Everything Is Bigger In Texas
When Texas's Capitol Building was initially constructed, it was the
7th largest building in the world. Today, of course, it's been
dwarfed by others, but it remains a beautiful symbol of American
government.
Recently renovated, it has been restored to its original splendor
and though the Senate, House of Representative and Supreme
Court Chambers are still housed in the original building, much of
the rest of it has been turned into a free museum.
Only in Texas, could one raise the money to perform such a
monumental task.
When Texas's Capitol Building was initially constructed, it was the
7th largest building in the world. Today, of course, it's been
dwarfed by others, but it remains a beautiful symbol of American
government.
Recently renovated, it has been restored to its original splendor
and though the Senate, House of Representative and Supreme
Court Chambers are still housed in the original building, much of
the rest of it has been turned into a free museum.
Only in Texas, could one raise the money to perform such a
monumental task.
So The Guy Wasn't The Greatest Photographer
At least we got a photo together....
At least we got a photo together....
This Is Harder Than It Looks
Brent tries to use an old-fashioned drinking
fountain where the water drips down rather
than squirts up.
Brent tries to use an old-fashioned drinking
fountain where the water drips down rather
than squirts up.
Authentic Cannon
Yes, everyone remembers the Alamo...
Yes, everyone remembers the Alamo...
The Woman On Top Is Sort Of A Dog
But there is no denying the whole structure is spectacular
- we were duly impressed.
But there is no denying the whole structure is spectacular
- we were duly impressed.
The Floor Of The Foyer
This mosaic crest is quite spectacular in both design and
execution - its little wonder that people marvel at it.
This mosaic crest is quite spectacular in both design and
execution - its little wonder that people marvel at it.
But Turn Your Head-Up...
...and you will likely stare in awe at the dome
above. Though difficult to see here, the letters
T, E, X, A, S rest between the points on the
star. It's a proud state.
...and you will likely stare in awe at the dome
above. Though difficult to see here, the letters
T, E, X, A, S rest between the points on the
star. It's a proud state.
Up, Up and Up...
There are actually five levels but one can only
go to the first four.
There are actually five levels but one can only
go to the first four.
Admiring The Dome
It's difficult to not want to walk around with one's face
pointed upward, the dome is quite mesmerizing, especially
on such a sunny day when the windows are filled with light.
It's difficult to not want to walk around with one's face
pointed upward, the dome is quite mesmerizing, especially
on such a sunny day when the windows are filled with light.
The Stairs
One has the choice of two sets of grand
staircases or a brass elevator to get to the
upper floors.
One has the choice of two sets of grand
staircases or a brass elevator to get to the
upper floors.
Attention To Detail
Even the painted accents on the banister
pillars were done with care and precision.
Even the painted accents on the banister
pillars were done with care and precision.
Melding Different Architectural Points
Though there are a variety of different types of architectural
accents such as these Corinthian columns juxtaposed
with the Ionic ones below, it somehow all goes together
quite beautifully.
Though there are a variety of different types of architectural
accents such as these Corinthian columns juxtaposed
with the Ionic ones below, it somehow all goes together
quite beautifully.
Mr. "Attention To Detail"
Brent inspects the materials used to restore
the main room.
Brent inspects the materials used to restore
the main room.
Column As You See 'Em
From The "Bottom" Of My Heart
Even the floors in the low-traffic areas have
been restored.
Even the floors in the low-traffic areas have
been restored.
Journeys
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The Capitol Building
