Early 20th century author, Belle Maniates worked as a clerk in #mistatecapitol offices as she established a successful writing career. One of her books was made into a movie starring Mary Pickford! Learn more about Maniates in the City Pulse. bit.ly/4cWkVOj

A trip to #mistatecapitol is a fun and free way to learn more about state government! Get know to your Capitol at www.capitol.michigan.govto find visitor information, discover #mistatecapitol history, view our collections, and sign up for educational programs.

It’s #NationalLibraryWeek ! When #mistatecapitol opened in 1879, the west wing held the State Library. In 1922, most of the collection was moved out, leaving behind the state Law Library which remained till 1970. Today this space is divided into several meeting rooms and offices.

#mistatecapitol has witnessed over 140 years of technological changes. Join us tomorrow night in Heritage Hall to lean about the stylish, fascinating, tech of the late 19th century! RSVP to [email protected] attend or watch at youtube.com/@mistatecapitol

Spring of 1874 saw the arrival of bricklayers on Capitol Square. This State Republican article reported that there would eventually be 30 masons working at the #mistatecapitol construction site, laying about 5 million bricks that year! #buildingmicapitol

It's dome vs. skyscraper! We're up against the Nebraska Capitol today!

Bet you’ve never seen the stars in the #mistatecapitol dome this close before! While they look silvery in these photos, the gold stars are actually made of two tones of gold leaf carefully glued into place on the ceiling. All together there are 57 gold stars and 53 silver!

Capitol Education staff are partnering with the #LibraryofMich to bring you the Capitol Chronology! This collection tracks the history of our three Capitols through state reports, newspaper articles, personal stories, and other documents. Explore at bit.ly/MSCchrono

#mistatecapitol was designed to incorporate the most up-to-date technologies of the 1870s. Join us to learn about the systems that kept the Capitol running in its early years! RSVP to [email protected] attend in person or watch at youtube.com/@mistatecapitol

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The last step in the conservation of the #mistatecapitol muses is a process called inpainting. Conservators apply paint to the varnished canvas, filling in areas where the original paint is missing. Once the inpainted areas are dry, they are covered with another layer of varnish.

What was it like living with gaslights? How did hydraulic elevators work? And what exactly was a speaking tube? Learn about these curious 19th century technologies with us on April 9! RSVP to [email protected] to attend or watch at youtube.com/@mistatecapitol

After cleaning the #mistatecapitol muses, art conservators began the repair process by consolidating loose & flaking paint to reattach it to the canvas. They then applied a coat of varnish over the entire canvas to act as a protective layer and enhance the original paint colors.

When the #mistatecapitol muses were installed in the 1880s, they were adhered to the walls of the dome with white lead paste. Art conservators working on the rotunda scaffolding found the muses to be in relatively good condition and began their treatment with a gentle cleaning.

We have worked on many #restoration & #conservation projects at the #nationalhistoriclandmark @mistatecapitol from #plasterrepair to #decorativepainting . Catch a glimpse of our most recent involvement for the Rotunda’s #historicrestoration at the Capitol. #historiccapitols

We're up against the Texas Capitol today. Let's show 'em that the first Elijah Myers Capitol is still the best!

Art conservators have been working on the muses in the #mistatecapitol dome. Tomasso Juglaris painted these allegorical figures on 8-by-5-foot canvases in his Boston studio in 1886. The muses represent art, agriculture, law, science, justice, industry, commerce, and education.

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“WOW!” That’s a word we hear a lot at #mistatecapitol ! With over 140 years of history, nine acres of hand-painted artwork, and the momentous work of state government, our Capitol has something to catch everyone’s interest. Learn more at capitol.michigan.gov

Join us tonight in Heritage Hall at 7pm to hear all about the latest project at #mistatecapitol ! pic.twitter.com/8WWfJIn3uM