Public Tours - Ohio Statehouse
WEBThe Capitol Square complex includes the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building and Atrium. The buildings are not only working government offices but a magnificent monument to the people and the period during which Ohio's democracy was founded and formed.
Ohio Statehouse - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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]
Ohio Statehouse
WEBThe monuments and statues on Capitol Square depict the values, ideals and desires of the Ohioans who commissioned and designed them. The Ohio General Assembly has used the Ohio Statehouse since 1857. The Ohio Statehouse is open. Guided tours are available weekdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., weekends 12-3 p.m., closed holidays. Quick Links.
Capitol Square | Ohio Statehouse
WEBIts 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.
The Ohio Statehouse, a Symbol of Democracy
WEBJan 15, 2021 · Ohio’s capitol building, known as the Ohio Statehouse, is as significant as any. It was one of the first buildings to be constructed as a state capitol. While there are older buildings that serve a similar function, most …
Secrets of the Ohio Statehouse - Ohio Magazine
WEBAn 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.
Ohio Statehouse
WEBThe Ohio Statehouse, completed in 1861, is a National Historic Landmark and one of the nation’s outstanding examples of Greek Revival architecture. One of the oldest working statehouses in the country, Ohio’s capitol welcomes …
Ohio Statehouse | Columbus, OH 43215 - Experience Columbus
WEBRestored to its 1861 appearance, the Ohio Statehouse maintains its historic character as it continues to function as the center of state government in Ohio. Cell phone audio tours recorded by the Governor, Senate President and House Speaker.
Ohio Statehouse Museum and Tours | Ohio Traveler
WEBAdmission and guided tours to the Ohio Statehouse Museum are free. Open: Weekdays from 9am – 5pm, and weekends from 12 – 4pm (Hourly tours start from 10am – 3pm). Location: (Map It) Ground floor of Ohio’s Capitol Building at 1 Capitol Square in Columbus, Ohio. Phone: 614-752-9777.
Capitol Building History | Ohio Statehouse - Touring Ohio
WEBThe statehouse is a masonry building, consisting largely of Columbus limestone on the exterior that is lined with brick on the interior on the exterior walls. The limestone was taken from a quarry on the west banks of the Scioto River. The stone of the Statehouse foundation is more than 18' deep.
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