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Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford

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Government Building · Hidden Gem · Architectural Building
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The Connecticut State Capitol is located north of Capitol Avenue and south of Bushnell Park in Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. The building houses the Connecticut General Assembly; the upper house, the State Senate, and lower house, the House of Representatives, as well as the office of the Governor of the State of Connecticut. The Connecticut Supreme Court occupies a building (built 1908–1910) across Capitol Avenue.
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  • By dustythoughts
    We've been living near Hartford for years and didn't realize for a long time that we could take tours of the capitol building, but after driving by it innumerable times, we decided to stop in and... 
    We've been living near Hartford for years and didn't realize for a long time that we could take tours of the capitol building, but after driving by it innumerable times, we decided to stop in and...  more »
  • By LauraLovesTraveling2
    This is a lovely space to admire architecture and learn a little bit about Connecticut state history. Although public access was limited to the first floor, there were interesting displays. There... 
    This is a lovely space to admire architecture and learn a little bit about Connecticut state history. Although public access was limited to the first floor, there were interesting displays. There...  more »
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