by Yes, we toured another state capitol building! If we’re lucky, you can expect to see these mentioned fifty times! We’re keeping track of our ranking here, though I’m not sure how we’re going to keep them straight. The Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson ranks number 2 on our short list so far. It’s very ornate with lots of “wow” factor.
The Beaux Arts style building (designed by Theodore C. Link of St. Louis, Mo.) was completed in 1903, after just 28 months of construction. That’s pretty fast, all things considered – hastened along by the fact that the old capitol building was considered structurally unsound!
The building is 402 wide, but the impressive dome soars 180 feet into the sky.
The original cost was $1.1 million – compared to its renovation less than 80 years later, which cost $20 million. Most of the original cost of the building’s construction ended up being paid for by a windfall tax settlement with a railroad, so the state’s out-of-pocket cost was minimal.
Our tour went on for well over an hour, which was a bit long for me, but our tour guide was absolutely in love with the building, which is always nice.
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