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Nebraska State Capitol
1445 K StreetLincoln Lancaster County Nebraska 68508
View of the Capitol from the building's Southeast corner looking Northwest.
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The Indiana limestone structure draws on both Classical and Gothic architectural traditions, but represents major innovations in state capitol design. The structure is nicknamed "The Tower of the Plains."
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Landmark Trivia
- It was the first U.S. state capitol with usable tower space.
- The Nebraska Capitol's height is surpassed only by the Louisiana State Capitol, which rises 34 stories but was influenced by the Nebraska State Capitol's design.
- The tower is crowned by a golden dome with a 5.94 m (19.5 ft) sculpture of "The Sower," by Lawrie, which faces northwest. The dome is symbolic of the sun, and its reflective surface changes color with the weather.
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Categories
- Capitol Buildings
- Government
- Man-Made
- National Historic Landmarks
- National Register of Historical Places
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