Explore California’s 1860s state records in one volume, including library finances, building plans, and trade data.
This edition presents a slice of the state’s legislative and institutional activity, with reports on the State Library’s funding, insurance, and rental arrangements, as well as extensive construction details for a major public building. It also includes analysis of exports and domestic production, highlighting how agriculture and industry shaped policy and economy in that era.
- Financial and administrative notes about the State Library, its funding, and how fees were directed into a dedicated fund.
- Operational details on insurance, rent, and building maintenance from the period.
- Architectural specifications for interior work, doors, stairs, columns, and other features of a large public space.
- Economic statistics on exports, domestic consumption, and calls for supporting local production.
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century California governance, Library history, and historical architecture documentation.