West Virginia State Capitol Building Postcard

This postcard features the West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, West Virginia. Photo credit: O Palsson, 2011. The photographer, O Pallson, states, "As I was travelling through Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, during blue hour (my favourite time of day) a couple of days after Thanksgiving, I happened upon this beautiful sight of the State Capitol Building reflected in the Kanawha river flowing by in total stillness, so I just had to stop and capture the scene." This limestone structure was designed by architect, Cass Gilbert. Construction began in 1924, the cornerstone was laid on November 5, 1930, and, after the construction were completed, Governor William G. Conley dedicated the capitol on June 20, 1932. Enjoy your new West Virginia State Capitol Building Postcard!