,.rloI Tor one able TO make use % IL me c!tE -
NOT TN a poeition 20 store and handle TINS Hlate,1a.
"a IN, new Hall of Records indeed no ~
revy material is 10 be- uscd-and by Selling ne pIII
l,os as they stand II AT least secures =
naval Nlthou, to the taxpayers anu ucH't,S ~
a., dollars are turned into tn" treasury rI9li !
ur.s.nt Indications the contracts VIII y" ~ - =
IA tho Contractors ready TO begin work pto'c tt
si,c is prepared for them. for u VIII UN ~" III
uvcv hustIng TO get the old bulldihss o"' Vi ''e
way by December 81.