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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Hawaii's State Capitol in Honolulu: Our Last Capitol Visit

Hawaii is the 50th State Eric and I have visited since we retired in September 2012.  






steps away from Iolani Palace.  








Eric & I stand beneath







Hawaii's State Capitol is rich in symbolism.  The building has no main entrance.  Hawaii prides itself on its open, welcoming culture.





The doorway to the Senate
is accessible to anyone 
walking on the concourse
of the Capitol.






The day we visited the Capitol, the Senate, and the House of Representatives
 were closed to the public.




shaped like a Volcano.

From: Maui Now








The House of Representatives
is also easily accessed by
the public.




is also shaped like a Volcano.






These Chambers remind Hawaiians and visitors that the State was formed by Volcanoes and continues to be changed by Volcanoes.






Hawaii's open heritage
also expressed here:

It's open to the sky &
Hawaii's changing
weather.











Eric & I happily tell everyone that this is our 50th State Capitol.




I stand in front of
the doors to the



A Staffer took this picture of Eric & me in Governor Dr. Josh Green's anteroom.






A Food Drive is being held
in front of the Lieutenant











The doors to the Lieutenant
Governor's Office are open.




Sylvia Luke's Anteroom

The Office is in the distance.









Eric & I pose in front
of the State Seal, 
behind the desk where 
Bills are signed by
the Governor.
























We have finished our longest quest, so far, in retirement: Visiting all 50 State Capitols.  

I have to spend time rereading blog posts I've done on each State Capitol and try to decide which ones I liked best and why.  

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Congrats on finishing your quest!! What a beautiful state to finish it in too!!