Mission

The Division is comprised of several units, which provide operations & maintenance, architectural & engineering, asbestos coordination, health & safety coordination, custodial services and grounds maintenance for the West Virginia State Capitol Complex, and all buildings owned and maintained by the Department of Administration.

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Before the Capitol was located in its current location in Charleston, several West Virginia cities had served as capitol for the State of West Virginia. The first capitol was located in Wheeling from 1863-1870 in the Linsly Institute Building. It was moved to downtown Charleston from 1870-1875.

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