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Built in 1880-1888, this Renaissance Revival-style building was designed by Edwin May and Adolf Scherer to serve as the State Capitol Building, or Statehouse, of Indiana.
Construction began in 1880 and the cornerstone was laid on September 28. Edwin May died in February of that year, and Adolph Scherer supervised the project for the entire construction period. The interior was modeled in the Italian Renaissance style. Wherever possible, materials native to Indiana were used.
Edwin May and Adolph Scherrer. Indiana Statehouse Building. 1878-88. Indianapolis, IN.
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Indiana State Capitol, Edwin May & Adolf Scherer 1878-1888 . Architects Edwin May and Adolf Scherer designed the Indiana State Capitol in an Italian Renaissance style completed in
Jul 28, 2023 · Adolf Scherer, who played a leading role for the Czechoslovakia team that contested the 1962 FIFA World Cup final in Chile against Brazil, has died aged 85.
May,Edwin Scherer,Adolf. Areas Of Significance: POLITICS/GOVERNMENT ARCHITECTURE. Periods Of Significance: 1950-1974 1900-1924 1875-1899 1925-1949. Significant Years ...
Architect: Edwin May of Indianapolis and Adolf Scherer. Contractor: Adolf Scherer. Description: The Supreme Court is located on the third floor of the north wing of the State Capitol. The building faces east and is a four story Indiana limestone structure. The massive dome, 72 feet in diameter, rises from the center to a height of 234 feet.
