The drawings' attractiveness eased the passage of the appropriation bills for the new building, and also drew attention to the architect.

In 1899, Mann was selected as architect by a seven-member commission that included future governor George W. Donaghey.

[1] After Donaghey was elected governor in 1908, he forced Mann off the project and selected Cass Gilbert to finish the Capitol.

The Capitol foundations were aligned incorrectly by their original builder, future Governor George Donaghey.

The front entrance doors are made of bronze, which are 10 feet (3 metres) tall, four inches (10 cm) thick and were purchased from Tiffany & Company in New York for $10,000.