Oregon State Capitol

The Oregon State Capitol reflects three phases of construction, with earlier capitols built in 1854 and 1873 before the current building was completed in 1936. Designed by the New York firm Trowbridge & Livingston in association with Francis Keally, the Capitol is distinguished by its streamlined form and prominent dome crowned by the gilded Pioneer statue.

EverGreene was engaged to conduct a comprehensive inventory and condition assessment of the art and artistic finishes integrated throughout the Capitol. The team performed an on-site investigation documenting key exterior features, including the two marble monuments by Leo Friedlander at the main entrance, the gilded Pioneer statue atop the dome, the bronze-clad revolving entrance doors and surrounds, and the replica Liberty Bell on the exterior plaza.

Interior work included assessment of decorative metals, painted finishes surrounding murals in the Rotunda and Chambers, and areas of potential historic finishes in the Governor’s suite and public corridors. Paint analysis was carried out to identify original schemes and inform future treatment recommendations.

To evaluate the condition of the dome’s gilded Pioneer statue, EverGreene collaborated with Up Down Drone to capture 360-degree video of the otherwise inaccessible feature, allowing for a detailed assessment of the gilding and substrate conditions.