![]() | At the front door to the Nevada State Capitol |
Original Date Visited: 6/5/07
Revisited: 11/18/21
Signed: No
![]() | Did You Know ...The Nevada State Capitol is open to the public? The interior of the Nevada State Capitol is open for self-guided and guided tours. If you go by yourself, you can cruise the capitol building Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. If you'd like a guided tour, a state docent can lead you to some of the capitol's more exclusive rooms, including the capitol dome and rotunda! A two weeks notice is required for any guided tour. On your tour, don't forget to the visit the museum inside of the building where you can view the original Nevada State Constitution from 1864 complete with grammatical errors as writers were in a haste to submit to Washington for statehood approval. (See the video below!) |
Exact Description:
Completed in 1871, Nevada's splendid victorian capitol was built of sandstone from the quarry of the town's founder, Abe Curry. The octagon annex was added in 1907, the north and south wings in 1915. Notable features are its Alaskan marble walls, French crystal windows, and elegant interior.
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