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Governor Lee Cruce breaking ground for the State Capitol, Oklahoma City, July 20, 1914.
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Threshing team of Mr. John Long working alongside the early construction of the Capitol.
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Oklahoma State Capitol under construction, latter part of April, 1916.
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Roof Construction, June 7, 1916.
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Looking North on Lincoln Boulevard toward the Capitol, in the 1950's.
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1910 Postcard - "I've been on wheels 20 years, locate me, June 11, at Oklahoma City".
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A special election is called by Governor Charles Haskell to determine the location of the State Capitol. Guthrie, Oklahoma City, and Shawnee are on the ballot. Oklahoma City overwhelmingly wins the election. Above is a billboard for the June 11 election.
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Historical Draiwings Include:
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Floor Plans
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Basement
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Third Floor
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First Floor
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Mezzanine
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Second Floor
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Roof
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Building Elevations
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West & South
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East & North
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Building Sections
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Section AA
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Main Entry
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Section BB
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Main Stair
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Interior Elevations
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House of Representatives
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Details
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Building
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Large Dome 01
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Saucer Dome
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Large Dome 02
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Original historical photos courtesy of
Archives and Manuscripts Division, Oklahoma Historical Society
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