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
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.
Airview of Site Proposed for New Executive Mansion
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.
Announcement of school for brain damaged children at Governor's mansion.
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.
Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Twin County Telerama
Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Twin County Telerama
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Twin County Telerama
Cornerstone Placed At Governor's House
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.
Executive Mansion, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Executive Mansion, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Brochure about Pennsylvania's Executive Mansion. Photo on cover of Governor Milton Shapp and his wife, Muriel.
Facts About Pennsylvania's New Executive Mansion
Facts About Pennsylvania's New Executive Mansion
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Fact sheet about the new Governor's mansion.
A force of 15 gardners under the charge of Charles Pollock are preparing the Capitol grounds for the annual influx of summer visitors.
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.
Gov., Mrs. Shafer Move Into New $2.4 Million Executive Mansion
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.
Governor and Mrs. Shafer Sealing a Lead Box
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.
Governor Residence Costs $2 Million Shafers Launching New Mansion
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.
Governor's Flag
Governor's Flag
Governors -- Pennsylvania
Photo of the Pennsylvania Governor's Flag.
Governors' Home To Be At Maclay and Front
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.
Governor's House Will Be Her Home
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.
Governor's mansion opened for tour by women of press
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.
Governor's Mansion To Cost $1,569,276
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.
Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap
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.
Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap - Dining Room
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.
Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap - Fireplace
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.
Governor's Residence at Ft. Indiantown Gap - Sitting Area
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.