This thesis has five objectives. They are as follows:

(a) to present a study of the existing conditions of local government facilities within the city of Welch, West Virginia, showing the need for a new local government building and fire station;

(b) to present the findings of a study made to determine the facilities needed to fulfill the requirements of the city government and fire department;

(c) to present the findings of a study made to select the best available site;

(d) to present a study of the possibilities of remodeling an existing building for use as a city hall and fire department;

(e) to present a design of a new local government building which shall house the administrative and enforcement offices and departments of the city government, together with a fire department. This building shall be designated, “A City Hall for Welch, West Virginia.”