Construction of the Minnesota State Capitol
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Construction of the Minnesota State Capitol
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The current Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul was constructed from 1896 to 1905; shortly after the previous Capitol opened, it proved to be unsuitable due to overcrowding, a lack of adequate fireproofing, and poor ventilation. State officials began planning a grander, more-efficient Capitol. In 1893, Governor Knute Nelson appointed the seven-member Board of State Capitol Commissioners to oversee the construction of a new Capitol following the state legislature's recommendation. The commissio
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Construction of the Minnesota State Capitol
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2021-02-19T19:36:17Z
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2024-09-03T00:27:44Z
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