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Kansas State Capitol - Online tour - Dome 01

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This was the view of the dome from the fifth floor cage elevator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dome TourTours gathered at this door to begin the 296 steps to the top of the dome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dome TourThis stairway was added in 2006 to replace the old attic stairs, which had to be moved when the new northeast elevator was installed across the hall. This area was originally an open-air light well designed to help ventilate the building. In 1970 air conditioning was installed so the light wells were no longer needed. The spaces were filled in to accommodate offices. Sixth floor