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An introduction to the geography, history, government, politics, economy, resources, people, and culture of Pennsylvania, including maps, charts, and a recipe.
There are 56 capitol structures in the United States and its territories--and this book has 56 entries about all aspects of their genesis, construction and use including the political origins and history of each governmental unit and the story of how each site was selected (with all the political maneuvering and attempts at personal aggrandizement). Facts about the edifices themselves are in abundance--chronologies of construction, personnel (architects, contractors, others), costs, square footage, principal contents and features (e.g., art work, furnishings, interior and exterior finish), annual maintenance and tour information.
The American statehouse, then, is not just a temple - of the state - but a temple of democracy - of the people."--BOOK JACKET.
Brief history of the Capitol Building for Pennsylvania located in Harrisburg.
William Penn (1644-1718) founded Pennysylvania in 1682 and governed it with permission from the British crown. He left Pennsylvania in 1701 and returned to England. His son, Thomas (1701/2-1775), came to Pennsylvania in 1732. Thomas' nephew, John Penn (1729-1795) arrived in 1734 and was appointed governor in 1763. Recounts the effects of the Revolution on the Penn family who had owned large portions of the colony.