Wandering Wednesday - Arkansas

Wandering Wednesday:
State: Arkansas 25th state on June 15, 1836
Origin of name: French interpretation of the Algonquin Indian word "Ookansa" meaning "south wind"
History: Birthplace of Bill Clinton and Johnny Cash the U.S. acquired Arkansas in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
The first woman elected to the U.S. Senate was from Arkansas, Hattie Caraway in November 1932.

I only visited the Capitol building which took 16 years to build (1899-1915) This year it turns 100 years old. At the time the Capitol building was built on the site of the state penitentiary and prisoners helped in its construction. They lived in a dormitory that was left on the Capitol grounds during construction.

 If you look closely at the second image you can see a pineapple above the entry. The pineapple is an expression of welcome symbolizing warmth, welcome, friendship and hospitality. The pineapple in various forms is seen a lot in the southern states.

 I like their dome with the chandelier hanging in the center. I tried to line it up so it was centered but I failed.

 They also have a great display with their seal. I always look for the state seal in the capitol building but it isn't always there.