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Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini hailed from Appleton.

 

Wisconsin State Capitol Building


Details

Reaching to a height of over 265 feet, the Capitol dome is topped by Daniel Chester French's elegant gilded bronze statue, "Wisconsin." Edwin Blashfield's mural "Resources of Wisconsin" lavishly decorates the interior dome of the rotunda, which is the only granite dome in the United States. Inside, visitors are treated to the unique textures of 43 varieties of stone from around the world, hand-carved furniture and exquisite glass mosaics.


Address

2 E Main St
Madison, WI 53702


Contact Information

Voice: 608-266-0382

Amenities and Services All Interests
Disabled Access
Hours of Operation

Tours Mon-Sat 9am-3pm on the hour; Sun 1-3pm on the hour. Memorial Day - Labor Day a 4pm tour is added.


History & Heritage
Type
Wisconsin History