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Blog · July 20, 2011 · No comments
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Roxanne Smith
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WAGES Program Serves State
Blog · July 15, 2011 · No comments
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Roxanne Smith
Tourism Supervisor
Lincoln’s new Peregrine Falcon named Lincoln
Blog · June 29, 2011 · No comments
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Roxanne Smith
Tourism Supervisor
Congratulations South Carolina!
Blog · June 07, 2011 · No comments
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Roxanne Smith
Tourism Supervisor
It’s a boy! Probably.
Blog · May 23, 2011 · No comments
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Roxanne Smith
Tourism Supervisor
Fledged Falcons Find New Home
Blog · April 29, 2011 · No comments
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Roxanne Smith
Tourism Supervisor
Arbor Day at the Capitol
Friday April 29, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. on the Northwest lawn of the Nebraska State Capitol a “State Street” Maple was planted in celebration of Arbor Day, Nebraska’s home grown holiday. Robert C. Ripley, Capitol Administrator, presided over the Capitol's annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony.
Blog · April 20, 2011 · No comments
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Roxanne Smith
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Astronaut Returns Flag
Blog · April 01, 2011 · No comments
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Tourism Supervisor
Observation Decks Open
Blog · March 08, 2011 · No comments
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Capitol Volunteer Recognized
Blog · March 01, 2011 · No comments
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Tourism Supervisor
Music Education Week at the Capitol
On Monday February 28, 2011 the Malcolm Concert Choir performed in the Nebraska Capitol Rotunda as the Sandoz Honor Choir from Lexington and others listened. The Sandoz Choir performed following the Malcolm Choir.
Are You Interested in Seeing the Building in Person?
We're open 7 days a week, so plan a visit here. Then, explore some photos and perhaps read more about the Memorial Chamber.Historic Rooms
The architect who designed the Nebraska State Capitol was Bertram Goodhue. The thematic program of the Capitol was developed by Dr. Hartley Burr Alexander. Sculptor for the Capitol was Lee Lawrie, and Hildreth Meiere designed all the floor and ceiling mosaics. The building was constructed over a ten year period in four building phases. Construction began in 1922 and was completed in 1932. Total cost of the building was just under $10 million.
Capitol quick facts
- Construction started in 1922, completed in 1932.
- The architect was Bertram G. Goodhue.
- There are 15 floors above ground.
- The building is 400 feet tall.
- It is the third Nebraska State Capitol.
- It cost $9.8 million in 1932 dollars.
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