Idaho State Capitol, State capitol in Boise, US
The Idaho State Capitol rises four stories high, built with granite and sandstone exterior walls and extensive marble interior decorations.
Construction of the capitol began in 1905 and completed in 1920, designed by architects John E. Tourtellotte and Charles Hummel for 2 million dollars.
The building features a dome with a bronze eagle and 56 stars on the first floor representing the original colonies and Idaho's entry into the union.
The Boise Capitol Area District location offers guided tours through government offices, legislative chambers, and public spaces throughout the four-story building.
The interior restoration involved a 15-step process to recreate scagliola, a special compound of selenite, glue, and natural pigments that mimics marble.
Location: Boise
Inception: 1912
Architects: John E. Tourtellotte, Tourtellotte & Hummel
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Floors above the ground: 4
Elevation above the sea: 826 m
Made from material: granite, sandstone, marble
Address: 700 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702
GPS coordinates: 43.61770,-116.19961
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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