Interested in what is happening behind the Capitol dome's white covering? The dome is undergoing extensive restoration work. The repairs will extend the life expectancy of the dome by over 75 years. Read more at www.wyomingcapitolsquare.com
Highly skilled artisans with the Gilders’ Studio have restored the lustrous gold leaf finish on the Capitol dome, which is the culmination of significant restoration work on the dome. The gilding process used one Imperial ounce, that's 28 grams, of gold per 100 square feet, totaling about 7 ounces of gold.
Craftsmen with Renaissance Roofing, Inc. finished the decorative pieces on the lower sections of the Capitol dome. Due to extensive damage, the original pieces were removed and recreated from copper.
Just below the decorative elements on the dome, the wooden parts of the drum have been replaced with steel.
The gold-leafed dome shone during this beautiful May morning as workers took down the remaining scaffolding.
The Gilder's Studio started preparation work to gild the new copper on the Capitol dome with 24-carat gold leaf. Because the copper is new, an etching solution is being applied so that the gold-leaf will adhere to the surface.
Workers with Renaissance Roofing, Inc. have finished the decorative pieces on the upper sections of the Capitol dome. The pieces were recreated from copper and painted to match the rest of the entablature on the building.
Workers with Renaissance Roofing, Inc. Renaissance Roofing, Inc. are molding the decorative pieces on the Capitol dome from copper. The entablature, cornice, and pediments at the top of the Capitol exterior are made of metal, not stone. The existing material, most of which is original to the building, is failing and is currently being repaired or replaced.
Interested in what is happening behind the Capitol dome's white covering? The dome is undergoing extensive restoration work.
The Capitol dome is covered for restoration. The repairs will extend the life expectancy of the dome by over 75 years.
