Montana State Capitol in Helena
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The building was constructed between 1896 and 1902 with wing-annexes added between 1909 and 1912. The building, constructed of Montana sandstone and granite, is in Greek neoclassical architectural style. The exterior of the dome is covered with copper. Atop the dome is a feminine statue affectionately dubbed "Lady Liberty". The most notable feature inside the center of the Capitol building is the massive rotunda with four circular paintings surrounding it. These paintings were painted for the Capitol opening in 1902. They depict four important archetypes of people of Montana's early history: a native American, an explorer and fur trapper, a gold miner and a cowboy.
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