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State House Dome Project

State House Dome Project

In 2014, the Maine State House underwent a renovation project on its copper dome, which is topped by a statue of the Lady of Wisdom made of copper overlaid with gold.  The current style dome of copper was originally installed during a renovation to the State House in 1909-1910.  Preparatory work began in March.  The $1.3 million restoration project spanned several months and was completed in November.  These are some photos taken over the length of the project.

 

May 2014

June 2014

July 2014

August 2014

September 2014

October 2014

Removal of old copper

Installing new copper

Lady of Wisdom before gold leafing

Lady of Wisdom being resurfaced

Lady of Wisdom at night (fully restored)

 Top of dome completed

Working on the side of the dome

Installation of Time Capsule September 30, 2014

Before and After Shots, Photos taken by Anne M. Dumont

The new dome – photo taken on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014, by Anne M. Dumont