Arizona State Capitol

Arizona State Capitol

The design of the Capitol is optimized for the desert climate of Arizona. The thick masonry walls insulate the interior, while skylights and round 'bullseye' clerestory windows let heat out.

The building was designed by James Riely Gordon. It was based on a failed proposal for the Mississippi State Capitol.

The building no longer is home to the state legislature or the Governor's Office. It now serves as a state museum.

The building is made largely from materials indigenous to Arizona, including malapai, granite, and the copper dome.

The Capitol was completed in 1900.

Location

1700 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, Maricopa County
Arizona, USA

Getting There

The nearest airport to the State Capitol is the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), which is approximately 5 miles away. From the airport, visitors can take a taxi or rideshare service, or rent a car to get to the State Capitol. Additionally, the Valley Metro light rail system has a station located near the State Capitol, providing easy access to and from the airport and other areas of Phoenix.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Arizona that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.