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Our beautiful State Capitol Building did not come easily or cheaply. In fact, the construction of the state Capitol dominated Arkansas politics for 16 years. It cost more than double its original million dollar price tag, bankrupted the building contractor, destroyed the careers of legislators convicted of bribery and was the centerpiece of controversy leading to the election of two notable governors. Learn more about this fascinating period of Arkansas history by viewing Building Forever: The Story of the Arkansas State Capitol. This 17 -minute video, appropriate for grades 3- 8, serves as an excellent pre or post tour lesson for the classroom or as a stand alone lesson about construction of early 20th century monumental architecture.
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