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The California State Capitol in Sacramento opened in 1874 after 14 years of construction. The western façade resembles the US Capitol and was constructed with two granites. The portico has seven arches at the base and eight, 30 foot fluted Corinthian columns that each weigh 11 ½ tons. Flanking the statue of Minerva, who was the Roman goddess of wisdom, are others that represent mining, industry, justice and education. The dome is 210 feet. The final cost was 25 times over budget and the pressure sent its primary architect into a mental institution. California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850.

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California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California

1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

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