The first version of the U.S. Capitol building was completed in 1800, while the first version of Wisconsin’s current capitol building wasn’t completed until 1917. Sign up washingtonpost.com ...

Construction on the capitol in Madison began in 1837 but dragged on for years, even after Wisconsin reached statehood in 1848. When the building wasn't ready in 1838, lawmakers met in the basement ...

Construction on the capitol in Madison began in 1837 but dragged on for years, even after Wisconsin reached statehood in 1848. When the building wasn't ready in 1838, lawmakers met in the basement ...

MADISON, Wis. -- It's the building that defines Madison as we know it: The Wisconsin State Capitol. All the hand-carved stone, rare marble and elaborate artwork make it picture perfect.

Construction on the capitol in Madison began in 1837 but dragged on for years, even after Wisconsin reached statehood in 1848. Advertisement When the building wasn't ready in 1838, lawmakers met ...