Built in 1884, the capital is of a Classic Renaissance design. Indiana oolitic limestone as chosen as the chief material in the building of the Capitol. Georgia marble was used for the interior finish of the walls, floors and steps, as well as the cornerstone. Today the Capitol fronts west on Washington Street, approached by a wide concrete plaza. A colossal four-story portico, with stone pediment, supported by six Corinthian columns set on large stone piers, dominates the facade. Georgia's Great Seal, with two figures on each side representing Georgia's agriculture and commerce, is engraved on the pediment. The open rotunda inside the Capitol, extends from the second floor through the upper stories to a height of 237 feet, 4 inches. A gilded dome measuring 75 feet in diameter sits above the crossing. The cupola is topped with a female statue, holding a torch in one hand and a sword in the other, representing freedom.
Location:
Atlanta Georgia
Telephone
404-656-2844
Other History nearby:
(Roswell) Archibald Smith Plantation Home
(Atlanta) Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
(Roswell) Barrington Hall
(Roswell) Bulloch Hall
(Atlanta) Carter Presidential Center and Museum
(Atlanta) Center for Puppetry Arts
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02/21 Coming to The Atlanta area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Georgia Strawberry Festival Art and Craft Show Reynolds GA April27 The Georgia Strawberry Festival Arts and Crafts Show invite you to Reynolds, Georgia for a funfilled day of arts and crafts, food, fun and entertainment as we celebrate strawberry season.
Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
Celebrate Clayton Clayton GA April27-28 Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
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