CSPAN3 Oklahoma Capitol Building August 28, 2017
Because they ran out of money but they had built all of the supporting substructure for the dome. When we got around to building the dome, beginning in 2001, we were able to just start at the roof line and go up. The base of the building is covered with pink and black granite that comes from oklahoma. White Indiana Limestone on the main part. The domes covered with a manmade stone and thats how they were able to match the building as well as they did. The floors of the capitol are alabama marble chosen for its durability. Youll see vermont marble in the base board baseboards, in steps. Through...