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Discover little known facts about Michigan's state capitol buildings, grounds, resident government agencies and individuals that had significant impact on the art and architecture found in this iconic structure.

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House rooms of the state capital building from the 19th century

A brief history of House rooms 370, 371, and 372

State rooms in the capital building from the 19th century

A brief history of House rooms 373, 374, and 375

Attourney General's office from the 19th century

History of the Attorney General's Office, S324

Auditor General, Insurance Bureau and Superintendent of State property's offices in 19th century

History of the Auditor General, Insurance Bureau, and Superintendent of State Property's Offices S106

Auditor Generals Office from the 19th century

History of the Auditor General's Office E120

Board of Health and Railroad Commission Office from the 19th century

History of the Board of Health and Railroad Commission Offices

Lieutenant Governor's Office in the 19th century

History of the Lieutenant Governor's Office S209

Office of the Adjutant, Quartermaster, and Inspector Generals in the 19th century

History of the Office of the Adjutant, Quartermaster, and Inspector Generals, S105

Secretary of State Office in the 19th century

History of the Secretary of State's office, H167

State Land Board in the 19th century

History of the State Land Board, H164

State library and Offices in the 19th century

History of the state library and offices, H251

Library and offices in the 19th century

History of the state library and offices, H351

State Treasurers Office in the 19th century

History of the State Treasurer's Office H141

Superintendent of Instruction's office in the 19th century

History of the Superintendent of Public Instructions's Office, H153

Front view of the Michigan state capital building

Michigan State Capitol : a self-guided tour

View of the interior ceiling of the state capitol building

Welcome to Michigan's National Historic Landmark