Rhode Island State House
Rhode Island State House, Capitol building in Providence, United States.
The Rhode Island State House features a monumental self-supporting marble dome, crowned by a bronze statue called The Independent Man at 278 feet height.
The Rhode Island General Assembly building, designed by architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, opened its doors in 1904 after nine years of construction.
The State House displays the original Rhode Island Royal Charter of 1663 in its museum section, along with numerous artworks depicting state history.
Located at 82 Smith Street, the State House offers free guided tours on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with virtual options available.
The structure contains 327,000 cubic feet of white Georgia marble, 15 million bricks, and 1,309 tons of iron floor beams in its construction.
Location: Providence
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1904
Architects: McKim, Mead & White
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: 82 82 Smith St. 02903 Providence
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
Phone: +14012223983
Website: http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Civics-And-Education/State-House-Tour
GPS coordinates: 41.83090,-71.41496
Latest update: November 28, 2025 16:08
This collection brings together notable domes and cupolas from all continents, signs of diverse architectural traditions extending from the Vatican to Australia, Russia to the United Arab Emirates. From the famous dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to the colorful domes of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg, the Renaissance dome of Florence Cathedral, to the cast-iron dome of the US Capitol in Washington, each structure tells a particular story and reflects the ambitions of its era. These buildings span several centuries of architectural innovation and serve various functions: religious structures like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Côte d'Ivoire, civil buildings such as Oxford's Radcliffe Camera or the Australian Exhibition Palace, and even thermal spas like Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths. Each dome illustrates construction techniques and aesthetic decisions specific to its culture, offering insight into skills that enabled the creation of these monumental coverings.
Providence brings together museums, historical buildings, and natural spaces. The city is home to Brown University, the white-domed Rhode Island State House, and the RISD Museum with its art collection. Roger Williams Park and Water Place offer relaxing areas. Federal Hill retains its Italian character while Benefit Street showcases colonial houses. The rivers host WaterFire and gondolas.
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