Wisconsin State Capitol, Beaux-Arts capitol building in Madison, United States.
The Wisconsin State Capitol spans 86 meters in height and features a grand central dome influenced by Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
The current structure, completed in 1917, represents the fifth capitol building to serve Wisconsin since the territorial legislature began meeting in 1836.
The Wisconsin statue atop the dome, created by Daniel Chester French in 1920, embodies the state motto Forward through its commanding presence.
Guided tours of the building include visits to the rotunda and legislative chambers, providing information about state government operations and architecture.
Natural fossils of starfish, coral, and nautiloid specimens remain visible in the building materials, connecting the structure to Wisconsin's geological past.
Location: Madison
Inception: 1970
Architects: George B. Post
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Height: 86 m
Website: http://wisconsin.gov/state/capfacts/tour_select.html
GPS coordinates: 43.07472,-89.38417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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