The North Carolina Capitol in Raleigh

Parking near the Capitol was easy!  Two hour parking just two blocks away.  Eric liked the large trees on the grounds.  Even though the Capitol is hemmed in by other government buildings in Raleigh, the building is set apart by its wooded setting.

North Carolina State Capitol

was completed in 1840. 

 

The Rotunda

Decked out for

the holidays

The Senate met here until 1961. 
We didn't see information posted
on where the State Senate
currently meets.

 The House of Representatives

met in the Capitol until

1961.  Where are they

currently meeting?

The Governor's Office is in the Capitol, but not available for touring.  

The former library

The State Geologist

worked from

this room.

After our self guided tour, Eric and I asked about the current legislative chambers.  

We were directed a block away to the State Legislative Building.

The State Legislative Building
was designed by Edward
Durell Stone.

We joined a tour for

fourth graders.

Here's the House Chamber.

This is the 

Senate Chamber.

As Eric and I toured the State Capitol, Eric noticed numerous light bulbs were blown out.  (Not a good sign.)  We grew confused as to where the current State Legislature meets.  North Carolina is the first state that has its legislature meet in a building separate from the Capitol.  This is obvious to the people of North Carolina, but not to visitors. I recommend information on the Capitol website and paperwork directing visitors to the State Legislative Building.

This Capitol did not excite us.  We were confused by the lack of information about the current legislative chambers in the Capitol.  We had to see the current Senate and House Chambers...  As they were designed in the early 1960s, they are modern and a bit stark.