Amazing architecture across the U.S.A.
This election has exposed some of the serious divides in American politics. But despite our arguments and debates, our democratic traditions, especially the public places where they take place, still resonate and showcase our higher ideals. Citizens of every political persuasion can usually agree about the beauty of a government building, or the stunning facade of a neoclassical state capitol. Curbed has assembled a list of some of the greatest and grandest government buildings across the country. On such an important election day, it seems only fitting to look back at some of the literal foundations of government.

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West Virginia State Capitol (Charleston, Virginia) Situated on a picturesque bank overlooking the Kanawha River, West Virginia?s seat of government was designed by the famed Cass Gilbert, and finished in 1932. Gilbert?s design for the buff limestone structure proved inspirational: he copied the part of the design when he later created a building for the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Vermont State House (Montpelier, Vermont)
It?s a postcard-perfect vision of government design: a classically detailed legislative center, with a Doric portico, set against a backdrop of green mountains. The gold leaf-covered dome, added during the Colonial Revival of the 20th century, just adds an extra flourish.

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