Oklahoma State Capitol

The Oklahoma State Capitol, located in Oklahoma City, is the seat of government of the U.S. state of Oklahoma and the location of the chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature.

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Oklahoma City - U.S. state - Oklahoma - Oklahoma Legislature

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The current capitol is the second for the state; the first was built in Guthrie in 1907. Manhattan Construction Company began construction of the relocated Capitol on July 20, 1914 under the direction of Governor Lee Cruce. It was delivered to the state on July 1, 1917 though it wasn't finished until 1919. The completed building had over 400,000 square feet (37,000 m²) in six floors.

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Guthrie - Manhattan Construction Company - July 20 - 1914 - Governor Lee Cruce - July 1 - 1917 - 1919

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