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Elijah E. Myers

Architect · 1832–1909

Elijah E. Myers specialized in monumental public architecture, including state capitols and municipal buildings. His work combines domed classical compositions with richly carved Gothic civic architecture.

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1872–1878Standing

Michigan State Capitol

Lansing, MI

A domed statehouse with classical wings and a richly decorated rotunda, restored to reveal its nineteenth-century painted interiors.

Recorded role
Architect.
Reported style
Renaissance Revival
Construction span
About 6 years · based on recorded years
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Reported dates: 1872–1878

Groundbreaking occurred in 1872; construction and finishing were completed in 1878. The building was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

Construction record: Groundbreaking occurred in 1872; construction and finishing were completed in 1878. The building was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

Location: Published coordinate for the identified building; not a city-centre estimate.

  • Michigan State Capitol Wikipedia · Building identity, architectural attribution, historical phase, style and published location
1882–1888Standing

Texas State Capitol

Austin, TX

A granite statehouse organized around a great central dome, with long wings and richly detailed public interiors.

Recorded role
Original design architect; Reuben Lindsay Walker directed construction and Nicholas J. Clayton later advised on the dome and furnishings.
Reported style
Renaissance Revival
Construction span
About 6 years · based on recorded years
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Dates & sources

Reported dates: 1882–1888

Designed in 1881 and constructed in 1882–1888. The building’s completion is distinct from Clayton’s later consulting role.

Construction record: Designed in 1881 and constructed in 1882–1888. The building’s completion is distinct from Clayton’s later consulting role.

Location: Published coordinate for the identified building; not a city-centre estimate.

1886–1894Standing

Old City Hall

Richmond, VA

A full-block granite civic building with pointed arches, dense carved detail and an ornate corner clock tower.

Recorded role
Architect.
Reported style
Gothic Revival
Construction span
About 8 years · based on recorded years
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Dates & sources

Reported dates: 1886–1894

The present building was constructed in 1886–1894; earlier civic buildings on the site were separate structures.

Construction record: The present building was constructed in 1886–1894; earlier civic buildings on the site were separate structures.

Location: Published coordinate for the identified building; not a city-centre estimate.

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