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