State Library of Pennsylvania - Governor's Mansion

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This collection contains photos, reports, and other information related to a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the building of the Governor's Mansion in Harrisburg.
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90,000 lbs Wrought Iron Ebinger Iron Works Has Metal Contract for Gov.'s Mansion
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania -- History
Newspaper article giving a history of the various governor's residences and detailing contracts awarded for the new mansion.
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Airview of Site Proposed for New Executive Mansion
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article with photo showing the site for the proposed new Governors' Mansion.
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Announcement of school for brain damaged children at Governor's mansion.
Brain-damaged children -- Education, Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.)
Governor and Mrs. Milton J. Shapp announced plans to turn little-used facilities at the Executive Mansion into a special school for brain damaged children.
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Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Twin County Telerama
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Twin County Telerama
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Cornerstone Placed At Governor's House
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article about the cornerstone ceremony at the new executive mansion. Governor and Mrs. Shafer are in photo accompanying the article.
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Executive Mansion, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Brochure about Pennsylvania's Executive Mansion. Photo on cover of Governor Milton Shapp and his wife, Muriel.
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Facts About Pennsylvania's New Executive Mansion
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Fact sheet about the new Governor's mansion.
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A force of 15 gardners under the charge of Charles Pollock are preparing the Capitol grounds for the annual influx of summer visitors.
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article about the upkeep of the Capitol grounds including the site of the proposed Governor's mansion.
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Gov., Mrs. Shafer Move Into New $2.4 Million Executive Mansion
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article describing Gov. Shafer and his wife moving into the new mansion.
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Governor and Mrs. Shafer Sealing a Lead Box
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article about the contents of the lead box in the cornerstone of the new Governor's mansion. Photo shows Governor and Mrs. Shafer.
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Governor Residence Costs $2 Million Shafers Launching New Mansion
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article announcing the cornerstone ceremonies for the new Governors mansion.
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Governor's Flag
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Photo of the Pennsylvania Governor's Flag.
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Governors' Home To Be At Maclay and Front
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article describing meeting of the General State Authority discussing the location for the new Executive Mansion.
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Governor's House Will Be Her Home
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article about the construction of the new executive mansion. Photos show Mrs. Shafer in hard hat, and Mrs. Shafer watching workers laying stone for east driveway.
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Governor's mansion opened for tour by women of press
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article of a tour of the Governor's mansion by women of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Governor's Mansion To Cost $1,569,276
Governors -- Pennsylvania, Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, Pa.), Governors -- dwellings -- Pennsylvania
Newspaper article discussing the costs of construction and bids awarded for the new Governors mansion.
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Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Photo of the front view of the Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap in February 1952.
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Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap - Dining Room
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Photo of the dining area of the Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap in February 1952.
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Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap - Fireplace
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Photo of the fireplace and sitting area of the Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap in February 1952.
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Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap - Sitting Area
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Photo of an informal sitting area of the Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap in February 1952.
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