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 Pennsylvania Capitol Building and the Walnut Street Bridge will be illuminated in purple light from dusk till dawn on ...

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 ...

HARRISBURG, Penn., Feb. 2. -- A fire which started in the rooms of Lieut. Gov. Lyon shortly after noon swept through the ancient Capitol of Pennsylvania, and, within and hour and a half after the ...