The Colorado State Capitol

Derek Everett

ISBN 10: 1607329050 / ISBN 13: 9781607329053

Published by University Press of Colorado, US, 2018

About this Item

As the representative building of the state, the Capitol has served as a silent witness to the evolving needs and interests of all Colorado citizens. The statehouse provided a proud testament for nineteenth-century Coloradoans who wanted to prove their state's potential through grand architecture and it represents "the heart of Colorado" to this day.In one comprehensive volume historian Derek Everett traces the establishment, planning, construction, and history of Colorado's state capitol - including a discussion on the importance of restoring and preserving the building for current and future generations of Coloradoans.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Colorado State Capitol
• Publisher: University Press of Colorado, US
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1607329050
• ISBN 13: 9781607329053
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 417 grams

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Synopsis

As the representative building of the state, the Capitol has served as a silent witness to the evolving needs and interests of all Colorado citizens. The statehouse provided a proud testament for nineteenth-century Coloradoans who wanted to prove their state's potential through grand architecture and it represents "the heart of Colorado" to this day.

In one comprehensive volume historian Derek Everett traces the establishment, planning, construction, and history of Colorado's state capitol - including a discussion on the importance of restoring and preserving the building for current and future generations of Coloradoans.

About the Author

Derek Everett is an instructor at Colorado State University, specializing in Colorado and Western history with an emphasis on geography and politics. He also volunteers at the statehouse as a tour guide and researcher.