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The Restoration of Congress Hall (pages 98-102)

From 1899-1913, a group of Philadelphia architects researched and restored Congress Hall in Independence Square. Their work is recorded in a report by Frank Miles Day, Chairman of the Sub-Committee of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, in charge of the restoration.

CONGRESS HALL IMAGES

(organized by page number, pp. 103-124)

PAGE #

DESCRIPTION

IMAGE TYPE

LOCATION

103

elevation, southeast corner photo Philadelphia

104

elevation, as seen from Independence Square photo Philadelphia

105

cupola, roof and cornice detail photo Philadelphia

106

wrought iron balcony photo Philadelphia

107

interior of Chestnut St. doorway photo Philadelphia

108

interior doorway photo Philadelphia

109

stairway, northwest corner photo Philadelphia

110

stairways, front photo Philadelphia

111

detail, nw stairway photo Philadelphia

112

dwarf door photo Philadelphia

113

House of Representatives photo Philadelphia

114

doorway, gallery soffit and fireplace photo Philadelphia

115

House of Representatives photo Philadelphia

116

House of Representatives, bay photo Philadelphia

117

Senate Chamber photo Philadelphia

118

Senate Chamber, ceiling ornament photo Philadelphia

119

Senate Chamber dais photo Philadelphia

120

Senate Chamber, detail of dais photo Philadelphia

121

Senate Chamber, detail photo Philadelphia

122

second story, interior photo Philadelphia

123

Senate Chamber fireplace photo Philadelphia

124

SE committee room photo Philadelphia

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