Alabama State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe Alabama State Capitol, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the First Confederate Capitol, is the state capitol building for Alabama. Located on Capitol Hill, originally Goat Hill, in Montgomery, it was declared a National Historic Landmark on December 19, 1960.
Alabama State Capitol
WEBFor 150 years the Alabama State Capitol has overlooked downtown Montgomery from its hilltop setting. This National Historic Landmark is a working museum of state history and politics.
History of the Alabama State Capitol
WEBFollowing Cahawba and Tuscaloosa, Montgomery became Alabama's permanent capitol city. Spurred by Alabama’s expansion, in 1846 the state legislature chose Montgomery as the new capitol city moving it from Tuscaloosa in the west-central part of the state.
Alabama State Capitol Plan Your Visit
WEBThe Alabama State Capitol, a working museum, underwent a major restoration in 1992. Restored areas open to the public include the House of Representatives, Senate Chamber, Old Supreme Court Chamber & Library, and Rotunda. The Senate Chamber is restored to its 1861 appearance.
Alabama State Capitol Building
WEBAlabama's State Capitol, in Montgomery, Montgomery County, was constructed in the Greek Revival style in 1851 on the foundations of the previous capitol, which burned in 1849.
Old Alabama State Capitol, Broad Street ... - Library of Congress
WEBFrom 1825 to 1846, Tuscaloosa served as capital of Alabama. State legislators moved the capital here due to severe flooding of the first site at Cahaba (1820-1825).
Alabama State Capitol - Montgomery
WEBThe present Greek Revival Capitol on "Goat Hill" dates from 1850-51 and replaced an earlier structure that burned. Twice, international attention has focused on Alabama's State Capitol.
Alabama State Capitol - U.S. National Park Service
WEBAlabama State Capitol. Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail. Photo donated by Mr. Daniel Clancy. Quick Facts. Location: 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. Significance: Destination of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. MANAGED BY: Alabama State Government. Amenities. 6 listed.
Alabama State Capitol - SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WEBRising three full stories from a low basement, its pilastered facade centers on a massive hexastyle portico. Fluted columns of stuccoed brick are topped with cast-iron capitals inspired by Plate 11 in Minard Lafever’s The Beauties of Modern Architecture (1835).
Alabama State Capitol | Montgomery, AL
WEBCompleted in 1851, this National Historic Landmark is a museum of state history and politics. Additions to the building were made several times. The Capitol was restored in 1992.