A History of the West Virginia Capitol: The House of State

by Jim Wallace

Even though the West Virginia Capitol deviated from the design of legendary architect Cass Gilbert, the iconic building is still considered a masterpiece. The full story of the Capitol is filled with twists and turns, from the fortunate fire that burned its predecessor to the tug of war between Wheeling and Charleston for the designation of state capital. Revisit the to-gild-or-not-to-gild debate that raged around the construction of the Capitol's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 154023200X
• ISBN13: 9781540232007
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: History Press Library Editions
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"