Andrew Schoolnik

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State Capitols

State Capitols Visited by Andrew Schoolnik

State Capitols:  Democracy in Action

This is where democracy happens.  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis described this best.  He said states can “serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country.”  This page has photographs of these democratic laboratories.

These buildings influence us greatly.  More specifically, it is the work that takes place inside of these walls that influence us.  These are public buildings.  They are available for everyone to visit.  Among Schoolnik’s many travels, state capitols have always been a favorite place to tour.

State Capitols:  Stately Structures

Most state capitols are built with formidable porticos.  These are buildings that have tall domes.  Schoolnik found these buildings to be almost instantly recognizable.  This design style is a noteworthy nod to the ancient Greeks.  This seems to have influenced the design of capitol buildings in Denver, Colorado.  Also this is true of the capitol building  in Jackson, Mississippi.

Others are built as sky scrapers.  These buildings appear to be giant office towers.  They can be seen from great distances.  The capitol building in Tallahassee, Florida, meets this description.  So does the capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

State Capitols:  Surreal Surroundings

Another commonality among these stately structures is a democratic decorum.  It almost feels necessary to stop in awe of the surroundings.  During legislative sessions the buildings are buzzing with activity.  There is less activity during the rest of the year.  This allows a visitor time for peaceful reflection.

In addition, many of these buildings are surrounded by beautiful grounds.  They are surrounded by fields and flowers.  This is particularly true of the capitol building in Bismark, North Dakota.

State Capitosl: North Dakota Bismark, North Dakota
State Capitol: North Dakota
Bismark, North Dakota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside State Capitol: North Dakota Bismark, North Dakota
Inside State Capitol: North Dakota
Bismark, North Dakota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Capitols: Florida Tallahassee, Florida
State Capitol: Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
View from State Capitol: Florida Tallahassee, Florida
View from State Capitol: Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
State Capitols: Colorado Denver, Colorado
State Capitol: Colorado
Denver, Colorado

Inside State Capitol: Colorado Denver, Colorado

Inside State Capitol: Colorado
Denver, Colorado

View from State Capitol: Colorado Denver, Colorado
View from State Capitol: Colorado
Denver, Colorado

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Capitols: Alabama Montgomery, Alabama
State Capitol: Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Inside State Capitol: Alabama Montgomery, Alabama
Inside State Capitol: Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Ruins of Old State Capitol: Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Ruins of Old State Capitol: Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Capitol: Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
State Capitol: Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi
Inside State Capitol: Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
Inside State Capitol: Mississippi,
Jackson, Mississippi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old State Capitol: Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
Old State Capitol: Mississippi,
Jackson, Mississippi
Inside Old State Capitol: Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
Inside Old State Capitol: Mississippi,
Jackson, Mississippi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Capitol: Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana
State Capitol: Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside State Capitol: Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Inside State Capitol: Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Old State Capitol: Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Old State Capitol: Louisiana,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside Old State Capitol: Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Inside Old State Capitol: Louisiana,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Inside Old State Capitol: Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Inside Old State Capitol: Louisiana,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Capitol: Iowa Des Moines, Iowa
State Capitol: Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa

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