Capitol Building
The Virginia State Capitol located in Richmond houses the
oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere, the Virginia
General Assembly, first established as the House of Burgesses
in 1619.
The capitol was conceived of by Thomas Jefferson and
Charles-Louis Clérisseau in France. Although it was completed
in 1788 and is over 215 years old, the current Capitol is the
eighth built to serve as Virginia's state house, primarily due to
fires during the Colonial period. In the early 20th century, two
wings were added, leading to its present appearance. In 1960, it
was designated a National Historic Landmark.
The Virginia State Capitol located in Richmond houses the
oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere, the Virginia
General Assembly, first established as the House of Burgesses
in 1619.
The capitol was conceived of by Thomas Jefferson and
Charles-Louis Clérisseau in France. Although it was completed
in 1788 and is over 215 years old, the current Capitol is the
eighth built to serve as Virginia's state house, primarily due to
fires during the Colonial period. In the early 20th century, two
wings were added, leading to its present appearance. In 1960, it
was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Journeys
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| June 2012 |
Virginia State Capitol
Kate Inside The Tunnel Leading From The
Street To Under The Capitol Building
Street To Under The Capitol Building
Sawyer Ponders Recent Legislative
Matters In The Old House Of Delegates
Chamber
Matters In The Old House Of Delegates
Chamber
Sawyer Sits In The Legislative Chamber With His Lego
Man
Man
George Washington Inside The Rotunda
Taking a Break In The Shade
Sawyer And Mom With the Washington
Statue behind them. Humidity was very high.
Sawyer And Mom With the Washington
Statue behind them. Humidity was very high.
The Washington Statue
Sawyer On His Way To The Capitol
Thomas Jefferson Statue
The New Visitor Entrance Into The Virginia Capitol
Building
Building
The Governor's Mansion
Which is right next to the Capitol building.
Which is right next to the Capitol building.
