Why did the construction of the New York City Courthouse cost so much?

When reformers demanded an investigation, the Tweed-run Board of Supervisors insisted there already was one. Nonetheless, the board obligingly appointed a new special committee to investigate the investigating committee. It submitted its report within 12 days, clearing everyone of any malfeasance and submitting a bill for its own services of more than $18,000

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