A must see in Pierre is the state capitol. There was an over 10 year struggle to
determine where the state capitol would be. Finally, in 1904, Pierre was
selected. The construction of the
neoclassical building was started in 1905 and completed in 1910. The building reflects the history of the state and is a historical landmark in
its own right.
The design selected was the same as the one for the
Montana capitol with some variations.
The project was completed for under one million dollars. We enjoyed a guided tour of the building with
current and historical background. More
details can be found here.
A restoration was completed in 1989 which included returning it to the original colors and
appearance.
On the grounds is a memorial park that is enjoyed by
visitors and residents alike. It is very
well done and a pleasure to stroll around.
6 comments:
What wonderful pictures of a beautiful state capitol. Seems it must have been one of the last ones built to have happened in the 20th century.
Gorgeous building. We really enjoy visiting each capital building.
The grounds are lovely. The statues look amazing.
Great photos
Amazing photos! Looks like an awesome place to travel to, thanks for the share!
Henry
What a beautiful state capital!!! That building is just gorgeous!! Great pictures!!
That really is a nice place capital. What a great visit!
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