Delaware Legislative Hall - Dover, DE
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The Delaware Legislative Hall is the state capitol building of Delaware located in the state capital of Dover on Court Street. It houses the chambers and offices of the Delaware General Assembly.
Waymark Code: WMED56
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2012
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Legislative Hall is a Georgian Revival colonial structure of handmade brick and it has an 18th century style interior. It was designed by Architect E. William Martin under the direction of the State Buildings and Grounds Commission created by Governor Buck in 1931. The commission was also instructed to acquire all the lands now known as the ‘Capital Square Complex’. The dedication took place in 1933, when it replaced the Old State House located opposite Legislative Hall on the mall.
The building was expanded by the addition of North and South wings during the period 1965 - 1970 to give each legislator an office in addition to their desk in their chamber. George Fletcher Bennet, of Dover, was the architect.
Legislative Hall today provides formal chambers for the Senate and House of Representatives as well as the General Assembly’s staff agencies: The Division of Research and the Office of the Controller General. The Governor and Lt. Governor also have offices in the the building for their use while the General Assembly is in session.
Two additional wings were added on to the east side of the building in 1994. They were designed by The Architects Studio, a Wilmington based firm. The new addition provides more office space for legislators and their staff as well as hearing caucus rooms.
The entire interior of Legislative Hall was renovated in three phases during the summers of 1995, 1996 and 1997. The renovations were designed by the Wilmington architectural firm Moeckel, Carbonell Assoc., Inc. They include the refurbishment of both chambers, the lobby, cafeteria and many offices for legislators and staff.
Type of Capitol: State, Province, Canton, or Other Primary Division of a Nation
Address:
Court St
Dover, DE USA
19901
Dates of Construction: 1933
Major Renovations: 1965 - 1970, 1994 - 1997
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on non-session days; Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on session days; The first Saturday of each month and holidays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Legislative Hall is Closed on Thanksgiving day, New Years day and Chr
Capitol Web Site: [Web Link]
Historical Monuments/Memorials:
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