Texas Impressions Texas State Capitol
by Joan Carroll
Title
Texas Impressions Texas State Capitol
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
There is hardly a prettier sight than the red granite of the Texas State Capitol building against a beautiful blue sky! And others must agree since the Texas State Capitol was ranked ninety-second in the "America's Favorite Architecture" poll commissioned by the American Institute of Architects, that ranked the top 150 favorite architectural projects in America as of 2007. In a 2008 poll by the AIA, it was also ranked the number-one state capitol. The Texas Capitol building is surrounded by 22 acres of grounds and monuments making it a lovely oasis in downtown Austin. The Texas State Capitol contains the chambers of the Texas Legislature and the office of the governor. Originally designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Texas State Capitol is 308 ft (94 m) tall making it the sixth tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
FEATURED PHOTO, 1000 Views on 1 Image Group, 10/17/19
FEATURED PHOTO, Five Star Artist group, 4/5/15
FEATURED PHOTO, 1 A Day Waiting Room Art group, 4/2/15
FEATURED PHOTO, Topaz Simplify-Glow-Impression Photo Renderings group, 4/1/15
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April 1st, 2015
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Comments (35)
Maria Hunt
Stunning, Joan. Congratulations on your "Feature" on the home page in 1000 Views Group. F/L
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Reynold Jay
Hi Joan-- I decided to look over you TEXAS gallery and this one got my attention. It is a bout as TEXAs as one can get. Well done.
Robert Bales
What a beautiful presentation and congrats for being selected on the feature pages!! v/f/t
Karen Cook
Impressive architecture, brilliantly captured. I love the softness of this work too. Reminds me of a beautifully done painting.