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West Virginia Governor’s Residence

John Canning & Co. collaborated with Governor and Mrs. Manchin to create new designs and scenic paintings for the Drawing Room, State Dining Room, and Library at the West Virginia Governor’s residence.

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BUILDING FACTS

Location: Charleston, WV
Built: 1925
Architect: Walter Martens
Style: Georgian Revival
Status: National Historic Landmark

SCOPE

West Virginia Governor’s Residence
West Virginia Governor’s Residence
West Virginia Governor’s Residence
West Virginia Governor’s Residence
West Virginia Governor’s Residence

John Canning & Co. designed a new series of murals for the State Dining room, which are based on significant events in the State’s history, important locations, buildings, and unique landscapes within the State.

John Canning & Co. also provided new “period” decorative treatments for the Library.


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