Granite cornerstone with X showing where it will be laid.

Stonecutters with State Capitol cornerstone, showing opening that will hold a copper box filled with commemorative  items.

Speakers on platform at State Capitol cornerstone ceremony, July 27, 1898

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Dignitaries , including former Territorial and State Governor, Alexander Ramsey, at Cornerstone Laying Ceremony

Spectators look on as cornerstone is laid.

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Spectators watch as former Territorial Governor Alexander Ramsey presides over cornerstone laying, July 27, 1898

Alexander Ramsey (September 8, 1815 – April 22, 1903), Territorial Governor & second Governor of Minnesota, who officiated at the laying of the cornerstone for the new State Capitol building in 1898.

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Alexander Ramsey, former Territorial Governor and second Governor of the State of Minnesota, who presided at the State Capitol cornerstone laying, July 27, 1898

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