Austin, TX - Capitol #36

The Lone Star State

Uniquely, much of the Capitol is underground. Most senator and representative offices are not in the main building. They are under the greenbelt area just north of the Capitol. There are skylights providing natural light to all the offices. Super cool design.

Thanks for the reminder.  We'll head there next.

It was a busy day with lots of students.

We had a great tour that lasted almost an hour. And when our guide stopped, it was because of time, not because she had finished showing us and telling us about everything!

The senate and the house

Old Supreme Court

Decorative handles and hinges leading into the governor's office

Dating chair?
Put me to work! I'm read to govern!

 

 

We checked out the cornerstone then headed to the visitor center. 

This was the land office and built to be a stately building and safe storage for land papers, but now it is enjoyed as the visitor center.

Emigrants

A view through a telescope in the visitor center of the statue atop the Capitol.