The North Dakota state capitol building is one of only 5 state capitols without a neo-classical dome. The others are in Nebraska, Louisiana, Oregon, and Alaska). It was built in an Art Deco style in the 1930s in just…
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A visit to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul and the nearby St. Paul Cathedral is a lesson in architecture as these two stunning landmarks showcase different but complementary styles of grandeur.…
We understand that Iowa probably isn’t the first state you think of when you’re looking for a new place to travel, but we also think that the Iowa State Capitol building might be one of the prettiest state capitol…
Nebraska’s State Capitol in Lincoln has some interesting architecture and surprising artistic features. Unlike most state capitols with their traditional domes, this structure rises 400 feet into the Great Plains sky with its distinctive tower design, earning it the…
Today’s whirlwind tour of central Illinois proved to be an unexpected treasure of academic excellence and great American history.…
As we left the city of Dayton behind, we enjoyed the rolling countryside of western Ohio before rolling into the towns of Libertyville and Connersville, Indiana. Connersville, known as “The Little Detroit” due to its manufacturing history, Connersville offers…
If you’ve been following us, you know that we’ve been touring as many state capitols as we can. Not only do they have wonderful architecture, but we learn a lot about the state by visiting, not just how it’s…
