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Title: [House Library, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Depicts rows of book cases in the Capitol's House Library. Chairs sit at the end of each row. Includes the intricate bronze railing on the second floor balcony and an ornamental chandelier. The room was transformed into the Speaker's office suite in 1939., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: The Musser Studio, photographer
Date: ca. 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.68]

Title: [Craftsman posed with light standard for second floor balcony of Rotunda]
Description: Elaborate bronze standard surmounted by three tiers of globes and an eagle. Unidentified man standing next to lamppost, looking up at it., Typed label on verso: Standard for Penna. State Capitol Building, Mr. Joseph M. Huston, Architect. 12' x 9' 1/4" high. Weight 1133 lbs. S-32 - Gilt - Four of this class., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., An image of this standard appears in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) p. 45., See P.8479.14 for William H. Rau's photograph of the Senate which shows the standards., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.49]

Title: [Standard for Governor's Reception Room, with craftsman in workshop]
Description: Depicts a very elaborate bronze standard, with one tier of globes capped by bronze ornaments. In the middle of the bronze base, two cherubs are each blowing two horns. A workman, probably from the bronze factory, is standing next to the standard. A work table with a collection of tools appears in the background. Similar standard lamps were used throughout the Capitol building constructed in 1902 to 1906., Typed label on verso: Standard for the State Capitol Building. Mr. Joseph M. Huston, Architect. 9' 8" high. Weight 1355 lbs. S. 16 Gold. Four of this class., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., An image of this standard appears in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) p. 59., See P.8479.9-10 and P.84790.13 for William H. Rau's photographs of the Executive Reception Room which show the standards., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.51]

Title: [Main rotunda elevation, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Competition drawing depicting a detailed cross section of the main rotunda and dome of the Capitol building. Joseph M. Huston was commissioned to design the structure, 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., Reproduced in The Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee's Literature in Stone: The Hundred Year History of Pennsylvania's State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.: Integra Graphics, 2006), p. 109., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1901
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.71]

Title: [Marble carvers in their workshop sculpting cherub figures and caryatids for Entresol floor of the Pennsylvania capitol building.]
Description: In the foreground workmen carve two cherubs grasping a huge globe, a marble ornament which was mounted over the entresol door on the landing of the grand staircase in the Rotunda. Two other workmen are visible in the background, working on caryatids for the same location. Both the globe and caryatid figures were designed and sculpted by Vincenzo Alfano., Manuscript note on verso: Duplicate. Over main Stairway - Entresol floor. Another copy in scrapbook., 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.73]

Title: Rotunda
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., 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.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.34]

Title: [Band in grandstand playing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," Capitol dedication, October 4, 1906.]
Description: Depicts a large group of people in elevated stands adorned with patriotic bunting in front of the Capitol building. The band is standing and playing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" before the large crowd of spectators during the Capitol dedication ceremony., Signature of photographer on mount., Manuscript note on verso: Band playing "My Country 'Tis of Thee.", 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., For more information about the dedication ceremony see, Literature in Stone: The Hundred Year History of Pennsylvania's State Capitol, Chapter Four., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., See P.8479.93 for similar view., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: October 4, 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.42]

Title: [Rotunda, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Depicts the second floor balcony in the Rotunda, looking at the House Chamber portal. The pediment sculpture over the arched doorway was created by Vincenzo Alfano. The light standards nearby were created by the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company., Signature of photographer on mount., Manuscript note on mount: rotunda, 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: c1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.43]

Title: Executive reception room
Description: Interior view of the Governor's ornately decorated reception room in the Capitol building, showing heavily embellished lightposts and a chandelier, a long table, fireplace, gilded ceiling and murals created in 1902 by Violet Oakley depicting William Penn's founding of Pennsylvania., Photographer's signature on recto., Manuscript note on verso: Executive Reception Room, Under the terms of Miss Oakley's contract she was "to design and paint...fifteen panels..approximately six feet in height...to form a frieze between the top of the wainscoating and the plaster cornice in the grand Executive Reception Room...These paintings shall be illustrative or allegorical of the history of the 'Founding of the State'...", 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 the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook". A description of the room is on pp. 199-200., For related views see P.8479.3, P.8479.9-10, P.8479.13, P.8479.45, Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.44]

Title: Executive reception room
Description: Interior view of the Governor's ornately decorated reception room in the Capitol building, showing heavily embellished lightposts and a chandelier, a long table, fireplace, gilded ceiling and murals created in 1902 by Violet Oakley depicting William Penn's founding of Pennsylvania., Photographer's signature on recto., Manuscript note on verso: Executive Reception Room, Under the terms of Miss Oakley's contract she was "to design and paint...fifteen panels..approximately six feet in height...to form a frieze between the top of the wainscoating and the plaster cornice in the grand Executive Reception Room...These paintings shall be illustrative or allegorical of the history of the 'Founding of the State'...", 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., Reproduced in the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook", p. 207. A description of the room and the murals appears on pp. 199-200., For related views see P.8479.3, P.8479.9-10, P.8479.13, P.8479.44, Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.45]

Title: Governor's private room, detail of mantel
Description: Interior view of the ornate fireplace and mantel in the Governor's private room., Signature of photographer 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 P.8479.04 for a a related view., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.32]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "Science Revealing Treasures of the Earth."]
Description: Depicts the "Science Revealing Treasures of the Earth" mural in the Rotunda, flanked by the allegorical medallions representing Law and Religion, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.21]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural painting of the allegorical figure "Religion."]
Description: Depicts partial views of the murals "Science Revealing the Treasures of the Earth" and "The Spirit of Vulcan" in the Rotunda, flanking the allegorical medallion representing Religion, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.22]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural painting of the allegorical figure "Science."]
Description: Depicts partial views of the murals "The Spirit of Vulcan" and "The Spirit of Religious Liberty" in the Rotunda, flanking the allegorical medallion representing Science, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.23]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural painting of the allegorical figure "Art."]
Description: Depicts partial views of the murals "The Spirit of Religious Liberty" and "The Spirit of the Light" in the Rotunda, flanking the allegorical medallion representing Art, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.24]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural painting of the allegorical figure "Religion."]
Description: Depicts partial views of the murals "Science Revealing the Treasures of the Earth" and "The Spirit of Vulcan" in the Rotunda, flanking the allegorical medallion representing Religion, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.25]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "The Spirit of Religious Liberty."]
Description: Depicts the mural "The Spirit of Religious Liberty" in the Rotunda, flanked by the allegorical medallions representing Science and Art, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.26]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural painting of the allegorical figure "Art."]
Description: Depicts partial views of the murals "The Spirit of Religious Liberty" and "The Spirit of the Light" in the Rotunda, flanking the allegorical medallion representing Art, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.27]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural painting of the allegorical figure "Law."]
Description: Depicts partial views of the murals "The Spirit of the Light" and "Science Revealing the Treasures of the Earth" in the Rotunda, flanking the allegorical medallion representing Law, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.28]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural painting of the allegorical figure "Law."]
Description: Depicts the murals "The Spirit of the Light" and "Science Revealing the Treasures of the Earth" in the Rotunda, flanking the allegorical medallion representing Law, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.29]

Title: [Detail of bronze grille with eagle for Pennsylvania State Capitol building]
Description: Detail of a grille, possibly designed for the balcony opposite the entrance of the Supreme Court, in the Capitol building constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston. Design consists of an eagle with wings outstretched in the middle, flanked on both sides by floral ornaments., Typed label pasted on verso: Designed by Joseph M. Huston, architect for Pennsylvania Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa. Cast and finished by the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co. Weight 965 lbs. 9' 1" x 2" 6"., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., An image of the balcony grille appears in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) pg. 61., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.48]

Title: [Band in grandstand playing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," Capitol dedication, October 4, 1906.]
Description: Depicts a large group of people in elevated stands adorned with patriotic bunting in front of the Capitol building. The band is standing and playing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" before the large crowd of spectators during the Capitol dedication ceremony., Signature of photographer on mount., Manuscript note on verso: Band playing "My Country 'Tis of Thee.", 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., For more information about the dedication ceremony see, Literature in Stone: The Hundred Year History of Pennsylvania's State Capitol, Chapter Four., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., See P.8479.42 for similar view., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: October 4, 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.93]

Title: [Grand staircase in Rotunda, with "aspiration" angel of light figure]
Description: Interior view of the grand staircase in the Rotunda of the Capitol building, showing the large plaster Angel figure, designed by Vincenzo Alfano, on the newel posts holding aloft a lighted globe. All of the light pedestals and chandeliers are lit., Photographer's signature on mount., Manuscript note on mount: Rotunda, 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., Reproduced in 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. 8479.34 for related views., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.99]

Title: [Main rotunda elevation, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Photographic reproduction of a competition drawing depicting a detailed cross section of the main rotunda and dome of the Capitol building. Drawn by architect Joseph M. Huston, who was commissioned to design the structure. 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., Notes in pencil scribbled on mount., 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., Original architectural drawing also held by repository, see P.8479.62., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1903
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.109]

Title: [West entrance doors, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: View of the double bronze doors in the west entrance of the Capitol building. They were designed by Joseph M. Huston, modeled by Otto Jahnson, and cast by the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company. A medallion of William Penn, copied from an engraving by S.A. Schoff, and two lunettes, sit above four panels depicting the Declaration of Independence, the Signing of the Constitution, and the natural resources of the State. The two medallions in the middle represent History and Education. The design of the doors purportedly followed the precedent set by Lorenzo Ghiberti's door of the Baptistry in Florence, Italy., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.5]

Title: [Main rotunda elevation, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Colorful architectural rendering of a detailed cross section of the main rotunda and dome of the Capitol building. Drawn by architect Joseph M. Huston, who was commissioned to design the structure. 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., Reproduced in The Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee's Literature in Stone: The Hundred Year History of Pennsylvania's State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.: Integra Graphics, 2006), p. 98., Reproduced in Drawing Toward Building: Philadelphia Architectural Graphics 1732-1986 (Philadelphia: Published for the Academy of the Fine Arts by the University of Pennsylvania Press, 1986) p. 178., Photographic reproduction of architectural drawing also held by repository, see P.8479.109., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect
Date: 1903
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department ***Architectural Drawings - Huston [P.8479.62]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, panorama of Capitol Park complex, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Photographic reproduction of a panoramic watercolor created by architect Joseph M. Huston of the Capitol building, including his preliminary design for Capitol Park. Includes two equestrian statues, one on the north end and another on the south end of the park. Monumental pillars flank the side path entrances and a large fountain is built into the center entrance ramp leading to the west entrance of the Capitol building. His rendering includes State Street traffic and people recreating on the Capitol grounds., Signature of architect Joseph M. Huston on recto., Joseph M. Huston was commissioned to design the new Capitol, 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: Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect
Date: ca. 1901
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **photo - unidentified - Cities [P.8479.69]

Title: [Capitol of Pennsylvania, Joseph M. Huston, architect]
Description: Sketch depicting the Pennsylvania Capitol building from State Street showing a treeless Capitol Park, monumental pillars flanking the side path entrances and the large fountain built into the center entrance ramp leading to the main, west entrance of the Capitol building. Bacher's rendering includes street traffic and people recreating on the Capitol grounds., Signature of artist and architect on recto, with a Mercy and Justice coat of arms., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pgs. 42, 47-48., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Bacher, Otto H. (Otto Henry), 1856-1909, artist
Date: August 22, 1905
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **GC - Government buildings [P.8479.114b]

Title: [Rotunda, looking toward the north corridor, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Depicts a side view of the grand staircase and the rotunda, looking in the direction of the first-floor north corridor., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.10]

Title: [Rotunda, entrance to the Senate Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Depicts the second floor entrance to the Senate Chamber, including the allegorical maidens "Legislature" and "Finance" resting over the broken pediment, designed by Vincenzo Alfano and inspired by Michelangelo's Medici Tombs for the New Sacristy in Florence., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) pg. 27, with detailed description of this balcony entrance pgs. 27-28., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.11]

Title: [South corridor, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: View looking at the South Corridor through a marble entrance arch at the light court end, showing rows of pilasters with gilded capitals. The mural of "Autumn and Winter", designed by Donald R. MacGregor, decorates the arch. Together with the mural "Spring and Summer" on the North Corridor, they form MacGregor's Four Seasons., Copyrighted by S.C. Huston., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Reproduced in the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook", p. 196., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: c1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.12]

Title: [Interior of Treasury Department, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Interior view of the Treasury Department, located on the west side of the first floor south corridor, under the House of Representatives. Includes office space with a long row of desks, where several men are seated in the back. The teller's space is enclosed and divided from the rest of the office by a marble barrier and a bronze screen. Bronze chandeliers hang from the ceiling above each desk., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) pg. 40, with description of the Treasury Department p. 41., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.14]

Title: [Entrance doorway to entresol, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Depicts the decorated doorway that marks the entrance to the entrosol, taken from the stairs leading up to the Senate entrance. Two caryatids uphold the entablature and broken pediment, which supports two cherub figures holding a globe. An eagle rests on the globe. Vincenzo Alfano carved all of these figures, located at the entresol floor of the grand staircase., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.16]

Title: [Mantelpiece in Governor's Reception Room, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Detailed view of the Sierra-marble mantel in the Governor's Reception Room. A cornice is supported by two pilasters that depict a sword entwined with snakes, surmounted by a helmet, laurel branches, a gorget and the helmeted head of a woman. These objects symbolize bravery and prudence in war. Peace is depicted in the overmantel by two male figures, Mineral and Mechanical resources of the State (left) and Agriculture (right), supporting a panel containing William Penn's coat-of-arms, which are flanked by the shields of the United States (right) and Pennsylvania (left). Above this oblong panel rests an eagle. These artistic symbols represent the origin of the Commonwealth. Also includes two bronze light standards and a bronze chandelier, all supplied by the Pennsylvania Bronze Company., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) pg. 43., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.22]

Title: [ "Militia" window in Senate Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Detailed view of the ocular stained glass window, Militia, designed by William Brantley Van Ingen and and executed by Thomas Wright and John Calvin of the Decorative Stained Glass Company of New York. Shows a female figure holding a bayonet, symbolizing military purpose, and a keystone representing civic organization., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) pg. 49, with a detailed description of the Van Ingen windows, pp. 47-48., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.29a]

Title: [Candelabrum in Governor's private office, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Detailed view of an ornate candelabrum hanging from the quatrefoil-patterned ceiling in the Governor's private office., Title supplied by cataloguer., 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., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) pg. 58, and in an article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook", p. 208., Forms part of the photograph album in the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.103.20a]

Title: Rotunda
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., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., 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.8479.34, and P.8479.99 for related views., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.11]

Title: Executive reception room
Description: Interior view of the Governor's ornately decorated reception room in the Capitol building, showing heavily embellished lightposts and chandeliers, two long tables, a fireplace, a gilded ceiling and murals created in 1902 by Violet Oakley depicting William Penn's founding of Pennsylvania., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., 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, May 1, 1979. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Photographer's imprint on recto. Title from ms note on verso See the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook". A description of the room is on pp. 199-200., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania State Capitol Collection [P.8479.13]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "The Spirit of the Light."]
Description: Depicts "The Spirit of Light" mural in the Rotunda, flanked by allegorical medallions representing Art and Law, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.15]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "The Spirit of Vulcan."]
Description: Depicts "The Spirit of Vulcan" mural in the Rotunda, flanked by allegorical medallions representing Religion and Science, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.16]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "the Spirit of the Light."]
Description: Depicts "The Spirit of Light" mural in the Rotunda, flanked by allegorical medallions representing Art and Law, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.17]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the murals "The Spirit of Vulcan" and "The Spirit of Religious Liberty" with the allegorical figure "Science."]
Description: Depicts "The Spirit of Vulcan" and "The Spirit of Religious Liberty" murals in the Rotunda, and the allegorical medallion representing Science, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.18]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "Science Revealing Treasures of the Earth."]
Description: Depicts the "Science Revealing Treasures of the Earth" mural in the Rotunda, flanked by the allegorical medallions representing Law and Religion, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.19]

Title: [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "The Spirit of Vulcan."]
Description: Depicts "The Spirit of Vulcan" mural in the Rotunda, flanked by the allegorical medallions representing Religion and Science, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.20]

Title: Grand staircase with figures of "aspiration" angels of light
Description: Interior view of the grand staircase in the Rotunda of the Capitol building, showing the 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., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., 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., Reproduced in 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.8479.11, P. 8479.34, and P.8479.99 for related views., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.2]

Title: Governor's executive reception room with Miss Oakley's paintings of the Founding of the State of Liberty Spiritual
Description: Interior view of the Governor's ornately decorated reception room in the Capitol building, showing heavily embellished lightposts and a chandelier, a long table, fireplace, gilded ceiling and murals created in 1902 by Violet Oakley depicting William Penn's founding of Pennsylvania., Photographer's imprint stamp on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., Under the terms of Miss Oakley's contract she was "to design and paint...fifteen panels..approximately six feet in height...to form a frieze between the top of the wainscoating and the plaster cornice in the grand Executive Reception Room...These paintings shall be illustrative or allegorical of the history of the 'Founding of the State'...", 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., Reproduced in the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook", p. 207. A description of the room and the murals is on pp. 199-200., For related views see P.8479.9-10, P.8479.13, P.8479.44-45., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.3]

Title: Governor's private office with paintings of Governors from Wm. Penn to present time
Description: Interior view of elaborately decorated office showing paneled walls, fireplace, oak over-mantel, chandeliers and governor's desk. Portrait paintings of former Pennsylvania Governors line the walls of the office., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., 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., Reproduced in the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook", p. 206. A description of the office is on p. 200., See P.8479.31 for a related view., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.4]

Title: View of the dome looking up straight from the floor
Description: Interior view of the dome and drum in the Capitol building, looking straight up from the central staircase in the Rotunda. The dome rises 272 feet and was modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., 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., Reproduced in O'Gorman, James F., Drawing Toward Building, p. 179., See the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook", p. 197, for a description of this view., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.5]

Title: Supreme Court
Description: Interior view of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including two tables in the center of the floor, surrounded by wooden balustrades. The judges' elevated bench sits against the far wall. A green and gold hemispheric glass dome, created by Alfred Godwin, rises from the ceiling., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., 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 P.8479.98 for similar view., See the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook", p.200 for a description of the Supreme Court Room., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.6]

Title: Executive reception room
Description: Interior view of the Governor's ornately decorated reception room in the Capitol building, showing heavily embellished lightposts and chandeliers, two long tables, a fireplace, gilded ceiling and murals created in 1902 by Violet Oakley depicting William Penn's founding of Pennsylvania., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., Under the terms of Miss Oakley's contract she was "to design and paint...fifteen panels..approximately six feet in height...to form a frieze between the top of the wainscoating and the plaster cornice in the grand Executive Reception Room...These paintings shall be illustrative or allegorical of the history of the 'Founding of the State'...", 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 the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The Outlook". A description of the room is on pp. 199-200., For related views see P.8479.3, P.8479.10, P.8479.13, P.8479.44-45., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.9]

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