Bell resigned in 1883 to become supervising architect for the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., but Hackney continued until the completion of the building. The governor and other state officials moved into their offices in 1885 and the Supreme Court chamber was dedicated in 1886. In 1902, in an attempt to modernize and complete the building, a third capitol commission was created. The commission restored the building, purchased paintings and mosaics and completed the decorative painting in the corridors. Click on photo to enlarge.
Work begins on the second floor of the building.
Click on photo to enlarge. Construction on the main dome is begun. Click on photo to enlarge. Even after the capitol was first occupied, the west side still lacked entrance steps. Click on photo to enlarge.