Wyoming Celebrates Birthday with Unveiling of Capitol Renovation Project
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Posted On July 10, 2019
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Wyoming Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting on 129th Anniversary of Statehood
Beautiful, clear blue skies and beaming sunshine set the perfect backdrop of the State Capitol as Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and a number of other prominent dignitaries unveiled the $300 million renovation project of the most prominent and historic building in the State of Wyoming. A large and boisterous crowd was on hand at the Capitol steps to witness the blessing of the iconic building and here stories of it’s important role in our history.
For complete coverage of the three-year renovation project, click below.
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- The Colors are presented prior to the Capitol Celebration
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- Governor Mark Gordon addresses the crowd as part of the Capitol Celebration
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- Thousands of people lined downtown streets to watch the Capitol Celebration
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- Matt Mead addresses the crowd.
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- Elected Officials take part in a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to open to newly renovated Capitol Building
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- Elected Officials take part in a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to open to newly renovated Capitol Building
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- Large crowds gathered to tour the Capital Building, open to the public for the first time sine renovation began in 2016.
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- A view from the second story balcony overlooking Capital Avenue.
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- One of several vaults on the Garden Level of the Capitol Building. These beautiful paintings were discovered after removing layers upon layers of paint from the vault doors.
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- A view out of the Governor’s Office window.
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- The view from the main floor lobby, looking up towards the rotunda
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- Representative Bill Henderson’s desk located in the House Chambers
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- The House Chambers now features a large window behind the head chair.
