Alabama State House, Parliament building in Montgomery, United States.

The Alabama State House is a white, symmetrical building on Dexter Avenue with fluted pilasters dividing its facade into vertical bays and twenty small dark windows set in a grid. A recessed central section rises above the flat roofline, holding a shallow niche over the broad entrance, where "ALABAMA STATE HOUSE" is inscribed above three dark doors reached by a wide staircase. It has seven above-ground floors and one basement level.

Opened in 1963 as the Alabama Highway Department Building, it housed the state highway department until 1985. That year the Legislature moved into the upper floors under Amendment 427 while the Capitol was renovated; major work there ended in 1992, but the Legislature stayed and the building was renamed. An eighth floor was added as the Legislature outgrew its space.

The building's name changed in 1985, when the Legislature moved in and it ceased to be the Highway Department Building. The House of Representatives occupies the fifth and sixth floors, while the Senate uses the seventh and eighth; the Lieutenant Governor's offices are also on the seventh floor.

Guided tours are available during weekdays for visitors wanting to explore the legislative chambers and committee rooms. It is helpful to check ahead about session schedules, as these can affect access to certain areas.

A new legislative facility designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects is planned to replace this building by 2027. The move reflects evolving needs for modern government spaces and the state's investment in updated infrastructure.