The Public Works Administration, part of the U.S. government, partially financed construction, which was completed during the Great Depression, in 1938. The building was erected at a cost of $2.5 million for the central portion of the building, which includes a dome of 166 feet (51m). The wings, which doubled the floor space of the building to about 233,750 square feet (21,716m2), were added later for $12.5 million. The grounds outside the capitol building contain artwork, fountains, and flora, including the state tree (Douglas fir) and state flower (Oregon grape).
Oregon (i/ˈɔːrᵻɡən/AWR-ə-gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the north by Washington, on the south by California, on the east by Idaho, and on the southeast by Nevada. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary, and the Snake River delineates much of the eastern boundary. The parallel 42° north delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. It is one of only three states of the contiguous United States to have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean, and the proximity to the ocean heavily influences the state's mild winter climate, despite the latitude.
Oregon was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before Western traders, explorers, and settlers arrived. An autonomous government was formed in the Oregon Country in 1843, the Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February14, 1859. Today, at 98,000 square miles, Oregon is the ninth largest and, with a population of 4 million, 26th most populous U.S. state. The capital of Oregon is Salem, the second most populous of its cities, with 160,614 residents (2013 estimate). With 609,456 residents (2013 estimate), Portland is the largest city in Oregon and ranks 29th in the U.S. Its metro population of 2,314,554 (2013 estimate) is 24th. The Willamette Valley in western Oregon is the state's most densely populated area, home to eight of the ten most populous cities.
This is a list of U.S. state and territorial capitol buildings in the United States and is not to be confused with a list of state capitals, which are the cities where these buildings are located.
Most U.S. states (39 of the 50) have facilities named "State Capitol". Indiana and Ohio use the term "Statehouse" and eight states use "State House": Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Vermont. Delaware has a "Legislative Hall". The State of Alabama has a State Capitol, but the Legislature has since 1985 met in the State House.
A capitol typically contains the meeting place for its state's legislature and offices for the state's governor, though this is not true for every state. The legislatures of Alabama, Nevada and North Carolina meet in other nearby buildings, but their governor's offices remain in the capitol. The Arizona State Capitol is now strictly a museum, and both the legislature and the governor's office are in nearby buildings. Only Arizona does not have its governor's office in the state capitol, though in Delaware, Ohio, Michigan, Vermont and Virginia, the office there is for ceremonial use only.
The Oklahoma State Capitol is the house of government of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is the building that houses the Oklahoma Legislature and executive branch offices. It is located along Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. The present structure includes a dome completed in 2002. The building is a National Historic Landmark.
Oklahoma's first capital was Guthrie, Oklahoma, but it moved to Oklahoma City in 1910. Construction began on the Oklahoma State Capitol in 1914 and was completed in 1917. Originally, it housed the judicial branch of Oklahoma, but the state's high courts moved most of their operations to the Oklahoma Judicial Center in 2011, leaving only the Supreme Court Hearing Chamber in the capitol building.
The state capitol complex is the only state capitol grounds in the United States with active oil rigs.
History
Early capital of Guthrie (1889–1910)
Oklahoma's territorial capital and first state capital was located in the city of Guthrie. The settlement of the first state capital began at noon on April 22, 1889, when cannons sounded the start of the Oklahoma land run. The town was designated as the territorial capital in 1890.
In order to secure the mouth of the Mississippi River for the French, the town of New Orleans was founded in 1718 and became the capital for colony of Louisiana in 1722. In 1763, the Treaty of Paris ceded the portion of Louisiana that was west of the Mississippi River, as well as New Orleans, to Spain and the remaining territory east of the Mississippi was turned over to Great Britain. The French reclaimed Louisiana from the Spanish in 1803 after the Treaty of San Ildefonso in 1800; the territory was then sold as the Louisiana Purchase to the United States. The formal transfers of Louisiana from Spain to France took place in front of the colonial seat of government The Cabildo in November1803, with the transfer from France to the U.S. occurring there, as well, less than a month later.
The land Oregon, Illinois was founded on was previously held by the Potawatomi and Winnebago Indian tribes. In fact, later, settlers discovered that the area contained a large number of Indian mounds, most 10 to 12 feet in diameter.
Ogle County was a New England settlement. The original founders of Oregon and Rochelle consisted entirely of settlers from New England. These people were "Yankees", that is to say they were descended from the EnglishPuritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what was then the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. Most of them arrived as a result of the completion of the Erie Canal. When they arrived in what is now Bureau County there was nothing but a virgin forest and wild prairie, the New Englanders laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings and established post routes. They brought with them many of their YankeeNew England values, such as a passion for education, establishing many schools as well as staunch support for abolitionism. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church though some were Episcopalian. Culturally Bureau County, like much of northern Illinois would be culturally very continuous with early New England culture, for most of its history.
Towner and Moore had been friends and occasional collaborators since meeting in 1960 as students at the University of Oregon. By 1969, both were working musicians living in New York; while collaborating with folksinger Tim Hardin they were introduced to world music pioneer Paul Winter's "Consort" ensemble, particularly member Collin Walcott, with whom Towner began improvising as an informal duo. By 1970 Towner and Moore had joined the Winter Consort and met fellow member McCandless; the four began exploring improvisation on their own, while their contributions continued to be seminal in redefining the Winter Consort "sound" in compositions like Towner's "Icarus".
The four musicians made their first group recording in 1970, but the label, Increase Records, went out of business before it could be released (it eventually was issued by Vanguard in 1980 as Our First Record). Oregon made its "formal" debut in NYC in 1971 (originally named "Thyme — Music of Another Present Era", the name change to Oregon was suggested by McCandless).
Tour the Oregon State Capitol and learn how Salem became the capital of Oregon. Tour Guide Dick Reese explains how Oregon went from a territory to becoming the 33rd state in 1859. Learn about the state's history through artwork displayed throughout the building including the rotunda, and legislative chambers. See the Pioneer Man, which is a gold plated statue that looks out over the city.
Visit: http://www.c-span.org/LocalContent/Salem
published: 01 Mar 2014
Inside the Oregon State Capitol
See inside the Oregon State Capitol. Drone footage with music. No commentary.
published: 28 Oct 2016
Oregon’s state Capitol burned to the ground | Oregon Experience
It was just before 7 p.m. on April 25, 1935, when Salem residents noticed smoke coming from the Oregon Capitol building. The city fire department arrived on the scene within minutes, but the equipment couldn't reach the source of the blaze. Flames engulfed walls and jumped floors. The iconic bronze dome topping the building crashed to the ground. Hundreds, then thousands, of residents gathered to watch as fire burned throughout the night. When morning came, all that remained was a skeleton of broken walls enclosing a mass of blackened debris. The fire had caused nearly $1 million worth of property damage, destroyed priceless state records, and left one firefighter dead. Construction on the current capitol building began in 1936 and finished in 1938.
For more Oregon Experience https://www....
published: 25 Apr 2022
Wings of the Oregon State Capitol
The wings of the Oregon State Capitol were an addition to the original structure. The wings house the offices of the representatives and senators elected to serve in the State of Oregon.
published: 26 Oct 2016
Who is the ‘Gold Guy’ on top of Oregon’s capitol building?
He's called the Oregon Pioneer and he's supposed to be a "symbol of the independent spirit of Oregonians," according to the legislature's website.
published: 25 Aug 2020
The Oregon State Capitol: Perspectives
The Oregon State Capitol building is an iconic piece of architecture on the roles of the National Historic Register. Take a tour and learn some perspective from a woman who has served in the building in one capacity or another for more than 50 years, and a couple who recently moved to the area.
published: 27 Oct 2016
Oregon State Capitol Grounds
The Oregon State Capitol is nestled inside State Capitol State Park and is surrounded by sculptures and features that make it truly unique.
published: 26 Oct 2016
State Capitol State Park, Oregon State Capitol Building
Drone footage over State Capitol State Park and the Oregon State Capitol Building. Take in the gorgeous scenery and make your way up to the Golden Pioneer.
published: 28 Oct 2016
Celebration of the New Capitol Park Monument Honoring Northern California Tribes
Please join me, my fellow legislators, California tribes, and many others in unveiling and dedicating a new monument to California Native American tribes. This event will take place at the Capitol Park during Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 7 at 10 a.m.
published: 08 Nov 2023
Cherry Blossom Day returns to Oregon State Capitol
For the first time 2019, people will be able to enjoy a whole day devoted to cherry blossoms in-person at the Oregon State Capitol.
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Tour the Oregon State Capitol and learn how Salem became the capital of Oregon. Tour Guide Dick Reese explains how Oregon went from a territory to becoming the...
Tour the Oregon State Capitol and learn how Salem became the capital of Oregon. Tour Guide Dick Reese explains how Oregon went from a territory to becoming the 33rd state in 1859. Learn about the state's history through artwork displayed throughout the building including the rotunda, and legislative chambers. See the Pioneer Man, which is a gold plated statue that looks out over the city.
Visit: http://www.c-span.org/LocalContent/Salem
Tour the Oregon State Capitol and learn how Salem became the capital of Oregon. Tour Guide Dick Reese explains how Oregon went from a territory to becoming the 33rd state in 1859. Learn about the state's history through artwork displayed throughout the building including the rotunda, and legislative chambers. See the Pioneer Man, which is a gold plated statue that looks out over the city.
Visit: http://www.c-span.org/LocalContent/Salem
It was just before 7 p.m. on April 25, 1935, when Salem residents noticed smoke coming from the Oregon Capitol building. The city fire department arrived on the...
It was just before 7 p.m. on April 25, 1935, when Salem residents noticed smoke coming from the Oregon Capitol building. The city fire department arrived on the scene within minutes, but the equipment couldn't reach the source of the blaze. Flames engulfed walls and jumped floors. The iconic bronze dome topping the building crashed to the ground. Hundreds, then thousands, of residents gathered to watch as fire burned throughout the night. When morning came, all that remained was a skeleton of broken walls enclosing a mass of blackened debris. The fire had caused nearly $1 million worth of property damage, destroyed priceless state records, and left one firefighter dead. Construction on the current capitol building began in 1936 and finished in 1938.
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It was just before 7 p.m. on April 25, 1935, when Salem residents noticed smoke coming from the Oregon Capitol building. The city fire department arrived on the scene within minutes, but the equipment couldn't reach the source of the blaze. Flames engulfed walls and jumped floors. The iconic bronze dome topping the building crashed to the ground. Hundreds, then thousands, of residents gathered to watch as fire burned throughout the night. When morning came, all that remained was a skeleton of broken walls enclosing a mass of blackened debris. The fire had caused nearly $1 million worth of property damage, destroyed priceless state records, and left one firefighter dead. Construction on the current capitol building began in 1936 and finished in 1938.
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The wings of the Oregon State Capitol were an addition to the original structure. The wings house the offices of the representatives and senators elected to ser...
The wings of the Oregon State Capitol were an addition to the original structure. The wings house the offices of the representatives and senators elected to serve in the State of Oregon.
The wings of the Oregon State Capitol were an addition to the original structure. The wings house the offices of the representatives and senators elected to serve in the State of Oregon.
The Oregon State Capitol building is an iconic piece of architecture on the roles of the National Historic Register. Take a tour and learn some perspective from...
The Oregon State Capitol building is an iconic piece of architecture on the roles of the National Historic Register. Take a tour and learn some perspective from a woman who has served in the building in one capacity or another for more than 50 years, and a couple who recently moved to the area.
The Oregon State Capitol building is an iconic piece of architecture on the roles of the National Historic Register. Take a tour and learn some perspective from a woman who has served in the building in one capacity or another for more than 50 years, and a couple who recently moved to the area.
Drone footage over State Capitol State Park and the Oregon State Capitol Building. Take in the gorgeous scenery and make your way up to the Golden Pioneer.
Drone footage over State Capitol State Park and the Oregon State Capitol Building. Take in the gorgeous scenery and make your way up to the Golden Pioneer.
Drone footage over State Capitol State Park and the Oregon State Capitol Building. Take in the gorgeous scenery and make your way up to the Golden Pioneer.
Please join me, my fellow legislators, California tribes, and many others in unveiling and dedicating a new monument to California Native American tribes. This ...
Please join me, my fellow legislators, California tribes, and many others in unveiling and dedicating a new monument to California Native American tribes. This event will take place at the Capitol Park during Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 7 at 10 a.m.
Please join me, my fellow legislators, California tribes, and many others in unveiling and dedicating a new monument to California Native American tribes. This event will take place at the Capitol Park during Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 7 at 10 a.m.
For the first time 2019, people will be able to enjoy a whole day devoted to cherry blossoms in-person at the Oregon State Capitol.
Story: http://bit.ly/3SFwShA...
For the first time 2019, people will be able to enjoy a whole day devoted to cherry blossoms in-person at the Oregon State Capitol.
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For the first time 2019, people will be able to enjoy a whole day devoted to cherry blossoms in-person at the Oregon State Capitol.
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Tour the Oregon State Capitol and learn how Salem became the capital of Oregon. Tour Guide Dick Reese explains how Oregon went from a territory to becoming the 33rd state in 1859. Learn about the state's history through artwork displayed throughout the building including the rotunda, and legislative chambers. See the Pioneer Man, which is a gold plated statue that looks out over the city.
Visit: http://www.c-span.org/LocalContent/Salem
It was just before 7 p.m. on April 25, 1935, when Salem residents noticed smoke coming from the Oregon Capitol building. The city fire department arrived on the scene within minutes, but the equipment couldn't reach the source of the blaze. Flames engulfed walls and jumped floors. The iconic bronze dome topping the building crashed to the ground. Hundreds, then thousands, of residents gathered to watch as fire burned throughout the night. When morning came, all that remained was a skeleton of broken walls enclosing a mass of blackened debris. The fire had caused nearly $1 million worth of property damage, destroyed priceless state records, and left one firefighter dead. Construction on the current capitol building began in 1936 and finished in 1938.
For more Oregon Experience https://www.opb.org/show/oregonexperience/
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The wings of the Oregon State Capitol were an addition to the original structure. The wings house the offices of the representatives and senators elected to serve in the State of Oregon.
The Oregon State Capitol building is an iconic piece of architecture on the roles of the National Historic Register. Take a tour and learn some perspective from a woman who has served in the building in one capacity or another for more than 50 years, and a couple who recently moved to the area.
Drone footage over State Capitol State Park and the Oregon State Capitol Building. Take in the gorgeous scenery and make your way up to the Golden Pioneer.
Please join me, my fellow legislators, California tribes, and many others in unveiling and dedicating a new monument to California Native American tribes. This event will take place at the Capitol Park during Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 7 at 10 a.m.
For the first time 2019, people will be able to enjoy a whole day devoted to cherry blossoms in-person at the Oregon State Capitol.
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The Public Works Administration, part of the U.S. government, partially financed construction, which was completed during the Great Depression, in 1938. The building was erected at a cost of $2.5 million for the central portion of the building, which includes a dome of 166 feet (51m). The wings, which doubled the floor space of the building to about 233,750 square feet (21,716m2), were added later for $12.5 million. The grounds outside the capitol building contain artwork, fountains, and flora, including the state tree (Douglas fir) and state flower (Oregon grape).