Black plaque № 46258

Frankfort, KY, United States

New Capitol. Gov. J. C. W. Beckham promoted construction of New Capitol due to overcrowding and disrepair in Old Capitol. Federal funds for Civil and Spanish-American War claims paid half of $1,820,000 cost. In 1904, Frank M. Andrews selected as architect. Cornerstone laid 1906. Capitol completed du

ring Gov. A. E. Willson's term. Legislature met January; building dedicated June 1910. (Reverse) New Capitol - Building's style is neo-classic, with seventy Ionic monolithic columns. North pediment sh

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