Architecture

The Ceiling

This ceiling is found at the north porch of the capitol building. The rosettes are made from sandstone and in Ancient Rome they stood for beauty.

The Marble floor

The floor and walls of the Rotunda and surrounding hallways are made from Tokeen Marble that is found in Alaska. It comes in light and dark gray, and as you can see the use the darker gray is used to make designs on the floor and walls.

The Senate Flowers 

These flowers are found in the Senate. In Greek times, the oak leaves on these flowers stand for honesty and beauty.

The Two Portraits

These portraits repeat themselves and run across the ceiling in a constant pattern. The picture on the left is a boat, the one on the right is a logging truck.

 The Lamp

This lamp is located in the back of the capitol building.  

A chandelier

This is an example of the several chandeliers that show up throughout the building. Many of the chandeliers were manufactured by the Tiffany Studios in New York.

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