Description: This image shows the front facade of the Ohio Statehouse, located at 1 Capitol Square in Columbus, Ohio. This building, in the Greek Revival style, was constructed over the course of 22 years, ending in 1861. There were five principle architects, including Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley, who was eventually fired because the extra flourishes he added to the design were deemed too expensive and too ornate for the original design of the building. Inmates from the Ohio Penitentiary constructed the foundation and the ground floors until skilled tradesman complained that the prisoners were taking away good-paying jobs, prompting a change in hiring practices. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_556
Subjects: Capitols--Ohio; Doric order; cupolas; pediments; Greek Revival
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); 1 Capitol Square
 

Description: This image shows the front facade of the Ohio Statehouse. This building, in the Greek Revival style, was constructed over the course of 22 years, ending in 1861. There were five principle architects, including Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley, who was eventually fired because the extra flourishes he added to the design were deemed too expensive and too ornate for the original design of the building. Inmates from the Ohio Penitentiary constructed the foundation and the ground floors until skilled tradesman complained that the prisoners were taking away good-paying jobs, prompting a change in hiring practices. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_555
Subjects: Capitols--Ohio; Doric order; cupolas; pediments; Greek Revival
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); 1 Capitol Square
 

Description: This is a cornerstone of the North Carolina State Capitol. This building is an example of Greek Revival. It was completed in 1840 at a cost of just over $532,000. Portions of the third floor also incorporate Gothic style elements, and an aerial view of the building will show its cross shape. Today, the building houses the governor and lieutenant governor and their staff. The Supreme Court and State Library moved to a separate building in 1888, and the General Assembly moved to the State Legislative Building in 1963. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_558
Subjects: Capitols--North Carolina; National Register of Historic Places; rotundas (interior spaces); groined vaults; Doric order; Greek Revival
Places: Raleigh (North Carolina); 1 E. Edenton St.
 

Description: This is the House of Representatives of the North Carolina State Capitol. This building is an example of Greek Revival. It was completed in 1840 at a cost of just over $532,000. Portions of the third floor also incorporate Gothic style elements, and an aerial view of the building will show its cross shape. Today, the building houses the governor and lieutenant governor and their staff. The Supreme Court and State Library moved to a separate building in 1888, and the General Assembly moved to the State Legislative Building in 1963. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_557
Subjects: Capitols--North Carolina; National Register of Historic Places; rotundas (interior spaces); groined vaults; Doric order; Greek Revival
Places: Raleigh (North Carolina); 1 E. Edenton St.
 

Description: This image shows the front facade of the Ohio Statehouse. This building, in the Greek Revival style, was constructed over the course of 22 years, ending in 1861. There were five principle architects, including Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley, who was eventually fired because the extra flourishes he added to the design were deemed too expensive and too ornate for the original design of the building. Inmates from the Ohio Penitentiary constructed the foundation and the ground floors until skilled tradesman complained that the prisoners were taking away good-paying jobs, prompting a change in hiring practices. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_552
Subjects: Capitols--Ohio; Doric order; cupolas; pediments; Greek Revival
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); 1 Capitol Square
 

Description: This image shows the side facade of the Ohio Statehouse, located at 1 Capitol Square in Columbus, Ohio. This building, in the Greek Revival style, was constructed over the course of 22 years, ending in 1861. There were five principle architects, including Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley, who was eventually fired because the extra flourishes he added to the design were deemed too expensive and too ornate for the original design of the building. Inmates from the Ohio Penitentiary constructed the foundation and the ground floors until skilled tradesman complained that the prisoners were taking away good-paying jobs, prompting a change in hiring practices. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_551
Subjects: Capitols--Ohio; Doric order; cupolas; pediments; Greek Revival
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This image shows the front and side facades of the Ohio Statehouse. This building, in the Greek Revival style, was constructed over the course of 22 years, ending in 1861. There were five principle architects, including Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley, who was eventually fired because the extra flourishes he added to the design were deemed too expensive and too ornate for the original design of the building. Inmates from the Ohio Penitentiary constructed the foundation and the ground floors until skilled tradesman complained that the prisoners were taking away good-paying jobs, prompting a change in hiring practices. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_554
Subjects: Capitols--Ohio; Doric order; cupolas; pediments; Greek Revival
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); 1 Capitol Square
 

Description: This image shows the side facade of the Ohio Statehouse. This building, in the Greek Revival style, was constructed over the course of 22 years, ending in 1861. There were five principle architects, including Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley, who was eventually fired because the extra flourishes he added to the design were deemed too expensive and too ornate for the original design of the building. Inmates from the Ohio Penitentiary constructed the foundation and the ground floors until skilled tradesman complained that the prisoners were taking away good-paying jobs, prompting a change in hiring practices. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_553
Subjects: Capitols--Ohio; Doric order; cupolas; pediments; Greek Revival
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); 1 Capitol Square
 

Description: This is the front facade of the North Carolina State Capitol. This building is an example of Greek Revival. It was completed in 1840 at a cost of just over $532,000. Portions of the third floor also incorporate Gothic style elements, and an aerial view of the building will show its cross shape. Today, the building houses the governor and lieutenant governor and their staff. The Supreme Court and State Library moved to a separate building in 1888, and the General Assembly moved to the State Legislative Building in 1963. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_529
Subjects: Capitols--North Carolina; National Register of Historic Places; rotundas (interior spaces); groined vaults; Doric order; Greek Revival
Places: Raleigh (North Carolina); 1 E. Edenton St.
 

Description: This is the front and side facades of the North Carolina State Capitol. This building is an example of Greek Revival. It was completed in 1840 at a cost of just over $532,000. Portions of the third floor also incorporate Gothic style elements, and an aerial view of the building will show its cross shape. Today, the building houses the governor and lieutenant governor and their staff. The Supreme Court and State Library moved to a separate building in 1888, and the General Assembly moved to the State Legislative Building in 1963. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_528
Subjects: Capitols--North Carolina; National Register of Historic Places; rotundas (interior spaces); groined vaults; Doric order; Greek Revival
Places: Raleigh (North Carolina); 1 E. Edenton St.
 

Description: This is the front facade of the North Carolina State Capitol. This building is an example of Greek Revival. It was completed in 1840 at a cost of just over $532,000. Portions of the third floor also incorporate Gothic style elements, and an aerial view of the building will show its cross shape. Today, the building houses the governor and lieutenant governor and their staff. The Supreme Court and State Library moved to a separate building in 1888, and the General Assembly moved to the State Legislative Building in 1963. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F07_527
Subjects: Capitols--North Carolina; National Register of Historic Places; rotundas (interior spaces); groined vaults; Doric order; Greek Revival
Places: Raleigh (North Carolina); 1 E. Edenton St.