Finally I am ready to start sharing pictures of our capital here in Missouri. Many folks call it an art museum that houses the government. When the building was finished in 1918 they had a million dollars left over. That was a very large sum then and they went all over the world buying art to put in the capital.
Here is the main entrance of the capital. Behind Jefferson there and the pillars are bronze doors each measuring 18 feet high and 13 feet wide. Impressive to look at!
This is the area where the dome is. It is about 238 feet to the top. Made me dizzy looking up at it but it is beautiful.
Here is a little peek at it for you guys. You can’t see it too good but there is lovely paintings up there.
A little of the art work around the lower area of the dome. The paintings are done on canvas representing soil, air, water and I believe fire. The artist sent his assistant over with the canvases and never saw them in their place.
Some of the artifacts in the museum.
This is a three wheel contraption you use your arms to make it go. It is a funny looking thing.
An instrument crossed between a zither and an autoharp.
The last two are a tribute to the black community in our state.
So I hope you enjoyed the first visit. There is more to come! God bless and huggles.
I first toured this capital with my parents when I was 9 years old. I have of picture of me on these very steps from that occasion. My mother was born in MO. Mickey & I toured it when we were traveling. They were doing construction on the exterior at the time. I was disappointed because I wanted a picture of me on those steps like the one which was taken so many years before.
Susan
how neat! I haven’t been there, maybe someday!
I just love going on trips with you guys, because we see such cool things! It looks an awful lot like the Capitol in DC. Very pretty art!
Wow, these pictures are lovely. Thanks for sharing with us. Thanks too for your prayers. Thank God I am feeling better. Take care and God bless you always. Huggles.
I love to visit historical places, so thank you for the tour!
What beautiful pictures of Jefferson City. I have never been there but will put it on my list of places to see because of your pictures!
I have just visited this site for the first time. I found you on ‘More Than Conquerors’. I will be back again!
I was intrigued with what you said about ‘using this thing for our advantage’. If you have any tips on how to do that I would love to hear them.
Wendy Love
Fabulous pictures Michelle!
Wow, that was a great virtual tour. Very nice!
I have enjoyed my visit Michelle
Thanks