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[Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior of doorway, Harrisburg, Pa.] [graphic].
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Creator
Musser, Frank E., photographer.
Contributor
Windrim, John T. 1866-1934, architect.
Doyle & Doak, contractor.
Title
[Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior of doorway, Harrisburg, Pa.] [graphic].
Date
ca. 1894
Physical Description
1 photographic print : gelatin silver mounted on cardboard ; 23 x 18 cm. (9 x 7 in.), on mount 31 x 25 cm. (12 x 10 in.)
Description
Interior view showing detailed pattern on the door and frame, looking toward the second floor balcony and staircase.
Notes
Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors.
Photographer's imprint printed on mount.
The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan.
Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Subject
Pennsylvania State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.)
Archives -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg.
Speaker Matthew J. Ryan Legislative Office Building (Harrisburg, Pa.)
Doors & doorways -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg.
Genre
Gelatin silver prints -- 1900-1910.
Associated name
Windrim, John T. (John Torrey), 1866-1934, architect.
Associated name
Doyle & Doak, contractor.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.3]
Accession number
P.8606.3
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Pennsylvania Capitol Collection
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