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Virginia State Capitol Restoration
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Virginia State Capitol Restoration

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Virginia State Capitol

VA Capitol restoration work by John Canning
VA Capitol restoration work by John Canning
VA Capitol restoration work by John Canning
VA Capitol restoration work by John Canning
VA Capitol restoration work by John Canning

John Canning & Co. entrusted with the restoration and conservation of Palladian-style statehouse designed by Thomas Jefferson.

PROJECT DETAILS

For the Virginia State Capitol, John Canning & Co. restored the historic decorative painting and gilding in the Chamber of the House of Delegates, Senate Chamber and the Rotunda. The Capitol’s design is attributed to Thomas Jefferson and it was completed in 1788, with east and west wings added in 1904.

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BUILDING FACTS

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Built: 1788
  • Original Architect:  Thomas Jefferson
  • Style: Early Republic, Palladian
  • Status: National Landmark

AWARDS

  • 2007 Best Overall Restoration Project, AGC of Metropolitan Washington

 SCOPE

PROJECT TEAM

  • Contractor: The Christman Company
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