Pennsylvania’s Capitol Building | First Floor – South Wing
First Floor – South Wing
Harrisburg, PA
Owner
Commonwealth of PA
Harrisburg, PA
Design Professional
Brinjac Engineering, Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
PROJECT
Once declared “the most beautiful Capitol in the nation” by President Theodore Roosevelt when the building was dedicated in 1906, Pennsylvania’s Capitol building underwent significant historical restoration. This project included the restoration of the First Floor – South Wing.
CHALLENGES
- Restoration of intricate Renaissance designs
- Matching of historic finishes, such as paint and leafing
- Building occupied during construction
SOLUTIONS
- Worked closely with the Capitol Preservation Committee and a conservator to record the entire restoration process to ensure historical integrity
- Engaged a laboratory to analyze finish samples to obtain exact match
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
L.R. Costanzo experts:
- Gold and aluminum leafing
- Woodwork and architectural metal restoration
- Installed new glass walls
- Installed custom kitchens in House of Representatives suites
- Decorative painting and stenciling
- Wood floor repair
- Marble cleaning and repair