WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL
The Wisconsin State Capitol, in Madison, Wisconsin, houses both chambers of the Wisconsin
legislature along with the Wisconsin
Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor. Completed in 1917, the
building is the fifth to serve as the Wisconsin capitol since the first territorial legislature convened during 1836 and
the third building since Wisconsin was granted statehood during 1848. The
streets surrounding the building form the Capitol Square which is home to many
restaurants and shops. The Wisconsin State Capitol is the tallest building in
Madison, a distinction that has been preserved by city legislation against
buildings taller than the columns surrounding the dome (187 feet).
legislature along with the Wisconsin
Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor. Completed in 1917, the
building is the fifth to serve as the Wisconsin capitol since the first territorial legislature convened during 1836 and
the third building since Wisconsin was granted statehood during 1848. The
streets surrounding the building form the Capitol Square which is home to many
restaurants and shops. The Wisconsin State Capitol is the tallest building in
Madison, a distinction that has been preserved by city legislation against
buildings taller than the columns surrounding the dome (187 feet).