Image Credits

Cass Gilbert and Staff
During the construction of the State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Cass Gilbert is seated (fifth from left) with one of the Capitol building plans in the forefront.
Date: Approximately 1900

Minnesota Board of State Capitol Comissioners
The Board was comprised of seven citizens, one from each of the state's congressional districts. From left to right: Edgar Weaver, John De Laittre, C. H. Graves, Channing Seabury, George A. Du Toit, H.W. Lamberton, and E. E. Corliss.
Photographer: Charles A. Zimmerman

Cass Gilbert's Vision
Cass Gilbert standing on the partially constructed State Capitol building in Saint Paul
Date: May 9, 1901

Capitol Approach
Aerial view of Minnesota State Capitol approach in Saint Paul.
Date: Approximately 1954

Capitol Construction
Cass Gilbert standing before partially completed State Capitol dome.
Date: May 9, 1901

First State Capitol Building
Minnesota's first capitol building was built in 1853 and was destroyed by fire in 1881.
Photographer: Whitney's Gallery
Date: Approximately 1865

Second State Capitol Building
The four-story, Romanesque masonry building was constructed in 1883.
Date: 1886