Old Statehouse

On Broadway, bounded by Madison, Clinton, and Lewis Sts., Frankfort, Kentucky

Photos

Old State House, Broadway

1. Front elevation (looking northeast). February 1, 1934. Photos by Theodore Webb.

Photo from the Historic American Buildings Survey

View photos at Library of Congress

Map

Coordinates:
+38.20036, -84.87658
38°12'01" N, 84°52'36" W

Street View

Description

Date built (approx): Begun in Spring, 1826; and finished in Fall, 1830. Architect or builder: Gideon Shryock. Present condition: Fair; necessary repairs being neglected. Number of stories: Two. Exterior: Kentucky marble. Interior partitions: Brick and frame, plastered. Roof: Frame construction covered with standing seam tin, except dome, which is copper as originally. Floors: Marble, wood, cement, linoleum. The stone flagging and steps of the portico were covered with concrete in 1910. -- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS KY-20-1)

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on March 11, 1971
Reference number: 71000346
Architectural style: Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival
Areas of significance: Military; Politics/Government; Architecture
Level of significance: National
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; C - Design/Construction
Property type: Building
Historic function: Capitol
Current functions: Museum; Government office
Periods of significance: 1850-1874; 1825-1849
Significant year: 1837

Update Log

May 31, 2017: Updated by Michael Miller: Corrected "GPS Coordinates" and Added "Street View"

Related landmarks

Old Statehouse Historic District (Parent district)

Sources

HABS KY-20-1 - Old State House, Broadway
Michael Miller - michael_a_miller [at] yahoo [dot] com
National Register database - Reference number 71000346 (Search for documents)
National Historic Landmark information