Upjohn, Richard M. (Richard Michell), 1828-1903

The Assembly Chamber of the new New York State Capitol, designed by Leopold Eidlitz, was finished in 1879. Structural problems with the ceiling were discovered shortly thereafter. The problem became critical by 1887 and in early 1888 R.M. Upjohn was made a member of a special commission of engineers and architects to study and resolve the situation. At their suggestion, the ceiling and its superstructure were rebuilt from 1888 to 1889. These drawings are, apparently, Upjohn's suggested designs and closely resemble the new ceiling that was built.

From the description of Albany Capitol, Assembly Hall [graphic] : [alterations] / R.M.U., Consultation. [1888-1889?] (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 81009969

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