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'Charleston, the state's largest urban area.'

5461. Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005463
Title:
Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
'Charleston, the state's largest urban area.'
View of the covered walkway of the Charleston Arcade located in Charleston, West Virginia.

5462. Charleston Arcade, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005464
Title:
Charleston Arcade, Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
View of the covered walkway of the Charleston Arcade located in Charleston, West Virginia.
'Facts about West Virginia's Capitol Building. Cass Gilbert, Architect, describes the Capitol Building as follows: 'The building is classic in style and what might be correctly termed as Renaissance, the Architectural Forms are Roman with the single exception of the Doric Vestibule at the ground floor on the river side of the building. The Porticos and Colonnades of the exterior are distinctly Roman, the main portion being of Roman Corinthian order, which was of course, indirectly derived from the Greek precedent and the other Porticos or Colonnades are of a modified Roman Doric type. The exterior of the Dome closely follows the Roman precedent, although i know of none as high in proportion among Roman examples. The Bell of the Dome, which is metal, was studied from certain Renaissance domes in Europe, of which there are a great number.' 'The Capitol Building is located on the north bank of the Great Kanawha River. Completed-February, 1932. Cost-$9,491,180.03. Occupies 16 acres of ground. Office Space-333 rooms. Legislative Chambers-Second floor, main unit. Supreme Court-Third floor, east unit. Floor Space-535,000 square feet. Cube of the Building- 10,300,000 cubic feet. Outside of Building-Indiana buff limestone, 314,000 cubic feet or over 700 carloads. Interior-Imperial Danby Vermont marble. Dome-300 fett high, covered with 22.5 carat gold leaf and beautifully illuminated at night. Chandelier in Dome-Weight 4,000 pounds, 15,000 candle power, 180 feet above floor, gold chain 54 feet long. Rug in Governer's Reception Room- Weight, 1,809 pounds, one piece, 26 X 60 feet. Chandeliers in House of Representatives and Senate Chambers-10,000 separate pieces of rock crystal. Columns in Foyers-Weight 34 tons each, solid marble. Columns in Porticos-86 tons each. Bronze Doors on Porticos- Weight 2,800 pounds each. Floors-Italian Travertine. Matthew M. Neely, Governor.'

5463. State Capitol Building and Grounds, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005465
Title:
State Capitol Building and Grounds, Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
'Facts about West Virginia's Capitol Building. Cass Gilbert, Architect, describes the Capitol Building as follows: 'The building is classic in style and what might be correctly termed as Renaissance, the Architectural Forms are Roman with the single exception of the Doric Vestibule at the ground floor on the river side of the building. The Porticos and Colonnades of the exterior are distinctly Roman, the main portion being of Roman Corinthian order, which was of course, indirectly derived from the Greek precedent and the other Porticos or Colonnades are of a modified Roman Doric type. The exterior of the Dome closely follows the Roman precedent, although i know of none as high in proportion among Roman examples. The Bell of the Dome, which is metal, was studied from certain Renaissance domes in Europe, of which there are a great number.' 'The Capitol Building is located on the north bank of the Great Kanawha River. Completed-February, 1932. Cost-$9,491,180.03. Occupies 16 acres of ground. Office Space-333 rooms. Legislative Chambers-Second floor, main unit. Supreme Court-Third floor, east unit. Floor Space-535,000 square feet. Cube of the Building- 10,300,000 cubic feet. Outside of Building-Indiana buff limestone, 314,000 cubic feet or over 700 carloads. Interior-Imperial Danby Vermont marble. Dome-300 fett high, covered with 22.5 carat gold leaf and beautifully illuminated at night. Chandelier in Dome-Weight 4,000 pounds, 15,000 candle power, 180 feet above floor, gold chain 54 feet long. Rug in Governer's Reception Room- Weight, 1,809 pounds, one piece, 26 X 60 feet. Chandeliers in House of Representatives and Senate Chambers-10,000 separate pieces of rock crystal. Columns in Foyers-Weight 34 tons each, solid marble. Columns in Porticos-86 tons each. Bronze Doors on Porticos- Weight 2,800 pounds each. Floors-Italian Travertine. Matthew M. Neely, Governor.'

5464. State Capitol Building and Grounds, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005466
Title:
State Capitol Building and Grounds, Charleston, W. Va.
On a rainy day, some people chose to brave the elements by walking on the city sidewalk, while others chose to drive down Lee Street in Charleston, West Virginia.

5465. Lee Street, U.S. 21-60. Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005467
Title:
Lee Street, U.S. 21-60. Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
On a rainy day, some people chose to brave the elements by walking on the city sidewalk, while others chose to drive down Lee Street in Charleston, West Virginia.

5466. Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005468
Title:
Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
A drawing of the Kanawha County Court House in Charleston, West Virginia.

5467. Kanawha County Courthouse, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005469
Title:
Kanawha County Courthouse, Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
A drawing of the Kanawha County Court House in Charleston, West Virginia.
Desks and chairs inside the Capitol building in Charleston, W. Va.

5468. Interior of the West Virginia State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005470
Title:
Interior of the West Virginia State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
Desks and chairs inside the Capitol building in Charleston, W. Va.
Workers lay concrete outside the capitol building.

5469. Pouring Concrete Walkway in Front of the State Capitol Building in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005471
Title:
Pouring Concrete Walkway in Front of the State Capitol Building in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1966
Description:
Workers lay concrete outside the capitol building.
Complete bathroom with a woman in a bathtub serves as a float for the Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Welders union.

5470. Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Welders Local 651 Parade Float in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005472
Title:
Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Welders Local 651 Parade Float in Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
Complete bathroom with a woman in a bathtub serves as a float for the Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Welders union.
Drawing of capitol building under construction in Charleston.

5471. Artist's Drawing of the West Virginia'State Capitol, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005473
Title:
Artist's Drawing of the West Virginia'State Capitol, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1930/06
Description:
Drawing of capitol building under construction in Charleston.
"The Charleston skyline as it appeared at the time the Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company began business-in 1901. Note the old capitol in the center background and the ferry landing before the C [and] O bridge was built"; In the bottom picture, "modern Charleston as it appears today. Front street has become Kanawha Boulevard and towering skyscrapers fill the landscape. The Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company building appears at the left beyond the Union building."

5472. Charleston Skyline in 1901 (Top) and 1951 (Bottom,) Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005474
Title:
Charleston Skyline in 1901 (Top) and 1951 (Bottom,) Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1901, 1951
Description:
"The Charleston skyline as it appeared at the time the Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company began business-in 1901. Note the old capitol in the center background and the ferry landing before the C [and] O bridge was built"; In the bottom picture, "modern Charleston as it appears today. Front street has become Kanawha Boulevard and towering skyscrapers fill the landscape. The Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company building appears at the left beyond the Union building."