Record 6/606 Catalog Record Buildings & Street Scenes Exhibit Page Home Search Image 2 of 5 Description  Series shows the progression of the 1876 Oregon Capitol building from newly built, but lacking portico, grand staircase and State Seal to building with dome, (dome erected in 1893) surrounded by Willson Park. On April 25, 1935, the building was destroyed by fire, started by electrical wiring problems.

Historic Buildings and Street Scenes -Courtesy of Oregon State Library 1876 Capitol w. portico, seal COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit line should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Oregon State Library.

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