The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg after it was ravaged by a fire, Feb. 2, 1897. (Source unknown) In 1901 the Legislature hired Joseph M. Huston after a competition to finish the building.

And Pennsylvania’s Capitol might be foremost among them, especially for fans of the extremely ornate. Indeed, some might opine that the c apitol building in Harrisburg is a bit over the top.

The Senate Library in the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg is currently home to the exhibit "Making a Masterpiece." The free exhibit runs until Feb. 18. Skip to content ...

Pennsylvania’s Capitol was crafted by architect Joseph M. Huston, who won its design competition in 1901 with a vision for a temple of democracy — a palace of art that would be as fancy as ...

CAPITOL BUILDING BURNED; ... Feb. 2. -- A fire which started in the rooms of Lieut. Gov. Lyon shortly after noon swept through the ancient Capitol of Pennsylvania, and, ...