Missouri State Capitol

Missouri State Capital Building and Grounds
Missouri State Capitol showing the Missouri River in the background
Missouri State Capitol is located in Missouri
Missouri State Capitol
Missouri State Capitol is located in the United States
Missouri State Capitol
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Interactive map showing the location of Missouri State Capitol
Location201 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri
Coordinates38°34′45″N 92°10′22″W / 38.57917°N 92.17278°W / 38.57917; -92.17278
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1917; 107 years ago (1917)
ArchitectTracy and Swartwout
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.69000096[1][2]
Added to NRHPJune 23, 1969; 55 years ago (1969-06-23)

The Missouri State Capitol is the home of the Missouri General Assembly and the executive branch of government of the U.S. state of Missouri. Located in Jefferson City at 201 West Capitol Avenue, it is the third capitol to be built in the city. (The previous two were demolished after they were damaged by fire.) The domed building, designed by the New York City architectural firm of Tracy and Swartwout, was completed in 1917.[3]

The capitol’s dome is the first thing travelers see when approaching Jefferson City from the north. In addition to the state Senate and House of Representatives, the capitol also contains offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, state auditor, and some administrative agencies.

It is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a contributing property in the Missouri State Capitol Historic District.[2]

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