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4/21/2015 10:14:43 AM
ST. PAUL - The charioteer figure, Prosperity, who guides the golden horses on the Minnesota State Capitol building's Quadriga statue will return to his home atop the building on Wednesday, April 29. The figure will be harnessed and hoisted into place by a crane.
The charioteer figure was removed in September to repair corrosion discovered at the point the figure attaches to the chariot. In addition to the corrosion repairs, the figure was also inspected for any other needed repairs and received a complete regilding.
The Quadriga was sculpted by Daniel Chester French and Edward Potter and first placed on the State Capitol in 1906. More information about the Quadriga can be found on the Minnesota Historical Society website at sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/minnesota-state-capitol/quadriga.
When:
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
10:00 a.m.: Crane prepared to rig Charioteer figure
10:30 a.m.: Charioteer figure lifted to Quadriga level of the State Capitol
Note: Times are approximate and weather dependent
Where:
Minnesota State Capitol Building
South Side
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Contact: Adam Giorgi
Deputy Communications Director
Adam.Giorgi@state.mn.us
651-201-2565
