Maine State House, Capitol building in Augusta, United States
The Maine State House features a copper-topped dome rising 185 feet above ground level, with a statue of Minerva mounted at its summit point.
Construction of the granite structure began on July 4, 1829, following designs by architect Charles Bulfinch, with completion in 1832 at a cost of $135,000.
The legislative chambers contain portraits of past governors and Maine figures, while a tunnel connecting to the State Office Building displays scenes of Maine wildlife.
Visitors can access the State House through the west entrance facing the Cross Office Building, with free public parking available in designated areas nearby.
A cold war fallout shelter constructed beneath the Capitol in 1985 remains equipped to accommodate Maine legislative officials during emergency situations.
Location: Augusta
Inception: 1829
Architects: Charles Bulfinch, John C. Spofford, George Henri Desmond
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts, historicism, Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
Made from material: granite, copper
Address: 2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 04333
GPS coordinates: 44.30724,-69.78168
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:51
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