This Neoclassical style
building was designed by
George Mann.
The chandelier has been lowered
to the first floor while the rotunda
is under restoration.
to the first floor while the rotunda
is under restoration.
The Arkansas
State Seal
Two of the Capitol's six
The Governor's
Reception Room
A skylight illuminates one
of the two grand staircases.
The former State Supreme Court
The court is now housed
in its own building.
in its own building.
The Senate Chamber
The chandelier is a smaller
version of the one in the rotunda.
Drapes secured to the ribs
of the skylight help with
acoustics of the chamber.
The House of Representatives
also has a skylight.
A workman on the dome
As we've seen at other state capitols we've visited, restoration and/or repair projects are necessary to keep the peoples's house in working order.
As we've seen at other state capitols we've visited, restoration and/or repair projects are necessary to keep the peoples's house in working order.
Little Rock Nine Monument
Statue honoring
Confederate Soldiers
The Arkansas State Capitol is a beautiful building, rich in history sitting majestically on
a hill, dominating this section of Little Rock.
a hill, dominating this section of Little Rock.
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