Texas State Capitol 3

The Texas State Capitol, completed in 1888 in Downtown Austin, contains the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and the Office of the... more

by Judy Vincent

Title

Texas State Capitol 3

Artist

Judy Vincent

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Photograph - Photography

Description

The Texas State Capitol, completed in 1888 in Downtown Austin, contains the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and the Office of the Governor. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Texas State Capitol is 302.64 feet tall, making it the sixth tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

This image has been featured in the following groups:
Images That Excite You - 12/27/17
Southern Photographers - 12/27/17
Canon Full Frame Cameras - 12/27/17
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USA Photographers - 7/11/19
Lady Photographers and Artists - 7/11/19

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December 26th, 2017