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Inspired by the thread of the current state capitol and state house buildings. I know every state probably doesn't have an OLD state house/capitol, but I thought this could be a neat discussion and a learning moment (I don't know all the states that do have an OLD state house/capitol building. Which are your favorites?!
I was Googling to see who had old state houses and capitols and got lazy after a while lol. Share which are your favorites and least favorites and add other states that I didn't include here!!
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But this thread is about the OLD state houses and capitols that are now museums or part of college campuses etc.
Hawaii is a special case. It's only had two state houses in its history. The first one was the Iolani Palace, which assumed that role when Hawaii became a state. But Iolani Palace was not built to be a state house; it was built to be the royal residence of the monarchy, back when Hawaii was an independent country. But if you want to count Iolani Palace as a former state house, I would definitely put it in the "good" category.
Hawaii is a special case. It's only had two state houses in its history. The first one was the Iolani Palace, which assumed that role when Hawaii became a state. But Iolani Palace was not built to be a state house; it was built to be the royal residence of the monarchy, back when Hawaii was an independent country. But if you want to count Iolani Palace as a former state house, I would definitely put it in the "good" category.
OOohh! Thank you for that tidbit of history! I will gladly count it and add it to the OP listing. Thank you for sharing!
Hawaii's is the most plain, boring, ugly state house I've ever seen. Kind of ironic, given how amazingly beautiful the rest of the state is.
The old one(Iolani Palace) where the legislature and state government initially used right after Hawaii first became a state, is better IMO. And yes, you can tour the inside of this building, if you want. https://www.iolanipalace.org/visit/tours-admission/
Hawaii is a special case. It's only had two state houses in its history. The first one was the Iolani Palace, which assumed that role when Hawaii became a state. But Iolani Palace was not built to be a state house; it was built to be the royal residence of the monarchy, back when Hawaii was an independent country. But if you want to count Iolani Palace as a former state house, I would definitely put it in the "good" category.
Wow, what a beautiful building!!!! Thank you for sharing! I love learning something new and interesting!
Wow, what a beautiful building!!!! Thank you for sharing! I love learning something new and interesting!
You're more than welcome. As Sony said, the public can tour Iolani Palace; it's a museum now. IMO, it's well worth it, as it's a beautiful building with an interesting history. The current state house is close by (right next door, if memory serves), so you can easily see them both in one visit, if you should find yourself in Honolulu.
The old one(Iolani Palace) where the legislature and state government initially used right after Hawaii first became a state, is better IMO. And yes, you can tour the inside of this building, if you want. https://www.iolanipalace.org/visit/tours-admission/
I agree the current capitol building, is meh.
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You're more than welcome. As Sony said, the public can tour Iolani Palace; it's a museum now. IMO, it's well worth it, as it's a beautiful building with an interesting history. The current state house is close by (right next door, if memory serves), so you can easily see them both in one visit, if you should find yourself in Honolulu.
Thank you both! Great information! I hope to visit Hawaii someday!
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