West Virginia State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of West Virginia, and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the building was dedicated in 1932. [2]
History of the Capitol - West Virginia
WEBHistory of the Capitol. Before the capitol was in its current location in Charleston, several West Virginia cities had served as the capitol location for the State of West Virginia. The capitol was first located in Wheeling from 1863-1870 in the Linsly Institute Building.
e-WV | The Capitol
WEBThe hands of thousands of skilled craftsmen and artisans erected a grand monument, but also forged a substantial testament to a state’s dedication and commitment, securely mooring the state’s capitol on the banks of the Kanawha River. …
The West Virginia Capitol: A Commemorative History
WEBThe West Virginia Capitol: A Commemorative History. Preface. The purpose of this publication is to chronicle and salute the tremendous efforts of all those individuals involved in the planning, construction and maintenance of the West Virginia State Capitol.
West Virginia Capitol Complex - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia Capitol Complex is an 18-acre (7.3 ha) historic district located along Kanawha Blvd., E., in Charleston, West Virginia. It dates from 1925 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
West Virginia Capitol - WV Explorer
WEBThe West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the State of West Virginia and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the offices of the Governor of West Virginia. Architect Cass Gilbert designed the buff limestone structure that extends outward from a gilded dome more than 292 feet high.
e-WV | Capitols of West Virginia - wvencyclopedia.org
WEBApr 1, 2019 · Capitols of West Virginia. The first West Virginia state capitol was the 1859 Linsly Institute building in Wheeling, serving from June 20, 1863, to April 1, 1870. The building, still a Wheeling landmark, combines the …
Visitor Information - West Virginia
WEBWhere do I enter the State Capitol building (Building 1)? Visitors may enter Building 1 at either of the Directed Public Access Points, located midway through the East and West wings. Please see below for information about the process for entering the building.
West Virginia State Capitol - SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WEBWest Virginia's magnificent state capitol, beautifully sited, perfectly proportioned, and handsomely detailed, well deserves its many accolades. One of the country's finest “temples of democracy,” the main building follows the architectural pattern established by the U.S. Capitol, though its dome rises slightly higher.
Tour of West Virginia State Capitol - C-SPAN.org
WEBVirginia Drew, director of the New Hampshire Statehouse Visitors Center, gave a tour of the building, which opened in 1819 and is the oldest state capitol in which the legislature meets in their...