Tower on the plains

The Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln has been known as the “tower on the plains” since it’s completion in 1932.

The building design was the product of a nationwide design competition in 1920.

It was under construction from 1922 to 1932.

The 400 ft domed tower can be seen for miles.

On top of the dome is a 19 ft tall bronze sower.

Clad in Indiana limestone, the building is described as the nation's first truly vernacular State Capitol.

This photograph may not win a prize but it is unique. It was taken from a satellite camera.

Using “Google Earth”, it was enlarged and tilted for this interesting photo taken from outer space.

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[Gregory Paul Harm, M.A.]

I have written a book about the sculpture of the Nebraska Capitol, working title, Prairie Deco: The Architectural Sculpture of the Nebraska Capitol. I hope to have it published in 2008. The sculpture was done by Lee Lawrie, who later created the Atlas at Rockefeller Center. More at my website:www.bisonwerks.com