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Snowless Capitol in December
Capitol Tower ( Jeff Hunter / University of Nebraska-Lincoln )
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Capitol Tower in Detail
Details of Bertram Goodhue’s Capitol Tower ( Jeff Hunter / University of Nebraska Capitol )
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Storm Passing Downtown Lincoln’s Capitol
The Nebraska Capitol ( Diane Gonzolas / Lincoln Citizen Information Center )
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Abraham Lincoln Portrait
Abraham Lincoln Statue Closeup ( Flickr )
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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