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Historic Marker. "Old Capitol of Florida. The first two sessions of the territorial legislature were held at St. Augustine and Pensacola. The hazards of traveling between cities 400 miles apart prompted legislators in 1824 to locate a new capital at Tallahassee, between the two cities. Log buildings that housed the government made way in 1826 for a two-story masonry structure. This was succeeded in 1845 by what is now the core of the present historic capitol. A dome and wings were added in 1902, and further additions made in 1923, 1936 and 1947. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and restored to its 1902 appearance in 1982."

Old Florida Capitol building in Tallahassee restored to it 1902 appearance.

Old Florida Capitol building in Tallahassee with the new capitol in the background.

The new capitol building.

The new capitol building.

The Senate wing of the new Florida Capitol.

The House wing of the new Florida Capitol.

The great seal of the state of Florida on display in the Capitol lobby.

Surrounding the great seal of the state of Florida are five seals representing the five nations whose flags have flown over Florida. This seal represents Spain.

Surrounding the great seal of the state of Florida are five seals representing the five nations whose flags have flown over Florida. This seal represents France.

Surrounding the great seal of the state of Florida are five seals representing the five nations whose flags have flown over Florida. This seal represents Great Britain.

Surrounding the great seal of the state of Florida are five seals representing the five nations whose flags have flown over Florida. This seal represents the Confederacy.

Surrounding the great seal of the state of Florida are five seals representing the five nations whose flags have flown over Florida. This seal represents the United States.

The Supreme Court of Florida.

The Supreme Court of Florida.

The Turlington Building.

The Turlington Building.

 

 

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