elperromagico
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Sun Oct-24-04 06:47 PM
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Cupolas of Capitalism - images of and info about state capitol buildings |
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http://www.cupola.com/html/bldgstru/statecap/cap01.htmI've been looking at this site most of the weekend. If you're interested in the architecture of democracy, check it out. :D
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Sun Oct-24-04 06:57 PM
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1. Our fearless Texas leader, Glen Maxey, |
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made a point when we were in Des Moines in January.
Look at the beautiful gold dome and incredible architecture of the Iowa capitol,
then look at the serious, ugly pink granite of the Texas capitol.
Compare and contrast the airiness and elaborate design of the French, then the severe, utilitarian look of the German.
I thought Iowa's capitol was gorgeous. I've always hated ours. Pink granite is ugly and DULL.
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Sun Oct-24-04 07:02 PM
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2. South Carolina - very scary |
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Edited on Sun Oct-24-04 07:03 PM by yardwork
There are no guard rails or walls, just a straight drop off the pillars on each side of the front steps. http://www.cupola.com/html/bldgstru/statecap/slide/sccap1e.htm
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