Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
New Capitol
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
1. New Capitol Marker
Gov. J. C. W. Beckham promoted construction of New Capitol due to overcrowding and disrepair in Old Capitol. Federal funds for Civil and Spanish-American War claims paid half of $1,820,000 cost. In 1904, Frank M. Andrews selected as architect. Cornerstone laid 1906. Capitol completed during Gov. A. E. Willson's term. Legislature met Jan.; building dedicated June 1910.
Building's style is neo-classic, with 70 Ionic monolithic columns. North pediment shows a heroine--Kentucky--with Progress, History, Law, Art, and Labor as attendants. French influence portrayed by dome and rotunda, designed like tomb of Napoleon, and white marble stairs with banisters, copies of those in Paris Opera House. Murals in east and west wings by Gilbert White.
Erected 1986 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1779.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 38° 11.37′ N, 84° 52.485′ W. Marker is in Frankfort,
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Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frankfort Chosen As Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherry Blossom Tree (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emma Guy Cromwell (about 500 feet away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 600 feet away); The Frankfort Barracks (about 600 feet away); Frank Lloyd Wright / Rev. Jesse R. Zeigler House (about 600 feet away); The Freedom Tree (about 700 feet away); Kentucky's Executive Mansion
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
2. New Capitol Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
3. New Capitol Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
4. New Capitol Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
5. New Capitol Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
6. New Capitol
Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 20, 2021
7. Formerly missing New Capitol Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 27, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 7. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
