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The Need for Restoration
By the 1970s, the Capitol building clearly needed help. Decades of use had taken its toll. Drop ceilings, makeshift offices, and many coats of paint hid its original beauty. Air conditioners hung from historic windows. Telephone and data lines were stapled over oaken woodwork. Murals, mosaics, and paintings were aging badly. Restoration began in 1988. By the fall of 2001, the building was returned to its former glory. |