Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-09-26


Whether Wisconsin's new capitol is
to be built of Bedford stone, white
marble or white granite was the sub
ject under discussion yesterday in
the first days session of the capitol
building commission. Of the COM
mission only A. ]. Van Cleve of Mar
inette and G. H. D. Johnson of Mil
waukee were present. o. H. In
gram of Eau Claire, president of the
commission, was unable to be here
With them in session were George B.
Post of New York city, head of the
firm of George B. Post & Sons, to
whom was awarded the contract for
the architectural service in the con-
struction of the new capitol, and also
Peter De Gellekep of New York city,
Mr.. Posts assistant, who will devote
himself to the work in connection
with the Wisconsin statehouse
Much of the meeting was of de-
tail and incidental character. Gov
ernor Davidson and H. w. Chynoweth.
members Of the capitol commission,
were not present, the governor not
having returned from Milwaukee and
Mr.. Chynoweth being sick. Lew F.
Porter of Madison, secretary of the
commission, was at the meeting. The
governor, however. attended the
night session In the executive cham
Der, upon his return from the cream
city last evening.
Might Be Marble.
1t took all day, said a commission
ar, to consider the relative qualities
of Bedford stone, granite and marble,
but the day ended with matters no
where near a conclusion on that sup
ject. The choice of the exterior of
the building, it is safe to say, will be
limited to one of these three varieties.
Bedford stone is the cheapest with
marble and granite a tie, about one
third higher. All of these stones
are equally durable, but as the posi-
BILE expenditure is limited, and as the
cost and the beauty of the building
are important factors, the commits
sion finds it a difficult matter to de-
eide on what stone ought to be Sc
lected. Marble and granite no doubt
are favorites, but the cost of either
might bring the building beyond the
limit of the appropriation. If white
marble be chosen, it would probably
be shipped in from the quarries of
Georgia. If granite be the choice,
Wisconsin's stonebeds might be
available. Architect Post recon-
mends the purchase of marble, and al
though his suggestions go a great
way, the cost thereof will be thor
oughly considered before any decision
is reached. The commissioners weI e
very reluctant to make statements
for publication. They refused 70
discuss the subject any further than
to say that no conclusion had been
reached, and that consideration of
the building stone question would be
continued today.
viii Begin at Once.
You may say this much, however
said Mr.. Van Cleye last night. There
will be no let-up in the business from
now until snow flies"
"And just what do you mean by
business?" was asked him.
Il mean that building operations
will begin at once, or as soon as the
workmen have sufficiently cleared
away the debris to allow the laying
of the foundation for the new west
wing"
Notifications Of Plans.
Some notifications of the interior
arrangement of the present plans will
undoubtedly be made, although there
will be no material changes from the
present plans. Of course, many de-
tails will be rearranged, but this will
require much time and thought. Mr..
Ingram will arrive in the city today
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