2008 Michigan Capitol Ornament Ornament this first of two volumes

this first of two volumes reveals a “War Governor” largely in his own words through the end of the Civil War

our statehouse helped establish domed capitols as a symbol of American democracy in the post Civil War period

elegant cast iron dome that rises 267 feet above Capitol Square

Three of those buildings--the capitols of Michigan

2008 Michigan Capitol Ornament Ornament this first of two volumesThe 2008 Michigan Capitol Ornament honors the distinguished career of capitol architect Elijah E. Myers. Born in Philadelphia, Myers moved to our state in 1872 upon receiving the commission to design Michigans new capitol. He lived in Detroit until his death in 1909. Throughout his long and illustrious career Myers designed five capitols more than any other architect. Three of those buildings the capitols of Michigan, Texas, and Colorado still stand.