Connecticut State Capitol Grounds - Hartford, Connecticut
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N 41° 45.867 W 072° 40.931
18T E 692668 N 4626220
Frederick Law Olmsted, an 8th generation Hartford resident, was chosen to design the grounds of the new State House which opened in 1878.
Waymark Code: WM14D8
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2007
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The Capitol site was contributed by the city of Hartford, and the commission retained James G. Batterson to build the Capitol from plans designed by noted architect Richard M. Upjohn. The building is the only Victorian Gothic State House in the United States.
Native son, Frederick Law Olmsted, designed the Capitol grounds, incorporating sweeping views of adjacent Bushnell Park.
The Connecticut State Capitol was declared a national historical landmark by the United States Department of Interior in 1972.
Tours are available every 30 minutes from 9:30am to 3pm except at noon.
Type of Public Space: Campus
Job Number: 00613
Architect: Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the park to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.