MHAL - Michigan's State Capitols

The Archives of Michigan has many photographs of Michigan's state capitol buildings. They include architectural drawings and construction scenes of the current capitol, views of it during different eras and famous people at the capitol. There are also pictures of the first two buildings that served our state. (Click on each photo to see a larger image.)

	Photograph of the first state capitol in Detroit shows several significant Classical Revival features. This photo was taken during the building's use as a school, after the capitol's move to Lansing. (neg. 04241)
	Photograph of the first state capitol in Lansing and second overall. In the background is the third and current state capitol with its prominent dome. (neg. 00333)
	Photograph of state capitol construction in Lansing showing the view to the capitol across the Grand River before the dome was completed. (neg. 00580)
	Photograph of the state capitol in Lansing with the Grand River in the foreground and an extended view of an area of the city. (neg. 10089)
	Photograph of the state capitol in Lansing shortly after completion with lawn set landscape in front of central facade. Note the horse and buggy at left. (neg. 02816)

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