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   The Ohio Statehouse is the state capitol building and seat of government for the U.S. state of Ohio. The Greek Revival building is located on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus. The capitol houses the Ohio General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. [2]

2. www.ohiomagazine.com › travel › articleSecrets of the Ohio Statehouse - Ohio Magazine

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   An architectural wonder that stands in sharp contrast to Columbus’ urban skyline, the Ohio Statehouse is a bastion of Greek Revival magnificence, representing the ancient origins of democracy in Athens.

3. www.cleveland.com › news › erry-2018/07/261293cc461116 historically interesting features of the Ohio Statehouse

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   Jul 13, 2018 · The 171-year-old Ohio Statehouse is rich with history. The following images provide a glimpse into the state's past, and Ohio Capitol Square's architectural style.

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4. www.ohiohistory.org › the-ohio-statehouse-a-symbolThe Ohio Statehouse, a Symbol of Democracy

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   Jan 15, 2021 · Tagged with: Architecture capitol Columbus democracy greek greek revival greek revival architecture Lincoln ohio ohio history ohio statehouse statehouse Read More Blogs & Posts From the Archives: New LGBTQ+ History Collections

5. ohiostatehouse.org › about › capitol-squareStatehouse | Ohio Statehouse

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   Statehouse. The Statehouse is situated on a 10 acre parcel of land that was donated by John Kerr, Lyne Starling, John Johnston and Alexander McLaughlin, four prominent landholders in the Franklinton area on the west side of the Scioto River.

6. www.columbusmonthly.com › story › lifestyleSecret Columbus: Insider's Tour of the Ohio Statehouse

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   Oct 13, 2014 · In 1839, prisoners from the nearby Ohio Penitentiary began to lay the groundwork for the Statehouse. They built and set large limestone bricks (still visible in the crypt) sourced from the banks of the Scioto River.

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   Does the Ohio Statehouse owe to the US Capitol?

   • Unlike many U.S. state capitol buildings, the Ohio Statehouse owes little to the architecture of the United States Capitol. It was designed and built before the U.S. Capitol was enlarged to its present form, with the large white dome that would be imitated on many US state capitol buildings.

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   Why was the Ohio Statehouse built?

   • An architectural wonder that stands in sharp contrast to Columbus’ urban skyline, the Ohio Statehouse is a bastion of Greek Revival magnificence, representing the ancient origins of democracy in Athens. But the construction project, which officially commenced on July 4, 1839, was fraught with challenges. Five architects haggled over the design.

   Secrets of the Ohio Statehouse - Ohio Magazine

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   Where is the Ohio Statehouse located?

   • After the renovation, the Judiciary Annex became the Senate Building. The Ohio Statehouse is located on Capitol Square, a 10-acre (4.0 ha) plot of land donated by four prominent landowners. The Statehouse stands upon foundations 18 feet (5.5 m) deep, built in part by prisoners sentenced to hard labor.

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   What is inside the Ohio Statehouse?

   • When the Statehouse finally opened in 1861, it was the second-largest public building in the country next to the U.S. Capitol. Housed inside are the House and Senate chambers of the Ohio General Assembly, the office of the governor, the ceremonial offices of the state treasurer and auditor and public hearing rooms.

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   Why should you visit Ohio Statehouse?

   • The seat of our state government is filled with beautiful touches and hidden bits of history that can be discovered by way of daily tours. An architectural wonder that stands in sharp contrast to Columbus’ urban skyline, the Ohio Statehouse is a bastion of Greek Revival magnificence, representing the ancient origins of democracy in Athens.

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   Why is Ohio Statehouse called a statehouse?

   • The Statehouse was given this designation because of its great historic and architectural significance on a national scale. Some changes have been made to the Statehouse over the years, including the Senate Building (1901); underground garage (1965); Capitol Atrium (1994) and Ohio Veteran’s Plaza (1996).

   The Ohio Statehouse, a Symbol of Democracy

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8. ohiostatehouse.org › about › capitol-squareCapitol Square | Ohio Statehouse

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   Its Greek Revival Doric architecture, and its setting in Capitol Square, give the impression of permanence, elegance and grandeur deserved by the original State Legislature who passed a law on January 26, 1838 to build the new Statehouse. The cornerstone of the Ohio Capitol was laid July 4, 1839.