Appendix to Journal of Senate and Assembly, of the Nineteenth Session of the Legislature of the State of California, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

A 19th‑century California legislative appendix presents the record of a major state building investigation.

This volume compiles the proceedings, testimonies, and committee conclusions surrounding the construction of a State Normal School building, including decisions by the Board of Trustees, the architect’s involvement, and how costs were managed as the project progressed.

What you’ll find in this volume:

• A detailed account of the investigation, the conclusions drawn, and the possibility of further inquiry into specific individuals’ roles.
• Transcripts from interviews and testimony about planning, modifications, and the handling of contracts, with focus on cost overruns and governance.
• Related legal and administrative materials tied to public works and county claims, offering a window into 19th‑century state and local budgeting processes.
• Context for how public buildings were planned, executed, and scrutinized, including references to approvals, exhibitions, and the interaction between architects, contractors, and officials.

You’ll gain:

• Insight into how a major public project was overseen, adjusted, and defended in a formal, state‑level setting.
• A view of the language and procedures used in official investigations and commissions of that era.
• A sense of the challenges of balancing ambition, budget, and accountability in state construction.

Ideal for readers of historical government documents, archival research, and California history enthusiasts seeking a concrete look at how public works were managed and reviewed in the nineteenth century.