Earlier this year the new metal entablature on the west wing of the exterior of the Capitol received finishing touches before the final painting to match the stone color. Exterior work on the west wing has been completed and work has begun on the east wing.
Read MoreNew framing and ductwork went in on the fourth floor of the east wing of the Herschler Building earlier this year.
Read MoreA new cooling tower has been moved from the Capitol grounds to the fourth floor of the east Herschler Building. The cooling towers have been relocated, because moisture from the towers have degraded the nearby stone on the Capitol.
Read MoreThe main electrical gear for the Capitol, Herschler, and Central Utility Plant are going into the basement of the Herschler Building.
Read MoreEach piece of damaged stone is clearly marked and tracked for restoration.
Read MoreIn the attic, spray paint on the masonry wall indicates where new ductwork and pipes will run in the west wing.
Read MoreIn the east wing of the third floor, work is being done in preparation for the new elevator.
Read MoreThe existing elevators, too small for a gurney and often breaking down, will be replaced with larger versions and relocated out of the historic monumental corridors to improve egress from the building and restore the historic spaces.
Read MoreThe Capitol restoration also includes work on the roof to better protect the building from damage.
Read MoreA damaged piece of decorative stone has been removed from the Capitol exterior. A new section of stone taken from the original quarry will be inserted, and a stone mason will carve the elaborate design in place.
Read MoreThe pediments, which are the triangular parts of the entablature, were damaged, missing ornaments, and peeling paint, exposing the bare metal underneath. The historic decorative elements are being cleaned, repaired, and reinstalled.
Here you can see where some of the decorative ornaments have fallen off. These pieces will be restored.
The removal of the decorative piece resembling a shield allows a glimpse into the attic where new ductwork has been installed.
In October 2016, a metal pediment was removed from the Capitol. The pediments on the north and south elevations are decorated with floral patterns, like the one in this photo, while circular motifs adorn the pediments on the east and west elevations.
The entablature on the west wing of the Capitol has been replaced and repaired. The copper flashing is also new and will weather to match the patina on the existing roof.
A new steel structure backing system is replacing old wooden backing, some of them palettes, used to secure the entablature to the Capitol.
The Capitol dome is covered for restoration. The repairs will extend the life expectancy of the dome by over 75 years.
Beautiful blue skies in Cheyenne showcase the new entablature located above the front entrance of the Capitol.
The Capitol restoration also includes work on the roof to better protect the building from damage.
n the exterior of the Capitol, the entablature at the top of the building, made of galvanized metal, has been restored and replaced on the west wing, and new copper flashing was added.
Like the masonry, the metal entablature on much of the Capitol's exterior is over 125-years old and needs repair.
n the exterior of the Capitol, the entablature at the top of the building, made of galvanized metal, has been restored and replaced on the west wing, and new copper flashing was added.
Read MoreLike the masonry, the metal entablature on much of the Capitol's exterior is over 125-years old and needs repair.
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