Gunnison Valley News | 1935-10-24 | Page 6 | Stairway of Supreme Court Building

Stairway of Supreme Court Building J xW , '"" "" - , 1 One ot the remarkable features of the $9,710,000 Supreme court building, which was opened for the first time when the court convened for Its autumn session. Is the spiral stairway, of cantilever construction, shown In the above picture. The stairway, which seems to hold Itself up without visible support, Is fashioned of Alabama marble, like the rest of the building. Kacli tread extends Into the wall on one side to the extent of 18 Inches. There Is no steel In the. stairway, which Is live stories deep. The picture was made from the top, h iking down Into the deep well.