New Jersey State House

EverGreene’s first U.S. capitol project began here in 1988 with the restoration of the House and Senate Chambers. That work included scagliola, gilding, decorative painting, and mural conservation, along with restoration of the plaster cove and trompe l’oeil ceiling, wood finishes, and historic paint schemes in the central lobby beneath the rotunda. Work in the Annex included restoration of the zenatherm ceiling and decorative painting.

Over more than three decades, EverGreene has continued to restore both interior and exterior elements across the State House. Interior work has included decorative painting in multiple rooms, replication of historic stencils, faux-bois wood graining, plaster repair, and lincrusta. The Rotunda—featuring symbolic motifs such as eagles, swords, scales, and the New Jersey State Seal—was restored to its 1911–1913 appearance as part of a six-year rehabilitation of the Executive Wing completed in 2023.

EverGreene has also undertaken multiple phases of dome restoration. In 2000, the deteriorated copper cladding was replaced and both interior and exterior gilding were restored following comprehensive surface preparation. Most recently, from 2020 to 2022, EverGreene completed a full dome restoration and re-gilding. The process included stripping the existing finish using lead-safe practices, neutralizing and cleaning the surface, preparing the metal substrate, and applying primer and 23.75 karat gold leaf. These efforts returned the dome to its historic appearance and ensured its long-term protection as a defining feature of the State House.