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Delaware State Capitol

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State Capitol from Court Street:
Delaware was the first of the thirteen original states to ratify the Constitution of the United States. This unanimous ratification took place in a convention of Dover on December 7, 1787, whereby Delaware became "The First State" of the new Federal Union. The Capitol building was completed in 1933 during the Depression.
State Capitol, a little closer
A little closer view but the trees do not allow much more to see. The Capitol is commonly known as the Legislative Hall, it contains the Senate and House Chambers and the Governor's office. Delaware is known as the Blue Hen State; the blue hen is the official state bird. It is known for its fighting ability.
Liberty Bell:
The United States Department of the Treasury selected a foundry in France to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell. States and territories of the United States each received a bell as a gift to be displayed and rung on special occasions. Delaware's is located next to Court Street directly in front of the Legislative Hall.
First State Monument
First to Ratify the Constitution of the United States
Dedicated: 7 December 1988 / 200 years after the actual ratification
Capitol Center Stairs
The stairs are seen as you enter the capitol's main entrance.
Law Enforcement Monument
Dedicated by the Delaware Fraternal Order of Police in honor of those law enforcement officers who have sacrificed their lives in the protection of the citizens of Delaware.
The Senate Chamber
Up the stairs and to the right is the Senate Chamber. The Delaware Senate consists of 21 members.
The House Chamber
The House Chamber is on the opposite side of the Capitol. The House contains 41 representatives.
The Governor's Office
The office of the "Because I said so" governor. (Note the sign on her desk.)
Ruth Ann Minner, the governor at the time of my visit, is the first woman elected to this office in Delaware.
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court consists of a chief justice and four justices who are nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Delaware State Senate. The justices are appointed for 12-year terms and must be learned in the law and citizens of Delaware. Three of the justices must represent one of the major political parties while the other two justices must be members of the other major political party.
Woodburn
Charles Hillyard III built Woodburn in 1798. The state bought this residence in 1965 and is the official residence of the Governor.

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State Capitol from Court Street: Delaware was the first of the thirteen original states to ratify the Constitution of the United States. This unanimous ratification took place in a convention of Dover on December 7, 1787, whereby Delaware became "The First State" of the new Federal Union. The Capitol building was completed in 1933 during the Depression.
State Capitol, a little closer A little closer view but the trees do not allow much more to see. The Capitol is commonly known as the Legislative Hall, it contains the Senate and House Chambers and the Governor's office. Delaware is known as the Blue Hen State; the blue hen is the official state bird. It is known for its fighting ability.
Liberty Bell: The United States Department of the Treasury selected a foundry in France to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell. States and territories of the United States each received a bell as a gift to be displayed and rung on special occasions. Delaware's is located next to Court Street directly in front of the Legislative Hall.
First State Monument First to Ratify the Constitution of the United States Dedicated: 7 December 1988 / 200 years after the actual ratification
Capitol Center Stairs The stairs are seen as you enter the capitol's main entrance.
Law Enforcement Monument Dedicated by the Delaware Fraternal Order of Police in honor of those law enforcement officers who have sacrificed their lives in the protection of the citizens of Delaware.
The Senate Chamber Up the stairs and to the right is the Senate Chamber. The Delaware Senate consists of 21 members.
The House Chamber The House Chamber is on the opposite side of the Capitol. The House contains 41 representatives.
The Governor's Office The office of the "Because I said so" governor. (Note the sign on her desk.) Ruth Ann Minner, the governor at the time of my visit, is the first woman elected to this office in Delaware.
Supreme Court The Supreme Court consists of a chief justice and four justices who are nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Delaware State Senate. The justices are appointed for 12-year terms and must be learned in the law and citizens of Delaware. Three of the justices must represent one of the major political parties while the other two justices must be members of the other major political party.
Woodburn Charles Hillyard III built Woodburn in 1798. The state bought this residence in 1965 and is the official residence of the Governor.