Visits to state and national capitols
No trip to Boston is complete unless you get caught in a traffic jam. This one was caused by an accident. Our 15 minute drive turned into a 40 minute drive before we even got started. We had rented a parking place in downtown Boston so that we could walk to all our destinations today. […]
We began our day at the Maine Capitol building in Augusta. One side of the capitol has a very classic look. The other side has a unique round tower as part of its design. The House and Senate both have very open and naturally lighted atmospheres because of the numerous windows. The interior of the
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It was a short drive from Grantham New Hampshire to Montpelier Vermont to see the Vermont Capitol. The building is one of the smaller capitols that we have seen. Vermont is a small small state with under 1,000,000 in population. It was not surprising to see just a few seats in the Senate. The real
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Inside, we got to see the Senate Chamber, the House Chamber, and the old Supreme Court Meeting Room. They use many skylights in the building for illumination. The main dome is ornately decorated with stained glass. The Arkansas Treasurer and his staff work hard to make sure you enjoy your stay. They spend time talking
We could only see the Senate Chamber from the gallery. The House Chamber was open for visitors. The first row of pictures in this galley compares the Senate and House Chambers. The second row compares the lighted ceilings of the Senate and the House. The third row is the House Chamber from the floor of
The rotunda is clean and crisp. Its style matches the rest of the capitol. Almost every office in the building is close to the rotunda. Notice all the artwork on the walls on each floor. It was interesting how a photo taken straight up to get the ceiling changed the appearance because of the backlighting
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This is our second day at Saguaro National Park. Today we are taking a longer hike through the desert. We are hiking a loop of parts of three trails to experience the desert in a different way. On this hike, we saw something more like the mental picture we had before we arrived. There was
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The Capitol in Austin Texas is our main destination today. The Senate and House Chambers are similar in design. They are differentiated by the wood finishes, the paintings, and the decorations. The Legislature of the State of Texas operates under the biennial system. Regular sessions convene at noon on the second Tuesday in January of odd
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The historic legislative offices still remain in the capitol as a museum. The larger photo gives you a sense of the height of the rooms. The Senate office has a picture of George Washington. The House office has a plaque. The capitol has fancy spiral staircases and a lot of white paint. The dome in
October 3, 2023 : Trip 12, Day 2 – Alabama State House in Montgomery Read More »
Today we begin a tour across the southern part of the United States. We will travel from North Carolina to California primarily following Interstate 10. Then we will return to North Carolina using Interstate 40 for much of the return trip. It will take us about four weeks to complete our journey. Our first stop
October 2, 2023 : Trip 12, Day 1 – Georgia Capitol in Atlanta Read More »