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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

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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