SW DS-297 Montana State Capitol

The Montana State Capitol is located in Helena, the capital of Montana. The State Capitol houses the Montana State Legislature and was constructed between 1896 and 1902 with wing-annexes added between 1909 and 1912.

The building, constructed of Montana sandstone and granite, is in Greek neoclassical architectural style. The exterior of the dome is covered with copper. Atop the dome is a feminine statue affectionately dubbed "Lady Liberty."

The most notable feature inside the centre of the Capitol building is the massive rotunda, with four circular paintings surrounding it. These paintings, were painted for the Capitol opening in 1902 and depict four important archetypes of people of Montana's early history: a native American, an explorer and fur trapper, a gold miner and a cowboy.

This aerial view of the Capitol was sent by Sue (18 September 2014) Swap-bot.