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   Is the California State Capitol a dome?

   • This article is drawn from his paper presented to the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s conference on state capitols in 2000. The California State Capitol, features a 220-foot cast-iron dome similar to the dome of the United States Capitol building.

   California State Capitol: A Cast-Iron Classic Taken for Granite

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   How tall is the California State Capitol?

   • The California State Capitol, constructed between 1861 and 1874, features a 220-foot tall dome with striking similarities to the dome of the United States Capitol. (Courtesy California State Capitol Museum, California State Legislature)

   California State Capitol: A Cast-Iron Classic Taken for Granite

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   Where is the California State Capitol Museum located?

   • View of the dome from Capitol Park. The California State Capitol Museum is a museum housed within the capitol and on the grounds of Capitol Park, run by California State Parks. The Capitol Museum includes the historic offices of the governor and legislature.

   California State Capitol - Wikipedia

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   Why is the California State Capitol called a Capitol?

   • “Capital,” the city that is home to a capitol building, derives from the Latin caput, for “head, summit, chief point, and headquarters.” Designed in a Renaissance Revival style, the California State Capitol is rich in architectural symbolism, based in large part on ancient Greek and Roman elements and motifs.

   Capitol Construction - California State Capitol Museum

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3. capitolmuseum.ca.gov › learn › about-the-capitolArchitecture - California State Capitol Museum

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   The California Capitol’s dome is crowned instead with a golden ball, reminiscent of a gold nugget, to remind visitors of the state’s Gold Rush heritage. The ball is gold-plated copper and measures nearly three feet in diameter.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › California_State_CapitolCalifornia State Capitol - Wikipedia

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   The California State Capitol is the seat of the California state government, located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. The building houses the chambers of the California State Legislature, made up of the Assembly and the Senate, along with the office of the governor of California.

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6. capitolhistory.org › explore › historical-articlesCalifornia State Capitol: A Cast-Iron Classic Taken for Granite

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   The California State Capitol, constructed between 1861 and 1874, features a 220-foot tall dome with striking similarities to the dome of the United States Capitol. (Courtesy California State Capitol Museum, California State Legislature)

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7. capitolmuseum.ca.gov › learn › about-the-capitolAbout the Capitol - California State Capitol Museum

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   Discover the history and development of the California State Capitol from its initial construction 150 years ago to the modern day.

8. capitolmuseum.ca.gov › visitVisit - California State Capitol Museum

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   Take a free guided tour through one of the most beautiful State Capitol grounds in the nation. Free Online Reservations available! Learn More about Capitol Park Tours

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9. www.visitsacramento.com › blog › storiesYour Guide to Visiting the California State Capitol in Sacramento

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   Feb 26, 2019 · The California State Capitol is a must-see stop on any Sacramento itinerary. Take a docent-led tour or a self-guided tour to experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.

10. capitolmuseum.ca.gov › exhibits › building-a-legacyCapitol Construction - California State Capitol Museum

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    Designed in a Renaissance Revival style, the California State Capitol is rich in architectural symbolism, based in large part on ancient Greek and Roman elements and motifs. The multi-columned portico with its pitched roof pediment represented the entrance into a Greek temple.