Photo: Ceiling murals in the Governor Alfred E. Smith State Office Building's main lobby

Photographer: Howard C. Ohlhous
Taken: May 22, 2008
Caption: Ceiling murals in the Governor Alfred E. Smith State Office Building's main lobby
Additional Description: The ceiling of the main lobby is graced by the paintings of some of New York's famous historical figures. There are many more on the ceiling than the four individuals in the photo above. The photo includes the following:New York State's Highest point, Mount Marcy (5,344 ft) is named for 1833 Governor William L. Marcy. Grover Cleveland was Sheriff of Erie County, Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of New York State, and both the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. The Commodore, Cornelius Vanderbilt, was a very wealthy businessman who first built an empire in shipping, and later by controlling dozens of railroads. Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet, founder of Johnstown, New York, was an Irish pioneer and army officer in colonial New York, and the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs from 1755 to 1774, As the largest single landowner and most influential individual in the settlement of the Mohawk Valley, Johnson had prestige and leadership which extended beyond the region. His genius in dealing and trading with the Indians had a lasting impact on their relationship with the English, and influenced England's victory in the struggle for control of North America.
Submitted: May 31, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.
Database Locator Identification Number: p24615
File Size: 0.931 Megabytes

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