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Leaks notwithstanding, new Capitol dedicated in Austin
On this day in 1888 began a week-long celebration dedicating the present Capitol building of Texas. Unfortunately, the Capitol Board refused to accept the structure because its copper roof leaked and because of several other minor problems. After builder Gustav Wilke repaired the roof and made other corrections, the board accepted the building on December 6 of that year.
- Links to Related Handbook of Texas Online Articles
- CAPITOL
- WILKE, GUSTAV
- Other Texas Day by Day Articles for This Date
- Texas Germans declare slavery to be evil (1854)
- Santa Anna and Burnet sign Treaties of Velasco (1836)
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