Seventy-seven stairs
lead to the Capitol.
Ornately painted walls
illuminated by a skylight.
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Photo by Rob Martinez: Upsplash
The Million Dollar Staircase or, as the tour guide told us, The Great Western Staircase
The skylight was opened up in 2002. The cleaning project that restored its beauty was finished
in 2006. The results are spectacular!
The staircase is adorned
with carvings.
Rarely seen....
the courtyard
Corner shot
of the courtyard
The Assembly
Staircase
The William de Leftwich Dodge
Mural in the Governor's
Reception Room
Governor Theodore Roosevelt
Hall of Governors
Hall of Governors
Governor Mario Cuomo's portrait is not included in the exhibit. He's deciding if he wants his to be included.
Governor David Paterson does not have a portrait in the Hall of Governors. Our guide told us that the portrait has to be offered for display.
The Senate Chamber
has been restored.
I spent a lot of time in the Capitol as a child and as an adult, and I love this building. Eric was here for a class trip when he was in 6th or 7th grade and had almost no impression of it. He loved the tour and told the guide that the Capitol is beautiful.
I'm glad you liked the post. I spent lots of time in the Capitol. We could walk in any door when we were children. I also visited a lot when I was a Library Director.
ReplyDeleteYou have to go for a tour now. The Million Dollar Staircase is cleaned up and so beautiful. Putting skylights back into the building add natural light and they are BEAUTIFUL.
The green carpet in the Assembly is gone and the walls are beautifully painted.