RESTORED CAPITOL DOME
Dedicated Oct. 2005
After an extensive two year restoration project, which included a departure from the full gold leaf dome from yesteryear the dome was finally unveiled this past fall, included in the project was a replacement of various substructure elements.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

It appears that while legislative members have returned home to enjoy the holidays with friends and family the House of Delegates Chamber has taken on a new look for the 2006 legislative session. Gone are the loud almost offensive colors of the past, visitors to the Capitol will now enjoy subtle colors of gold and blue as seen in this photo, resembling the color palate as first suggested by the Capitol Architect, Cass Gilbert. Along with the House Chamber numerous additional changes have taken place throughout the Capitol in recent months, including the new Capitol Dome which still receives mixed reviews and the long overdue overhaul of the capitol roofing system. Recent visitors to the Capitol will remember the loose plaster that was seen throughout the Capitol including the House Chamber damage that was caused by water damage and years of neglect.