Old State House
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The Old State House is a historic 18th-century government building in downtown Hartford that once served as Connecticut’s state capitol and now operates as a museum.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Old State House (Hartford) | 0 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
former state capitol
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historic government building ⓘ history museum ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Federal architecture
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Georgian architecture ⓘ |
| category |
Government buildings in Connecticut
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Historic sites in Connecticut ⓘ Museums in Hartford, Connecticut ⓘ State capitols in the United States ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| currentUse | museum ⓘ |
| floorCount | 3 ⓘ |
| function | served as Connecticut’s state capitol ⓘ |
| hasCollection |
artifacts related to Connecticut government
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historical documents ⓘ period furnishings ⓘ |
| hasPart |
chambers used by the legislature
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clock tower ⓘ cupola ⓘ exhibition spaces ⓘ museum galleries ⓘ |
| hasType | 18th-century building ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
National Historic Landmark
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listed on the National Register of Historic Places ⓘ |
| inception | 18th century ⓘ |
| languageOfSignage | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Hartford, Connecticut
NERFINISHED
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downtown Hartford ⓘ |
| material | brick ⓘ |
| notableFor |
preservation as a historic landmark
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role in Connecticut’s political history ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| owner |
Connecticut
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surface form:
State of Connecticut
|
| publicAccess | during posted museum hours ⓘ |
| region | New England ⓘ |
| significance | one of the oldest state house buildings in the United States ⓘ |
| significantEvent | served as meeting place of the Connecticut General Assembly ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
guided tours
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historical exhibits ⓘ school programs ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
educational programs
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government functions ⓘ legislative sessions ⓘ public exhibitions ⓘ |
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