AGENCY: Capitol Grounds Commission
SERIES: 1131
TITLE: Minute book
DATES: i 1888-1896.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: On 6 March 1888, the Board of Commissioners on Capitol Grounds was created with the principle duties of taking possession of capitol grounds conveyed by Salt Lake City to Utah Territory; to grade, fence, lay off, improve, and beautify that land; to construct a reservoir in conjunction with the city to supply water to those grounds and any buildings later erected there; and to test stone and obtain plans, estimates, and specifications for a territorial capitol building and any related structures. This book contains the minutes of that commission.
Entries give date, place, and time of meeting. The first entry lists the names of members. Business noted includes reports on bids, construction of City Creek reservoir, species of trees planted, testing of stone, road preparation, financing, and the solicitation of architectural plans for a capitol building. Although the commission maintained the grounds, plans to commence construction on a territorial capitol ended with statehood in 1896 and the dissolution of the commission. No further plans were made for building until the creation of a new state Capitol Commission in 1909 to once again begin the process of obtaining plans.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This volume was produced by, and thoroughly documents the actions of, a state agency in conjunction with a significant event: getting and upgrading land for a capitol building. It provides information not readily available elsewhere and is requested by patrons. It is very detailed on grounds, city creek canyon reservoir building, etc. and associated costs.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public