A Classic Capitol- Sacramento, CA

I was in Sacramento recently and had an opportunity to visit the Capitol building and found it just, well, cool. You forget that Sacramento isn't just the capital of California, it is the capital of one of the largest economies on the planet-- California is bigger and more complex than most countries! The Capitol building itself, nobly fulfills all the requirements of a major seat of government.

The building was designed by architects M.F. Butler and Reuben Clark in the Roman Corinthian style. Work began in 1860 and ended in 1874 at the cost of $245 million! ($245 million in 1874 was a LOT of money!)

The Roman Corinthian style is about what you would expect for a Capitol building, but its setting on the massive Capitol lawn gives it a majestic look.

If you're in Sacramento, it is well worth a tour and, if you're lucky, the California State Legislature will be in session when you go and you can even watch history being made in this historic building!

Links:

California State Capitol [Emporis]

California State Capitol [Virtual Tourist]

California State Capitol [Digger's Realm]