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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ohio_StatehouseOhio Statehouse - Wikipedia

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   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.

2. 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.

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

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   The longest gap in construction came about when the legislation making Columbus the state capitol was due to expire. There was a eight-year lapse in the building of the Statehouse from 1840-1848. The completed basement and foundations were actually filled in with soil and Capitol Square was used as a pasture.

4. 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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5. www.battlefields.org › ohio-statehouseOhio Statehouse - American Battlefield Trust

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   1 East Capital Street. Columbus, OH 43215. United States. Get Directions. Website. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org. The Ohio Statehouse is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. Built between 1839 and 1861, it is a National Historic Landmark and has been restored to its 1861 appearance. Pres.

6. www.hmdb.org › mThe Ohio Statehouse / Lincoln at the Statehouse

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   Jul 12, 2008 · In 1812, the Ohio legislature designated Columbus as the state capital, with local landowners contributing land and resources for a capitol building and penitentiary. The first Columbus statehouse, a Federal-style structure completed in 1816, stood on the northeast corner of State and High streets.

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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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   What does the Ohio State Capitol contain?

   • The capitol houses the Ohio General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. [ 2 ] It also contains the ceremonial offices of the governor, [ 2 ] lieutenant governor, state treasurer, [ 3 ] and state auditor. [ 4 ] Built between 1839 and 1861, it is one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States. [ 5 ]

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   When was the Ohio Capitol built?

   • 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.

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   Why is the Ohio Statehouse so important?

   • The Ohio Statehouse is the most significant Greek Revival building in the state and its design places it high on any list of architecturally significant state capitols. A twenty-two-year construction period and a long list of architects suggest that completing a building to serve as the seat of Ohio government was no easy task.

   Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building, and Capitol Square

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   What does the Ohio Statehouse look like?

   • A broad and low central pediment supports the windowed drum, referred to as a cupola, which contains an oculus that lights the interior rotunda. Unlike many U.S. state capitol buildings, the Ohio Statehouse owes little to the architecture of the United States Capitol.

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   Did Columbus have a statehouse?

   • The first Columbus statehouse was actually Ohio’s third. Earlier ones had been built in Chillicothe and Zanesville, the state’s previous capital cities; all three statehouses had the foursquare courthouse form that migrated westward during the early nineteenth century.

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8. sah-archipedia.org › buildings › OH-01/049/0023Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building, and Capitol Square

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   The Ohio Statehouse is the most significant Greek Revival building in the state and its design places it high on any list of architecturally significant state capitols. A twenty-two-year construction Columbus was chosen by the Ohio General Assembly in 1812 as the nine-year-old state’s permanent capital.