"Everything is bigger in Texas!!" The same goes for the Texas State Capitol. It is the largest state capitol building in the United States, occupying 51.4 acres of land.
The building was originally planned to be constructed with Texas Limestone (Left). However, due to the high iron content of the Texas limestone, it will discolor after some time. The Indiana Limestone (Center) was subsequently suggested but was not chosen as the state has strongly recommended that the material used come from Texas. Texas Red Granite (Right) was finally chosen as the material to build the capitol.
Texas Senate Chamber. Resembles a classroom?
Can you locate George W. Bush? He is the 1995 Texas Governor.
House of Representatives
The hinge weighs over seven pounds each
GPS Coordinate:
30°16′29″N 97°44′26″W
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