Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Your Chamber Publication 2018 Publication | Page 32

GREATER CHEYENNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ISSUE SPONSOR:
Rachael Girt,
Wyoming Capitol Square Project
Restoring the historic
grandeur of Wyoming’s
architectural crown jewel
BY: RACHEL GIRT, WYOMING CAPITOL SQUARE PROJECT
One of the most visible symbols of
the State of Wyoming, the iconic
gold-leafed dome of the Wyoming
Capitol, has disappeared behind
scaffolding for a much-needed
renovation. This work is taking
place as part of the larger Wyoming
Capitol Square Project to restore
state’s architectural crown jewel.
The fi rst comprehensive renovation in the Capitol’s
130-year history is focused on preserving this
addressing critical infrastructure failures. The project
also includes the replacement, relocation, and
expansion of the central utility plant; expansion of
the below grade Capitol Extension to the Herschler
Building; and rehabilitation and expansion of the
Herschler Building. The project is scheduled to be
complete in mid-2019 with some components being
fi nished earlier in 2018.
The invasive work to repair the Capitol has created
many opportunities to restore historic elements,
some of which have not been seen by the public in
over hundred years.
national landmark for future generations, increasing Most notably, the historic Wyoming Supreme
public access to the activities of government, and Chamber, where the state’s Constitution was signed
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