Statements (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:government_building
|
| gptkbp:architect |
Elijah E. Myers
|
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
gptkb:Beaux-Arts
|
| gptkbp:area |
22 acres
|
| gptkbp:artworks |
gptkb:Texas_State_Capitol_Art_Collection
|
| gptkbp:construction_started |
1882
1888 |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of Texas government
|
| gptkbp:designated_as |
gptkb:Texas_State_Historic_Site
|
| gptkbp:events_held |
Legislative sessions
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:dome
Grounds with monuments |
| gptkbp:floors |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:function |
seat of government
|
| gptkbp:governor |
Greg Abbott (as of 2023)
|
| gptkbp:height |
302 feet
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Community_events
gptkb:Constitutional_conventions Community outreach programs Cultural festivals Educational programs Public art installations Art exhibitions Historical reenactments Educational workshops Public forums Public hearings Memorial services Public demonstrations Statewide elections Public speeches Civic events Political rallies Town hall meetings Public discussions Public service announcements Public engagement initiatives Commemorative events Cultural heritage events Civic education initiatives Civic engagement activities Anniversary celebrations Governor's inaugurations State of the State addresses Statewide celebrations Legislative committee meetings Civic responsibility campaigns Texas Legislature meetings |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:historical_landmark
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The State Capitol of Texas
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
Austin Historic Landmark
Landmark of Austin |
| gptkbp:landmarks |
gptkb:Texas_State_Cemetery
gptkb:Texas_State_Library_and_Archives_Commission gptkb:Texas_Supreme_Court gptkb:Capitol_Visitors_Center |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Austin,_Texas
|
| gptkbp:material |
Texas pink granite
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Texas Star on the dome
|
| gptkbp:number_of_rooms |
400+
|
| gptkbp:original_purpose |
State government building
|
| gptkbp:public_access |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:renovation |
1993-1995
Preservation and modernization |
| gptkbp:security |
gptkb:Texas_Department_of_Public_Safety
|
| gptkbp:style |
Renaissance Revival
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Capitol_Complex
|
| gptkbp:tour |
Available
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
over 1 million annually
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:H._H._Richardson
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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