West Virginia State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of West Virginia, and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the building was dedicated in 1932. [2]
State Capitol Information - West Virginia Senate
WEBCapitol Maps. Planning a visit to the state capitol? Download a Capitol Map to help you navigate its grand halls. Telephone. A West Virginia State Government telephone directory is available through the Department of Administration in: https://www.wv.gov/Documents/StateGovernmentDirectory.pdf.
Visitor Information - West Virginia
WEBGuide to buildings at the West Virginia Capitol Complex , from the Department of Administration's General Services Division. Where do I enter the State Capitol building (Building 1)? Visitors may enter Building 1 at either of the Directed Public Access Points, located midway through the East and West wings.
West Virginia State Capitol Complex - Almost Heaven
WEBSaturdays 1pm - 4pm on the hour. (Summer hours may vary. Please call for a reservation.) Tours of the Governor’s Mansion require reservations and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. These tours begin at the Tours and Information Desk at the Lower Rotunda of the State Capitol Building.
History of the Capitol - West Virginia
WEBBefore the capitol was in its current location in Charleston, several West Virginia cities had served as the capitol location for the State of West Virginia. The capitol was first located in Wheeling from 1863-1870 in the Linsly Institute Building. It was moved to downtown Charleston from 1870-1875.
The West Virginia Capitol: A Commemorative History
WEBThe West Virginia Capitol: A Commemorative History. Preface. The purpose of this publication is to chronicle and salute the tremendous efforts of all those individuals involved in the planning, construction and maintenance of the West Virginia State Capitol.
State Capitol Photo Gallery - West Virginia Senate
WEBDesigned by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, the West Virginia State Capitol sits along the Kanawha River in Charleston. Gilbert, who also designed the United States Supreme Court Building, designed the statehouse to embody both simplicity and beauty.
West Virginia Capitol - West Virginia Explorer
WEBLinsly Insitute, First W.Va. Capitol. The present capitol building is the fifth raised since West Virginia became a U.S. state. The Legislature first met at the Linsly Military Institute, built in 1859 in Wheeling, West Virginia.
West Virginia State Capitol - SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WEBWest Virginia's magnificent state capitol, beautifully sited, perfectly proportioned, and handsomely detailed, well deserves its many accolades. One of the country's finest “temples of democracy,” the main building follows the architectural pattern established by the U.S. Capitol, though its dome rises slightly higher.
West Virginia State Capitol Complex Walking Tour - Clio
WEBThis walking tour explores over a dozen monuments, buildings, and other landmarks within the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. The tour begins at the Culture Center and Capitol Building and continues on to the Ruffner Mansion and Governor's Mansion and a variety of statues that commemorate veterans, coal miners, West Virginia statehood, and ...
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