Protector of City Records since 1879
Shortly after the City offices moved into the new City Hall, in December 1877, the need for protected storage for the City’s records became apparent. The City Council apparently did some homework, and in the minutes of August 4, 1879, record is made that: “On motion of Alderman Wain, the Council purchased of Mosler Bahmann & Co. a No. 35 fire proof safe, size inside 48 inches high, 26 inches wide, 16 inches deep. Terms in Cincinnati Ohio, city warrants, for four hundred and fifty dollars, less freight to Black Hawk Colorado, due in 15 months from date of shipment, without interest.”
The very next day an order form, addressed to Mr. H.H. Warner, Registered Agent for the company, was completed and signed by George Snyder, Mayor, and filed by Robert S. Haight, City Clerk. The order further specified: “Paint ‘City of Black Hawk’ over door in fine heavy block letters shaded with red ornament…in good style throughout…”
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