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Capitol of Light Turns 100: Beginnings

Planning begins on construction of a new Idaho State Capitol in 1905.

12/14/2020 | Rating TV-G

Idaho Experience

Capitol of Light Turns 100: Beginnings

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Planning begins on construction of a new Idaho State Capitol in 1905.

In 1905 the first Capitol Commission was formed to oversee the design and construction of the Idaho State Capitol. Renowned architects John Tourtellotte and Charles Hummel were chosen to create the structure.

12/14/2020 | Rating TV-G

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Capitol of Light Turns 100: Restoration and Renovation

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Clip: S4 | 3m 3s | In 1997, planning began to restore the aging Idaho State Capitol. (3m 3s)

Capitol of Light Turns 100: Grand Opening

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Clip: S4 | 2m 59s | The Idaho State Capitol, with its magnificent dome, opened in 1912. (2m 59s)

Capitol of Light Turns 100: Everything Old is New Again

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Clip: S4 | 2m 50s | In 2007, extensive renovations began on the Idaho State Capitol. (2m 50s)

Capitol of Light Turns 100: Breaking Ground

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Clip: S4 | 2m 59s | Construction on the Idaho State Capitol began in 1905. (2m 59s)

Capitol of Light Turns 100: Beginnings

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Clip: S4 | 2m 57s | Planning begins on construction of a new Idaho State Capitol in 1905. (2m 57s)

Capitol of Light Turns 100: A Capitol for the Ages

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Clip: S4 | 3m 1s | In 2010, the newly restored Idaho State Capitol opened its doors to the public. (3m 1s)

Preview of “Capitol of Light Turns 100”

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Introduction to “Capitol of Light Turns 100”

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Major Funding by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. Additional Funding by Anne Voillequé and Louise Nelson, Judy and Steve Meyer, Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation, the...

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