The same “Beaux-Arts / Greco Roman” style architecture can be found throughout the realm. As we grow the site and upload huge archive we have amassed on TG, we will keep adding to this post to include as many “Capitol buildings” as we can find. If you spot one send it in to us to help build this archive.
Buildings built in the 1800s.
The first photo is from 1852 at St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia. The construction supposedly started in 1818 and was completed by 1858, which is 40 years of construction. By the photo in 1852, it looks pretty completed as we can see. So it took another 6 years to complete 🤔
The last 3 photos are State Buildings from America.
Years of Construction
Georgia State Capital 4 years.
Michigan State Capital 6 years.
Texas State Capital 6 years.
When you can throw up a world’s fair in 2 years with all that excavation, engineering, design and construction, these state capital’s would be a doddle. Maybe Russia went for the long construction narrative instead. You decide..
🇬🇧 A view of Washington, District of Columbia, from the intersection of 3rd and Indiana Avenue, circa 1863. In the foreground is Trinity Episcopal Church, in the background is the Capitol building.
Columbus, Ohio.Jefferson City, Missouri.Springfield, Illinois.Austin, Texas.Montgomery, AlabamaJackson, Mississippi
The capitol building of Jackson, Mississippi is simply a stunning example of what is referred to as Beaux-Arts classicism in architecture that is so common in the capitol buildings we see around the realm.
Be sure to also check out the beautiful architecture and design of the Castle of Sammezzano, an Italian palazzo in Tuscany, featuring a Moorish Revival architectural style.
Do you have a similar building in your city or town? Help us grow this page by sharing your own research and hidden knowledge in the comments below.
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