Wednesday, April 9, 2025

WWI camouflage of Massachusetts State House dome

STATE HOUSE DOME IS TO BE DISGUISED in Christian Science Monitor (June 6, 1918)—

BOSTON, Mass—In view of the presence of submarines off the Atlantic coast, the State House Commission has decided to camouflage the gilded dome of the Massachusetts State House. This decision was reached after a consultation with military and naval authorities here. It was stated that the firm which last gilded the dome has advised that the dome be painted battleship gray. In lieu of this, it may be covered with green canvas. 

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