As we go to press we learn that the commissioners resolved to engage architect Struck of Minneapolis to prepare further plans and specifications for the new court house. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, September 28, 1887, Page 5)
Made of New Ulm Brick.
It requires about 40 car loads of footing stone for the new court house and Henry Hanschen (of New Ulm), the contractor (for excavating and building the foundation), is receiving them from Kasota at the rate of three car loads per day. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, November 16, 1887, Page 5)
Contractor Hanschen is employing a large number of teams hauling stone for the Court House. As soon as the weather will permit, building will be resumed. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, February 15, 1888, Page 1)
Mr. Hanschen, the contractor, has completed his work on the basement of the new court-house. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, July 18, 1888, Page 5)
No other bids having been received, the bid of A. C. Ochs was, on motion accepted, and contract entered into with Mr. A. C. Ochs for the erection, furnishing all materials, and completion of the 1st story to the new court house as per plans and specifications, made by Architect Carl F. Struck… (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, August 1, 1888, Page 5)
Contractor Ochs has seven stone-cutters working in dressing stone for the court-house front. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, September 26, 1888, Page 5)
Architect Struck, of Minneapolis, the supervisor of the court-house, now in construction, was in the city last Friday, and examined the building, the first story of which has just been finished by contractor A. C. Ochs. The latter’s work was highly satisfactory and merited a full endorsement. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, November 7, 1888, Page 5)
Mr. Ignatz Schwendinger, the sculptor, has just completed the base and crowning pieces of the granite pillars to be placed in position at the main entrance of the new court-house. They are made of Kasota stone and remarkably well finished. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, November 28, 1888, Page 5)
…the contract for completing the court house has been awarded to Schapekahm Bros. & Co., of this city, for $12,855. This includes the portion above the first story, with roofing, tower, and ornamentation, excepting the white metal statue. The contract calls for completion by the 15th of September and the contractors intend to fill it to a dot. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, July 24, 1889, Page 5)
The contractors for the brick and stone work on the second story and tower of the court-house have sub-let the stone work to Mankato parties as follows: Julius Seltenreisch, Henry Feltbusch, Wm. Frischholz, J. C. Rea, and W. H. Spencer. The contract price for the work only and not including material is $1,725. They have already commenced work with eight men and are rushing it to completion. On Monday contractor (Adolph C.) Ochs started work with a large force of masons. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, August 7, 1889, Page 5)
The court house is looming up rapidly. The windows of the second story are up and the brick work is progressing nicely. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, August 21, 1889, Page 5)
The rafters for the roof of the new court house are up and the structure is fast assuming the appearance of a completed building. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, October 2, 1889, Page 5)
The exterior of the new court house will be completed in a week. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, October 23, 1889, Page 5)
The gable groups for the new court house building were put in place last week. They are made of galvanized iron and give evidence of careful workmanship. The figures are emblematic of Law, Justice and Mercy, and constitute fine ornaments to the new structure, J. Scherffius, of Winona, is the manufacturer. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, January 8, 1890, Page 5)
The metal statue has been put in place in the tower of the new court house and adds much to the appearance of the structure. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, April 23, 1890, Page 5)
Court convenes at the court house in New Ulm next Tuesday. (New Ulm Weekly Review, New Ulm, Minnesota, Wednesday, May 21, 1890, Page 5)