Ohio Statehouse, Legislative building in Downtown Columbus, United States
The Ohio Statehouse exhibits Greek Revival architecture with a central colonnade and limestone walls surrounding a rotunda illuminated by an oculus point.
Construction of the state capitol building spanned from 1839 to 1861, involving multiple architects and overcoming challenges including fires and financial difficulties.
The Capitol Square grounds display monuments and artworks commemorating Ohio figures, including the William McKinley Monument and paintings of state astronauts.
The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center provides free guided tours of the building, which houses the General Assembly and state government offices.
The building contains an early steam heating system designed by architect Nathan Kelley, demonstrating nineteenth-century technological innovations in governmental structures.
Location: Columbus
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Made from material: limestone
Email: visitors@ohiostatehouse.org
Website: https://ohiostatehouse.org
GPS coordinates: 39.96131,-82.99911
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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