Restoration artists craft ‘the next phase of history’ in the South Dakota Capitol rotunda

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 1,275

Last Updated: 1 day, 13 hours ago

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PIERRE — While tour groups, state employees and lawmakers make their way around scaffolding on the second floor of the South Dakota Capitol building, artists including Philip Atilano climb around at nearly 100 feet above — painting, measuring and working to restore the rotunda and dome to its former …

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