State Capitol

Review & FAQ:

• What is the Texas State Capitol?
  • The State Capitol is one of the most impressive state capitols in the country. It is a National Historic Landmark and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
• What was the original capitol building like?
  • When Austin was established as the capital of Texas in 1839, the capitol building was a two-room log cabin with an eight-foot fence to protect it from Indian raids.
• Who designed the current State Capitol, and when was it completed?
  • The new capitol, designed by Elijah E. Myers in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, was completed in 1888.
• How tall is the Texas State Capitol?
  • It is 308 feet tall, taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
• What materials were used to build the capitol?
  • The building is mostly made of Oak Hill limestone and is today an integral part of downtown Austin.
• What are the key features of the State Capitol?
  • The main entrance faces the Congress Avenue Historic District. It has 360,000 square feet of floor space, occupying 2.25 acres of land. The building has almost four hundred rooms and nine hundred windows.
• What historical artwork is displayed inside the Capitol?
  • The central rotunda features a gallery of portraits of all presidents and governors of Texas. There is a large painting of David Crockett in the south foyer as well as sculptures of Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston.
• Where is the Texas State Capitol located and how can I contact them?

  • 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, Phone: 512-463-0063

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