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Nebraska’s Towered Capitol Marks Bold State Vision
The article describes Nebraska’s new state capitol in Lincoln, a 5 million project crowned by a 40 mile visible tower and a sculpture called The Sower. It outlines the design by Bertram Goodhue, the tower’s utilitarian role, and the building’s light design to minimize artificial lighting. It compares to Washington’s Capitol, notes cost, scope, and Nebraska’s agricultural wealth and history.
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Bertram G. Goodhue
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St. Elizabeth's Hospital
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