ANSWERS: 3
  • The State Capitols of Alaska and Hawaii don't have domes
  • 1) I think you mean: "How many of the state capitols in the United States do not have domes?" Isn't it? 2) Ten is the answer. Alaska: "Unlike many state capitols, it has neither a dome nor large landscaped grounds, and could at first glance appear to be simply an office building." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_State_Capitol New Mexico: "1949-53, massive remodel transforms original Beaux Arts building into one with a decidedly Southwestern appearance (a Spanish - Pueblo - Art Deco / style of sorts). One source claims the original dome and cupola were removed at this time. Another states that the dome was simply enclosed within the volume of the third floor. Photos do suggest that at least a portion of the dome and its drum may exist behind the remodeled building's new tower entrance." Source: http://www.cupola.com/html/bldgstru/statecap/cap07.htm North Dakota: "The North Dakota State Capitol is the seat of government of the U.S. state of North Dakota. The Capitol, a 19 story tower, is located in Bismarck at 600 East Boulevard Avenue, on a 160-acre (0.6 km²) campus that is home to many other government buildings. The capitol building itself and the surrounding office buildings house the state's legislative and judicial branches, as well as many government agencies. Currently, it is the tallest building in the State of North Dakota." Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Dakota_State_Capitol Hawaii: "The Hawaii State Capitol is an American adaptation of the Bauhaus style called Hawaiian international architecture. It was designed by a partnership between the firms of Belt, Lemon and Lo and John Carl Warnecke and Associates. Unlike other state capitols modeled after the United States Capitol, the Hawaii State Capitol's distinct architectural features symbolize various natural aspects of Hawaii. Among them: The building is surrounded by a reflecting pool, symbolizing the Pacific Ocean. The two legislative chambers are cone-shaped, symbolizing volcanoes that formed the Hawaiian Islands. The columns around the perimeter of the building have shapes resembling coconut trees. The Capitol is built in an open-air design, allowing sun, wind, and rain to enter; the central rotunda opens to the sky." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii_State_Capitol New York state (Albany): "The Capitol was constructed between 1867 and 1899 and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) in Paris, France. Three teams of architects designed it. The building is constructed in both Romanesque and Renaissance styles. This has led some historians to dub it "The Battle of the Styles." Notable architectural features include its interior "Million Dollar Staircase" and massive, 166 foot long exterior Eastern Staircase. The Capitol exterior is made of white granite from Hallowell, Maine, and the building incorporates marble cut by state prisoners at Sing Sing. The granite structure is 220 feet (67 meters) tall at its highest point, and it is one of ten U.S. state capitols that does not have a domed roof." Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Capitol So, I found 5, and according to this article, there are 10 of them. Here is a list of all the state capitols: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_capitols_in_the_United_States 3) Here is another list: http://www.cupola.com/html/bldgstru/statecap/cap01.htm In this list, "States with Capitol Buildings featuring prominent exterior cupolas are highlighted in yellow. These include former Statehouses still standing in the current capital city. Former State Capitol Buildings existing elsewhere are not covered here. States possessing Capitol Buildings with other cupola-like forms like domes, drums, and towers in their designs are so noted in their building descriptions." According to this list, States with Capitol Buildings without "prominent exterior cupolas" are: Alaska Arizona Hawaii New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Virginia >>> These are the ten ones!
  • It seems to me that as would be expected, it depends on how you define domes and what time period your are referring to. This website: http://www.cupola.com/html/bldgstru/statecap/cap01.htm seems to have the best info because it has nice historical pictures. If you define "domes" as "prominent exterior cupolas," as listed above, then yeah there are ten. However, many capitals have a cupola, but I would not call them domes. Others have a dome and a cupola. Also, some capitals did have domes or cupolas before, but no longer do. New Mexico is the example of this. So the question has to be re-phrased as current U.S. capitals with domes vs. capitals that have had domes but no longer do. Or capitals with "prominent exterior cupolas" vs. a standard dome atop a building. Or some variation of the two. I guess ten is good enough.

Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC

Answerbag | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy