State Houses: America's 50 State Capitol Buildings
This lovely large-format book takes readers on a cross-country tour of all 50 state capitals, not for the purpose of comparing life in this wide variety of city and town environments but to visit each capital'scapitol--that is, the building that houses the state legislature. If anyone believes that all capitol buildings are the same across the nation, think again--or, better yet, take an informative, luxurious trip through the pages of this volume. Yes, there are the traditional domed structures a la the federal capitol in Washington, D.C. (such as those found in Sacramento, California, and Austin, Texas). But take a look at the unusual ones in Albany, New York, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Accompanying the beautiful full-color interior and exterior shots is sprightly text describing design, decoration, and construction. For history buffs as well as travelers.Brad HooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved