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Washington's
troops fought more battles in New Jersey than anywhere
else. Artist William Brantley Van Ingen designed sixteen
symbolic murals for the Senate Chamber to celebrate
New Jersey's hard won freedom and prosperity. Scenes
include the Revolutionary War battles of Trenton,
Princeton, and Monmouth, as well as important industries,
such as building construction, glass making, agriculture
and ceramics. The domed skylight overhead features
the names of famous New Jerseyans, including Governor
(William Livingston), inventor (Seth Boyden), and
Civil War General (George B. McClellan). Originally
completed in 1903, the Senate Chamber is the third
such chamber dedicated to the upper House to exist
at the capitol. The first now serves the Governor's
Office, making New Jersey's State House the second
oldest in continuous use in the entire nation.
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