| Creator |
Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer. |
| Contributor |
Alfano, Vincenzo, 1854-1918, sculptor. |
|
Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect. |
| Title |
Rotunda. [graphic]. |
| Date |
1906 |
| Physical Description |
1 photographic print : platinum on cardboard mount ; 19 x 24 cm. (7.5 x 9.5 in.), on mount 36 x 44 cm. (14 x 17 in.) |
| Description |
Interior view of the grand staircase in the Capitol building, showing large plaster Angel figures, designed by Vincenzo Alfano,
on the newel posts holding aloft lighted globes. All of the light pedestals and chandeliers are lit.
|
| Notes |
Photographer's signature on mount. |
|
Title from manuscript note on mount. |
|
The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston. |
|
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol. |
|
LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48. |
|
See also the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook",
p. 202. A description of the staircase is on p. 196.
|
|
See P.8479.2, P.8479.11, and P.8479.99 for related views. |
|
Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection. |
| Subject |
Pennsylvania State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.) |
|
Angels. |
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Capitols -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Stairways -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
| Genre |
Platinum prints -- 1900-1910. |
| Associated name |
Alfano, Vincenzo, 1854-1918, sculptor. |
| Associated name |
Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.34] |
| Accession number |
P.8479.34 |
