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Montana State Capitol, Helena

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Government Building · Tourist Spot
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The Montana State Capitol is the state capitol of the U.S. state of Montana that houses the Montana State Legislature which is located in the state capital of Helena at 1301 East Sixth Avenue. The building was constructed between 1896 and 1902 with wing-annexes added between 1909 and 1912.
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  • By danaM6172RZ
    One of the most favorite parts of the experience was the stained glass and the magnitude of everything in that building. It was breathtaking absolutely amazing and you got to freely walk around with.....  more
    One of the most favorite parts of the experience was the stained glass and the magnitude of everything in that building. It was breathtaking absolutely amazing and you got to freely walk around with.....  more »
  • By Loneostrich
    This is a beautiful building. And I greatly appreciated that it was open on the weekends--many state capitols are not, which I think is a shame. There was a self-guided tour brochure than... 
    This is a beautiful building. And I greatly appreciated that it was open on the weekends--many state capitols are not, which I think is a shame. There was a self-guided tour brochure than...  more »
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  • By N M
    Our First State Capital that had deer running around it 🦌 this Capital was very Beautiful 🦌
  • By Traveling Shoshonie
    This place was illuminating 👀... Especially at night!.. wow!!
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