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Texas State Capitol

1100 Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701

Featured Review : In 1839 Surveyors designated the area "Capitol Square" and it was to be the site of the first Capitol Structure for the State of Texas. It was a three-story limestone building completed in 1853 and measured 150 feet by...See Full Review

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The Capitol of Texas

  • 4 out of 5 stars by tcguide from New York
  • January 23, 2005
Quote: The Texas State Capitol, where George W. Bush once reigned, is a magnificent place to visit and get a feel for Texas politics and history. I definitely recommend that you take the 45-minute guided tour of the building. You'll learn about the... Read the full Texas State Capitol review

From journal Three Days in Austin

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The Capitol of Texas

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Linda Kaye from San Antonio, Texas
  • August 5, 2001
The Capitol of Texas
Quote: In 1839 Surveyors designated the area "Capitol Square" and it was to be the site of the first Capitol Structure for the State of Texas. It was a three-story limestone building completed in 1853 and measured 150 feet by 90 feet and cost $150,000 to... Read the full Texas State Capitol review

From journal Austin--Deep in the Heart of Texas