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people playing in snow near large tree in front of large white building

Snow on the Capitol grounds, February 1958.

small blue building with old cars in front

The Union Bank is the oldest surviving bank structure in Tallahassee. The structure, shown here in 1922, was built in 1841 and moved from Adams Street to Apalachee Parkway in 1971. The Union Bank was restored and opened to the public in 1984.

space shuttle flying over the Capitol building

Space Shuttle over the Capitol, 1992.

building being torn down in front of capitol building

Destruction of the east front columns and steps in preparation for the restoration of the 1902 Capitol, 1980.

Aerial View of the Florida Capitol Complex

Aerial View of the Florida Capitol Complex, 1961

large white and brick two story building

This is the earliest known photograph of the third Capitol. It shows the building as it looked between 1845 and 1891, when a small cupola was placed atop the structure. The first major expansion occurred in 1901-1902.

large brick building under construction

Replacing the cupola on the restored capitol, 1981.

main standing in front of an old car in front of a set of brick stairs

Tallahassee locksmith at the foot of the Capitol steps with his 1928 Packard.

brick buildings with a horse and carriage in front

Looking southwest at the corner of Park Avenue and Monroe Street, 1895.

woman standing next to sign pointing directionally to several places

Tourist posing in front of the Capitol, 1955.

a long wide street with buildings down either side

Looking south on Monroe Street from the corner of Monroe Street and Park Avenue, 1952.