STATE CAPITOL OF CONNECTICUT

Shannon poses in front of the
Connecticut State Capitol

Our first stop today was the State Capitol of Connecticut. The Capitol, located in Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut, houses the Governor's office, and the Connecticut General Assembly which consists of the State Senate and the House of Representatives. The State Supreme Court is across the street and faces the State Capitol. Construction of the building started in 1871 and was completed in 1878.

The Connecticut Supreme Court

We drove by the Capitol yesterday but it was Friday and with state business being conducted, we couldn't find a place nearby to park. Since the state offices are closed on Saturdays, we came back today and had no difficulty finding a space across the street.

The Capitol up close

The Supreme Court as seen from the steps of the State Capitol

The State Capitol as seen from the steps of the Supreme Court