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THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE
AND FIRE OF APRIL 1906

Four of six pages

Architect's Report on the Condition of the City Hall

Proposals

1. Complete Rebuilding of the Present Building
This is presented with a clear understanding of the fact that howsoever well it may be done, the result from a constructural standpoint, except in entirely new portions, will never be quite as good as it was before.
It is proposed under this estimate to put the whole building back into the same general appearance as it was before April 18, 1906; all doubtful portions of the construction to be torn down and rebuilt in accordance with modern methods.
It is estimated that the whole building could be completely rehabilitated within two years if the funds were available.

2. Wrecking of Building and Rebuilding on Same Foundation.
The foundations are very adequate and in a fine state of preservation. A new modern four-story building would be built; steel-frame, fire and earthquake proof following the same general excellent arrangement and outline as at present.
It is estimated that the construction of such a building, including wrecking and preparation of plans, would take about three years from the date that the funds became available.

3. Erecting a New Building
The wrecking of the whole building, including the tearing out of the foundations, and erecting upon the site a new building, or group of buildings of entirely different design from the present structure.
It is conceived that such a building or buildings, including wrecking and preparation of plans, would take about four years for construction from the date that the funds became available.

5. Recommendation