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- Title
- The Capitol at Harrisburg
- Description
- Depicts Joseph M. Huston's plans showing the front of the completed Capitol building, with an elevated plaza crowded with people. Joseph M. Huston was commissioned to design the new 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- ca. 1902
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **GC - Government buildings [P.8479.55a & b]
- Title
- Capitol, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the two-story capitol building designed by Stephen Hills in 1819. Six Ionic columns form the circular portico that extends the whole height of the building. A dome rises from the center of the roof. This building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.13]
- Title
- [Pennsylvania State Capitol building at night from across the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- The Capitol building towers over neighboring homes, businesses, and churches, as depicted in this evening photograph taken from the opposite side of the Susquehanna River., Title supplied by cataloguer., Shows masking., 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., Duplicate of P.8479.112 & 113., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- ca. 1901
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.107]
- Title
- [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, painting by Colin Campbell Cooper]
- Description
- Photograph of a Colin Campbell Cooper painting of a winter scene showing the Capitol building in the distance. Taken from the opposite side of the Susquehanna River, the view includes church steeples, homes and bare trees facing the river and people walking on the frozen river in the foreground., Title supplied by cataloguer., Manuscript note on mount: Compliments of Colin Campbell Cooper, 1908., Joseph M. Huston was commissioned to design the 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., For a similar view of the Capitol, see photograph P.8479.107., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Haeseler Photographic Studios, photographer
- Date
- 1908
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.108]
- Title
- [Elevation, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
- Description
- Photographic reproduction of drawing depicting a detailed cross section of an unidentified wall decorated with five murals separated by Caryatid figures. Includes similar design elements as the Supreme Court Chamber., Photographer's imprint stamped on verso of mount., Architect Joseph M. Huston was commissioned to design the 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
- Geisse, F. William, photographer
- Date
- ca. 1901
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.111]
- Title
- [Pennsylvania State Capitol building at night from across the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- The Capitol building towers over neighboring homes, businesses, and churches, as depicted in this evening photograph taken from the opposite side of the Susquehanna River., Title supplied by cataloguer., Shows masking., 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., Duplicate of P.8479.107 and P.8479.113., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- ca. 1901
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.112]
- Title
- [Pennsylvania State Capitol building at night from across the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- The Capitol building towers over neighboring homes, businesses, and churches, as depicted in this evening photograph taken from the opposite side of the Susquehanna River., Title supplied by cataloguer., Shows masking., 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., Duplicate of P.8479.107 and P.8479.112., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- ca. 1901
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.113]
- Title
- Exterior view of Capitol
- Description
- Exterior, oblique view of the Pennsylvania Capitol Building in Harrisburg, showing intersecting pathways in the foreground. 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., Photographer's imprint stamped on recto., Title from manuscript note on verso., 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
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.8]
- 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
- [Craftsman posed with light standard for Pennsylvania State Capitol building]
- Description
- Decorated floral-patterned bronze standard surmounted by three globes. An unidentified man, probably a worker in the bronze factory, is standing next to the standard. Similar standard lamps were used throughout the Capitol building, constructed from 1902 to 1906., Typed label pasted on verso: Standard for the State Capitol Building. Mr Joseph M. Huston, Architect. 9 1/2' high without globes. Weight 857 lbs. 10 1/2' hight with. S. 8 Bronze. Two 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., 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.8479.50]
- 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
- [Standard for the Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, with craftsman]
- Description
- View of a standard lamp with a bronze column and elaborate pedestal. A workman, probably from the bronze factory, is standing beside it. Similar floor lamps were used throughout the Capitol building, constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Stamped on verso: Jas. J. Butler, 476 9th Ave., N.Y. City., Typed label on verso: Typed label on verso: Standard for the State Capitol Building. Mr Joseph M. Huston, Architect. 11' 10" without globes, 13'2" with globes. Weight 1750 lbs. S. 8 A. Bronze. 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. 24., 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. 243., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- ca. 1905
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.52]
- Title
- Grille executed for Pennsylvania State Capitol Building
- Description
- View of grille ornamented with a foliage pattern on the base and in the top frieze., Typed label pasted on verso: Grille: 8' 6" x 3' 7" Weight 985 lbs. Executed for Penn State Capitol Bldg. Joseph M. Huston, Architect. Geo. F. Payne & Co., contractors. The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co., bronze founders., 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.8479.54]
- 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
- [Spandrels for the main entrance of the House and Senate of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building on display in the marble factory.]
- Description
- Depicts two completed spandrels on display in the factory where they were produced. Both feature a cherub surrounded by foliage., Manuscript note on verso: Duplicate. Spandrils over main entrance - House and Senate. Another in scrapbook., 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., A description of the spandrils appears in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) p. 28., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.76]
- 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
- [Executive, Library, and Museum Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
- Description
- Exterior view of the front of the Executive, Library, and Museum Building 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., Photographer's signature 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, pgs. 42, 47-48., Reproduced in Capitol Preservation Committee, The Executive, Library and Museum Building: A Capitol Treasure Celebrates 100 Years, 1894-1994, p. 66., For a related view see P.8606.21, Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer
- Date
- ca. 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.35]
- 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
- House of Representatives, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the brick wing that was home to House of Representatives in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.10]
- Title
- House of Representatives, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the brick wing that was home to House of Representatives in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., 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. 57., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.11]
- Title
- [House of Representatives, interior, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- Interior view of the House of Representatives chamber without any furniture in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building. Hills designed the building in 1819. The building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.14]
- Title
- [House of Representatives, interior, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- Interior view looking toward a second floor balcony in the empty House of Representatives chamber in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building. Hills designed the building in 1819. The building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.15]
- Title
- Front of Executive Building, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the front of the Executive, Library, and Museum Building 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., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., See P.8479.35 for a related view., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1895
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.21]
- Title
- Addition to Senate Chambers, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the brick wing that was home to the Senate in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building. Hills designed the building in 1819. The building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James H. Windrim and his son John T. Windrim were commissioned to performed many alterations and upgrades to the building from 1895 to 1897., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1895
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.23]
- Title
- Governor's private room
- 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., Signature of photographer 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., 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.8479.04 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.8479.31]
- 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
- Reception room, first floor
- Description
- Interior view of first floor reception room in the Capitol building, looking toward fireplace surmounted by large clock and chandelier., 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.8479.12 for 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.8479.33]
- 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
- [Standard for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives]
- Description
- Bronze ornamental floor lamp surmounted by three tiers of globes and weighing 1900 lbs. Similarly designed standard lamps were used throughout the Capitol building, contructed 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., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906), p. 53., 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.8479.47]
- 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
- [Kneeling Youth, George Grey Barnard, from south statuary group, on display in marble workshop, France]
- Description
- Depicts a kneeling male nude from "The Burden of Life: The Broken Law" - the south statuary group. The figure was created in France with twenty-six others by George Grey Barnard for the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston. The Piccirilli Brothers, from New York, completed the rough carving of these figures, and after they were displayed at the Paris Spring Salon, they were shipped to Harrisburg, where they were installed by the Piccirillis in October of 1911., 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.8479.77]
- Title
- [Standards for the House of Representatives]
- Description
- Depicts bronze ornamental standard lamps surmounted by three tiers of globes that weigh 1900 lbs. Similarly designed floor lamps were used throughout the Capitol building, contructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Typed label pasted on verso: Standards for Penn. Sate Capitol Building. Joseph M. Huston, Architect. Height: 12' 4" without globes; 13' 0" with globes. Weight: 1900 lbs. Cast and finished by the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906), p. 53., 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.8479.104]
- Title
- [Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
- Description
- Interior view showing the east entrance vestibule of the library. Planks of wood lean against the wall in the adjacent room, indicating that construction probably wasn't completed when the photograph was taken., 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., Reproduced in Capitol Preservation Committee, The Executive, Library and Museum Building: A Capitol Treasure Celebrates 100 Years, 1894-1994, p. 56., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Musser, Frank E., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.2]
- Title
- [Dedication crowd and grandstand, Capitol dedication, October 4, 1906.]
- Description
- View looking at the crowded street and grandstand during the dedication ceremony, showing the front facade of the Capitol building in the background. Patriotic bunting hangs from the stands., Signature of photographer on mount., Title from manuscript note on verso., Manuscript note on verso: Dedication Crowd and Grand Stand, October 4, 1906, 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., 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.8479.89]
- 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
- [Standard for the Executive Reception Room, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- View of a bronze ornamental floor lamp with one tier of globes surmounted by one large, bronze-capped globe in the corner of the Executive Reception Room. Three cherubs playing horns are carved into the post below the globes. Similarly designed standard lamps were used throughout the Capitol building, contructed 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., Reproduced in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906), p. 59., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Mounting board badly stained., 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.8479.97]
- 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]