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Charleston CVB
Description
Although the state now existed, settling on a state capital location proved to be difficult. For several years, the capital of
was chosen and eight years later, the first capitol building was opened. After a fire in 1921, a hastily built structure was opened but burned down in 1927. However, a Capitol Building Commission, created by the Legislature in 1921, authorized construction of the present capitol. Architect Cass Gilbert designed the buff limestone structure that was to have a final cost of just under $10 million. After the three stages of construction were completed, Governor William G. Conley dedicated the capitol on
The vivid past surrounding the capital and the state makes the capitol complex a great place to begin a discovery of
Contact
Administrative:
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- WHEELING WV
- US 26003-2826
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Registrant:
- Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau
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- Charleston WV
- US 25301
