Not all capitol buildings are white, domed, and marbled We?re all familiar with the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.: A white, domed icon of 19th-century neoclassical architecture with porticos and columns derived from ancient Greece and Rome.
And though it has been ?built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored,? the U.S. Capitol building?s influence on government architecture can?t be overstated. Take a tour through the photos of state buildings or city halls throughout the country and you?ll see similar motifs.
But some of the most interesting?and dare we say the most beautiful?state capitol buildings in the U.S. aren?t exact replicas of the iconic one in Washington. Classical influences abound of course, but capitol buildings from New York to Hawaii come in many different shapes and sizes. Ten state capitol buildings lack a dome for example, a handful are built in the Art Deco style or with open-air courtyards, and many buildings aren?t white at all. We?ve rounded up some of the most interesting and unique buildings, highlighting 13 in total. This list isn?t meant to be exhaustive; we?ve no doubt excluded beautiful, worthy entries. Want to make a case for your own beloved state capitol" Let us know in the comments and we?ll consider adding it for next time.
Connecticut

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Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford.

Reminiscent of a European fortress, the castle-like capitol of Connecticut blends two architectural ...