Journal for completion of State House, 1885-1888.

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Journal for completion of State House, 1885-1888.

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Journal contains chronological contractor payment accounts of receipts and disbursements for labor and materials made by commissioners overseeing State House completion. Entries include payment date; voucher number; payee name; labor or material descriptions (e.g., cut stone; granite; marble; iron; ornamtnental iron; carpentry; plastering; plumbing; glazing and hardwood finish; hollow tile; ventilation; iron lathing; frescoing; ornamental glass; scagliola; elevators); and account from which money was drawn.

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