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Historic Landmarks / Nashville, TN · Greek Revival, completed 1859

Tennessee State Capitol

Designed by architect William Strickland, who is buried in its walls.

Definition

The limestone seat of Tennessee government, set on a hilltop with columned porticoes on its sides and a tall lantern tower.

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Structural & construction notes

Ionic porticoes sit on a raised base, and the tower above is modeled on the ancient Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. It is a textbook example of American Greek Revival civic design.

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