"Wisconsin-Happy Festival State", by Eve Phillips. My husband and I love to travel in the state of Wisconsin where we live and get great pictures on the way. My name is Laurie Kutil and photography has become a great passion of mine since 2010. One thing I have learned in researching each town before visiting it is that, "Every town has it's story". When I do uncover those stories by connecting with local residents, our experience becomes so much richer. In turn, sharing the stories with you brings me joy :)
By this point I had lived in Madison for 26 years, and I never took the formal tour of our state Capitol. I finally took it and really had fun! I arrived at the desk by rotunda and waited for our guide.
Our guide was Jim Schaff, the most experienced of the 12-member tour guide staff. He knows everything about the capitol and is very enthusiastic in his delivery. He pointed out many interesting things. Embedded in the marble are some fossils. One step even has a starfish, clearly visible.
He took us to all the important rooms where all the big decisions are made for our state. This is the State Assembly room.
Where the Governor makes addresses to the state, often on TV.
The Senate
A badger overlooks the doorway to the Senate.
The Supreme Court
My favorite part is the Observation Deck, going around the outside of the dome. The view is incredible from up there! This is looking towards Lake Mendota.
I hope you enjoyed your tour of my beautiful Capitol. Hopefully Jim can be your guide too.
It was noon, with the tour over I had headed towards the Monona Terrace, where I was going on another tour.
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