State Capitol of Alaska

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State Capitol of Alaska
By ClassBrain Staff
Aug 20, 2007, 15:09 PST

Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Alaska’s Capital City, click here.

State Capitol Building
The Alaska State Capitol was originally the Federal and Territorial Building, but under provisions of the Alaska Statehood Act, became the property of the State of Alaska. Read all about this and other historic facts at this site.
Source: Juneau Legislative Information Office