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The present Capitol Building in Madison, Wisconsin was built between 1906-1917, following the destruction of the previous state capitol in a fire in 1904. It was designed by George B. Post in the Beaux Arts-style and replaced the 1857-1869 Classical Revival-style structure with Romanesque Revival elements. The present Capitol Building features a large greek cross footprint with four five-story wings aligned with the compass directions and radial streets. The exterior of the building is clad in Bethel white granite, sourced from Vermont, with an additional 42 types of stone from a total of eight states and six countries utilized on the interior of the building. The dome is the largest in the world to be entirely clad in granite, and is the tallest building in Madison. The building underwent a major renovation in the 1970s that covered up many original features, with later projects between 1988 and 2002 restoring the building while updating the building’s systems and functions for the modern needs of the state government.

The first capitol of Wisconsin upon the formation of Wisconsin Territory in 1836 was in the village of Belmont, Wisconsin. Upon Burlington becoming part of the new Iowa Territory, the state legislature moved to a log and stone building on the present site of the state capitol, a relatively humble Greek Revival-style building constructed in 1837. The small second capitol building was the first state capitol of Wisconsin upon its ascension to statehood in 1848, but had become inadequate for the growing population and government by the 1850s. The original building was demolished and replaced with a larger, Classical Revival-style structure with Romanesque Revival elements.

The present Capitol Building stands 284 feet tall to the top of the statue on the dome, which was sculpted in 1920 by Daniel Chester French, and is a personification of the state of Wisconsin, with the outstretched arm of the statue representing the state motto, “Forward”. The exterior of the building’s wings feature porticoes on the ends with corinthian columns, arched windows on the third floor, rusticated bases with entrance doors and decorative keystones, decorative reliefs featuring festoons over the windows on the porticoes, cornices with modillions and dentils, and pediments with sculptural reliefs.

On the east wing, which is home to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the sculpture known as Law, created by Karl Bitter, is located on the portico pediment, on the west wing, which houses the chamber of the Wisconsin Assembly, is a sculpture known as Agriculture, also created by Karl Bitter, on the north wing, which is home to a hearing chamber, is the sculpture known as Virtues and Traits of Character, created by Adolph Alexander Weinman, and on the south wing, which houses the chamber of the Wisconsin Senate, is a sculpture known as Wisdom and Learning of the World, created by Attilio Piccirilli.

The present Capitol Building is one of the last works of the prolific architect George B. Post, who died before the building was completed. It underwent a major renovation in the 1970s that added modern features to the interior and covered up many original features, with later projects between 1988 and 2002 restoring the building while updating the building’s systems and functions for the modern needs of the state government. The building has a rich history, having been the third structure on the site, as previous structures burned down or became inadequate for the growing population and government of Wisconsin. The building is a symbol of Wisconsin, and is an iconic landmark in Madison.

Posted by w_lemay on 2023-03-08 12:50:44

The Wisconsin State Capitol is a Beaux Arts-style building that was built between 1906-1917, designed by George B. Post. It replaced the previous state capitol that was destroyed by fire in February 1904. The current building is the third to sit on the present site, and the fourth to house the state government since the state’s establishment in 1848. The capitol houses both the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate, as well as the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor of Wisconsin.

The first capitol of Wisconsin was in the village of Belmont, Wisconsin, and the legislature met in a hastily constructed wood-frame building before deciding to designate the future site of Madison as the state capitol. Upon becoming a state in 1848, Wisconsin’s first state capitol was a relatively humble Greek Revival-style building constructed in 1837. However, it became inadequate for the growing population and government by the 1850s, so it was demolished and replaced with a larger, Classical Revival-style structure with Romanesque Revival elements constructed in stages between 1857 and 1869. The building was modified and extended in 1882 with new wings that increased the Classical Revival aspects of the building and helped to downplay the Romanesque Revival elements that were originally very prominent on the structure.

The present building was built on the site of the previous building with the construction process focusing on completing each wing one at a time to provide space to the state government with as much fiscal efficiency as possible. Due to this, the north wing was built last to allow the remaining portion of the previous capitol to serve as space for the state government during the construction period, with the central rotunda and dome also being built after the other three wings had been completed. The building stands 284 feet (86 meters) tall to the top of the statue on the dome, which was sculpted in 1920 by Daniel Chester French, and is a personification of the state of Wisconsin.

The exterior of the building is clad in Bethel white granite, sourced from Vermont, with an additional 42 types of stone from a total of eight states and six countries utilized on the interior of the building. The dome is the largest in the world to be entirely clad in granite and is the tallest building in Madison. The building has a greek cross footprint with four five-story wings that are aligned with the compass directions and radial streets following the compass directions that slice through the surrounding street grid at a 45-degree angle to compass directions, instead roughly paralleling the shorelines of nearby Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. This places the building at a unique 45-degree angle orientation relative to the edges of Capitol Square and most buildings on adjacent streets.

The sides of the wings feature simpler cornices, pilasters, and recessed window openings with arched openings at the ground floor. The upper roofs of the wings are low-slope with front gabled portions in the middle punctured by skylights. At the center of the building in the inside corners of the greek cross are semi-circular portions of the facade with semi-circular two-story ionic porticos with large terraces and grand staircases featuring decorative copper lampposts and decorative stone balustrades. In the center of the building is the rotunda, which is topped with a large dome that rises from a tall base.

The exterior of the building’s wings feature porticoes on the ends with corinthian columns. On the east wing, which is home to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, is the sculpture known as Law, created by Karl Bitter, on the west wing, which houses the chamber of the Wisconsin Assembly, is a sculpture known as Agriculture, also created by Karl Bitter, on the north wing, which is home to a hearing chamber, is the sculpture known as Virtues and Traits of Character, created by Adolph Alexander Weinman, and on the south wing, which houses the chamber of the Wisconsin Senate, is a sculpture known as Wisdom and Learning of the World, created by Attilio Piccirilli.

The building underwent a major renovation in the 1970s that covered up many original features, with later projects between 1988 and 2002 restoring the building while updating the building’s systems and functions for the modern needs of the state government. The building is a symbol of Wisconsin’s history, politics, and architecture.

Posted by w_lemay on 2023-03-08 12:50:30

The Capitol Building of Wisconsin, built in Beaux Arts-style, is the third building on its present site in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Designed by George B. Post, the building was constructed between 1906-1917 after the previous building, built in 1857-1869 and expanded in 1882, was destroyed in a fire in February 1904. The building serves as the state house of representatives, state senate, and offices for the Wisconsin State Government. It houses the Wisconsin State Assembly, Wisconsin State Senate, Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Office of the Governor of Wisconsin.

The previous Capitol building was the first to be built when Wisconsin became a state in 1848. It was demolished and replaced with a larger, Classical Revival-style structure with Romanesque Revival elements, constructed in stages between 1857 and 1869. The building featured a dome inspired by United Capitol Building, semi-circular porticoes with corinthian columns, and two short side wings with octagonal towers at the corners.

The present Capitol building was built on the site of the previous building, with the construction process focusing on completing each wing one at a time to provide space to the state government, due to financial limitations. The building has a greek cross footprint with four five-story wings that are aligned with the compass directions and radial streets following the compass directions that slice through the surrounding street grid.

The building stands 284 feet (86 meters) tall to the top of the statue on the dome, which was sculpted in 1920 by Daniel Chester French, and is a personification of the state of Wisconsin, with the outstretched arm of the statue representing the state motto, “Forward”. The building is clad in Bethel white granite, sourced from Vermont, with an additional 42 types of stone from eight states and six countries being utilized on the interior of the building.

The wings of the building feature porticoes on the ends with corinthian columns, arched windows on the third floor, rusticated bases with entrance doors and decorative keystones, decorative reliefs featuring festoons over the windows on the porticoes, cornices with modillions and dentils, and pediments with sculptural reliefs. The sides of the wings feature simpler cornices with dentils, pilasters and recessed window openings with arched openings at the ground floor.

The upper roofs of the wings are low-slope with front gabled portions in the middle punctured by skylights, with the roof being almost entirely enclosed by a parapet. In the center of the building is the rotunda, which is topped with a large dome that rises from a tall base. The building underwent a major renovation in the 1970s and was restored between 1988 and 2002 to meet the modern needs of the state government.

The Capitol Building of Wisconsin is a symbolic representation of the state’s growth and development over the years. Its unique orientation and architecture make it a prominent landmark in the state and a significant attraction for tourists.

Posted by w_lemay on 2023-03-08 12:50:49

The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is a Beaux Arts-style structure located in Madison, Wisconsin, built between 1906 and 1917. It was designed by George B. Post to serve as the state house of representatives, state senate, and offices for the Wisconsin State Government. The building houses both the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate, as well as the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor of Wisconsin.

The present Capitol Building is the fourth state capitol to house the state government since the state’s establishment in 1848. The original building was a humble Greek Revival-style structure constructed in 1837 from fieldstone, which was replaced with a larger, Classical Revival-style structure with Romanesque Revival elements between 1857 and 1869. The latter was expanded in 1882 and served as the state capitol building before it burned down in February of 1904.

After the fire, the construction process began to build a new capitol building on the same site as the previous one. The present building’s construction focused on completing each wing one at a time to provide space to the state government with as much fiscal efficiency as possible due to financial limitations.

The exterior of the building features a greek cross footprint with four five-story wings that are aligned with the compass directions and radial streets following the compass directions that slice through the surrounding street grid. This places the building at a unique 45-degree angle orientation relative to the edges of Capitol Square and most buildings on adjacent streets.

The building underwent a significant renovation in the 1970s that added modern features to the interior and covered up many original features. Later projects between 1988 and 2002 restored the building while updating the building’s systems and functions for the modern needs of the state government.

The exterior of the building’s wings feature porticoes on the ends with corinthian columns, arched windows on the third floor, rusticated bases with entrance doors and decorative keystones, decorative reliefs featuring festoons over the windows on the porticoes, cornices with modillions and dentils, and pediments with sculptural reliefs.

On the east wing, which is home to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, is the sculpture known as Law, created by Karl Bitter. On the west wing, which houses the chamber of the Wisconsin Assembly, is a sculpture known as Agriculture, also created by Karl Bitter. On the north wing, which is home to a hearing chamber, is the sculpture known as Virtues and Traits of Character, created by Adolph Alexander Weinman, and on the south wing, which houses the chamber of the Wisconsin Senate, is a sculpture known as Wisdom and Learning of the World, created by Attilio Piccirilli.

At the center of the building is the rotunda, which is topped with a large dome that rises from a tall base. The dome is the largest in the world to be entirely clad in granite, and is the tallest building in Madison.

The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is a symbol of the state and a remarkable historical monument with its unique architecture and rich history.

Posted by w_lemay on 2023-03-08 12:50:30

The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is a Beaux Arts-style structure that was built between 1906 and 1917 to house the Wisconsin State Government. It is the third building to be constructed on the site, replacing the previous state capitol building that burned down in 1904. The Wisconsin State Capitol Building accommodates the Wisconsin State Assembly, the Wisconsin State Senate, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Office of the Governor of Wisconsin.

The first Wisconsin Capitol Building was located in the village of Belmont and was a hastily constructed wood-frame building that housed the legislature before the state government designated the future site of Madison as the state capitol. The second capitol building, constructed in 1837, was a relatively humble Greek Revival-style building that looked similar to older capitol buildings in the eastern United States, with doric columns and a rusticated fieldstone exterior.

The third Wisconsin Capitol Building was built in the Classical Revival-style, with Romanesque Revival elements. Its construction began in 1857 and was completed in stages until 1869, with additional wings added in 1882. However, by the turn of the 20th century, the old Capitol had become inadequate for the growing needs of Wisconsin, which had become wealthy, industrialized, and heavily populated.

In February 1904, the old State Capitol burned to the ground when a gas jet ignited a newly varnished ceiling inside the building. Most of the building was destroyed, with only the north wing surviving, and many relics, records, and important historical items were lost in the fire. The present building was built on the site of the previous building, with its construction process focusing on completing each wing one at a time to provide space to the state government with fiscal efficiency due to financial limitations.

The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is 284 feet tall and has a greek cross footprint with four five-story wings that are aligned with the compass directions and radial streets following the compass directions that slice through the surrounding street grid. The building is clad in Bethel white granite, sourced from Vermont, with an additional 42 types of stone from a total of eight states and six countries being utilized on the interior of the building. The dome is the largest in the world to be entirely clad in granite.

The exterior of the building’s wings feature porticoes on the ends with corinthian columns, arched windows on the third floor, rusticated bases with entrance doors and decorative keystones, decorative reliefs featuring festoons over the windows on the porticoes, cornices with modillions and dentils, and pediments with sculptural reliefs, which were created by several sculptors and have different symbolism embodied by their design.

The Wisconsin State Capitol Building underwent a major renovation in the 1970s that added modern features to the interior and covered up many original features, with later projects between 1988 and 2002 restoring the building while updating the building’s systems and functions for the modern needs of the state government. The building is an iconic landmark in Madison and is an important symbol of the Wisconsin State Government.

Posted by w_lemay on 2023-03-08 12:50:57