California's Historic Capitol
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heringermr
N 38° 34.610 W 121° 29.680
10S E 631125 N 4270893
California Historical Landmark #872
Waymark Code: WM50FQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2008
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The historic Capitol was designed by architects M. F. Butler and Ruben Clark. Its style is an adaptation of Roman Corinthian architecture. Work began in 1860 and by late 1869 the Capitol was partly occupied. In 1874, construction ended at a cost of $2.45 million. The west wing which once housed all branches of government is now a legislative facility. Its design and construction are tributes to California's pioneer architects, craftsmen, and builders.
Historical Plaque Base - This granite slab originally sealed the Capitol's cornerstone time capsule at the northeast corner of the building from 1881 to 1978. It was relocated here in 1982.
Marker Number: 872.00
Marker Name: CALIFORNIA'S CAPITOL COMPLEX
County: Sacramento
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 08/10/1974
Location:
E of intersection of 10th St and Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Feel free to post a picture of you at the landmark site, but a photo is not required to log a visit.