Northeast Route 2001

        After we left the museum, we entered the Montana State Capitol that is right across the street from the museum.  When we walked into the building we saw a security desk.  We also saw all new tile, wood, and trim, installed within the last two years.  The building was open in 1902 and had the most up to date conveniences of the time such as elevators, hot and cold running water and was actually the first capitol building with electricity. 

        As we walked up the first flight of stairs we saw a statue of the famous woman, Jeanette Rankin.  She was famous for being the first woman in congress and was the only one to vote against WWII.  We turned around and went into the room called the rotunda, and looked up to see the dome.  Most people would think that the outside dome and the inside dome are right next to each other, but they are actually about two stories apart.  The reason for them being so far apart is to hold up the statue called "Lady Liberty."  Lady Liberty" is quite mysterious because the statue was found at the train depot.  They don’t know who it came from or who made it.  They don’t know how old it is or how much it cost. Visitors may notice a statue of Dixon that is called a bust.   We also visited the Senate and Representative chambers.