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1131,Capitol Grounds Commission,Minute book,i 1888-1896.,Chronological.,"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.",,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel