Southwest corner of the capitol construction site

Southwest corner of the Capitol construction site

Description

Capitol construction site showing the fence that was put up to keep out non-workers to prevent them from being hurt. Original caption on print: “No 191, Minnesota State Capitol, South West Corner, Cass Gilbert Architect, June 1, 1901.” Photograph album, May 1896–November 1905 (+Reserve 47, Box 2). Minnesota Board of State Capitol Commissioners records, 1892–1914.

Holding Location

Minnesota Historical Society

More Information

http://www2.mnhs.org/library/findaids/gr01252.xml

Articles

Workers Killed During State Capitol Construction, 1898–1903

Topics

Labor