Tennessee State Capitol - Nashville Tn
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fatcat161
N 36° 09.911 W 086° 47.023
16S E 519452 N 4002291
Reconized as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. This marker is at the steps leading up to the capitol building.
Waymark Code: WM7MG5
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2009
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The Tennessee State Capitol (constructed 1845-1977) was designed by engineer and architect William Strictland. It was one of the first buildings in the nation with structrual iron roof trusses. The Capitol grounds were designed by engineers J.A. Hayden and John Bogart and set standard for park development in the region.
Location:
steps leading up to the capitol building
Type of structure/site: Building
Date of Construction: 1845-1877
Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: William Strictland
Engineering Organization Listing: American Society of Civil Engineers
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Web Site: [Web Link]
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