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This book provides an overview of Maryland's Select Committee investigation into the cost overruns on repairs to the Maryland State House between 1876 and 1878. Through testimony by architects, builders, and members of the Board of Public Works, the book uncovers the architectural and financial challenges faced in restoring the iconic building. The author examines the role of the architect in managing the project, the budgeting process, and the decision-making behind the additional expenses. The book also explores the significance of the State House as a symbol of Maryland's history and the political and economic climate of the time. Ultimately, the investigation sheds light on the complexities of public works projects and the interplay of art, architecture, and governance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an overview of Maryland's Select Committee investigation into the cost overruns on repairs to the Maryland State House between 1876 and 1878. Through testimony by architects, builders, and members of the Board of Public Works, the book uncovers the architectural and financial challenges faced in restoring the iconic building. The author examines the role of the architect in managing the project, the budgeting process, and the decision-making behind the additional expenses. The book also explores the significance of the State House as a symbol of Maryland's history and the political and economic climate of the time. Ultimately, the investigation sheds light on the complexities of public works projects and the interplay of art, architecture, and governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332074839_0
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