1926-1950: State House Chronology

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1926

1927

19 March 1927 - Restoration of the Old Senate Chamber by J. Appleton Wilson. From the Maryland Historical Magazine. (MSA SC 1455)

1928

	1928 Etching of the State House in the snow MSA SC 2340-1-1
	1928 Photograph of reenactment of Washington resigning his commission - part of the costumed festivities of Colonial Day MSA SC 1754-01-013
	1928 Photograph of Colonial Day 1928, costumed ball in the State House lobby MSA SC 1754-01-015

1929

Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1929 Session.

11 March - House Joint Resolution to prohibit the use of the Old Senate Chamber for the purpose of any meeting or other business whatsoever, is read and referred to the Committee on Rules. (479)

1930

1931

1932

10 April 1932 - "Maryland's Early State Houses" Baltimore Sun, (MSA SC 2852).

20 May 1932 - Correspondence between State Purchasing Agent and Mr. W.T. Witter, Department Manager, The Automatic Sprinkler Company of America, regarding contract for the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in the State House. (MSA S 42-201)

1933

Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1933 Session.

11 December - Joint Resolution requesting the State Geological and Economic Survey Advisory Commission to remove its exhibit from the Old House Chamber and place it elsewhere, is passed and sent to the Senate. (450-451)

1934

Catalogue of the Paintings in the State House at Annapolis, Maryland - Published and distributed by order of Governor Albert C. Ritchie, 1934 (MSA SC 1456-1451), 0-10-7-70

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1935

Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1935 Session.

5 February - Ordered by the House that the Speaker be requested to take whatever steps may be necessary to see that sound or amplifying equipment is placed in the House Chamber, so that all the members may be enabled to hear the proceedings. Order read and referred to the Committee on Rules. (248)

Photograph of Senate Chamber, February, 1935 MSA SC 1882

1936

Annapolis: A History of Ye Ancient City and its Public Buildings, by Oswald Tilghman, Annapolis 1936. (MSA SC 1779-11-567)

1937

Proceedings of the Senate, 1937 Session.

1 April - Senate Joint Resolution 16 requesting the Governor to provide for the use of the Old House of Delegates Chamber by the Department of Legislative Reference, and to make any alterations or changes which may be necessary for this purpose. Resolution read and referred to the Committee on Finance. (1199)
3 April - Resolution 16 passed and sent to the House of Delegates. (1409)
5 April - House amends Resolution 16 and returns it to the Senate. (1612-1613)

Proposal by Gustav A. Wilks of Florist Gardner Landscaping for work done on trees and lawn on the State House Grounds.

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May-June 1937 - Correspondence between Joseph O. McCusker, Elmer E. Hammond, State Engineer, and Murray G. Hooper, Chief Clerk, re: repairs to State House roof. gutters and valleys by W.F. Zeller Company. (MSA S 42-201)

July-September 1937 - Correspondence regarding repairs and replacement of the lightning rods on the roof of the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

21 July - Letter from National Lightning Rod Co. to Elmer Hammond re: recommendations for lightning rod situation.
26 July - Estimates for lightning rods
17 August - Board of Public Works decides to remove the lightning rod system from the State House because it is not in working order.
25 August - Letter from E. Lee Kries to U.S. Bureau of Standards re: lightning rods and roof construction at the State House.

23 October 1937 - Proposal by Davey Tree Expert Co. for work on trees on the State House grounds and at the Governor's Mansion. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

23 October 1937 - Proposal by M.W. French for work on trees on State House grounds. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

25 October 1937 - Survey of trees around State House, Annapolis, Maryland. By M.E. Burns. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 1259-121-1706/MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

27 October 1937 - Proposal by R. H. Hershberger for work on trees on Capital and Mansion grounds. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

3 November 1937 - Proposal by Harry E. Feldmeyer re: tree pruning on Capital and Mansion grounds. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

November - December 1937 - Board of Public Works correspondence relating to the various bids for work on trees on the Captial and Mansion grounds. Contract is awarded to M.E. Burns. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 1259-121-1706/MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

3 December 1937 - Memorandum detailing specifications and estimate by William H. Blakeman, State Budget Director, for painting five rooms in the State House. (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

9 December 1937 - Estimate from George D. O'Donnell to Lee Kries for repairs to the lightning rods and gold leafing on the dome and chimney top-ducts at the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

1938

13 January 1938 - Letter from Governor Harry W. Nice to Clinton L. Riggs regarding the restoration of the Old Senate Chamber. (MSA S 1041-60)

26 September 1938 - Board of Public Works approves contract of Mr. James A Lloyd for cutting of two doors in the walls in the Lobby of the State House to provide entrances from the Lobby to the Flag Room. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

25 October 1938 - Estimate from Simpson Electrical Company for electrical work at the State House. (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

9 December 1938 - Memo from Joesph O. McCusker, Chief Deputy Comptroller, to the Board of Public Works authorizing payment to Brashears Brothers for painting rooms 23 and 24 in the State House and for repairs at the Executive Manson. (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

Handwritten invoice for work done by Brashears Brothers at the State House and at the Executive Mansion. (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

1939

Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1939 Session.

19 January - Ordered that the Superintendent of Public Buildings be requested to install in the corridors of the State House, electric bells to be used for informing the members of the legislature that the General Assembly is about to convene. (97)
24 January - Resolved that the Chief Engineer of the State House be authorized to install a loud-speaker system in the House Chamber; one microphone on the Speaker's stand and one microphone on the Reading Clerk's desk. Cost not to exceed $500. (125)
6 February - Resolution relative to the installation of a sound amplifying system in the House Chamber, read and referred to the Committee on Rules. (244-245)
23 February - Speaker authorized and directed to purchase the Loud Speaker System equipment now in use in the House of Delegates Chamber, the cost thereof not to exceed $500.00. (442)
23 March - House resolution requesting the Governor to include in the Supplemental Budget funds for decorating, painting and improving the Old Senate and House of Delegates Chambers and the State House generally, is sent to the Governor. (1312-1313)
29 March - House resolution 30 requesting the Governor to provide in his budget for certain lounge rooms in the State House, passed and sent to the Senate. (1634-1635)
3 April - House bill 794 authorizing a committee of 3 to contract for and cause to be installed in the House Chamber, an electrical voting or roll call system of the latest design and construction, at a cost not exceeding $36,000.000, passed and sent to the Senate. (2246-2247) Also, motion to reconsider the vote of House bill 794 is rejected. (2258) Also, Senate returns House Joint Resolution 30. (2422)

Proceedings of the Senate, 1939 Session.

19 January - Superintendent of Public Buildings ordered to install in the corridors of the State House electric bells to be used for informing the members of the legislature that the General Assembly is about to proceed. (74)
23 March - Senate Resolution requesting the Governor to include in the Supplemental Budget funds for decorating, painting and improving the Old Senate and House of Delegates Chambers and the State House generally, to be done under the direction and supervision of the Board of Public Works, is read and referred to the Committee on Finance. (923-924)
25 March - Senate adopts favorable report from the Committee on Finance regarding the resolution dated 23 March. (1082-1083)
3 April - Senate passes and returns House Joint Resolution 30, A Joint Resolution requesting the Governor to provide in his budget for certain lounge rooms in the State House. (1693)

January - March 1939 - Proposal by Charles E. Gates for pointing up, repairing and resetting marble work in the State House, and acceptance letter from the Board of Public Works. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

10 February 1939 - Memorandum from Board of Public Works to Governor Herbert O'Conor re: pointing up of marble in the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

19 September 1939 - "Old Colonial Air Preserved at Annapolis," by Eguene Warner, Washington Times-Herald.

"Restoring Annapolis' Old Senate Chamber." Baltimore Sun, (MSA SC 2852)

Photograph of Senate, "Arthur E. Brice, President," January 1939.

1940

7 March 1940 - Proposal from Bernard Appel Inc. to repair slate roof, metal work and skylights in House and Senate Chambers, and to point stone on State Circle pavement. (MSA S 42-120)

March 1940-January 1941- Governor Herbert O'Conor's plan to restore the Old Senate Chamber and various portraits hung in the State House. Articles document changes made during restoration of the House and Senate Chambers to their original configurations. (MSA S 1259-131-1362) File includes:

29 March 1940 - Memorandum to Governor O'Conor from A.J.B.
23 April 1940 - "To Restore Old Portraits in State House." From Evening Capital.
31 December 1940 - "Old State House Given New Dress." From Evening Capital.
5 January 1941 - "Beauty of Antiquity Restored in State House Senate Room." From Evening Capital.
19 January 1941 - "Restored Senate Set for Dedication." From Evening Capital.

April -July 1940 - Correspondence between National Lightning Rod Company, J.M. Tawes and Joseph O.C. McCusker, Secretary of the Board of Public Works, regarding recommendations for repairs to the lightning rods on the State House roof. Board of Public Work (General File) (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

May 1940 - Proposals and estimates to paint the 1904 Annex to the State House. (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

27 May 1940 - Transcription of receipts (?) for repairs and improvements to the State House.

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20 July 1940 - Letter from Howard Pyle to the Board of Public Works re: proposal for painting the exterior surfaces on the State House and inspection of all lightning rods.

15 August 1940 - Proposal and estimate from Kuehnle-Wilson, Inc.for all painting and repair work at the State House. Board of Public Works

26 August 1940 - Letter from Office of the Comproller to Thomas E. Hill concerning specifications for painting the Old House Chamber in the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-91, 16,376-10)

26 August 1940 - Proposal to cover floor of Old House Chamber in the State House with linoleum. Includes specifications by Mr. Lee Kries, and correspondence between Board of Public Works and Walter N. Kirkman. (CITE THIS)

2 September 1940 - Letter from Howard Pyle to the Board of Public Works re: proposal to repair, paint and redecorate room used by Dr. Flack in the State House. Board of Public Works

September 1940 - Correspondance relating to installation of air conditioning in the Governor's Office in the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

September - October 1940 - Corrsepondence between Laurence H.Fowler, Chair, Maryland Historical Society, and the Board of Public Works re: financing the restoration of the Old Senate Chamber. (CITE THIS)

Specifications for painting the interior and exterior of the new and old sections of the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-201, 16,376-120)

1941

Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1941 Session.

21 March - House adopts unfavorable report regarding Senate Joint Resolution 5 entitled, "A Joint Resolution relating to the cleaners of the State House." (1454)
26 March - Resolution requesting the Legislative Council to investigate the cost of air conditioning the House and Senate Chambers is adopted. (1768)
27 March - House Resolution 7 entitled, "Joint Resolution providing for flood lighting the dome of the State House," passed and sent to the Senate. (1916)
31 March - Senate passes and returns House Joint Resolution 7. (2639)

Proceedings of the Senate, 1941 Session.

12 February - Order that the Senate doorkeeper lock the front door to the chamber when the Senate is debating a question before it, is read and referred to the Committee on Rules. (235)
31 March - Senate passes and returns House Joint Resolution 7, A Joint Resolution providing for floodlighting the dome of the State House. (1621)

March 1940-January 1941- Governor Herbert O'Conor's plan to restore the Old Senate Chamber and various portraits hung in the State House. Articles document changes made during restoration of the House and Senate Chambers to their original configurations. (MSA S 1259-131-1362) File includes:

29 March 1940 - Memorandum to Governor O'Conor from A.J.B.
23 April 1940 - "To Restore Old Portraits in State House." From Evening Capital.
31 December 1940 - "Old State House Given New Dress." From Evening Capital.
5 January 1941 - "Beauty of Antiquity Restored in State House Senate Room." From Evening Capital.
19 January 1941 - "Restored Senate Set for Dedication." From Evening Capital.

23 January 1941 - Program for the "Dedication Exercises in Connection with Restoration of the Old Senate Chamber." (CITE THIS)

11 March 1941 - Letter from G. Allison Long, Jr., Lighting Services Department, to Walter N. Kirkman, Department of Budget and Procurement, re. State House Tower floodlighting. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-100, 16,376-19)

23 March 1941 - "An Obscure Structural Masterpiece," by Roxana White, The Baltimore Sun. (MSA S 1259-131-645)

July - October 1941 - Correspondence between the Board of Public Works and various bidders regarding installation of floodlights for the dome of the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-100, 16,376-19)

Corresponence between E. Lee Kries, The Board of Public Works, and others, re: plans and bids for installing floodlighting in the dome of the State House. Also includes correspondence from 1941 and the original plan for lighting the dome. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-100, 16,376-19)

February 1941 - Collection of bills, invoices, receipts and proposals submitted by Thomas E. Hill and The H.B. Davis Company for external painting of the State House during 1940 and 1941. Board of Public Works (General FIle) (MSA S 42-1, 16,376-10)

1942

1943

1944

7 September 1944 - Letter from Joseph O. McCusker to James Posey regarding approval of of Posey's proposed repairs and changes to mechanical equipment of the State Buildings in Annapolis. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-118, 16,376-37)

5 December 1944 - Estimate from Brashears Brothers for painting the Committee Rooms of the State House as specified by the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds in 1940. Also includes detailed condition report of each Committee Room indicating its use, and whether in need of paint, varnish or plaster. (MSA S 42-201)

1945

Proceedings of the Senate, 1945 Session.

21 March - Senate adopts resolution to request the Governor to investigate the feasibility of the establishment of an attractive and modern lunch bar in some suitable room in the State House for the use of the legislators. (1280)

1946

January - February 1946 - Correspondence between E. Lee Krees and Joseph McCusker regarding revised plans for the floodlighting of the State House Dome. (See 1941) (MSA S 42-121, 16,376-121)

Find out about the release of retirement of the plan for floodlighting the dome. See BPW minutes from 2/7/1946, 5/29/1946, 11/1946 for more info.

1947

Proceedings of the Senate, 1947 Session.

3 March - Ordered that the State Roads Commission be authorized and directed to remove the snow and ice from the Circle around the State House. (1124)

17 June 1947 - Estimate from Ralph L. Lowman for building approximately 28 linear feet of plywood partitiions to match the existing partitions in the basement of the State House. Approved by the Borad of Public Works 26 June 1947. (MSA S 42-121)

31 July 1947 - Memo to Walter N. Kirkman from R.W. Sheckells re: report on State House and Government House roof and gutter conditions. (MSA S 42-121)

16 August 1947 - Board of Public Works approves contract of Monarch Roofing Co. for repairs to the West side of the State House roof. (MSA S 42-121)

5 November 1947 - Report submitted by R.W. Sheckells to Walter N. Kirkman, Director Department of Budget and Procurement re: Survey of State Buildings, Annapolis, Maryland. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-202, 16,376-121)

1948

Proceedings of the Senate, 1948 Extraordinary Session.

26 May - House amends, passes and returns Senate Bill 8 entitled, "Authorize the creation of a state debt in the aggregate of $525,000, the proceeds of which to be used for constructing and furnishing committee rooms, etc., and a tunnel connecting the State House and Court of Appeals Building. (229-231)

March-September 1948 - Contracts and correspondence by the Board of Public Works for various renovations to the State House Dome. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-118, 16,376-37)

3 March - Gatch Supply Company for exterior repairs, painting and roof repairs to the dome.
March-May - Board of Public Wokrs correspondence and contract with Henry A. Knott re: repairs to the dome.
30 April - Henry A. Knott, Inc. for renovations to the interior dome area.
6 July - Change Order 1 of the Gatch Supply Company to contract dated 2 February 1948 for exterior painting and roof repairs to the dome.
13 July - Invoives from Henry A. Knott, Inc. received by Department of Public Improvements for labor and materials for work on the State House dome.

24 May 1948 - Report of the Sub-Committee of the Commission on the State House and Legislative Office Space. Also includes correspondence between Governor William Preston Lane, Joseph O. McCusker and Arthur Brice regarding this report. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 47-118, 16,376-37) (?)

25 May 1948 - Senate Bill 8 authorizing creation of a State debt of $525,000 for improvements to the State House and the Court of Appeals. Bill approved 1 June 1948. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-1)

28 May 1948 - Letter to John Funk, Chief Engineer, Department of Public Improvements from John O. McCusker, Secretary of the Board of Public Works, approving the employment of W. Roby Purnell, Jr. for supervison of removal of paintings from the State House during interior renovations. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-118, 16,376-37)

July-September 1948 - Contracts for construction of a Pedestrian Tunnel and renovations to the State House and Court of Appeals Building. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-1, 50,019-23-2, 50,019-23-3)

19 July - John McShain for various renovations
5 August - Lloyd E. Mitchell, Inc. for plumbing, heating and ventilating work.
5 August - Blumenthal-Kahn Co., Inc. for electrical work
7 September - Blumenthal-Kahn Co., Inc. for lighting fixtures and lamps

July-September 1948 - Contracts for furnishing and installing new elevators in the State House and Court of Appeals Building. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-1, 50,019-23-2, 50,019-23-4)

14 July - General Elevator Company, Inc. for furnishing and installing an elevator in the State House.
15 September - Otis Elevator Co. for removing 2 existing elevators in the State House and Court of Appeals and replacing them therefore.
19 September - Change Order 14 for Joh McShain for constructing a concrete platform in the elevator machine room over the old elevator, and removing brick wall in Anne Arundel County Room and installing two 10 inch I beams.

18 August 1948 - Draft of General Assembly Resolution relative to the issue of the $525,000 loan for constructing, improving, equipping and furnishing numerous rooms in the State House. Includes correspondence between Joseph O. McCucker and Joseph D. Buscher, Assistant Attorney General. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-1)

26 August 1948 - Board of Public Works approves increase in contract with Henry A. Knott, Inc. to take care of cost of refinishing the floor in the Governor's Office and in the office of the Governor's Secretary. (MSA S 42-118)

August-November 1948 - Contracts with Consolidated Gas, Electric, Light & Power Company for electrical work in the State House. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-3, 50,019-23-4)

30 August-10 October - For fixtures for the Senate Lounge and other rooms of the State House.
17 November - Change Order 1 ffor furnishing electric signs.
December - Correspondance between Board of Public Works and Department of Public Improvement re: copy of change order Number 2 to contract with Consolidated Gas, Electric Light and Power for delivering lamps for fixtures for the old portion of the State House. (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

September 1948 - Contracts for installation of accoustical work in House and Senate Chambers and the Second Floor Delegation rooms. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-3)

22 September - Hampshire Corporation for accoustical treatment and decoration of House and Senate Chambers.
29 September - Change Order 1 for John McShain for contract dated 19 July for installing a suspended ceiling of acoustic tiles below cornice in all delegation rooms on the second floor of the State House.

29 September 1948 - Minutes of meeting of the Board of Public Works relating to repairs and improvements to the State House and the Court of Appeals. (MSA S 33-6, 50,019-23-3)

29 October 1948 - Letter to Governor Lane, Jr. from the Board of Public Works regarding work of repairs and improvements to the State House and Court of Appeals buildings. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

October-November 1948 - Change Orders 2 and 3 with Lloyd Mitchell, Inc. for mechanical work in the State House. Work includes: changing and renewing fire linek furnishing strainers in heating coils, and installing a fan and ducts to ventilate the transformer vault in the sub-basement. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-4)

October 1948-February 1949 -Contracts and Change Order Forms between the Board of Public Works and Blumenthal-Kahn Electric Company, Inc. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-3, 50,019-23-4, 50,019-23-5, 50,019-23-6)

29 October - Change Order 4 for buzzer system, telephone conduit and new receptacles in House Lounge.
15 November - Change Order 5 for installing downlights over House and Senate Chambers and floodlights above the skylights, and for work on first floor lighting fixtures, installing outlets for electric clocks and water coolers.
14 December - Change Order 6 for wiring and lighting in Senate Committee Room and Press Room.
7 February 1949 - Change Order 7 for electrical work and installations re: elevators, lighting and additional wiring throughtout the State House.

30 November 1948 - List of contracts for renovation (structural, mechanical, elevators, lighting fixtures, accoustic/soundproofing House and Senate Chambers, roof repairs and furnishings) in State House and Court of Appeals Building. Also includes recapitulation of completed expenditures for renovations of new portion of the State House, and itemized list of additions to John McShain contract. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-4)

November 1948-January 1949 - Change Orders between the Board of Public Works and John McShain re: State House renovations. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-, 50,019-23-6)

15 November - Change Order 15 for refinishing all windows stained and damaged by wear and tear.
3 December - Change Order 16 for painting,lavatory, marble and plaster work in Committee Rooms, House and Senate Chambers and the Lobby.
23 December - Change Order 18 for installing numbers on all doors and erecting brass signs.
January 1949 - Change Order 3-B for painting walls in Old State House and unstalling 38 lights of cathedral glass in House and Senate skylights.

December 1948 - Correspondance between Board of Public Works and Department of Public Improvement re: copy of change order Number 2 to contract with Consolidated Gas, Electric Light and Power for delivering lamps for fixtures for the old portion of the State House. Board of Public Works (General FIle) (MSA S 42-128, 16,376-47)

December 1948 - Contracts with John McShain for work on State House roof. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-5)

8 December - For sheet metal and roof repairs.
14 December - Change Order 17 for cutting leaded glass skylights for reception of Rambush lights over House and Senate Chambers, repairing skylights, painting and reflooring President's Office.
21 December - For reinstalling weathervane atop State House Dome.

10 December 1948 - Minutes of meeting of the Board of Public Works in connection with renovations and improvements to the State House. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-5)

10 December 1948 - Contract with American Shade Co. for installation of 151 wood-slat Venetian Blinds in the State House and the Court of Appeals. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-5)

20 December 1948 - Minutes of meeting of the Board of Public Works in connection with renovations and improvements to the State House. (MSA S 36-3, 50,019-23-5)

Board approves contracts for cleaning 64 windows in the Old Section of the State House, and waterproofing 12 windows on the first floor of the Old Section. (MSA S 36-3)

Photographs of the Maryland Capital Repair by Henry A. Knott, Inc. (MSA SC 656)

Photograph of Main Street and Francis Street with the State House in the background, by Rowland H. Meade. Notice the Evergreen Tree in front of the State House. (MSA SC 1672-02-7131)

1949

Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1949 Session.

12 January - House Resolution commending the Governor, the State Engineer, Legislative Council, and the Council's Committee on State House Improvements for the manner in which the improvements to the State House were accomplished. (120-121).

"Present State House Third on Same Site." Maryland Gazette tercentenary edition. (MSA SC 1456-1009)

8 April 1949 - Minutes of Board of Public Works meeting pertaining to improvements to State House and Court of Appeals. Includes listings of approved contracts and expenditures from State House Improvement Loan of 1948. (MSA S 33-6, 50,019-23-6)

23 August 1949 - Form of agreement with Architects or Engineers from the Department of Public Improvements assigning S. Yeardley Smith, Inc. to prepare plans for installing air conditioning in the Executive Offices in the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-118, 16,376-37)

27 October 1949 - Minutes of Board of Public Works meeting held on 4 October 1949 pertaining to contracts authorized by the Department of Public Buildings and Grounds. Board of Public Works (General File) MSA S 42-202, 16,376-121)

14 December 1949 - Board of Public Works approves bid of Charles R. Scrivener for renovations in the lobby between the House and Senate Chambers, illumination of Washington Resigning, and new lighting fixtures throughout the building. (MSA S 42-119)

28 December 1949 - Correspondence and contract with Livezey Incorporated for floor repairs in the State House. Board of Public Works (General File) (MSA S 42-118, 16,376-37)

1950

Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1950 Special Session.

27 July - House Resolution requesting the Department of Public Improvements to install at least two additional drinking fountains on the second floor of the State House is read and adopted. (15)

Proceedings of the Senate, 1950 Session.

20 February - Senate Bill 151 entitled an "Act to repeal Chapter 8 of the Acts of the Special Session of 1948 entitled an 'Act to authorize the creation of a state debt in the aggregate of $525,000, the proceeds of which to be used for constructing and furnishing committee rooms, etc., and a tunnel connecting the State House and Court of Appeals Building,'" is read and referred to the Committee on Rules. (207)
28 February - Senate Bill 151 passed and sent to the House. (385)

Topography and Utility Map of State Circle and Annapolis Complex, 1950. Department of Public Improvements.

9 January-9 May 1950 - Minutes from meetings of the Board of Public Works. (MSA S 42-269)

9 January - List of expendatures and contracts from General Construction Loan of 1949 for State House.
9 May - Board approves Department of Public Improvement's request to undertake topographic and utility survey on and around State Circle.

15 February 1950 - Contract with E.L.M. Fishpaw, Inc. for carpentry repairs, plastering, painting etc. on the fourth floor of the State House. (MSA S 42-269)

24 May 1950 - Correspondence between Joseph O. McCusker and Henry Powell Hopkins, Architect, re: removal of certain objects from the Old Treasury Building during renovations. (MSA S 42-269)

6 June 1950 - Board of Public Works approves proposal of Charles R. Scrivener Co., Inc. for installaton of mail chute and mail box at the State House. (MSA S 36-3)

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	c. 1912-1957 Color postcard of the State House MSA SC 2215-08
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	c. 1912-1957 Color postcard of the State House MSA SC 2215-11
	c. 1912-1957 Color postcard of the State House MSA SC 2215-12
	c. 1912-1957 Black & white postcard of State House MSA SC 2215-13
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