Excavation for the Montana Capitol began in 1896. In 1898, the architectural firm of Bell & Kent was chosen to design the building, which was dedicated on July 4, 1902. The construction of the Capitol was fraught with political corruption, including kickbacks and substitution of inferior materials. There have been several expansions and renovations over the years, including the highly-praised 1995-2000 interior restoration.
Source: http://www.helenahistory.org/helena_capitol.htm
Capitol Area - Art in the Public Eye
- Thomas Francis Meagher, in front of Capitol Building - artist Charles Mulligan
- Symbol of the Pros, MT Historical Society - artist Bob Scriver
- Herd Bull, MT Historical Society - artists Benji Daniels & James Hadcock
- Lady Liberty, MT State Capitol dome
- Eagle, Fish Wildlife and Parks - artist Alan Richter
- Jeannette Rankin, Capitol Building - artist Terry Mimnaugh
- Mike & Maureen Mansfield statue, Capitol Mezzanine - artist Gareth Curtiss
- Lewis & Clark at Three Forks, Capitol Building - artist Edgar S. Paxson
- Lewis & Clark meeting Indians at Ross Hole, Capitol Building - artist Charles M. Russell
