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State Capitol of Maine
By ClassBrain Staff
Oct 23, 2004, 12:55 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 Maine’s Capital City, click here.

Government- State House
Compare the original state house design to how it appears today.
Source: Maine's Secretary of State - Kids Page

The State House
Learn all about the rich history of Maine's State House at this website.
Source: Maine State Senate

The Maine Senate Chamber
Learn all about the senate chambers and the State house, plus see great photographs at this web page.
Source: Maine State Senate

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