13/06/2026
Wisconsin State Capital
George B. Post, Architect
1906-1917
While seeking advanced professional certifications at UW-Madison, Sam took a tour of the state capital.
Built as a symmetrical cross, each wing is identical and houses the Senate, Assembly, Supreme Court and Governor's Office. The dome is toped by Wisconsin (personified), pointing "Forward" (the state motto) with a badger on her head (the state mascot). Badgers are seen throughout the capital, representing the mining industry central to the early history of the state.