Missouri State Capitol, Government building in Jefferson City, United States.
Description
The Missouri State Capitol is a government building in neoclassical style in Jefferson City, capital of the US state of Missouri. The dome rises above a rectangular floor plan with side wings and columns that recall Greek temples.
History
The current building was completed in 1917 after two earlier capitols were destroyed by fire. The 1911 blaze destroyed the previous structure entirely and led to the decision for a fireproof design in stone.
Culture
The building takes its name from the Missouri River, which flows through the region and gave it the Native American term for long canoes. Visitors can now see large murals inside that show scenes from state history and depict central moments of settlement.
Practical
Visitors can explore the interior during guided tours that lead through rooms on all floors. Reservations are recommended to secure a place on the organized tours.
Did you know?
A bronze statue of the goddess Ceres stands on top of the dome and recalls agriculture in the state. This figure is barely visible in detail from the ground, yet this does not diminish its symbolic force.
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