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Missouri's Capitol - Visual Journey...Missouri |
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The Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri sits high atop a bluff overlooking the
Missouri River. The view to the left is from the All Missouri Veterans
Memorial, which was dedicated on November 11, 1991. It features a limestone
colonnade, terraced waterfall, reflecting pool and eight black marble posts
forming a path called the "Veterans Walk." |
| Completed in 1918, the Renaissance-style building covers three
acres. The two previous capitol buildings were destroyed by fire, the second
having been started by a bolt of lightning. Atop the lantern of the capitol
dome, is a classic bronze figure of Ceres, goddess of grain, chosen to
symbolize Missouri's agricultural heritage. The exterior of the building is
made of limestone marble, as are the floors of all the corridors, the rotundas
and the stairways. |
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The Missouri Museum on the first floor features exhibits of
historical significance. Artwork throughout the building dramatically depicts
scenes of Missouri's history and people, including Thomas Hart Benton's famous
mural "A Social History of the State of Missouri". Free guided tours of the
building lasting about 30 minutes are given daily:
Monday - Saturday, every hour on the hour, first tour at 8 a.m., last tour at 4
p.m., no tours at noon.
Sunday - 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
To schedule group tours, call (573) 751-4127. |
| During the Fourth of July celebration there is usually a hot air
balloon launch and an evening illumination of the balloons. |
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The Fourth of July celebration of course includes fireworks. |
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