Governor's Reception Room, Utah State Capitol

Original Vintage Card
  
Sale Price: $4.95
Original Price: $8.95

Stock #:254450
Type: Postcard
Era: White Border
City: Salt Lake City
State: Utah (UT)
County: Salt Lake
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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This room is used only upon State occasions, and is most elegantly furnished and equipped of any of like character anywhere. The tapestry, the window curtains as well as the wonderful rug on the floor, were all especially made for this room. The color scheme throughout was dictated by the architect of the building. The total cost of the furnishings in this room was over $65,000.00. The mural painting on the ceiling was done by a world famous artist. Rug made in Scotland; size 22 ft x 48 ft; weight 1350 pounds. Curtains made in Florence, Italy. Draperies made in Belgium. Chandeliers made of Utah gold and silver. Murial painting by Paul Chettle. Tapestry of French production. Furniture inlaid with Utah gold. Capitol cost $2,739,528.54

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