Minnesota?s Capitol, a Centennial Story presents an educational and entertaining look at the house that Minnesota built. Replicated in butter sculpture and picture postcards by creative and enterprising citizens, theCapitol building in St. Paul was the pride of the state and the envy of the nation when it opened in 1905.For one hundred years the Capitol has been the hub of government and an enduring symbol for an ever-changing Minnesota. Through lively historical narratives, plentiful pictures, and creative activities, learn how the Capitol came to represent the North Star state and how Minnesota made itself at home in gleaming marble structure on the hill.

The lively story of how private citizens, architects, and public officials formed an unlikely coalition to build Minnesota's statehouse at the turn of the twentieth century.

Material (e.g., copies of articles, clippings, pamphlets) concerning the present Minnesota State Capitol building (including its history in general, renovations, and architectural details) the capitol area; and St. Paul as the capital city of Minnesota. Also includes some material relating to the earlier capitol buildings in St. Paul.

A history of the state capitol area in Saint Paul, Minnesota; includes a timeline of the development of the capitol area from 1890-1981.