New Mexico State Capitol - Santa Fe, NM
Posted by: DougK
N 35° 40.942 W 105° 56.406
13S E 414931 N 3949125
Santa Fe, New Mexico, is the oldest capital city in the USA, dating back to 1610.
Waymark Code: WMAPCX
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2011
Views: 15
The New Mexico State Capitol is known as the Roundhouse, and it is the only round capitol building in the US. The Roundhouse combines elements of the New Mexico Territorial styles, Pueblo adobe architecture and Greek Revival adaptations. From above the Roundhouse resembles the Zia sun symbol. The State Seal of New Mexico, carved in stone, hangs above each of the Roundhouse's four entrance wings.
Type of Capitol: State, Province, Canton, or Other Primary Division of a Nation
Address: 411 State Capitol Santa Fe, NM USA 87501
Dates of Construction: 1966
Hours: 9AM-5PM
Capitol Web Site: [Web Link]
Historical Monuments/Memorials: There are paintings, sculpture, handcrafted furniture and other work by New Mexico artists and artisans.
Major Renovations: Not listed
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