Dover in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Legislative Hall: Delaware's Capitol Building
First State Heritage Park
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
1. Legislative Hall: Delaware's Capitol Building Marker
Legislative Hall was dedicated as the state's new capitol building in 1933, replacing The Old State House on The Green. The Senate and the House of Representatives of Delaware's General Assembly meets here. The building also houses the offices of the legislators and the formal office of the Governor. Murals depicting Delaware history, portrait galleries of Delaware's Governors and military heroes, as well as changing exhibits are on display.
The Delaware General Assembly
21 Senators are elected to four-year terms, and 41 Representatives in the House serve two-year terms.
The General Assembly meets most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from the second week of January through the end of June, recessing from February to mid-March. All sessions are open to the public.
Guided tours of Legislative Hall are provided by the First State Heritage Park on the first Saturday of each month and Monday through Friday throughout the year. The Old State House is also open for daily tours. For scheduled times visit www.destateparks.com/heritagepark or call 302.739.9194 Top left photo
This early 20th century postcard
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
2. Legislative Hall: Delaware's Capitol Building Marker
Marker location indicated by red circle.
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Delaware's governors are often inaugurated in front of the west entrance to Legislative Hall, as in this photo of the 1957 inauguration of Governor James Caleb Boggs.
Top right photo Lord de la Ware of England (standing) addresses the Legislature in 1955. A portrait of his ancestor, after whom Delaware is named, rests in the foreground.
Bottom right photo Aerial view of the capitol complex in the early 1930s. The Old State House and Kent County Courthouse cupolas are visible at the top right.
Erected by First State Heritage Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 39° 9.459′ N, 75° 31.213′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. This listing is for the marker located on the northwest side of the capitol grounds, while the other marker of the same name and text is located on the southeast side of the capitol grounds. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delaware Women's Service Monument (a few steps from this marker); We hold in respectful memory… (a few steps from this marker); The Women of the Delaware Women's Military Service Monument (a few steps
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
3. Legislative Hall: Delaware's Capitol Building Marker
Close up of the map, showing the location of the plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
