Michigan State Capitol
The Michigan State Capitol is the building that houses the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is in the portion of the state capital of Lansing which lies in Ingham County. The present structure, at the intersection of Capitol and Michigan Avenues, is a National Historic Landmark that houses the chambers and offices of the Michigan Legislature as well as the ceremonial offices of the Governor of Michigan and Lieutenant Governor. Historically, this is the third building to house the Michigan government.
| Michigan State Capitol | |
|---|---|
A statue of Austin Blair stands in the foreground | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical/Italianate/Renaissance revival |
| Location | 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°44′01″N 84°33′20″W |
| Groundbreaking | 1872 |
| Construction started | Cornerstone laid: October 2, 1873 |
| Completed | September 26, 1878 |
| Inaugurated | January 1, 1879 |
| Renovated | 1989–1992; 2010–2014 |
| Cost | $1,427,738.78 |
| Height | 267 ft (81 m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 128 m × 83.5 m (420 ft × 274 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Elijah E. Myers |
| Website | |
| Capitol Building Your State Capitol | |
Michigan State Capitol | |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
| MPS | Downtown Lansing MRA (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000396 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 25, 1971 |
| Designated NHL | October 5, 1992 |
| Designated MSHS | February 18, 1956 |
The first state capitol was in Detroit, the original capital of Michigan, and was relocated to Lansing in 1847, due to the need to develop the state's western portion and for better defense from British troops stationed in Windsor, Ontario.