Minutes of Commission meetings, 1905-1907.

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Minutes of Commission meetings, 1905-1907.

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Minutes of irregular commission meetings concern building site selection and purchase, construction, condemnation proceedings; travel plans for visits to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Building and other public buildings; acceptance of supervising architect's building plans; and contractor selection including the original bid.

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