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August 3, 2012
Work on a new state capitol started in May 1899. After many delays caused by faulty work and political opposition in June 1909, Governor George Donaghey and the Capitol Commission hired architect Cass Gilbert to take over the project. Construction workers are shown here in 1910 working on the dome. The building was occupied in January 1911 and completed by January 1915.