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Overview

Kentucky's magnificent capitol building was constructed in the industrious early 20th century, considered the age of conspicuous consumption. Architect Frank Mills Andrews designed the striking 403-foot-long Beaux Arts edifice, faced with sublime Indiana limestone and Vermont granite and surrounded with 70 monolithic columns. Nearly five years of construction followed the August 14, 1905, ground-breaking, and an estimated 20,000 proud Kentuckians and dignitaries were present for the pomp and circumstance that surrounded the June 2, 1910, dedication of the $1.8-million New Kentucky Home. Kentucky's landmark capitol building forever changed the landscape of Frankfort, its capital city, while presenting the commonwealth a monument to its progress since statehood in 1792.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780738585789
  • ISBN-10: 0738585785
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
  • Publish Date: May 2010
  • Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 128

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