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
Website: http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Civics-And-Education/State-House-Tour/
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: May 27, 2025 08:38
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