18th Century State House Rotunda Windows to be Restored

The windows of the State House rotunda in Annapolis will be removed and restored for the first time since it opened in the 18th century.

The Maryland Department of General Services, in association with the Maryland Historical Trust, will begin a maintenance project on the State House starting July 5. The objective is to restore the interior windows in the upper section of the State House rotunda, according to a press release.

"This will be the first time that the windows have been removed from their openings and will be fully restored according to Maryland Historical Trust specifications and recommendations," according to the release.

The area near the Rotunda will be closed to the public starting July 5. A safety netting will be erected to catch any falling debris.

The windows, now more than 200 years old, will each be taken out and securely transported off-site for restoration. The project is slated to be completed by November 22.

“This project is a continuation of the Department’s commitment to maintain and preserve the oldest State House still in continuous legislative use in the country,” said Alvin C. Collins, Secretary of the Maryland Department of General Services. 

The Department of General Services is also in the process of restoring the Old Senate Chamber at the State House.