Today was the rededication of the Idaho Capitol building. I had the opportunity to volunteer at the rededication event with BYP. I handed out programs and maps and answered general questions. Our capitol has been under construction the last couple years. The construction not only added much needed space to the cramped chambers, but also restored many of the beautiful features from the original construction. I find it interesting the details that had, at some point along the way, been covered up in the building. According to the rededication program, a dozen layers of paint hid exquisite details in plaster work, workers had glued carpets to imported marble, installed drop ceilings that covered artistic flourishes, etc.
The capitol building is so beautiful and grand, and it was so neat to experience this event. One fun part about volunteering was that we were able to walk around the capitol building before it was open to the general public. We had fun taking pictures of the rotunda, in senate chambers, etc.
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