Wyoming State Capitol, State Capitol building in Cheyenne, United States
Description
The Wyoming State Capitol is a government building in Renaissance Revival style located on 24th Street in Cheyenne. Its central dome rises 141 feet (43 meters) above the ground and forms the tallest element of the complex, while the floor plan is complemented by side wings and a columned portico.
History
Architect William DuBois designed the structure, which began in 1886 and was completed in 1890, coinciding with Wyoming's transition from territory to statehood. Later expansions added wings in the 1910s and 1970s to accommodate the growing needs of state administration.
Culture
The name comes from the Wyoming Territory, established in 1868 and named after a Lenape term meaning large plains. Visitors today can view paintings and sculptures inside that depict scenes from early settlement and pioneer life.
Practical
The building is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with free self-guided tours available through the main areas. Visitors should bring valid identification and note that some rooms may be inaccessible during active sessions.
Did you know?
The rotunda preserves the original decorative painting from 1888, carefully restored during the 2019 renovation. At the same time, micropiles were installed beneath the foundation to strengthen the structure without altering its historic appearance.
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Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming, tells the story of the Old West through museums dedicated to railroads and the army, ranches where bison still live, and parks where you can hike or fish. In the city center are buildings showing its past: Wyoming's Capitol with its gold dome built in 1890, the 1887...
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