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Milwaukee's City Hall on East Wells and North Water streets is a landmark. Not only officially, but as part of Milwaukee's identity, from the city's flag to the Laverne and Shirley sit-com in the 1970s. The site for this familiar building was not easily chosen. The final location was not the first choice for most of Milwaukee's movers and shakers, and after it was finally settled upon, the difficulties only became bigger. Battles over designs and the bidding process became politically heated and personal in nature. Cost overruns in the construction, although common at the time, grew to gigantic proportions. The completed building was, however, structurally sound and pleasing to the eye. Still standing 115 years later, it is a monument to the Milwaukee government officials, architect and builder.
Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
One. The Early Movements for a New City Hall
Two. The 1889-1890 Territorial Fight for a City Hall Location
Three. The Political Battle Over the City Hall Plans
Four. Political and Legal Maneuvering in the City Hall Contract Award
Five. Cost Overruns and Major Problems in the Construction of City Hall
Six. Milwaukee's City Hall Bell
Seven. Henry C. Koch—An Architect of Many Designs and Many Controversies
Epilogue. More Than 100 Years of Alterations and Renovations
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
