Another Great State Capitol

Montana State Capitol Staircase, Stained Glass

This time in Helena, Montana.

Built in the traditional neoclassical style, this building’s elaborate use of stained glass gives the interior a very different feel than other state capitols we’ve visited.

Montana State Capitol Chandelier Stained Glass

And yet the massive domed rotunda still feels right at home.

Montana State Capitol Rotunda

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7 Comments on “Another Great State Capitol”

  1. Jeanette October 26, 2012 at 11:02 am #

    Absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for sharing these photos. My mom grew up in Great Falls. So, Montana is a very sentimental state for me. Yet, I’d never seen the state Capitol building in Helena before–and it sure is gorgeous!

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  2. Catherine October 26, 2012 at 12:16 pm #

    Reblogged this on Art History Ramblings.

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  3. heavenhappens October 26, 2012 at 1:25 pm #

    Magnificent building! I adore stained glass and the domed ceilings are wonderful x

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  4. Sid Dunnebacke October 26, 2012 at 2:29 pm #

    I just went on a school trip with my daughter’s class to Michigan’s capitol building here in Lansing, and it’s interesting to see how very different and yet how similar the two interiors are. This is much a much brighter place overall, and the details and colors are quite reminiscent of ours.

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  5. nutsfortreasure October 27, 2012 at 7:59 pm #

    Been through this town many times as I went cross country in a rig, never thought to step inside buildings always so busy driving 😦
    I make stained glass so you know I loved your photos THANKS!

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  6. adrikaswaminathan October 29, 2012 at 9:35 am #

    great pictures!

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  7. TopTravelBlogs.net November 5, 2012 at 4:45 pm #

    This building is beautiful! What is it? I love the paintings in amongst the class.

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