About the author  ⁄ Susan L. Knack-Brown, P.E.

Susan L. Knack-Brown, P.E., is a Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH). Susan’s work includes a range of building enclosure investigations and designs, with a specialty in large-scale preservation. She can be reached at slknack@sgh.com.

New York State Capitol Restoration

The New York State Capitol, designed in various stages by a succession of architects including Leopold Eidlitz and H.H. Richardson, was built between 1869 and 1899. This landmark building illustrates both Second Empire and Richardsonian Romanesque elements and is an architectural masterpiece with ornate carved stone, vibrant paint finishes and decorative glass, and decorative tiled floors. …

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Jul, 2013 By and In Feature
STRUCTURE magazine