Hartford, Connecticut

My day in Connecticut included visits with UCONN School of Medicine and Hartford Hospital. I wrapped up with all my work things at about 2pm, and decided to swing by the state capitol building. I mentioned in a previous post my love of state capitol buildings, so I'll spare you the background story now.

Hartford is a pretty, small city. Based on the shops and restaurants, it is home to a very diverse population, including lots of latinos! I would go back again to hang out, and eat, if given more time.

The capitol building was open, so I went in and gave myself a self-guided tour. It was pretty quiet, which gave me lots of good reflective time and picture taking opportunities. Constriction on the building began in 1871, and was completed in 1879, at a cost of just over $2.5 million. It is a beautiful marble and granite building.

(A view from outside, looking up at the dome.)

(Nathan Hale, better known as "The Genius of Connecticut.")

(This picture makes the building look very small. It is not.)

(The House of Representatives.)

(The Senate.)

(Looking up at the Dome.)

(A display case in The Hall of Flags - Flags carried into battle by CT soldiers.)

(Amazing details on the outside of the building.)