Kansas State Capitol

The Kansas State Capitol is a government building in French Renaissance style located in Topeka, built from pale limestone quarried nearby. The copper dome rises above the city and can be seen from many points around town.

Construction began in 1866 after the Civil War ended and continued over several decades. The building was completed in 1903 after the east and west wings and the main structure were added in stages.

John Steuart Curry painted large scenes in the 1930s showing moments from the frontier period and tensions before the Civil War. His works hang in the upper levels and draw visitors who want to see how this chapter was portrayed.

Tours take place on weekdays and show the different levels of the building, while the climb to the dome observation platform involves stairs. Visitors planning to reach the platform should be prepared for the many steps.

The height of the dome surpasses that of the Capitol in Washington, though its diameter is smaller. These proportions give the structure a slender silhouette on the Topeka skyline.

Location: Topeka

Inception: 1866

Architects: E. Townsend Mix, John G. Haskell

Architectural style: French Renaissance architecture

Floors above the ground: 4

Made from material: stone

Address: 300 SW 10th Avenue

GPS coordinates: 39.04801,-95.67816

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28