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Governor's Conference Room before Restoration

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Governor's Conference Room, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, before restoration returned it to the original mahogany.

Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.

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W013227
Legacy ID
WHi 45104

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Governor's Conference Room before Restoration

Governor's Conference Room before Restoration

Governor's Conference Room, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, before restoration. The original mahogany walls were painted to lighten the room.

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Governor's Conference Room Fireplace before Restoration

Governor's Conference Room Fireplace before Restoration

Governor's Conference Room fireplace, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, before restoration. The original mahogany walls were painted to lighten the room.

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Governor's Conference Room before Restoration

Governor's Conference Room before Restoration

Governor's Conference Room in the Wisconsin State Capitol, before restoration. The original mahogany walls were painted to lighten the room.

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Governor's Conference Room

Governor's Conference Room

April 1991

Governor's Conference Room in the Wisconsin State Capitol before restoration returned it to the original exposed cherry wood.

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Governor's Conference Room after Restoration

Governor's Conference Room after Restoration

Governor's Conference Room viewed from near the fireplace, in the Wisconsin State Capitol. All pictures of this room with dark wood walls are of African Mahogany, and are after the restoration.

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Governor's Conference Room Ceiling

Governor's Conference Room Ceiling

July 2002

The Governor's conference room ceiling at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The mural was painted by Hugo Ballin. The theme is an allegory of the arts and theater, sculpture and music.

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