West Virginia State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of West Virginia, and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the building was dedicated in 1932. [2]
State Capitol Information - West Virginia Senate
WEBCapitol Maps. Planning a visit to the state capitol? Download a Capitol Map to help you navigate its grand halls. Telephone. A West Virginia State Government telephone directory is available through the Department of Administration in: https://www.wv.gov/Documents/StateGovernmentDirectory.pdf.
Visitor Information - West Virginia
WEBWhere do I enter the State Capitol building (Building 1)? Visitors may enter Building 1 at either of the Directed Public Access Points, located midway through the East and West wings. Please see below for information about the process for entering the building.
West Virginia State Capitol Complex - Almost Heaven
WEBThese tours begin at the Tours and Information Desk at the Lower Rotunda of the State Capitol Building. Tours are offered on Thursdays and Fridays, starting at 9 a.m. with the last tour scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Please call Tour Supervisor Mary Ann Long at 304-558-4839 for reservations and information.
History of the Capitol - West Virginia
WEBBefore the capitol was in its current location in Charleston, several West Virginia cities had served as the capitol location for the State of West Virginia. The capitol was first located in Wheeling from 1863-1870 in the Linsly Institute Building. It was moved to downtown Charleston from 1870-1875.
The West Virginia Capitol: A Commemorative History
WEBThe West Virginia Capitol: A Commemorative History. Preface. The purpose of this publication is to chronicle and salute the tremendous efforts of all those individuals involved in the planning, construction and maintenance of the West Virginia State Capitol.
Summary of Facts Concerning the Capitol - West Virginia Senate
WEBChronology of early capitol locations. Wheeling - 1863-1870 (Linsly Institute Building) Charleston - 1870-1875 (first downtown capitol) Wheeling - 1875-1885 (Linsly Institute May 1875 to December 1876; structure built by city of Wheeling December 1876 to May 1885)
West Virginia State Capitol Complex Walking Tour - Clio
WEBThis walking tour explores over a dozen monuments, buildings, and other landmarks within the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. The tour begins at the Culture Center and Capitol Building and continues on to the Ruffner Mansion and Governor's Mansion and a variety of statues that commemorate veterans, coal miners, West Virginia statehood, and ...
West Virginia Capitol - WV Explorer
WEBThe West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the State of West Virginia and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the offices of the Governor of West Virginia. Architect Cass Gilbert designed the buff limestone structure that extends outward from a gilded dome more than 292 feet high.
West Virginia State Capitol - SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WEBWest Virginia's magnificent state capitol, beautifully sited, perfectly proportioned, and handsomely detailed, well deserves its many accolades. One of the country's finest “temples of democracy,” the main building follows the architectural pattern established by the U.S. Capitol, though its dome rises slightly higher.