Tallahassee Florida

Capitol Complex

The "New Capitol Building" is a twenty two story building visable from nearly anywhere in Tallahassee. At the top of the building there is a viewing area where you can see for several miles. In the lower levels of the capitol building you can see the state seal in brass. Underneath that state seal is a time capsule that was placed in 1976 for the nations bicentinal. Gambler's mother worked for the Bi-Centineal Commission at the time it was placed. Gambler was photographed with the artifacts that were left in the time capsule for the local news paper with previous governors glasses, pipes and other various items.

Out side the capitol building is the Old Capitol building which was renovated and turned into a museum in the early 1980's. To the west of the capitol building, but still part of the complex is Kleman Plaza. Kleman Plaza is where you can find the Challenger Center (NASA) with Imax theater, and the Museum of Art and Science.

Just a little tid bit about the capitol building. If you are traveling west on Appalachee Park Way (US 27) the capitol building reveals a practical joke by the architect. It is widley recognized as one of the most phallic buildings in the country.