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Capitol Escalators to be Replaced as part of East Wing Renovations

Capitol Escalators to be Replaced as part of East Wing Renovations

(Harrisburg, PA) -- The escalators are the state house in Harrisburg seem to be out of commission a lot of the time. But state officials say the two escalators are set to be part of an overhaul of the East Wing rotunda. The work will include replacing the current large spiral staircase with a 20-person elevator. Then, the two escalators will be demolished to make room for a grand staircase. State officials say they've spent nearly a quarter-of-a-million-dollars in just the past five years to maintain the escalators.


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