West Virginia State Capitol
John Canning & Co. removed all existing coatings, restored and fabricated metal elements as needed, then applied sizing and gold leaf to specified areas, finishing the work eight months ahead of schedule.
BUILDING FACTS
Location: Charleston, WV
Built: 1932
Architect: Cass Gilbert
Style: Colonial Revival, Italian Renaissance
Status: National Historic Landmark
SCOPE
- Removal of All Coatings
- Architectural Gilding with Gold Leaf
- General Painting
- Metal Fabrication & Restoration
John Canning & Co. stripped and removed all coatings on the gilded ornament before applying new coatings and gold leaf.
The work was finished in four months, eight months ahead of schedule.