Annapolis #20

The State House on a beautiful day. Annapolis was the first peacetime capitol of the United States (1783-1784). It is the oldest statehouse in America still in continuous legislative use.

A portion of the building was constructed from 1772 - 1779. The architect was Joseph Anderson and the builder was Charles Wallace. Mr. Wallace built the structure, including the dome without nails (as they was a tariff on them at the time).

There is another portion of the building constructed 1902-1905. This portion contains the current day House and Senate Chambers. The Governor's office is still located in the original structure.

Our tour guide was great. We were the only two in the tour (as usual).