Minnesota State Capitol Click on a picture for a larger version - (Then click on BACK arrow of MENU BAR to return to this page) (Click HERE to return to list of states) State Capitol Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, has 11,842 lakes of more than 10 acres in size. Minnesota entered the Union in 1858; Saint Paul has been the only capital . This is the third state capitol building and was completed in 1905. Quadriga This sculpture is at the base of the dome and consists of a man in a chariot (Properity), two women (Industry and Agriculture) and four horses (the elements: Earth, Fire, Water and Air). The items in parenthesis are what the figures represent. Roy Wilkins Memorial "Spiral for Justice" Wilkins was a St. Paul native and associated with the National Association for the Advancement for Colored People (NAACP); over twenty years as the organization's chief executive. The organization's work led to passage of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960 and 1964. Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lindberg was born in Detroit, Michigan but grew up in Minnesota. The memorial depicts Lindbergh as a child dreaming of flying and as an adult having accomplished the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, May 20-21, 1927. Women's Suffrage Memorial The living-organic garden (if my visit would have been timed better) uses native plants surrounding a woven metal trellis timeline that documents the people and events around the movement to gain women the right to vote. Korean War Memorial The soldier moves towards a silhouette of a soldier representing the missing in action. The names of Minnesotans killed in the war are listed on stone markers in the back. Liberty Bell: The United States Department of the Treasury had 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell casted One for each state and territory. The first eight states visited had their replicas on display; then only one of the next nine states had theirs displayed. Minnesota was the first of three in a row that had theirs displayed. ("Displayed" means it was someplace where I could see it.) Antique Table/Desk in Governor's Office This table was designed and created specifically for the Governor's Office when the Capitol was built. It has since been retired from service but still resides in the office. Senate Chambers Minnesota has 67 voting districts. One senator is elected from each district. The House of Representatives Two representives are elected from each of the 67 districts. A portrait of Abraham Lincoln hangs behind the speaker's chair. Supreme Court A Minnesota Supreme Court is made up of seven justices. Even though there is a judicial building the Court sessions are still held here. (Click HERE to return to list of states)