Details
Creator Musser, Frank E., photographer.
Contributor Windrim, John T. 1866-1934, architect.
Doyle & Doak, contractor.
Title [Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior of main staircase, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.] [graphic].
Date ca. 1894
Physical Description 1 photographic print : gelatin silver mounted on cardboard ; 18 x 23 cm. (7 x 9 in.), on mount 25 x 31 cm. (10 x 12 in.)
Description Interior view showing a wide staircase leading up to a decorative, arched doorway. Marble eagles with crests sit on the pillars at the bottom of the stairs. Arcades flank the central staircase on the bottom floor, creating second floor balconies on both sides.
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.)
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.8606.4]
Accession number P.8606.4