Seventeen pencil and chalk sketches depict various exterior views of the Capitol and surrounding properties during the construction of the building., [Dedicated] to Joseph M. Huston with compliments of Otto H. Bacher., Architect Joseph M. Huston was commissioned to design the new Capitol building, constructed between 1902 and 1906, to house the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the chambers of the Sumpreme Court of Pennsylvania, and the offices of the Governor., 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator
Bacher, Otto H. (Otto Henry), 1856-1909
Date
April 1905
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.105]
