A History of the West Virginia Capitol: The House of State
The House of State
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Summary
The History Beneath the Golden Dome Even though the West Virginia Capitol deviated from the design of legendary architect Cass Gilbert, the iconic building is still considered a masterpiece. The full story of the Capital is filled with twists and turns, from the fortunate fire that burned its predecessor to the tug of war between Wheeling and Charleston for the designation of state capital. Revisit the to-gild-or-not-to-gild debate that raged around the construction of the Capitol’s signature…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781609496913 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1609496914 |
| Author: | Jim Wallace |
| Publisher: | History Press (SC) |
| Imprint: | History Press, The |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 156 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 150mm x 226mm |
| Series: | Landmarks |
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About The Author
Jim Wallace
Jim Wallace is the senior counsel for public relations for TSG Consulting, Charleston, West Virginia. He grew up in Olmsted Township, where his co-author, physicist and local historian Bruce Banks, currently resides. They are both members of the Historical Society of Olmsted Falls. Mr. Banks has presented illustrated lectures for more than twenty-five years on the history of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township.
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