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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: [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: 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: [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: [Marble carver in workshop sculpting an eagle for entresol floor of the Pennsylvania capitol building.]
Description: Depicts a marble worker carving an eagle that will be placed on top of the sculptured cherub-globe ornament over the entresol door in the Rotunda. Designed and sculpted by Vincenzo Alfano, who could very well be the man depicted in the photograph., 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.8479.74]

Title: [Marble carver in workshop sculpting eagles for the Pennsylvania capitol building.]
Description: Depicts a marble worker carving eagles for the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, contructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Manuscript note on verso: Duplicate. Marble eagles. House and Senate entrances. Copy 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., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.75]

Title: [Executive, Library & Museum building, interior view of a bathroom, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Interior view of a bathroom, showing five stalls and two rooms with tubs., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Musser, Frank E., photographer
Date: ca. 1894
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.6]

Title: [Executive, Library & Museum building, interior view of skylight, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Interior view of skylight and wall from the first landing of main staircase., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Musser, Frank E., photographer
Date: ca. 1894
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.7]

Title: [Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior of main staircase, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Interior view showing a wide staircase leading up to a decorative, arched doorway. Marble eagles with crests sit on the pillars at the bottom of the stairs. Arcades flank the central staircase on the bottom floor, creating second floor balconies on both sides., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Musser, Frank E., photographer
Date: ca. 1894
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.8]

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: 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: [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: [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: [Marble workshop of the Piccirilli Brothers, New York, N.Y.]
Description: Depicts three workers chiseling a large slab of marble in the Piccirilli Brothers workshop in New York City, starting the rough carving of a sculpture designed by George Grey Barnard for the front entrance of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. The Piccirilli Brothers not only completed the rough carving of the 27 statues designed by George Grey Barnard, they also installed them in 1911. A statue of an unidentified bishop stands in the background., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was 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., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: ca. 1907
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.79]

Title: [Marble workshop of the Piccirilli Brothers, with south statuary figures, New York, N.Y.]
Description: Depicts four workers chiseling a large slab of marble in the Piccirilli Brothers workshop in New York City, starting the rough carving of a sculpture designed by George Grey Barnard for the front entrance of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. The Piccirilli Brothers not only completed the rough carving of the 27 statues designed by George Grey Barnard, they also installed them in 1911. In the background, two carved male figures hold hands, one man grasps his cheek with his head thrown back and the other cups his hand to his lips, as if he's whispering to the other figure. This pair stands at the front of the south statuary group, "The Burden of Life: The Broken Law"., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was 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., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: ca. 1907
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.80]

Title: [Marble yard of George Grey Barnard]
Description: Depicts four workers chiseling a large slab of marble in a yard, probably in France, starting the rough carving of a sculpture designed by George Grey Barnard for the front entrance of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was 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., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: ca. 1907
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.81]

Title: [Piccirilli Brothers at work carving the Barnard south statuary group]
Description: Depicts three workers chiseling two reclining male figures designed by George Grey Barnard in the Piccirilli Brothers workshop in New York City for the south statuary group near the front entrance of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. The Piccirilli Brothers not only completed the rough carving of the 27 statues designed by George Grey Barnard, they also installed them in 1911., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was 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., 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. 206., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date: ca. 1907
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.82]

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: [Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior of doorway, Harrisburg, Pa.]
Description: Interior view showing detailed pattern on the door and frame, looking toward the second floor balcony and staircase., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Musser, Frank E., photographer
Date: ca. 1894
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.3]

Title: [Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior of main staircase, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Interior view showing a wide staircase leading up to a decorative, arched doorway. Marble eagles with crests sit on the pillars at the bottom of the stairs. Arcades flank the central staircase on the bottom floor, creating second floor balconies on both sides., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Musser, Frank E., photographer
Date: ca. 1894
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.4]

Title: [Executive, Library & Museum building, interior view showing decorative, arched doorway, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Detailed view of a decorative, arched doorway at the top of a wide staircase. Columns adorned with floral motifs support an entablature with five portrait medallions sculpted in the frieze., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Creator: Musser, Frank E., photographer
Date: ca. 1894
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.5]

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: [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: [Main Street, 4300 block with patriotic bunting, Manayunk]
Description: Depicts a brick row of shops along the 4300 block of Main Street, decorated with flags and patriotic bunting. Awnings cover the first floor shop windows of businesses like Jos. H. Maurer's Hardware store (4345 Main Street), and a florist shop several units to the north. Pedestrians crowd the sidewalk, especially further north near Levering Street. Depicts the block during the Manayunk Carnival and Parade, an event held from November 8 to 13, 1909, to celebrate the formation of the Manayunk Business Men's Association., Modern reference prints available., Gift of Richard R. Frame.
Creator: Berry, Frank, b. 1863, photographer
Date: November 1909
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Negatives - Berry [P.8988]

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: [House of Representatives ceiling, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]
Description: Interior view looking south toward the front podium in the House of Representatives chamber, showing a detailed view of chandeliers hanging from the ornate ceiling, divided by gilded beams and decorated with a circle to be filled in with a mural painting by Edwin Austin Abbey representing the twenty-four hours. Also includes the front wall behind the podium, temporarily decorated with a fleur-de-lis pattern until the 1911-installation of The Apotheosis of Pennsylvania, also by Edwin Austin Abbey. The bronze light fixtures in the House Chamber were furnished by the Pennsylvania Bronze Company., 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.
Date: ca. 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **photo - unidentified - Cities [P.8479.70]

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: 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.8479.33 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.8479.12]

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: Senate
Description: Interior view of the Senate Chamber, looking down from a balcony at individual wooden desks in rows on the Senate floor., 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., 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.8479.14]

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]

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