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May 24, 2010
In June 1914, noted decorative painter Paul Heerwagen, who worked from his studio near Fayetteville (Washington County), received the design contract for the new State Capitol. His mural titled Justice, shown here, is paired with Education over the grand staircase to the Senate Chamber. Murals titled War and Religion are above the staircase to the House Chamber.