September

Lincoln was prominent in Indy, and so was George Washington and Christopher Columbus.

Beautiful building by the same architect (Elijah Myers) who designed the Texas Capitol…and Colorado. Couldn’t find Lincoln, but Gov Blair (whose statue is in front and portrait hangs in Senate Chamber) was a good friend of Lincoln and is credited with starting the Republican Party in Jackson, MI. (Governor George Romney also prominently displayed.) Found three spiritual references, as well as In God We Trust.

I took the most pictures of this Capitol, probably because of its uniqueness and I had the best tour so far…even of the cupola (that wraps the dome) in which I got to sign my name (oldest signature dated in 1870). What a rare experience! …Saw the Governor and LG offices and where Lincoln was when he learned he won the election. Even stood at the same podium Lincoln spoke from (see House pic).  Timing […]

Beautiful Capitol that faces the Kanawha River…with an Abraham Lincoln statue right out front. WV is the only state added to the union by proclamation (by Lincoln himself).

My first state with a picture with the Lieutenant Governor (Jerry Abramson), a  hallway dedicated to the First Ladies, a sculpture of Col. Sanders… and a picture of my Capitol Angel (Stephanie) who made these pictures possible.

Tennessee’s capitol was closed for renovation, but I took some other great pictures and still recited the Gettysburg Address.

Great pictures of the Arkansas capitol, staircase seal, Gov’s wall, assistant and chief of staff, LG’s staff, House Senate, Treasurer’s office, In God We Trust,  Clinton and bronze Tiffany doors (rarely opened).

This Capitol was first for many things…the first one with walls adorned with pictures of native sons (not politicians), the first with a dome that was added later (thru private donations) and the first one with an oil well out front. Love this place!