Renovation Indiana State House

dome in statehouse

in 1988, administration of governor robert d. orr proposed indiana general assembly renovate statehouse part of hoosier celebration 88 , building s one-hundredth anniversary. general assembly approved, , building had extensive, 11 million dollar renovation continued until 1995.

during renovation process, of statehouse s stonework, consisting of marble, granite, , limestone columns , blocks, cleaned , polished. of buildings woodwork repaired or replaced. broken glass in central dome skylight replaced. building s lighting updated new chandeliers based on original designs, , interior walls repainted. building wired new data network make building ready 21st-century technology.

in 1984 statehouse added national register of historic places, , remains protected building. statehouse open public tours during work week , limited tours during weekend mornings.