National Historic Landmark

Wisconsin State Capitol

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Listed
October 14, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000031

About this property

The Wisconsin State Capitol, located 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 in 1836 and the third building since Wisconsin was granted statehood in 1848. The Wisconsin State Capitol is the tallest building in Madison, a distinction that has been preserved by a state law that prohibits buildings within 1 mi (1.6 km) of the Capitol from being taller than the 187 feet (57 m) columns surrounding the dome. The Capitol is located at the southwestern end of the Madison Isthmus in downtown Madison, bordered by streets that make up the Capitol Square.

Location

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
43.07510, -89.38468

Categories

ARTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTUREINVENTION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Wisconsin State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Wisconsin State Capitol was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Wisconsin State Capitol?

Wisconsin State Capitol is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Wisconsin State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wisconsin State Capitol has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Wisconsin State Capitol?

The period of significance for Wisconsin State Capitol is recorded as the industrial era.

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