New Jersey State House
New Jersey State House, Capitol building in State House Historic District, Trenton, United States
The New Jersey State House features a prominent gold dome covered with 48,000 pieces of gold leaf and stands as a central structure in Trenton.
The original State House construction began in 1792 with a cost of 400 dollars, making it the second oldest capitol building still operating in the United States.
The inscription 'Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum' adorns the rotunda, reflecting the commitment to justice in New Jersey's legislative processes since the 18th century.
Visitors can take guided tours of the State House on weekdays, but must pass through security checkpoints and metal detectors before entering.
New Jersey school children contributed to the dome restoration through the 'Dimes for the Dome' program, funding individual pieces of gold leaf at one dollar each.
Location: Trenton
Inception: 1911
Part of: State House Historic District
Website: http://njleg.state.nj.us/legislativepub/visiting_guided.asp
GPS coordinates: 40.22040,-74.76990
Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:14
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