The Charleston WV Capitol Building....amazing

When you drive through West Virginia, everybody talks about the dome. They mean the WV state Capitol  building in Kanawha County. As I have said in earlier blog posts, this building is piled floor to ceiling with symbols of power, wealth, prosperity and wisdom. The dome is so bright, so golden that really, everyone stops and just looks. BUT, I am sorry to say, they often miss the meaning and themes on their own state dome. This blog entry will be updated often, however, if you want to know all about the West Virginia State Capitol building and yes, our dome, I STRONGLY suggest reading "Cass Gilbert's West Virginia State Capitol, Hardcover by Wilkins, Ann Thomas" about the designer (Cass Gilbert) of this building and what he intended to show us. Below is a quick tour, more info will be provided soon. Our state Capitol building was open for business on June 20, 1932. Please do leave comments. NOTE:  (Click on image for larger view) 

So you see the above, from across the Kanawha River in the Charleston University Parking Lot. Fun stuff. However, to know the history of the dome you need to get closer. (Click on image for larger view)

WHO was Cass Gilbert

Cass Gilbert designed our state capitol building. His works include, The United States Supreme Court Building, The Arkansas State Capitol building, the Minnesota State Capitol building, the US Department of Commerce HQ etc, etc. In other words, he is a big deal. NOTE, the image of Cass Gilbert is copyright free

The Eagle below sits atop our dome. The eagle, is almost 5 feet tall, but our Capitol building is just over 292 feet.