Arizona State Capitol

1700 W. Washington Street
Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona 85007
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Arizona State Capitol
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The design of the Capitol is optimized for the desert climate of Arizona. The thick masonry walls insulate the interior, while skylights and round "bullseye" clerestory windows let heat out.
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Landmark Trivia

  • The building is made largely from materials indigenous to Arizona, including malapai, granite, and the copper dome.
  • The building no longer is home to the state legislature or the Governor's Office. It now serves as a state museum.
  • The building was designed by James Riely Gordon. It was based on a failed proposal for the Mississippi State Capitol.
  • The Capitol was completed in 1900.

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