North Carolina State Capitol (Raleigh, North Carolina)

USA / North Carolina / Raleigh / Raleigh, North Carolina / East Edenton Street, 1
 capitol building, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), 1840s construction, historic landmark, state government

The cornerstone of this Greek Revival masterpiece was laid in 1833 and the building completed in 1840. It was designed by Ithiel Town, A.J. Davis Paton. The granite used in its construction was excavated from a local quarry.

www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/capitol/default.htm
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Coordinates:   35°46'49"N   78°38'20"W
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