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Dover, Delaware
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Built in 1791, it served as Delaware's state capitol until 1933.
The building is a fine example of Georgian architecture, characterized by its symmetry and classic proportions.
In 1863, Delaware's General Assembly met here to discuss the Emancipation Proclamation, although they initially rejected it.
The courtroom on the second floor has a distinctive semi-circular bench, which was unusual for its time.
It is located within the First State Heritage Park, Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries."
It was here that Delaware ratified the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787, making it the first state to do so.
