Harrisburg
Pennsylvania's state capitol
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The globes are cut into a diamond shape, creating more light and the unique "x" in the middle of each light.
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Gold and white marble are everywhere, including this hallway that leads to the Senate.
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The winged statues at the bottom of the grand staircase each hold a cut-crystal ball.
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My parents, for a size comparison to the staircase.
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The staircase leads to the upper floors. Until elevators were installed, this was the only way to reach the other floors.
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Four murals circle the rotunda above the thrid floor.
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On the Mezzanine level, these elaborate doors lead to both the Senate and the House, one set on each side of the building.
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The entire Mezzanine is ringed with more "x" lights.
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The 20 million pound dome over the rotunda, like the rest of the capitol, is modeled after St. Peter's Basillica in Rome.