The South Carolina State House has been called one of the most beautiful and majestic government buildings in the United States. Much of its attractiveness can be seen in the building’s architectural and historic features. These include the columns, bronze stars, dome, steps, carvings of South Carolina political figures, and artistic carvings. Adding to the grace and charm of the building is the South Carolina state flag, distinctive and truly original in its appearance.
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Main Lobby The main lobby includes the outside facade, the false dome, the dome room, which leads to the outer dome, and hand-carved mahogany doors, which provide entrance to the Joint Legislative...
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The lower lobby offers an excellent example of the intricate craftsmanship of early South Carolina brickwork. To construct the multi-arched ceiling, which is made of red clay bricks, the builders and...
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This is a large reproduction of the South Carolina bicentennial medallion which was minted in honor of the American Revolution. It incorporates the state arms which were designed by William Henry...
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A ladder in this room at the top of the outer dome leads to the platform from which the United States and South Carolina flags are raised and lowered. An image on this page shows the view looking up...
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The west wing of the lower lobby houses the office of the governor of South Carolina. It is here and in adjoining rooms that the chief executive officer of the state and his staff conduct the business...
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Now the Joint Legislative Conference Room, this room was once the state law library and later the office of the legislative council. This is the only room in the State House that has remained original...
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As is common with other areas of the State House, memorials, statuary, and other objects of art can be seen in the main lobby. These include a marble replica of the Ordinance of Secession, a memorial...
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Other features of the main lobby include the outside facade, the false dome, the dome room, which leads to the outer dome, and hand-carved mahogany doors which provide entrance to the Joint...
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The pink and white floors of the lower lobby are over 100 years old. The white marble, like that of the walls, is from Georgia. The pink marble is from Tennessee.