In early July, workmen began sinking test pits in the lot to determine the foundation that would be used during construction. The site chosen for the $250,000 complex was a piece of land located on Main St. between the Hearst Free Kindergarten in the basement of the Christ Episcopal Church and the Halloran Block to the east. Part of the area was at that time owned by the city and was ceded to the Homestake Mining Company. Since the lot was triangular in shape, it became necessary to square it by moving Julius St. 18 feet to the south, which had the effect of substantially straightening that section of street.

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