Montery, California, as a Naval Base Site, Statement Submitted to 66:3, .....[1920].1920 - 15 pages |
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Page 10
... existing contracts comprises 145 acres . remaining unclaimed tideland , total 292 acres , or a total acreage of 674. There are two contracts completed , covering : Dredging , $ 268,000 ; water supply and sewer systems , $ 190,000 ...
... existing contracts comprises 145 acres . remaining unclaimed tideland , total 292 acres , or a total acreage of 674. There are two contracts completed , covering : Dredging , $ 268,000 ; water supply and sewer systems , $ 190,000 ...
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... existing conditions . At present , the tem- porary buildings , which were used while the more permanent structures were under erection , are available to furnish a part of this storage space needed , but these tempo- rary structures are ...
... existing conditions . At present , the tem- porary buildings , which were used while the more permanent structures were under erection , are available to furnish a part of this storage space needed , but these tempo- rary structures are ...
Page 20
... existing in connection with this title . Just what is this ? Senator WRIGHT . This is a matter between the Shipping Board and the Pacific Marine Construction Co. In settlement the Pacific Marine Construction Co. is " talking " $ 210,000 ...
... existing in connection with this title . Just what is this ? Senator WRIGHT . This is a matter between the Shipping Board and the Pacific Marine Construction Co. In settlement the Pacific Marine Construction Co. is " talking " $ 210,000 ...
Page 40
... existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic coast south of Cape Hatteras or on or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper ...
... existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic coast south of Cape Hatteras or on or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper ...
Page 46
... goes farthest in the directing of bringing rail and ship together , side by side . And all the facilities that we claim for the existing harbor in that connection can be applied to the Hunters Point 46 SAN FRANCISCO BAY NAVAL - BASE SITES .
... goes farthest in the directing of bringing rail and ship together , side by side . And all the facilities that we claim for the existing harbor in that connection can be applied to the Hunters Point 46 SAN FRANCISCO BAY NAVAL - BASE SITES .
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Page 123 - I am not a technical man, will be happy to answer to the best of my ability, any questions you may have.
Page 34 - Said commission shall also investigate and report upon the necessity, desirability, and advisability of improving existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic coast south of Cape Hatteras or on or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper naval defense of that portion of the country. Said report shall contain all the information of like character as directed in the preceding paragraph relating...
Page 68 - Bethlehem yard, one of the largest buildings of its kind in the United States, stands upon filled ground very similar in character to that found on the Alameda site.
Page 34 - Navy, not below the rank of commander, to investigate and report at the beginning of the next regular session of Congress, if practicable, and if not, as soon thereafter as practicable, as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Pacific Coast of the United States. And if such a navy yard or naval station be recommended as necessary and advisable, said report shall designate the most suitable site and the estimated cost thereof,...
Page 34 - ... as to labor and material. Said report shall also contain an estimated cost of the necessary buildings, shops, piers, sea walls, and equipment of said yard or station, together with the estimated annual cost of maintenance thereof. " Said commission shall also investigate and report upon the necessity, desirability, and advisability of improving existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic...
Page 34 - The President is hereby authorized to appoint a commission of five officers of the Navy not below the rank of commander to investigate and report at the beginning of the next regular session of Congress if practicable, and if not, as soon thereafter as practicable, as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Pacific coast of the United States. And if such a navy yard or naval station be recommended as necessary and advisable,...
Page 34 - ... or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper naval defense of that portion of the country. Said report shall contain all the information of like character as directed in the preceding paragraph relating to the investigation and report as to the Pacific coast. Said commission shall also investigate^ and report as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing submarine and aviation bases on the Atlantic,...
Page 191 - Francisco to fix a valuation on the local properties of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and the Great Western Power Company for purchase or condemnation by the city for the municipal distribution of Hetch Hetchy power.