Pennsylvania Capitol rotunda statue

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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November 5th 2011
A trip into Harrisburg, Pennsylvania brought us to the State Capitol, originally built in 1819, destroyed by fire in 1897, and reconstructed twice over, with the final building opening in 1906. From a building originally costing $135,000, to the rebuilt structure costing over $13 million, today it is considered priceless. And what an amazing building. My pictures couldn’t begin to capture the ... read more

North America » United States » Pennsylvania

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more