NY State Symbols
State Capitol of New York
By ClassBrain Staff
Jul 17, 2006, 14:58 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 New York’s Capital City, click here.

The State Capitol
See a picture and learn the history of the State Capitol at this web page.
Source: Department of State

Albany State Capitol: 1867-1899
Get the history of this incredible building and then see photographs of the capitol, all at this website.
Source: Mary Ann Sullivan

New York State Capitol Tour
Take a virtual tour of this amazing building! See lots of photographs and read about the history as you go along.
Source: New York State Assembly

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