Approved for 1 LU/HSW

The New York State Capitol has been the seat of the New York State government for over a century. This magnificent building was completed in 1899 and took over 32 years to complete.

The Capitol was designed by four different architects- Thomas Fuller, Leopold Eidlitz, Henry Hobson Richardson, and Isaac Perry. Many different architectural styles can be seen throughout this building including Italian Renaissance, Gothic, Moorish, and French Renaissance. 

The tour will visit the Senate and Assembly Staircases, the Great Western Staircase, the Senate and Assembly Chamber Galleries, as well as the Governor’s public Reception Room, to name most of the tour destinations. We will learn about how much the Capitol cost to construct, why it took so long to build, and of course the design and architecture that makes it the revered National Historic Landmark it is today.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the history and architectural design of the New York State Capitol, focusing on recent restoration efforts;

Evaluate the architectural challenges involved in restoring the Capitol while also accommodating the needs of modern New York State government;

Breakdown the techniques and special fabrication processes used in recent restoration projects including: stone carving, hand-made & hand-painted art glass, decorative terra cotta roofing, monumental skylights, restoration stone cleaning, and ornamental interior metalwork;

Illustrate the procurement process of consultant engineers and architects