The discovery of the 1796 Secretary of State/Supreme Court Clerk building occurred during the current security enhancement project at the State House, which required the demolition and excavation of the concrete sidewalk, handicapped access ramps and curbing in front of the capitol. The remains of the historic structure began to emerge inches below the existing grade, just east of the State House's front entrance.

Below are images from the site excavation. Click on the images to view an enlarged version. Photos courtesy of Hunter Research, Inc.

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Excavation Unit 3 of the 1796 Secretary of State/Supreme Court Clerk building, showing the foundation of the east wall; West State Street in background.

Profile of Excavation Unit 2 showing southwest corner of foundation wall (right) at the bottom of unit.

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