Monday, April 2, 2012
Word of the Day
Rosettes – noun: A carved decorative floral pattern. Rosettes can be found on the underside of the four rotunda arches inside square coffers.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Word of the Day
Word of the Day: Rusticated Stone– noun: Masonry cut into large blocks
with the surface left rough. The stone outside the ground floor of the
Capitol is rusticated in order to give the building’s foundation a look
of rugged strength.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Visit the Capitol!
Looking for a fun activity for the family? The Utah State Capitol has
lots of educational information to offer. Visit the new displays on the
first floor, see where the State Legislature works, visit our beautiful
Gold Room or see the featured art exhibit on the fourth floor. Whatever
you're looking for, we have something for everyone. For questions, call
Visitor Services at 801-538-1800.
Word of the Day
PEDIMENT – A triangular space above a door, window or
colonnade. A pediment is often adorned with decorative sculptures;
however, the Capitol’s pediments are empty because the initially
proposed sculptures that were to be placed inside them were too costly.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Words of the Day
Word of the Day: DELEGATE- noun: (del·e·gate) a person acting for
another: as a : a representative to a convention or conference b : a
representative of a United States territory in the House of
Representatives
ANOTHER WORD OF THE DAY: CAUCUS-noun: (cau·cus) a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy; also : a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause
ANOTHER WORD OF THE DAY: CAUCUS-noun: (cau·cus) a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy; also : a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause
Monday, March 12, 2012
Word of the Day
Word of the Day: BIPARTISAN - adjective: (bi-par-ti-san) of relating to, or involving members of two parties ; specifically : marked by or involving cooperation, agreement, and compromise between two major political parties .
Session 2012
Well, the 2012 Legislative Session has come and gone. We have thoroughly enjoyed these last few weeks and we are sad to say goodbye to many of our Legislators, interns, lobbyists, visitors, staff and other employees who made this session fantastic. Thank you to everyone, and may peace be with you until next year.
-Capitol Preservation Board staff
-Capitol Preservation Board staff
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Word of the Day
Word of the day: DRUM - noun: The cylindrical wall just below the dome. It often incorporates windows that give light to the space inside the dome. : a round wall or structure that supports a dome.
From: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum
From: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum
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