![\"\"](\"https:\/\/flytippings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cap1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThere were plenty of stained glass portraits of politicians and other notables in the many windows about the place. \u00a0This pair of former governors preside in perpetuity over the state Senate chambers.<\/p>\n
In the rotunda there is a series of murals that depict the more glorious origins of development and eventual statehood. \u00a0 The less positive events are not depicted. \u00a0 But I was rather taken by this ox.<\/p>\n This is the entrance to the governor’s office. \u00a0This horse, Scout, used to formerly grace the north side of the public library, atop a giant chair (hey, it’s art, I think). \u00a0 I’m sure he got tired of the traffic and noise outside, not to mention the weather, and now resides in this choice spot in the halls of power.<\/p>\n This statue of an Indian (I mean Native American) and his dead buffalo sit on the east side of the capitol building. \u00a0 I have no idea what the camera person was up to. \u00a0They were reading a controversial bill later in the afternoon, maybe it was for a two second news spot.<\/p>\n Down in the basement, next to the lunch area, one can also get a shoeshine from this friendly woman. \u00a0 The politician in the chair assured me that she is the best (as this is an uncommon profession, it is probably true). \u00a0 This was once a common sight, but I can’t remember the last time a saw a man getting a shoeshine. \u00a0I wear German felt shoes, so I didn’t need a shine, but she was please to pose for this shot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I went up to the state capitol to do a little bit of politicking. \u00a0And in between the speeches and handshaking, I went on a little jaunt to take a few photos of the icons of this beautiful building. There were plenty of stained glass portraits of politicians and other notables in the many windows … Continue reading Random Capitol Portraits<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n